Annuals/Perennials

Primrose flower

Glowing Magenta Primrose Flower Care Guide

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Many of you are acquainted with Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa). Glowing Magenta is from the same family but blossoms open in the morning. read more
Delosperma Fire Spinner

Delosperma Fire Spinner Plant Care Guide

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Jewel of the Desert Ice Plant is a breeding breakthrough, producing a carpet like mat of succulent foliage adorned with neon-colored, daisy-type flowers. read more
Parry's Penstemon

Parry’s Penstemon Plant Care Guide

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A real show stopper in any garden, spring-blooming Parry’s Penstemon has striking pink flowers on 3-4 foot flower stalks. read more

African Daisy Care Guide

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This showy native of Africa has large sunflower-like blooms in the spring. read more
Gregg's Mist Flower

Gregg’s Mist Flower Plant Care Guide

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From summer into fall this American native perennial is covered with clusters of lavender-blue flowers that are magnets for butterflies. read more
Sweet Peas with Sweet Pea Flower

Sweet Peas Care Guide

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Sweet Pea Plant Care – Quick Facts Light ExposureFull sun with afternoon shade in springWatering NeedsFrequent during germination; moderate while bloomingMature Size8 inches to 5 feet, depending on varietyGrowth RateModerateMaintenance LevelMediumBlooming SeasonSpring (starting as early…

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Annuals/Perennials for Fall/Winter

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FALL/WINTER ANNUALS & PERENNIALS African Daisy Annual; 16 inches; Sun; Showy beds(reseeds); Yellow orange, White Ageratum Perennial; 8 inches; Shade. Pots, Borders(frost tender); Blue-Purple Alyssum Annual; 4 inches; Sun; Border plant; Red-Pink, Blue-Purple, White Begonia Perennial; 12-18 inches; Semi-shade. Beds, borders, pots(frost tender); White Calendula…

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Perennials

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PERENNIALS A perennial lives for more than two, and sometimes for many, years.  Perennials widely vary in growth habits.  Some will die back to the ground at the end of their growing season, then reappear…

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Periwinkle Problems

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POSSIBLE CAUSES OF PERIWINKLE PROBLEMS Watering (over/under).   Vinca Wilt (Sprioplasma citri) causes mosaic, yellowing and stunting of some plants and sudden permanent wilting of others. Stems and roots appear normal. This disease is thought…

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Build a Sunflower House

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BUILD A SUNFLOWER HOUSE Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) have an inherently happy disposition with charming heads that follow the sun. They’re also quite handy for constructing houses, forts, walls and mazes for kids. These flower homes…

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