| 3216
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| African Daisy |
Dimorphotheca aurantiaca (Asteraceae)
A hardy, spreading annual with daisy like flowers. A native of South Africa, it has naturalized throughout the southwestern United States. Blooms are 2--4 inches across in brilliant shades of white, yellow, and orange. An excellent variety to sow in early spring, as it will produce extravagant color for weeks. |
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| 3229
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| Alamo Fire/Maroon Bluebonnet |
Lupinus texensis (Fabaceae)
Wildseed Farms is proud to introduce an exclusive introduction, the ALAMO FIRE. A Bluebonnet with an "Attitude" for the 21st Century. Wildseed Farms in conjunction with Dr. Jerry Parsons offer this unique variety that has taken over 20 years to develop for your gardening pleasure. |
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| 3327
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| Arroyo Lupine/Succulent Lupine |
Lupinus succulentus (Fabaceae)
A hardy annual native to California and the western United States. The amount of fertility and moisture generally dictates the height of the plant. Flowers are concentrated on an upright spike with rich purple blossoms. Prefers moist clay or heavy soils in full sun. |
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| 3231
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| Baby Blue Eyes |
Nemophila insignis (Hydrophyllaceae)
A hardy annual native to California, but is easily grown throughout the United States. The delicate, sky blue, cupshaped flowers continue to bloom throughout spring. Requires a light, sandy soil with moderate amounts of water. |
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| 3221
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| Baby's Breath |
Gypsophila muralis (Caryophyllaceae)
A hardy annual able to withstand periods of short term drought. Native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout the eastern United States. Flowers are white, forming dense delicate clusters. Prefers full sun in welldrained soils. Baby's Breath cannot tolerate an acid soil. Sow in early spring, seedlings are not winter hardy. |
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| 3246
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| Bird's Eyes |
Gilia tricolor (Polemoniaceae)
A hardy annual native to the western United States that will easily adapt to a variety of conditions. The elegant trumpet shaped flowers are lavender and white with golden throats. Prefers a well drained soil in full sun. A fun variety to grow, particularly in mixtures. |
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| 3343
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| Bishop's Flower |
Ammi majus (Apiaceae)
An erect, branching annual easily established from seed. Native to North Africa and Eurasia, it has naturalized throughout much of the United States. The plant produces an abundance of large, rounded, five to six inch flower heads made up of small snowwhite florets. |
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| 3239
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| Black-Eyed Susan |
Rudbeckia hirta (Asteraceae)
Long vase life beauties! A stiff, upright annual or short lived perennial native to the eastern United States, but has become endemic throughout North America. The Black-Eyed Susan is probably the most common of all American wildflowers. |
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| 3219
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| Blanketflower/Firewheel |
Gaillardia aristata (Asteraceae)
A hardy, drought tolerant perennial found throughout much of the United States. Easily established from seed, it frequently forms dense colonies of brilliant red flowers with yellow rims. Thrives in full sun in well-drained areas. Occasional watering will extend the blooming period. This will aid in reseeding for the following year. |
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| 3225
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| Blue Flax |
Linum lewisii (Linaceae)
A perennial variety native to California, but has adapted well to most regions of North America. Numerous light blue, cup shaped flowers bloom well into the summer. Prefers dry, full sun areas in light sandy soil. Flowers last only a single day but occur in such profusion that this does not take away from the plant's astonishing beauty. |
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| 3314
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| Butterfly Weed |
Asclepias tuberosa (Asclepiadaceae)
An extremely hardy, longlived perennial native to North America. The magnificent bright orange flowers are concentrated in compact clusters at the top of branching stems. The flowers produce a large quantity of nectar which attracts butterflies throughout the growing season. Requires a very well drained sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. |
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| 3301
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| California Bluebells |
Phacelia campanularia (Hydrophyllaceae)
A hardy annual native to the western United States and adapted to very arid environments. The stunning deep blue, bell shaped flowers are highlighted by long golden stamens. Leaves are heart shaped, covered with soft white hairs closely resembling an African Violet. |
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| 3218
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| California Poppy |
Eschscholzia californica (Papaveraceae)
An upright, compact annual or tender perennial native to California and the southwestern United States. Extremely drought tolerant, ideal for arid environments. The brilliant orange, cup-shaped flowers, are 2-4 inches in diameter, born individually on long stalks. Prefers full sun in light to sandy soils. Remarkably uniform and neat in appearance. |
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| 3313
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| Candytuft |
Iberis umbellata (Brassicaceae)
A robust perennial, behaving in some areas as an annual. Native to Europe, it has adapted to all regions of the United States. This low, bushy plant produces mounds of beautiful ice white, pink or lilac flowers which last well into the summer months. Prefers a gravelly, well drained soil in full sun. |
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| 3265
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| Catchfly |
Silene armeria (Caryophyllaceae)
An attractive annual or tender perennial native to Europe, but has naturalized throughout the United States. The generous rosepink flowers are arranged in compact clusters radiating from a slender stem. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in various soil types. Makes a breathtaking display when planted in mass. |
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