| 3201
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| Yarrow |
Achillea millefolium (Asteraceae)
A drought tolerant perennial herb native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout temperate North America. The species name, millefoliumof a thousand leavesdescribes the fine, feathery foliage which resembles a fern. Flowers are in clusters forming a flat white top usually affixed to a single stem. Yarrow can endure dry, impoverished soil and survive with little maintenance. |
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| 3200
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| Wine Cup |
Callirhoe involucrata (Malvaceae)
A hardy, drought tolerant, sprawling perennial native to Texas and the central United States. The numerous trailing stems spread vine-like over the ground originating from a carrotlike tuber. The magnificent dark purplered or wine colored flowers are numerous found at the end of slender stems. The flowers close each evening and remain permanently shut after pollination. |
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| 3243
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| Wallflower |
Cheiranthus allionii (Brassicaceae)
A bushy biennial or perennial variety native to the Canary islands, but has naturalized throughout much of northern North America. A charming species with an abundance of vivid orange flowers occurring on short, compact plants. The leaves are narrow 2-4 inches in length. Can withstand dry or moist conditions once established. Prefers partial shade or full sun in welldrained soils. |
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| 3325
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| Tidy-Tips |
Layia platyglossa (Asteraceae)
A short, hardy annual native to California, but can be grown as far east as Texas. Seed should be sown after the last frost for best results. The attractive yellow flowers are isolated on elongated stems fringed with snowwhite tips. Very drought tolerant once established. Prefers very welldrained soil in full sun. |
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| 3210
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| Tickseed/Lance-Leaved Coreopsis |
Coreopsis lanceolata (Asteraceae)
An erect, drought tolerant perennial which can also withstand prolonged periods of moisture. Native to the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains, it is now found throughout North America. Flowers are bright yellow affixed to a single, elongated stem. Will grow in partial shade to full sun in various soil types. |
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| 3202
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| Texas Paintbrush |
Castilleja indivisa (Scrophulariaceae)
An upright, hairy annual, perennial or biennial herb native to Texas with single erect stems and a slender taproot. The terminal redorange flower color is a misconception. Actually the flower is tiny, creamy white to pale yellow, encircled by the redorange leaflike bracts. The seeds are very small and should be sown directly on the soil surface. Adapted to welldrained areas in full sun. |
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| 3228
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| Texas Bluebonnet |
Lupinus texensis (Fabaceae)
A hardy winter annual native to Texas. Adopted as the "State Flower of Texas", this is the most commonly seen variety along roadsides and in uncultivated pastures throughout the state. Flowers are densely arranged on a spike with a characteristic ice white terminal tip. |
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| 3209
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| Tall Poppy Mallow |
Callirhoe leiocarpa (Malvaceae)
An upright, drought tolerant, annual variety native to the South Central United States. Dark purplish-red to wine colored flowers close each evening and remain permanently shut after pollination. Prefers a light, rich, sandy loam soil in full sun to partial shade. |
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| 3320
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| Tahoka Daisy/Prairie Aster |
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Asteraceae)
A hardy upright to sprawling annual native to the midwestern United States. This variety is easy to recognize by the dense, compact leaves which are deeply divided into many narrow segments. The flowers are a beautiful lavender with bright yellow centers, each at the top of a leafy stem. |
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| 3312
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| Sweet William |
Dianthus barbatus (Caryophyllaceae)
A perennial variety which usually performs as an annual. Native to Europe, it has escaped cultivation and adapted to all regions of the United States. The brilliant little flowers have fringed petals of red, pink, purple or violet. An ideal spring flower often blooming 60 to 90 days after planting under ideal environmental conditions. |
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| 3227
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| Sweet Alyssum |
Lobularia maritima (Brassicaceae)
A hardy annual native to Southern Europe, but has naturalized throughout the United States. Dense clusters of tiny snowwhite flowers bloom continuously throughout the growing season if the spent blossoms are trimmed back. A compact, rapid growing variety which is drought tolerant and heat resistant. |
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| 3223
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| Standing Cypress |
Ipomopsis rubra (Polemoniaceae)
A sturdy, upright perennial variety native to the southeastern portion of the United States. The brilliant red, tubular flowers are marginally spaced throughout the entire length of the spike. The leaves are finely divided making this variety easy to identify when not in bloom. |
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| 3247
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| Spurred Snapdragon |
Linaria maroccana (Scrophulariaceae)
An erect, slender annual native to Morocco, which has naturalized throughout the United States. Tiny, delicate flowers with long spurs glisten from short spikes. Flowers come in a multitude of colors ranging from yellow, red and pink to white or purple. Prefers full sun or partial shade, in various soils. |
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| 3233
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| Showy Primrose |
Oenothera speciosa (Onagraceae)
A hardy, upright to sprawling perennial, native to the southeastern United States extending into Mexico. The four petalled flowers are soft pink, making a transition to glistening white toward the center. Flowers open in the early morning lasting only a single day. In many southern regions they often form large breathtaking colonies. |
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| 3207
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| Shasta Daisy |
Chrysanthemum maximum (Asteraceae)
A hardy perennial, forming dense colonies once established. Native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout all regions of the United States. The white petalled flowers with golden yellow centers are borne individually on single erect stems. Compared to its cousin, the OxEyed Daisy, Shasta Daisies generally grow 6 to 12 inches taller and have a larger flower head diameter. |
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