| 3204
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| Gloriosa Daisy |
Rudbeckia hirta (Asteraceae)
A magnificent, upright annual or short lived perennial easily grown from seed throughout the United States. The large 5 to 9 inch single blooms are rich golden orange or mahogany red continuously flowering through the hot summer months. Grows in various soils requiring full sun for best results. |
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| 3323
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| Gold Yarrow |
Achillea filipendulina (Asteraceae)
An upright, drought tolerant, perennial, native to Europe but has naturalized throughout North America. The finely dissected leaves resemble those of a fern and are easily identified in the seedling stage. The small mustard yellow flowers are tightly compact forming a disc shaped head usually affixed to a single stem. |
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| 3255
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| Golden-Wave Coreopsis |
Coreopsis basalis (Asteraceae)
A hardy, upright annual, native to the the South Central and South Eastern United States. Produces a stunning mass of delightfully fragrant, bright yellow flowers, accented with reddish-brown to purple bands encircling the eye. Prefers full sun in sandy soils. Sel sows freely. An excellent companion to sow wit Drummond Phlox. |
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| 3311
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| Iceland Poppy |
Papaver nudicaule (Papaveraceae)
A hardy perennial or biennial native to the arctic regions of North America, and extending eastward in cooler climates. The radiant white, yellow or orange flowers are individually isolated on an upright hairy stem, producing dazzling splashes of color when planted in mass. Prefers light, well drained soils in full sun. |
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| 3220
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| Indian Blanket |
Gaillardia pulchella (Asteraceae)
A hardy, drought tolerant annual native to the central United States. Easily established from seed, it forms dense colonies of brilliant red flowers with yellow rims. The flower diameter is slightly smaller than its perennial cousin Gaillardia aristata. An excellent variety of coastal beachfront property or sand dune reclamation sites. |
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| 3249
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| Johnny-Jump-Up |
Viola cornuta (Violaceae)
A compact annual or perennial, native to Spain and the Pyrenees Mountains. This variety has been used extensively in floral gardens and has escaped from cultivation to roadsides, fields and waste areas throughout much of the United States. The vibrant blooms are deep purple and yellow, creating a solid carpet of color for weeks. |
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| 8882
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| Laura Bush Petunia |
Petunia X violacea (Solanaceae)
A hardy, reseeding annual variety native to South America. This rugged old-fashioned petunia variety was bred for heat tolerance and disease resistance. The Laura Bush Petunia scoffs at extreme summer temperatures, producing numerous 1to1½ inch bell-shaped violet colored flowers. As the mercury rises in the dog days of summer, this baby literally cranks out the blooms. |
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| 3230
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| Lemon Mint |
Monarda citriodora (Lamiaceae)
A hardy annual or tender perennial native to the Midwest and southern United States. A typical member of the Mint family with its distinctive square stems. Flowers are arranged in whorls stair stepping up a single stem. Blooms are deep purple to lavender surrounded by colored bracts. |
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| 3329
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| Maximilian Sunflower |
Helianthus maximiliani (Asteraceae)
A stout, upright perennial native to Texas extending north throughout the central plains states. Numerous bright yellow 3 inch flowers are found on the upper half of unbranched stems. The leaves are 4 to 8 inches in length, tapering at both ends. Soil fertility and the amount of moisture will determine the height of the plant. |
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| 3302
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| Mealy Blue Sage |
Salvia farinacea (Lamiaceae)
A hardy, upright to sprawling perennial native to Texas, and easily grown throughout the southern portion of the United States. The densely congested violetblue flowers are concentrated in whorls surrounding a square stem. Prefers sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. A very drought tolerant wildflower that blooms all summer. |
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| 3237
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| Mexican Hat |
Ratibida columnaris (Asteraceae)
A robust, drought tolerant annual to perennial variety native to the midwest and has naturalized throughout North America. The characteristic black, coneshaped heads are surrounded by drooping, firered ray flowers with a splash of yellow accent. At maturity the upright branching stems may become woody. |
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| 3259
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| Missouri Primrose |
Oenothera missourienis (Onagraceae)
A hardy perennial native from Texas to Missouri and extending throughout much of central North America. A prolific bloomer with magnificent lemonyellow flowers which last for several days. An excellent border plant remaining green throughout the year. |
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| 3242
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| Moss Verbena |
Verbena tenuisecta (Verbenaceae)
A sprawling perennial, native to South America, and introduced to the southern United States. The small flowers have a rich violet to purple hue, clustered together forming a small bouquet. An excellent drought tolerant variety for arid regions. Prefers light to heavy soils in full sun. A valuable asset for summer color. |
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| 3322
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| Mountain Garland |
Clarkia unguiculata (Onagraceae)
A delightful annual flower, native to California, which is easily grown throughout the United States. This species of Clarkia is often confused with Rocket Larkspur at first glance. Compact blossoms are arranged on spikes in soft pastel shades of pink to salmon or purplish hues. |
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| 3324
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| New England Aster |
Aster novae-angliae (Asteraceae)
A robust, hardy perennial native to the northeastern portion of the United States. The large rosylilac to deep purple flowers have distinct yellow centers found clustered at the end of branching stems. The long leaves clasp around the stiff, hairy stems which are numerous. Prefers full sun in moist, rich soil. |
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