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Peony Poppy (Papaver somniferum 'Red Peony') |
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen') |
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aka Cherry Queen A.H. Fergus Falls, Maine 12/16/2022 Yarrow takes approximately 120 to 130 days to bloom from planting. Zones 3-9. |
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Pearl Yarrow (Achillea ptarmica 'Double Diamond') |
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A.H. Fergus Falls, Maine 12/16/2022 The Pearl is a relative of the common yarrow and was popular during the Victorian era. From pollinator attractor to medicinal plant and cut flower, this highly ornamental herb plays many roles. Plants reach 2-3 feet tall and produce gobs of cheerful white pompoms, which are alluring to many small pollinators. The Latin name Achillea is a reference to the healing properties of the plant, as it is said that the soldiers commanded by the Greek mythological warrior Achilles used yarrow to treat their wounds. Also a versatile cut flower, it can be used fresh or dried as an everlasting. Zones 3-10. |
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Buzz Buttons (Acmella oleracea) |
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From C.H. Dunnellon Florida 12-2020 Native to Brazil. Start early indoors and transplant out after frost. Average germ time 10 days. Hardy to Zones 10 to 12 120 days to maturity |
April 10, 2023: Seeds sown (Several.) April 14, 2023: Plant emerged (Several seedlings have emerged.) |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) |
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Native to Northern North America. Zones: 4 to 8. |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum 'Golden Jubilee') |
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6th Annual NFTSRSS - janinilulu - 2021 Native to Northern North America. Zones: 4 to 8. Planted in flower garden two. |
April 12, 2021: Seeds sown (In plug tray 1 row 1 in unheated greenhouse.) April 23, 2021: Plant emerged July 22, 2022: Bloomed |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum 'Licorice White') |
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Received in trade from C.H. Dunnellon Florida 10-2020 Plant grew a couple inches then died. DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - dnrevel - Easy to grow white Agastache. Winter sows beautifully. Don't know for sure if it's Licorice White. Beautiful upright form that doesn't need staking. Native to Northern North America. Zones: 4 to 8. |
December 27, 2020: Seeds sown (WS - Jug 3) April 27, 2021: Plant emerged April 10, 2023: Seeds sown April 13, 2023: Plant emerged |
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Yellow Giant Hyssop (Agastache nepetoides) |
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EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - colcol - 2023 seeds Native to the central and eastern United States and Canada. https://www.illinoiswildflower... Zones 2-8. |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache pallidiflora subsp. neomexicana) |
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aka Rose Mint Chicagoland annual plant swap 2022 - S_Evans Zones 5-10. |
May 15, 2022: Seeds sown May 25, 2022: Plant emerged |
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Agave (Agave americana) |
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From DnD Swap - dave -12-2020 4 plants growing. Native to Mexico and the United States in Texas. Zones 8-12. |
February 20, 2021: Seeds sown (Sowed 6 seeds in soil under lights.) February 26, 2021: Plant emerged (One plant emerged.) February 28, 2021: Plant emerged (Second plant emerged.) June 22, 2023: Transplanted (4 into individual pots.) |
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White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) |
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Collected seeds 9-2020. Require a cold period to germinate - a minimum of 60 days below 40°F in moist soil (or sand or vermiculite). Sow outdoors in pots, on the soil surface, and leave uncovered, November through March. Zone: 3 to 8. |
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White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate') |
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Chicagoland-Annual-Plant-Swap 2022 - LinneaL Zones: 4 to 8. |
May 15, 2022: Obtained plant (2 plants. Transplanted in Shade garden near the firepit.) |
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Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum) |
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From R. PA 9-2020 From STSTS Swap 2-2021 Zones 10-11. |
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Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) |
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Chicagoland annual plant swap 2022 - Mone sedative Fill small pots with a seed-starter mix. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of compost and keep them moist but not soggy; They will sprout within a month. When the seedlings are viable, pot them up into larger containers. Once robust, transplant the seedlings into the garden. Zones 4-9. |
May 15, 2022: Obtained plant (2 large clumps. Transplanted in Shade garden near the firepit.) |
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Mimosa Tree (Albizia julibrissin) |
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Received in trade from K.Z. Lubbock Texas 11-2020 Tomatoes Galore Swap 2024 - TomatoNut95 - Self collected today. These are seeds from the Mimosa tree NOT the 'sensitive plant'. These seeds are bug and mold free. Native to southwestern Asia and eastern Asia. Pink silk trees can be used to treat the effects of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) by rubbing the leaves in your hand and then applying them to the rash area. Relief is almost instantaneous. Zones 6-9. |
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Chinese Lantern (Alkekengi officinarum) |
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6th Annual NFTSRSS - poisondartfrog - 2021 Native to the regions covering Southern Europe to South Asia and Northeast Asia. All parts of this plant are toxic, with one exception. Each pod contains a fruit. When the fruit is FULLY ripe, it is considered edible. At all other times, it is toxic. sedative Start Chinese lantern plant seeds indoors in spring, and expect germination in 20 days. Or, plant root divisions taken from an existing colony. Chinese lantern plant will bloom and produce decorative pods in its first year. Hardiness zone 3-9. |
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Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) |
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Collected seeds August 2020. Native to Europe, western and central Asia, north-western Africa, Morocco, Iberia, and the British Isles, north to northern Scandinavia,[2] and east to northern Pakistan and Xinjiang in western China. Garlic mustard greens are high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C as well as trace minerals, chlorophyll, and enzymes. The roots taste like horseradish and can be pickled or used in soups as a root vegetable. The seeds when ground makes a fabulous mustard sauce and the dried greens can be made into a paste like wasabi. Young first-year garlic mustard plants contain up to 100ppm cyanide, a level that is toxic to many vertebrates. Once the plant is chopped up the cyanide gas is eliminated. Hardiness zone. 4a - 8b. |
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Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) |
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2021 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - Pepperlove 2022 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap A succulent, Aloe vera features long, fleshy leaves containing an oily gel that has a number of cosmetic and supposed medicinal uses. Large clumps of pretty, yellow, or orange-colored flowers can form in proper climates. Drought tolerant, hardy only to very light frosts. Grows to 1-3 ft / 1 m. Zone 8 to 11. |
May 15, 2021: Obtained plant (Chicagoland annual plant swap 2021 - Pepperlove Chicagoland annual plant swap 2021) |
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Climbing Aloe (Aloiampelos ciliaris) |
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2021 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - jqsen Aloe Ciliaris from the Asphodelaceae family is commonly known as the 'Climbing Aloe'. It is the fastest-growing succulent plant from South Africa, reaching up to 8 to 12 feet in height. This summer-dormant plant is named Ciliaris because of its white hair-like teeth on the edges of the stem. Zones 9a to 11b. |
May 15, 2021: Obtained plant (2021 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - jqsen) |
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Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) |
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N.S. UK 2021 EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - Mimistime - Outsidepride 2023 African native. The original source of an Egyptian confection that evolved into today's marshmallows. The roots and velvety leaves have been eaten as a vegetable for centuries, often fried with onion and garlic. 3-4 foot stems of 1-2 inch, white-to-pink flowers are reminiscent of hollyhocks, to which this plant is related. Also renowned in various folk cultures for its medicinal properties. Not sure if it returned this spring 2022. Zones 3-9. |
April 23, 2021: Seeds sown (In unheated greenhouse. Plug flat one row 13.) May 1, 2021: Plant emerged |
