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Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow') |
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https://www.botanicalinterests... stratify: sow in container of moistened seed starter mix, cover with plastic and leave in refrigerator for 30 days. Then move to a warm location to germinate. Asclepias tuberosa (Linnaeus) Butterfly Milkweed Plant Description: Multiple stout branching stalks that are 20-80cm tall. Hairy leaves are alternating on the stem. Leaves are 4-10 cm long and 1-2.5 cm wide. Flowers from red to yellow, mostly orange. 3-15 umbels on the sideways branching stems. The umbels are 2-5 cm broad. Seed pods are 8-15 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. Bloom Period: May through August Seeds: August through October Habitat: Dry fields, roadsides and margins of woods Range: Throughout Georgia, Common A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, this cultivar of our native A. tuberosa offers three months of golden yellow blooms from early through late summer. Deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Gather bouquets of Asclepias all summer long; the long stems are wonderful for cutting and are long-lasting. Sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out. Following the fabulous flowers, green fruits develop which rupture to reveal seeds with long, silvery-white, silky hairs reminiscent of its cousin, common milkweed. These are great to use in dried flower arrangements. Easy care, drought tolerant and deer resistant, Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (Butterfly Weed) is a bushy perennial prized for its brilliant clusters of bright golden yellow flowers which bloom continuously from early to late summer. Sitting atop upright flowering stems, clad with stiff, lance-shaped leaves, the colorful umbels are followed by attractive seed pods in the fall. When the seed pods open, they reveal seeds with long, silvery-white, silky hairs that look great in dried flower arrangements. The abundant foliage provides a dark-green backdrop which nicely compliments the cheerful flat umbel flowers. A great choice for the flower garden and for natural settings. Milkweed plants are critical to the monarch butterflies survival, whose population in North America has plummeted by 90% in the last 20 years. By planting milkweed in your own garden, you can help reverse the fortune of these beautiful insects! Grows in sturdy, upright clumps up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm) Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Performs well in poor, dry soils. Low maintenance, this perennial plant is generally pest and disease free. Deer resistant. Vital ingredient of beds and borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, meadows or prairies. Asclepias tuberosa is also valued for the excellent quality of its cut flowers, whether in bouquets or dried floral arrangements. Butterfly Weed flowers are a great nectar source for butterflies or bees. Propagate by seed, propagate by division or root basal cuttings in spring. Butterfly weed does not transplant well and is probably best left undisturbed once established. May freely self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open. Butterfly weed will rebloom more reliably if spent flowers are removed. Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses. |
June 26, 2022: Seeds sown |
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Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) |
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Depth to plant seed: do not cover - press into soil Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Germination is irregular and can take up to several months https://www.outsidepride.com/s... |
May 14, 2022: Seeds sown March 8, 2023: Seeds sown |
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China Aster (Callistephus chinensis 'Crego Mix') |
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November 16, 2020: Seeds sown June 10, 2021: Transplanted |
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Aster (Callistephus chinensis 'Duchess Apricot') |
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https://www.edenbrothers.com/s... | May 16, 2021: Seeds sown |
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Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium) |
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Do not cover seeds. Light required Germination: 14-21 days Latin Name: Campanula Medium Season: Biennial Environment: Full sun to partial shade USDA Zones: 3 - 9 Height: 32" Bloom Color: Blue |
May 14, 2022: Seeds sown June 19, 2022: Potted up |
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Bee Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Pacific Giant') |
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Sow: in late summer/fall for spring bloom. Seed Depth: ¼" Trying Cold Stratification Days to Emerge: 15 – 20 days Variety Information: Tall, elegant spires of closely packed, large, well-formed 3" blossoms in pink, violet, and many shades of blue. Exposure: Full sun Bloom Period: Spring to early summer Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant |
June 26, 2022: Seeds sown |
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Coneflower (Echinacea SunSeekers® Salmon) |
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Common Wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) |
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https://www.edenbrothers.com/s... Wintersow in situ with stratification |
September 11, 2021: Seeds sown |
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California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica Thai Silk Rose Bush) |
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Height 14" Blooms summer https://www.edenbrothers.com/s... Wintersow |
January 2, 2023: Seeds sown January 6, 2024: Seeds sown |
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Gaillardia (Gaillardia pulchella 'Sundance Red') |
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https://www.outsidepride.com/s... Germination: 14-21 days |
September 12, 2021: Seeds sown April 7, 2022: Transplanted |
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Money Plant (Lunaria annua) |
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October 10, 2021: Obtained plant (Seeds collected) June 20, 2022: Seeds sown April 15, 2023: Transplanted |
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Stock (Matthiola incana) |
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In Zones 7 to 10, pre-seed the garden or outdoor containers in the fall for early spring blooms. Ht. 24–28" Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. Feb1 Start Inside: Autumnal Equinox - Sept 22. In mild climates, sow 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outside in fall or winter for early spring bloom. For continuous bloom, sow every 2 to 3 weeks. DTG: 7–14 days Seed Depth: Press into surface https://www.monticello.org/sit... For buds to set, the temperature must be below 60°F. Plants require full sun to light shade, and average to rich soil that drains well. The ideal pH is near neutral, or about 6.8 to 7.5. https://www.johnnyseeds.com/fl... Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 6" Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
April 7, 2022: Transplanted |
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Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) |
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https://www.edenbrothers.com/s... Sow in Fall/Spring |
May 16, 2021: Seeds sown April 10, 2022: Seeds sown |
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Five Spot (Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black') |
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https://www.edenbrothers.com/s... wintersow in situ |
April 10, 2022: Seeds sown |
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Shirley Poppy (Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey') |
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2021 Only one came up & bloomed | November 8, 2020: Seeds sown May 16, 2021: Bloomed |
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Poppy (Papaver rhoeas 'Bridal Silk') |
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Germ 21-28 days Height 24" Blooms mid spring to summer |
January 2, 2023: Seeds sown January 6, 2024: Seeds sown |
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Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape') |
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Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum 'Pepperbox') |
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https://www.edenbrothers.com/s... Wintersow in situ height 40 inches Blooms summer Sowed 2/12/22 Valuable source of nutty-flavored, culinary-grade seeds that are great in breads and cakes |
January 2, 2023: Seeds sown January 6, 2024: Seeds sown |
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Poppy (Papaver somniferum 'The Giant') |
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https://www.edenbrothers.com/s... Wintersow in situ Cultivated for culinary use and baking. Prized for the amount of seed produced by individual pods. |
January 2, 2023: Seeds sown May 18, 2023: Bloomed January 6, 2024: Seeds sown |
| Peony Poppy (Papaver somniferum 'White Cloud') |
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January 2, 2023: Seeds sown June 5, 2023: Bloomed |
