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Daisy - Butterfly
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The Daisy Butterfly, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Winners. The Daisy 'Butterfly' is a heat-tolerant marguerite Daisy with oomph. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. 'Butterfly' produces canary-yellow flowers throughout the summer even without deadheading. The Daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. ... more
Herb - Lady Lavender Shear following bloom for shape and to prompte rebloom. light, well drained soil. The Lady Lavender, 'Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady', is faster growing than other varieties and has a great scent and beautiful blooms. Plant in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked or in late fall. Do not fertilize, over rich soil will cause the plant to be less fragrant. Lavender also are used in sachets and pot pourri. The Lady Lavender prefers full sun and loose. It also the characteristic square stems of the mint family. The Lady Lavender blooms first year from seed, and will set viable seed. Lady Lavender is a 12" plant with compact violet blooms on 4-6" stems. The Lavender blooms in late spring and into the summer. |
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