Daisy - Shasta

$1.59

The Daisy Shasta Alaska, 'Chrysanthemum maximum', is an easy to grow, long blooming, very hardy perennial. The large, single, 3 to 5 inch bright white flowers make for a beautiful addition to any perennial garden. The flowers have a distinct yellow center. The Shasta Alaska has a very long blooming period of 90 to 120 days, early summer to fall. It will bloom the first year if started early enough in the spring. . The Shasta Daisy prefers full sun but does well in partial shade in very hot climates. The Alaska prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and needs to be kept well watered. Cut spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Alaska Shasta makes excellent cut flowers. ... more information

Parsley - Green River The Parsley Green River, 'Petroselinum crispum', has more vitamin C than an orange and freshens your breath! Do you push your parsley aside after a meal? Don't. Consume it for the vitamins and breath freshener for garlic breath. Parsley is not just a garnish. Parsley has a gentle flavor that does a great job of blending the flavors around it. The 1 foot tall by 1 foot wide plant is dark green with double curled foliage that is densely packed. Parsley is quite cold hardy and stays green and harvestable through much of the winter, even in cold climates. The Green River Parsley is also a very attractive edging plant. They are great in window boxes and pots either inside or outside. Their culinary uses includes salads, soups, butters, fish, and poultry. Green River Parsley is a very nutritious herb containing large quantities of vitamins and mineral such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Plant in the spring in well drained soil.