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April 30, 2006

Xeriscape Extreme

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Xeriscape Extreme

The Xeriscape Extreme flower mix is a collection of extremely adaptable, drought tolerant, hardy and beautiful varieties for the waterwise gardener. The twenty annuals and perennials have a range of bloom times from spring through fall. Their palette of colors range from soft white to bright yellows to cool blues. Xeriscape means water-efficient landscaping. Xeriscape promotes environmentally sound gardening techniques to conserve water and reduce maintenance while producing beautiful landscapes with year-round appeal.

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Variegated Miscanthus Grass

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Variegated Miscanthus Grass

The Grass \’Variegated Miscanthus Grass\’, Miscanthus sinensis \’Morning Light\’, is also know as \’Morning Light\’ Maiden Grass is a very popular miscanthus. It boasts white-edged variegated, narrow leaves. It is quite attractive, the green blades have added highlights of creamy-white margins and mid-veins creating a shimmering silvery appearance. It displays delicate reddish-bronze plumes in late summer. Place in full sun for best foliage coloration. Accepts dry conditions.

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Red Globe Peach Tree

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Red Globe Peach Tree

The Red Globe Peach has a very large, round fruit with yellow flesh that has excellent flavor. This red skinned peach has one of the finest flavors ever developed. The exceptional quality makes it a highly desirable commercial peach. The very large peaches are ripe in June, and the trees are highly productive and vigorous.A highly blushed red over a golden background color, it is one the most attractive peaches of its season. It has good quality and firmness.

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Water Tupelo

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Water Tupelo

The Water Tupelo tree, Nyssa aquatica, is also called the cottongum, sourgum, swamp tupelo, tupelo-gum, and water-gum. Water Tupelo trees are a large, long-lived trees that grow in southern swamps and flood plains where its root system is periodically under water. This deciduous tree has a swollen base that tapers to a long, clear bole and often occurs in pure stands. The fragrant flowers entice many visits from spring pollinators. The fall color is yellow to purple.

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Kims Knee High Coneflower

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Kims Knee High Coneflower

The Echinacea `Kim\’s Knee High\’, Echinacea purpurea, also known as Coneflower, is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful large flowers with deep pink petals & bright orange centers.The large, fragrant flowers bloom from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. It has been reported that Echinacea increases immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flu\’s, fight off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system.

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Post Oak

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Post Oak

The Post Oak tree, Quercus stellata, is a small to medium-sized tree. The bark of the Post Oak is similar to that of the White Oak, but somewhat darker and often fissured into scaly ridges. The leaves of Post Oak trees are usually 4 to 5 inches long and they are thick and somewhat leathery. They are dark green and shiny on the upper surface and lighter green and rough hairy beneath. The acorns matures in one year, ripening September to November. The leaves turn to a golden color in the fall.

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Rumba Fire Geranium

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Rumba Fire Geranium

The Geranium Rumbra Fire, \’Pelargonium x hortorum\’, exhibits extra-bright scarlet flowers with a dark green leaf. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering.

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