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Sweet Sultan Bachelor Button

The Bachelor Button Sweet Sultan Imperialis, \’Centaurea (Amberboa) moschata\’, is a deliciously fragrant and an absolutely splendid cut flower. If you like cut flowers, you must grow Sweet Sultan. The easy to grow and very fragrant \’Imperialis\’ is a somewhat taller and improved variety. The 2 inch flower heads are thistle-looking and almost shine. Plant the Bachelor Buttons in the spring 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost. The Sweet Sultan is an excellent cut flower and grows well in that \”hot\” spot where nothing else does well.

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Violet Verbena Tapestry

The Verbena Tapestry - (Violet), exhibits lacy leaves and a low-growing habit. The Violet Verbena has dainty flowers that bloom throughout the season. Season long blooms are just some of Tapestry\’s many virtures. These flowers are terrific as a ground cover or in baskets. They love the sun and will produce beautiful colorful flowers for your hanging baskets, pots, or window sills.

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Icicles Licorice

The Licorice Plant, Helichrysum thianschanicum, is ideal for adding texture and structure to the front of borders. It exhibits long, narrow, velvety silver-colored foliage. Licorice plants have a upright compact habit. This perennial is cold tolerant. It is a very popular accent plant which looks like miniature silver Pine. Strong, quick to grow, with a compact habit. Yellow flowers may appear in summer.

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Indian Summer Black-eyed Susan

The Rudbeckia `Indian Summer\’, Rudbeckia hirta, is an easy to grow perennial with large flower heads of golden yellow with dark eyes that bloom form July to September. Rudbeckia `Indian Summer\’ has a plant spread of 12-18\” and a height of 34-48\”. The dark green foliage sits at the bottom on the tall daisy-like flowers and turns to mahogany in the fall. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Plant in masses with Veronica `Goodness Grows\’ or with ornamental grasses.

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Soprano Light Purple Daisy

The Daisy Soprano Light Purple \’Osteospermum hybrid\’, exhibits slightly cupped Daisies that have terrific heat tolerance and an extra-compact habit. The beautiful clear colors and versatility make this Proven Winner series exceptional. They have large light purple flowers with a compact growth habit. These beauties make a unique addition to any combination. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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Tree Guard T

About the Tree Guard: The Tree Guard has a natural color, with long ventilation slits all around. It is 8 inches high and is made of soft material that is easy to wrap around a tree.

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Lolla Rossa Lettuce

The Lettuce Leaf Lolla Rossa, \’Lactuca sativa\’, has a mild but distinct flavor and that is why Lolla Rossa has a large following. It is an excellent \”Cut-and-come-again\” lettuce. This very attractive lettuce has a mild, unique flavor that is prized by many. In addition, the red-edged, frilly, deeply curled leaves are very attractive and they make a wonderful garnish. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion.

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