Members of the Asteraceae family.
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| Daisies
belong to the family Asteraceae (Compositae). |
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Common name: African Daisy
Genus: Arctotis.
Native to east Africa
Life Cycle: Annual. |
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Common name Chicory
Genus/species - (Cicborium intybus)
Life Cycle: Short lived Perennial.
Flower color: Sky blue.
Grows 3-6 ft tall. |
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Common name - Cupids Dart.
Genus/species - Catananche
caerulea
Bloom time June-September.
Flower color: blue, purple.
USDA Hardiness zones: 3-7
Life Cycle: Perennial |
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ANNUAL ~ DUSTY MILLER.
6" to 10" 8" (15 - 25 cm) Sun / Part Sun
Colors Available ~ Silver.
Flowering Period ~ Early May to the end of Sept.
Outstanding Features ~ Silver white leaves.
Soil ~ Best in light, well drained soil, high in organic matter, although performs well in
dry sandy soils. Tolerates drought.
Tips ~ Excellent frost tolerance. Very low maintenance plant. Prune periodically to
maintain low, bush like shape.
Uses ~ Use in borders, beds or for contrast. |
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Calendula.
Life Cycle: Annual
It may freely reseeds itself.
More info |
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DERBY: Melampodium paludosum.
Free-flowering. Ht. 8-12". |
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