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Coneflower - Fancy Frills
The Coneflower Fancy Frills, Echinacea purpurea 'Fancy Frills' (PP17,209), has a double layer of flower petals which give it an unique fringed look. It produces beautiful pink daisy-like flowers. The Fancy Frills blooms from June to September and is a major attractor to butterflies and bees and is a must for any perennial gardens. The pretty flowers occur on long dark green stems with dark green foilage. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Cone Flowers are known for their large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, it is a definite must. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that Cone Flowers increase immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. ... more info
Delphinium - Butterfly Blue The Delphinium ‘Butterfly Blue’, Delphinium grandiflora, has a wonderful true sky blue flower that reaches a height of 10” and a plant spread of 15-18”. This deep, gentian-blue trumpet shaped flower is a great contrast with is forest-green slender foliage, blooming early to mid summer. ‘Butterfly Blue’ makes a great border plant, for rock gardens, as cut flowers in small vases or as a container plant. Delphinium ‘Butterfly Blue’ needs a rich moist soil that is well drained in a sunny location and should never experience drought. A must for any cottage garden, remove spent heads to produce more growth throughout the season. Try ‘Butterfly Blue’ with Hibiscus ‘Blue River II’ or Leucanthemum ‘Becky Daisy’. |
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