Mountain Garland

Botanical name: Clarkia unguiculata (Onagraceae)
Other name: Clarkia elegans,

Description
The plant is native to California, the Mountain Garland is a perfect flower for table arrangements, as it will last a long time if the flowers are cut while still in the bud. The floral arrangements can last as long as 5-7 days in a vase. Clarkia unguiculata is named for William Clark who with Captain Meriwether Lewis made the first transcontinental expedition from 1804 to 1806. The plant attracts bees, birds, and butterflies.

How to grow
Simply scatter seed on loosened soil and then compress the seed into the dirt. Do not cover with soil. The plant is easy to grow. Likes full sun but will grow in partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions but avoid heavy clay soils. These flowers will bloom the best in soil with low nitrogen content.

Season: Annual
Height: 2-3 Foot
Bloom Season: May-August
Germination: 15-30 days
Environment: Full Sun/Light Shade/Moist-well drained
Zones: 3a -10b

Red Mexican Hat

Botanical name: Ratibida columnaris (Asteraceae)

Description
A robust, drought tolerant annual to perennial variety native to the mid-west and has naturalized throughout North America. The characteristic white, cone-shaped heads are surrounded by drooping, fire-red ray flowers with a splash of yellow accent. At maturity the upright branching stems may become woody. An excellent variety for cut flower arrangements lasting 5 to 10 days. Flower resembles a colorful Mexican sombrero, hence the name, Mexican Hat.

How to grow
Prefers full sun in well drained soil. Outstanding in hot-humid climates. USDA hardiness zone 3-9.

Height: 2-3 feet
Germination: 20-40 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 68-75F
Sowing depth: 1/16"
Blooming period: June-September

Sweet William

Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus (Caryophyllaceae)

Description
A perennial variety which usually performs as an annual. Native to Europe, it has escaped cultivation and adapted to all regions of the United States. The brilliant little flowers have fringed petals of red, pink, purple or violet. An ideal spring flower often blooming 60 to 90 days after planting under ideal environmental conditions.

How to grow
Sweet William prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. In areas having extremely hot summers, plant in partial shade for best results. Winter hardy to USDA Zones 3-9.
The plant is best for borders, mass plantings, meadows. The flowers are very sweetly scented. Makes a nice cut flower with a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Height: 12-18 inches
Germination: usually takes 14-30 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 60-70F
Sowing depth: 1/16"
Blooming period: April-September.

SWEET ALYSSUM 'Royal Carpet'

Botanical name: Lobularia maritima
Other name: Alyssum, Sweet Alison

Description
Sweet Alyssum is a low-growing flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia. It is an annual plant growing to 10-30 cm tall. The leaves are 1-4 cm long and 3-5 mm broad, oval to lanceolate, with an entire margin. The flowers are sweet-smelling white, with four petals; they are produced throughout the growing season, or year-round in areas free of frost. Its flowers are very fragrant and attract insects like butterflies and bees.

How to grow
This is a great plant for rockery and edging. It is Wonderful plants for borders and ground-covers. It can be used to be basket hanging plant too.

Germination: 8-15 days. Do not cover as the seeds need light to germinate. Sow seeds on soil surface at 80F and water.
Requirements: Likes full sun and partial sun with moist to dry soils.
Spacing: 12 to 15 in
USDA Zone: 3a-9b

White Sweet Alyssum

Botanical name: Lobularia maritima
Other name: Alyssum, Sweet Alison

Description
Sweet Alyssum is a low-growing flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia. It is an annual plant growing to 10-30 cm tall. The leaves are 1-4 cm long and 3-5 mm broad, oval to lanceolate, with an entire margin. The flowers are sweet-smelling white, with four petals; they are produced throughout the growing season, or year-round in areas free of frost. Its flowers are very fragrant and attract insects like butterflies and bees.

How to grow
This is a great plant for rockery and edging. It is Wonderful plants for borders and ground-covers. It can be used to be basket hanging plant too.

Germination: 8-15 days. Do not cover as the seeds need light to germinate. Sow seeds on soil surface at 80F and water.
Requirements: Likes full sun and partial sun with moist to dry soils.
Spacing: 12 to 15 in
USDA Zone: 3a-9b

Siberian Wallflower

Botanical name: Cheiranthus Allionii
Other name: Heart's Ease, Yealowe Violet, Bee-flower, Chevisaunce, and Yellow Stock Gilloflowe

Description
The Siberian Wallflower is a flower native to Europe that releases an appealing fragrance. It will act as a biennial flower when planted in colder climate areas, and as a perennial in warmer climate areas. The flowers seem to hold up real well under winter conditions without any protection (in dry areas). The sweet scent of the blossoms are reason enough to grow Wallflowers, especially in containers or along a path. The low, mounding perrenials have upright or creeping stems and narrow leaves. They give off thick clusters of fragrent, four-petaled, orange to slightly yellow flowers. Although the Siberian Wallflower is a spring bloomer, in cooler summer climates, these will bloom well into the summer.

How to grow
Siberian Wallflower prefers full to partial sun, and thrives in considerably drought tolerant. This hardy and easy to grow perennial is ideal for border accent, rock gardens, mass planting, and looks amazing planted in harmony with the lively and vibrant orange of English Wallflower.

Height in inches: 12-24"
Spread: 8-12"
Germination: 15-30 days
Soil Temp. for Germination: 65-75F
Sowing Depth: 1/16"
Blooming Season: Spring
Requirements: Likes full sun to partial shade in well drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Perfect for rock gardens or stone "walls". USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.

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