Annual (S)
SALVIA viridis 'Oxford Blue' Clary Sage Annual or Biennial Herb: Heat and drought tolerant. Easy to grow and produces masses of flowers. Good border, edging, container, and cut flower plant. Great for cutting and drying. Has a 10 day vase life. Attracts bees. Exceptionally long flowering season. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: vibrant deep blue bracts. Bushy, upright growth habit. Height: 30-40 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. |
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SANVITALIA 'Powerbini' (syn. S. speciosa 'Powerbini') Creeping Zinnia Annual: Drought and heat tolerant. A unique variety with an upright habit, dark red flower stems, and huge one inch flowers. Good border, bedding, container plant and cut flower plant. Abundant small yellow daisy-like flowers continue until frost. Easy to grow. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: deep orange-yellow. Height: 6-12 inches. Width: 12-16 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8-11. |
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SCABIOSA atropurpurea 'Black Knight' Pincushion Flower Hardy Annual: Deer resistant. Uniform, almost jet-black flowers stand tall on strong, slender stems. A dramatic addition to any bouquet or garden. The most sought-after color in Scabiosa mixes by floral designers. Good bedding, border, container & rock garden plant. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummers. Blms continuously from spring-fall. Color: dk crimson-near black. Ht: 24-36". Width: 12". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. Z9. |
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SCABIOSA atropurpurea 'Formula Mix' Pincushion Flower Hardy Annual: Deer resistant. Sturdy, uniform growth habit. Good bedding, container, cut flower and rock garden plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: an all-star mix of black, blue, creamy yellow, pink, bright red, deep blue, salmon rose, and pure white. Height: 24-36 inches. Width: 12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |