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Black Eyed Susans

by Deborah | Feb 25, 2022 | Divisible, Five Star, Perennial, Plant Index, Propagation by seed

Black Eyed Susans Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta Category: Perennial Divisible: Yes Common Name: Black eyed susan Evergreen: No Propagation: Seed     Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) Invasive: No Size:12-36″ tall x 12-18″ wide Black eyed Susan flower is heat...

Shasta Daisy

by Deborah | Jan 13, 2022 | Divisible, Evergreen, Five Star, Perennial, Plant Index, Propagation by seed

Shasta Daisy Botanical Name: Leucanthemum ×superbum Category: Perennial Divisible: Yes Common Name: Shasta daisy Evergreen: No Propagation: Division,   seed Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) Invasive: Can be Size:12-24″ wide x 24-36″ tall Who doesn’t love a daisy?...

Gaillardia – Mexican Blanket Flower

by Deborah | Jan 13, 2022 | Divisible, Five Star, Invasive, Perennial, Plant Index, Propagation by seed

Gaillardia – Mexican Blanket Flower Botanical Name: Gaillardia Category: Perennial Divisible: Yes Common Name: Mexican Blanket Flower, Indian Paintbrush Evergreen: No Propagation: Division,  seed Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) Invasive: Yes – see below...
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