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Gaura – Whirling Butterflies

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

Gaura Botanical Name: Gaura lindheimeri Category: Perennial Divisible: Difficult Common Name:  Whirling Butterfly, Wand flower, Bee blossom Evergreen: No Propagation: Seeds, Cuttings Family: Onagraceae (Willowherb) Invasive: No Size: 10-12″ wide x 36 – 48″ tall Gaura...

Artemisia Wormwood

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

Artemisia – Wormwood Botanical Name: Artemisia “Powis Castle” Category: sub-shrub Divisible: No Common Name: Wormwood Evergreen: Yes Propagation: Cutting Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) Invasive: Can be – see below Size: 30″ tall x...

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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