Columbine - Navy & White

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Columbine - Navy & White

It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. The Columbine ‘Navy and White', 'Aquilegia', also known as the Spring Magic Series, is a beautiful, striking, easy to grow spring blooming perennial.   Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 16” apart. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower. ‘Navy and White’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil. It is a definite eye-catcher. The green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The exquisite 2” wide petals are navy and blue and are produced about 2-3 weeks earlier than other varieties in its species. With a height of 14” and a plant spread of 18”, you won’t want to miss this. ... additional info

 

Coneflower - Sparkler The Coneflower Sparkler, 'Echinacea purpurea', is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful, huge rose-pink daisy-like flowers. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also is said to be a potent medicine. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. ‘Sparkler’ shares the great attributes of its sister, ‘Little Giant’. Blooming from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, combining great with Leucanthemum ‘Becky Daisy’ or in cottage gardens, it is a definite must.

Columbine - Navy & White
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