Coneflower - Fancy Frills

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Coneflower - Fancy Frills

The Fancy Frills blooms from June to September and is a major attractor to butterflies and bees and is a must for any perennial gardens. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, it is a definite must. Cone Flowers are known for their large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. The pretty flowers occur on long dark green stems with dark green foilage. It produces beautiful pink daisy-like flowers. It has been reported that Cone Flowers increase immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. The Coneflower Fancy Frills, Echinacea purpurea 'Fancy Frills' (PP17,209), has a double layer of flower petals which give it an unique fringed look. ... details

 

Hibiscus - Aquarian - PPAF It has wonderful 12" lavender pink flowers with spoon-shaped, purple casted leaves. It is one of the shorter Hibiscus, standing 3' in height. 'Aquarian' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Old Yella' and Hibiscus 'Torchy'. (PPAF). It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. The Hibiscus 'Aquarian', is one of the most unique Hibiscus in the Fleming series. The Flemings names this Hibiscus after the song 'Age of Aquarias'.

Coneflower - Fancy Frills
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