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Daisy - Butterfly
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The Daisy 'Butterfly' is a heat-tolerant marguerite Daisy with oomph. 'Butterfly' produces canary-yellow flowers throughout the summer even without deadheading. The Daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The Daisy Butterfly, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Winners. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. ... find out more
Herb - Spearmint This is the Spearmint used to flavor candies, beverages, and many other food items. The plant grows in wet areas and reaches about 1m in height. Spearmint is also known as mint, brown mint, garden mint, lamb mint, mackerel mint, Our Lady's mint, and sage of Bethlehem. Cut back to the ground at least twice/summer. Spearmint marries well with lamb, and minted apple jelly and lamb are a classic twosome. The plant is easy to grow if wet soil is provided. Spearmint is grown commercially for the essential oil, which is used in gum. Considered the most versatile and popular garden mint, spearmint has a fruity aroma and flavor. Spearmint is used in teas, flavored teas, sauces, jellies, and vinegars; leaves in fruit salad, and in peas, plus many more. The Spearmint, 'Mentha spicata', is the classic mint. |
