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Poppy - California Mikado
The Mikado will grow in almost any soil that is well drained. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. The scarlet, orange, silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. The California Poppy Mikado, 'Eschscholzia californica', has dramatic and unusual scarlet-orange flowers that are spectacular in mass plantings and wildflower areas. On cloudy days or in the shade, the blooms will close. Pinching off spent flowers increases the bloom period. The Poppy Mikado can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. The California Poppy is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. In warm climates seed in fall for impressive spring color. The Mikado needs full sun. In cold climates, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. ... get more information
Lettuce - Butterhead Batavia Blonde Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date, and successive plantings thereafter every 3 weeks until 5 weeks before fall frost. The Lettuce Leaf Blonde, 'Lactuca sativa (Batavia Type)', is a Danish variety that has fringed blonde leaves, excellent flavor, and withstands heat without getting bitter. Blonde is a very attractive ornamental with fringed, blonde leaves. Successive plantings can produce lettuce spring through fall. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. They will grow in light shade. The Europeans consider Batavia lettuces to be one of the best tasting lettuces. They are tasty, sweet, and they have nice texture. Lettuce likes light, fertile, moist, and well drained soils. |
