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Sunflower - First Light
Try Helianthus as cut flowers, in the back of beds or borders, with Ornamental Grasses or Asters. The Sunflower First Light, 'Helianthus salicifolius ‘First Light’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, displays a solid mass of 2” daisy light yellow flowers. Helianthus should be planted in full sun with average to well-drained soils. Birds also love the seeds that are produced. ‘First Light’ has a plant height of 4’ and a spread of 28”. ‘First Light’ will give a stunning explosion of color to any perennial garden. The fuzzy, linear green leaves make a wonderful contrast with the flowers. It will grow best with moisture, but can tolerate drought. ... details
Coral Bells - Lime Rickey The Coral Bells Lime Rickey, Heuchera 'Lime Rickey' (PP16,210), has outstanding chartreuse leaves that produce an abundance of small white flowers. Lime Rickey should not be left out of any shade perennial garden. Use this coral bells as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways. For best results, Lime Rickey should be planted in full sun in the north, but generally prefers full shade in the south. The ruffled leaves then turn to lime green for the remainder of the growing season. |
