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Zinnia - Envy
This Zinnia is great for cut and dried flowers and looks excellent in mass plantings. They need to be kept well watered but not soggy wet. Mix a high phosphorous, low nitrogen fertilizer in with the soil. If you are searching for the truly unusual, this Zinnia is for you. The Zinnia Envy, 'Zinnia elegans', has an attention getting chartreuse color for the garden. In addition to the beautiful chartreuse flowers, it has a strong branching habit, a long blooming season, and is excellent in large pots or containers. Zinnia Envy displays large 3 to 4 inch flowers that will continue to bloom from early summer through fall until first frost. Plant in late spring, 2 weeks after the average last frost date. The Envy Zinnia performs best in rich, deep, well-drained soil. ... more info
Corn - Country Gentleman The Corn Sweet Country Gentleman, 'Zea mays', was introduced in 1891. The tasty, sweet, milky heirloom corn is delightful to eat, and has one unusual trait, the kernels are not arranged in rows. Plant in the spring, a week or two after the last spring frost or when the soil is warm. Corn prefers a deep, rich well drained soil. |
