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| Firewitch Clove Pink |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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Old timey Clove Pinks love sun and good drainage. They are perfect for a rock garden or a sunny bank. The silvery green foliage forms low, spreading, evergreen mats and their Carnation-like flowers are strongly and sweetly scented. 'Firewitch' has 1 inch brilliiant raspberry red flowers which cover 6 inch mounds of silvery needle-shaped leaves in late spring, early summer, and then sporadically throughout the summer. If you want tons of color and fragrance, this one is for you. This is the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year for 2006. Cat# 1260 -more info-
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Available: Currently
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| Dianthus 'Wicked Witch' |
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| Wicked Witch Clove Pink |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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Old timey Clove Pinks love sun and good drainage. They are perfect for a rock garden or a sunny bank. The silvery green foliage forms low, spreading, evergreen mats and their Carnation-like flowers are strongly and sweetly scented. 'Wicked Witch', a sport of 'Firewitch', has 1 inch brilliant cherry red flowers which cover 6 inch mounds of silvery needle-shaped leaves in late spring, early summer, and then sporadically throughout the summer. If you want tons of color, and an intoxicating clove fragrance, this one is for you. Cat# 1550 -more info-
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Available: Currently
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| Pale Purple Coneflower |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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A species at home in the Midwestern prairies, the Pale Purple Coneflower is rare east of the Mississippi River. Plants are 2 to 3 1/2 feet tall, with narrow elliptic leaves. Flowering begins in early summer and lasts about 4 weeks. The flower heads are daisy-like with narrow pale to deep pink rays (petals) 3 to 4 inches long that are reflexed downward like those of Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower). Give it full sun, average soil, and dryish conditions. Cat# 1083 -more info-
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| Yellow-Purple Coneflower |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Yellow Purple Coneflower occurs in the wild only in Arkansas, where it is rare. Plants are 2 to 3 1/2 feet tall, with narrow elliptic leaves. Flowering begins in early summer and lasts about 4 weeks. The flower heads are daisy-like with narrow, bright, orangey yellow rays (petals) 3 to 4 inches long that are reflexed downward and greenish brown cones. These flowers positively glow in the sun. Give it full sun, average soil, and dryish conditions, and it will be gorgeous. Cat# 1084 -more info-
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| Purple Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Striking, large flower heads rise above neat clumps of foliage 2 to 3 1/2 feet tall. The flower heads have light rose rays (petals) and contrasting orange-red centers. At maturity, the rays angle downward and the center assumes a distinct cone shape. Plants are perennial and bloom June through August. In our opinion, no sunny perennial garden should be without Purple Coneflowers. They are easy to grow, the foliage is attractive, and the colors and form of the flowers are unique and beautiful. Coneflowers attract butterflies and its seed is good for birds, too. Cat# 1085 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star' |
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| Ruby Star Purple Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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'Ruby Star' is another great selection of Purple Coneflower. It grows to 3 feet or so and has even larger flower heads than 'Magnus'. Petals are held horizontally and are a deep, intense, rose/red. They make great cut flowers and are, of course, butterfly magnets. Cat# 1300 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' |
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| White Swan Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Striking, large flower heads rise above neat clumps of foliage 2 to 3 1/2 feet tall. The flower heads have white rays (petals) and greenish-changing-to-orangey-brown centers. At maturity, the rays angle downward and the center assumes a distinct cone shape. Plants are long-lived perennials and bloom June through August. They are easy to grow, the foliage is attractive, and the form of the flowers is unique and beautiful. Coneflowers attract butterflies and its seed is good for birds, too. Cat# 1261 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Prairie Coneflower, Glade Coneflower, Wavyleaf Pur |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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The Prairie Coneflower is limited in range to limey glades and barrens in a few central states where it happily basks in sunny, dry, gravely sparsely grassy areas. It is virtually identical to Echinacea pallida but it has yellow pollen whereas that of E. pallida is white. This is a good meadow plant for neutral to basic soil. Cat# 1440 -more info-
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Available: Not Available
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| Tennessee Coneflower |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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Tennessee Coneflower has 2 to 3 inch daisy-like pink flowers with greenish-brown centers or cones. The petals extend out or up as though reaching for the sun. The are not reflexed backwards as do those of the Purple Coneflower. The leaves are linear, giving plants an open appearance. The 1 to 11/2 foot tall plants form low sprawling mounds, so are best planted several together. Although the species is on the Federal Endangered Species List, it is very easy to grow, needing full sun and dry, well-drained conditions. It would be an attractive focal point for the front of the garden with its unusual flower colors. Flowering persists from June to September. US Fish and Wildlife permit number TE125626-0. Cat# 1087 -more info-
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| Echinacea x 'Harvest Moon' |
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| Coneflower, Harvest Moon |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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For the past 10 years, Richard Saul at Itsaul Nursery in Atlanta has been crossing Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa ,and he has gotten some spectacular hybrids which he has named the Big Sky series. These coneflower hybrids combine the best traits of their parents - large flowers with reflexed petals, knock-out gorgeous colors of mango, canteloupe, peach, mustard, butter yellow, strawberry and everything in between, strong stems, and strong fragrance. 'Harvest Moon's' ray flowers are earthy gold, the color of the harvest moon with a golden orange central cone. Petals are wide and overlapping. Plants grow 24 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;;They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry soil, just like their parents.;;Mid-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include Butterfly Weed, Coreopsis, Achillea, Russian Sage, Blazing Stars, and yes, yes, Little Bluestem. Fall planting not recommended. Cat# 1441 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Echinacea x 'Mac 'n' Cheese' |
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| Mac 'n' Cheese Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Another great coneflower hybrid originating from Terra Nova Nursery, Mac n Cheese has soft orange/yellow flowers with large, golden cones and shortish, spreading, petals. Flowering stems are upright and well-branched. Plants grow to around 26" tall and 2' wide. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;;;They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry BASIC soil. The coneflower hybrids do not like acidic soils and winter moisture. Mid/late-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include other coneflowers, Butterfly Weed, Pink Muhly Grass, Coreopsis, Achillea, Russian Sage, Black-eyed Susans, and Blue Love Grass. Best planted in late spring through very early fall. Cat# 1547 -more info-
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Available: Currently
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| $10.00 each
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| Sundown Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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For the past 10 years, Richard Saul at Itsaul Nursery in Atlanta has been crossing Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa ,and he has gotten some spectacular hybrids which he has named the Big Sky series. These coneflower hybrids combine the best traits of their parents - large flowers with reflexed petals, knock-out gorgeous colors of mango, canteloupe, peach, mustard, butter yellow, strawberry and everything in between, strong stems, and strong fragrance. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;;'Sundown's' flowers start fluorescent rose pink while buds are expanding, then change to bright rose-orange, then fade finally to soft purple pink. Very stunning. Plants grow 24 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.;They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry soil. Just like their parents. Mid-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include Butterfly Weed, Coreopsis, Achillea, Russian Sage, Blazing Stars, and yes, yes, Little Bluestem. Fall planting not recommended. Cat# 1442 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Sunrise Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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For the past 10 years, Richard Saul at Itsaul Nursery in Atlanta has been crossing Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa ,and he has gotten some spectacular hybrids which he has named the Big Sky series. These coneflower hybrids combine the best traits of their parents - large flowers with reflexed petals knock-out gorgeous colors of mango, canteloupe, peach, mustard, butter yellow, strawberry and everything in between strong stems and strong fragrance. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;;'Sunrise' has soft citron or butter yellow flowers that are up to 5 inches across with slightly overlapping petals. The cone starts out green and quickly gives way to gold. Well branched plants grow 30 to 36 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.;They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry soil. Just like their parents. Mid-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include Butterfly Weed, Coreopsis, Achillea, Russian Sage, Blazing Stars, and yes, yes, Little Bluestem. Fall planting not recommended. Cat# 1408 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Sunset Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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For the past 10 years, Richard Saul at Itsaul Nursery in Atlanta has been crossing Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa ,and he has gotten some spectacular hybrids which he has named the Big Sky series. These coneflower hybrids combine the best traits of their parents - large flowers with reflexed petals, knock-out gorgeous colors of mango, canteloupe, peach, mustard, butter yellow, strawberry and everything in between, strong stems, and strong fragrance. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;;;'Sunset's' petals are peach-orange colored, wider, and overlapping. The cone is henna-brown, and flowering stems are branched. Plants grow 24 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.;;They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry soil. Just like their parents. Mid-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include Butterfly Weed, Coreopsis, Achillea, Russian Sage, Blazing Stars, and yes, yes, Little Bluestem. Fall planting not recommended. Cat# 1409 -more info-
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Available: Not available
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| Echinacea x 'Tiki Torch' |
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| Tiki Torch Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Another great coneflower hybrid originating from Terra Nova Nursery, Tiki Torch has bright pumpkin orange flowers with rusty cones and spreading, down-turned petals. Flowering stems are upright but well-branched. Plants grow to around 30" tall and 2' wide. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;;;They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry BASIC soil. Acidic soils and winter moisture would be bad. Mid/late-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include Butterfly Weed, Pink Muhly Grass, Coreopsis, Achillea, Russian Sage, Black-eyed Susans, and Blue Love Grass. Best planted in late spring through very early fall. Cat# 1500 -more info-
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Available: Currently
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| Echinacea x 'Tomato Soup' |
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| Tomato Soup Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Another great coneflower hybrid originating from Terra Nova Nursery, Tomato Soup has bright red/orange flowers with small green cones and long, spreading, petals. Plants grow to around 3' tall and 2' wide with 4-5" flowers. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;;They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry BASIC soil. The coneflower hybrids do not like acidic soils and winter moisture. Mid/late-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include other coneflowers, Butterfly Weed, Pink Muhly Grass, Coreopsis, Achillea, Russian Sage, Black-eyed Susans, and Blue Love Grass. Best planted in late spring through very early fall. Cat# 1548 -more info-
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| Twilight Coneflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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For the past 10 years, Richard Saul at Itsaul Nursery in Atlanta has been crossing Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa ,and he has gotten some spectacular hybrids which he has named the Big Sky series. These coneflower hybrids combine the best traits of their parents - large flowers with reflexed petals, knock-out gorgeous colors of mango, canteloupe, peach, mustard, butter yellow, strawberry and everything in between, strong stems, and strong fragrance. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;;;Twilight's flowers are vibrant rose-red with a deep red cone and wide, overlapping petals. Plants grow 24 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.;;They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry soil. Just like their parents. Mid-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include Butterfly Weed, Coreopsis, Achillea, Russian Sage, Blazing Stars, and yes, yes, Little Bluestem. Fall planting not recommended. Cat# 1443 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Echinacea x After Midnight |
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| Coneflower,After Midnight |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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For the past 12 years, Richard Saul at Itsaul Nursery in Atlanta has been crossing Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa, and he has gotten some spectacular hybrids which he has named the Big Sky series. These coneflower hybrids combine the best traits of their parents - large flowers with reflexed petals, knock-out gorgeous colors of mango, canteloupe, peach, mustard, butter yellow, strawberry and everything in between, strong stems, and strong fragrance. As with all of the coneflowers, flowers start out intensely colored and fade over time.;; 'After Midnight' is a new dwarf selection in the series. It is very fragrant and has dark magenta purple flowers with a black-red cone. These are produced on short, stocky, almost black stems. Plants grow only to about one foot tall and 18 inches wide. They want full sun, good drainage, and average to dry soil, just like their parents. Mid-summer, dry-growing, flowering companions could include Butterfly Weed, Gaura, Achillea, Russian Sage, Blazing Stars, and yes, yes, Little Bluestem. Fall planting not recommended. Cat# 1485 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Joe Pye Weed, Queen-Of-The-Meadow |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Joe Pye Weed is a tall (up to 10 feet) perennial with dense clusters of mauve flowers blooming midsummer to fall. The flowers contrast beautifully with its dark purple stems. It prefers some moisture and will do well in sun or light shade. It is best suited to natural areas or the rear of an informal perennial border. Joe Pye Weed has an ethereal quality. It could also be used as a very tall perennial hedge or screen. It is a butterfly magnet and its flowers are very sweetly scented. Cat# 1091 -more info-
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Available: May 2010
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| Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway' |
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| Dwarf Joe Pye Weed, Gateway Joe Pye |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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'Gateway' is Joe Pye Weed that only grows 5 to 6 feet tall! It has late summer/fall flowers that are mauve-rose and dark purple stems. The color combination is beautiful. It prefers full sun and moist conditions. Flowers attract hordes of butterflies and are good cut. Plus they are strongly fragrant. Cat# 1092 -more info-
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| Eupatorium purpureum 'Joe White' |
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| White Joe Pye Weed, Joe White |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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'Joe White' is Joe Pye Weed in all his glory but 'Joe White' has buff white flowers and near white stems. Use this one to cool down the late summer garden. Cat# 1301 -more info-
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| Sunflower, Narrow-leaved |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Flowers 2 to 3 inches across, rich yellow with dark maroon centers in late summer, leaves very narrow and willowy. Plants are upright growing, 1 1/2 to 5 feet tall. Basically a smaller version of Helianthus simulans. Best for the middle to rear of the perennial border or in a dry natural area. Self sows readily. Cat# 1343 -more info-
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| Woodland Sunflower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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A common wildflower in open woods throughout the entire eastern US, Woodland Sunflower provides nice 2", pale yellow flowers from mid-summer into fall in the shade. This is useful. Growing 2 to 5 feet tall, just give it average soil and some shade, and once established, it is quite drought tolerant. Over time, it may naturalize into colonies from its creeping rhizomes. This would be pretty along a woodland path. Cat# 1465 -more info-
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| Tall Narrow-leaved Sunflower |
Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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This plant has been circulating in the trade as Helianthus angustifolius, and when we first saw it, we thought it must be a giant form or even a tetraploid (genetically, extra well-endowed). But further research has confirmed its true identity to be H. simulans native to the southern coastal plain from Florida to Louisiana and up into Tennessee and Arkansas. It has narrow willowy leaves and easily reaches 8 feet in height. In mid-fall here, it explodes into flower and will cover itself with 3 inch bright yellow sunflowers. These persist well into November after hard frosts, which makes it almost our latest flowering plant. (Only the clump form of Green and Gold, Aromatic Aster, and Bleeding Heart still flower later.) A mature plant in full flower is about as spectacular as they come. Grow this sunflower in full sun and give it some moisture. Use it as an incredible fall backdrop or in that place where you need to see some color from a distance. You can just about see this in flower from half a mile away! Cat# 1104 -more info-
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| Hairy Sunflower |
Zones: 6, 7, 8
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Masses of 2 inch lemon yellow flowers August through October; leaves and stems a little fuzzy. A favorite with flower arrangers because of its unique yellow flowers and decorative swirled bracts behind them. Grows to around 5 feet and wants full sun and average soil. Cat# 1105 -more info-
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