This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than the photo, and covered with buds and blooms. Semi-double to double white frilled star with mauve-pink edge. Dark green, serrated leaves with red back. Standard. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. "Violet" soils are not necessarily good for violets! Go by the ingredients, not the label! A bag of good soil should feel like a nice, fluffy, soft, pillow. Repot to freshen soil about every 6 months, but do not use larger than a 5 inch pot, and avoid deep pots. WATER – Use lukewarm water when soil feels dry to the touch. Water at the base without splashing, to avoid spotting foliage. LIGHT – Adequate light is important for good growth and bloom. Try to provide bright light, but not hot sun, for 8 hours each day (supplement if necessary). Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Or, place a two-tube fixture about 12-18" above plants for 12-13 hours a day. Under fluorescent light, plants may bloom continuously. FERTILIZER – A "balanced" formula is best, such as 15-15-15. Avoid "bloom boosters." Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers. TEMPERATURE - Generally violets prefer between 60-80 degrees, although they will tolerate somewhat out of this range. They like moderate humidity too. If you are comfortable, so are they. GROOMING - Do not allow extra crowns, or "suckers" to form. This will spoil that natural, flat, round appearance, and prevent it from blooming to its full potential. Most violets look and bloom best with about 3 to 4 rows of leaves.
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This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than the photo, and covered with buds and blooms. Semi-double to ... more

This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than in the photo, and covered with buds and blooms. Great large prolific semi-double to double DEEP RED blooms on a standard size plant. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. WATER – Use lukewarm water that was allowed to stand for 48 hours to evaporate the chlorine. Water at the base without splashing foliage, to avoid spotting foliage. Keep evenly moist. LIGHT – Light affects flowering. Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Place 3 feet from a south- or west-facing window for the right winter lighting. In spring and summer, an east facing window is preferred. If this light cannot be maintained for eight hours, consider growing under fluorescent lights. FERTILIZER – Fertilize with a higher phosphorus (middle) number, as 15-30-15. Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers.
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This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than in the photo, and covered with buds and blooms. Great ... more

Great large prolific semi-double to double DEEP RED blooms on a standard size plant. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. WATER – Use lukewarm water that was allowed to stand for 48 hours to evaporate the chlorine. Water at the base without splashing foliage, to avoid spotting foliage. Keep evenly moist. LIGHT – Light affects flowering. Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Place 3 feet from a south- or west-facing window for the right winter lighting. In spring and summer, an east facing window is preferred. If this light cannot be maintained for eight hours, consider growing under fluorescent lights. FERTILIZER – Fertilize with a higher phosphorus (middle) number, as 15-30-15. Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers.
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Great large prolific semi-double to double DEEP RED blooms on a standard size plant. Culture of African violets is specific ... more

This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than in the picture. Single pink sticktite star with a red sparkle edge. Medium green, plain, pointed leaves. Standard size plant. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. "Violet" soils are not necessarily good for violets! Go by the ingredients, not the label! A bag of good soil should feel like a nice, fluffy, soft, pillow. Repot to freshen soil about every 6 months, but do not use larger than a 5 inch pot, and avoid deep pots. WATER – Use lukewarm water when soil feels dry to the touch. Water at the base without splashing, to avoid spotting foliage. LIGHT – Adequate light is important for good growth and bloom. Try to provide bright light, but not hot sun, for 8 hours each day (supplement if necessary). Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Or, place a two-tube fixture about 12-18" above plants for 12-13 hours a day. Under fluorescent light, plants may bloom continuously. FERTILIZER – A "balanced" formula is best, such as 15-15-15. Avoid "bloom boosters." Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers. TEMPERATURE - Generally violets prefer between 60-80 degrees, although they will tolerate somewhat out of this range. They like moderate humidity too. If you are comfortable, so are they. GROOMING - Do not allow extra crowns, or "suckers" to form. This will spoil that natural, flat, round appearance, and prevent it from blooming to its full potential. Most violets look and bloom best with about 3 to 4 rows of leaves.
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This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than in the picture. Single pink sticktite star with a red ... more

**This is a larger plant, and includes several 'pups' in the pot.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a clear gel inside the leaves that is used often used as an alternative medical treatment for burns and skin care. Grow inside in bright light, or outside in shade in warm weather, watering every 2-3 weeks. Aloe vera does not like wet feet. To use, remove leaves at the base with a sharp knife, then put in a sandwich bag, wrap in foil, and store in the fridge to reuse for 4 or 5 days.
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**This is a larger plant, and includes several 'pups' in the pot.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a ... more

**This is a larger plant, and includes several 'pups' in the pot.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a clear gel inside the leaves that is used often used as an alternative medical treatment for burns and skin care. Grow inside in bright light, or outside in shade in warm weather, watering every 2-3 weeks. Aloe vera does not like wet feet. To use, remove leaves at the base with a sharp knife, then put in a sandwich bag, wrap in foil, and store in the fridge to reuse for 4 or 5 days.
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**This is a larger plant, and includes several 'pups' in the pot.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a ... more

**This is the size I've sold in past years. Same size, or possibly a little larger, and same price.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a clear gel inside the leaves that is used often used as an alternative medical treatment for burns and skin care. Grow inside in bright light, or outside in shade in warm weather, watering every 2-3 weeks. Aloe vera does not like wet feet. To use, remove leaves at the base with a sharp knife, then put in a sandwich bag, wrap in foil, and store in the fridge to reuse for 4 or 5 days.
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**This is the size I've sold in past years. Same size, or possibly a little larger, and same price.** Aloe ... more

**This is the size I've sold in past years. Same size, or possibly a little larger, and same price.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a clear gel inside the leaves that is used often used as an alternative medical treatment for burns and skin care. Grow inside in bright light, or outside in shade in warm weather, watering every 2-3 weeks. Aloe vera does not like wet feet. To use, remove leaves at the base with a sharp knife, then put in a sandwich bag, wrap in foil, and store in the fridge to reuse for 4 or 5 days.
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**This is the size I've sold in past years. Same size, or possibly a little larger, and same price.** Aloe ... more

Fall-blooming anemones will form a handsome 12" tall ground cover in light to partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil, and will tolerate full morning sun with sufficient moisture. They do not like wet feet. Mulch for the first winter. A hard frost will darken the foliage, which can either be removed or left for protection. Anemones are heirloom plants with a natural or wild-looking appearance that compliments shrubs such as rhododendrons & hydrangeas. Monkshood, baneberry, snakeroot, and hardy geraniums are excellent companions. Hostas, ferns, and ornamental grasses combine well with anemone foliage in summer.
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Fall-blooming anemones will form a handsome 12" tall ground cover in light to partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil, and ... more

Asters make terrific accents to fall gardens. They look great with ornamental grasses and the changing colors of the trees. They perform best in rich, evenly moist soil in full sun, but will also bloom well in partial shade. Be sure to give them lots of room to grow as good air circulation is vital to prevent powdery mildew. If pinched back in mid-July, the plants will be heavier blooming and probably will not need staking. This one is covered with hundreds of daisy-like pink flowers in late summer, putting on a spectacular show through fall. You can remove spent flowering stalks with pruners or scissors. The healthy dark green foliage has a compact mounding habit and is very resistant to mildew. Side dress aster plants each fall with a light dressing of compost or similar organic fertilizer.
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Asters make terrific accents to fall gardens. They look great with ornamental grasses and the changing colors of the trees. ... more

This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers are one of the easiest perennials you'll ever grow, and they bloom in profusion in mid to late summer, when many other perennials are beginning to fade. The plants form a low, neat mound and bear 2- to 3-inch cuplike blossoms. Balloon flowers are a cottage garden standard, excellent for cutting. To make the flowers last in the vase, sear the stems with a match or candle flame immediately after cutting. They thrive in full sun or light shade in well-drained garden soil. They appreciate a little afternoon shade in zones 7-8. You won't find a more carefree perennial! Just work a little slow-release fertilizer into the soil in spring, and pick off the flowers as they fade to encourage more blooms. Moderate drought conditions aren't a problem, but it helps to water the plants deeply when the soil dries out too much or if drought conditions persist. Balloon flowers are seldom bothered by insects, and they are very cold-hardy. Plan the plant's position carefully and mark it to avoid weeding it out in early spring, for spring growth is late to appear.
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This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers ... more

This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers are one of the easiest perennials you'll ever grow, and they bloom in profusion in mid to late summer, when many other perennials are beginning to fade. The plants form a low, neat mound and bear 2- to 3-inch cuplike blossoms. Balloon flowers are a cottage garden standard, excellent for cutting. To make the flowers last in the vase, sear the stems with a match or candle flame immediately after cutting. They thrive in full sun or light shade in well-drained garden soil. They appreciate a little afternoon shade in zones 7-8. You won't find a more carefree perennial! Just work a little slow-release fertilizer into the soil in spring, and pick off the flowers as they fade to encourage more blooms. Moderate drought conditions aren't a problem, but it helps to water the plants deeply when the soil dries out too much or if drought conditions persist. Balloon flowers are seldom bothered by insects, and they are very cold-hardy. Plan the plant's position carefully and mark it to avoid weeding it out in early spring, for spring growth is late to appear.
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This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers ... more

This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers are one of the easiest perennials you'll ever grow, and they bloom in profusion in mid to late summer, when many other perennials are beginning to fade. The plants form a low, neat mound and bear 2- to 3-inch cuplike blossoms. Balloon flowers are a cottage garden standard, excellent for cutting. To make the flowers last in the vase, sear the stems with a match or candle flame immediately after cutting. They thrive in full sun or light shade in well-drained garden soil. They appreciate a little afternoon shade in zones 7-8. You won't find a more carefree perennial! Just work a little slow-release fertilizer into the soil in spring, and pick off the flowers as they fade to encourage more blooms. Moderate drought conditions aren't a problem, but it helps to water the plants deeply when the soil dries out too much or if drought conditions persist. Balloon flowers are seldom bothered by insects, and they are very cold-hardy. Plan the plant's position carefully and mark it to avoid weeding it out in early spring, for spring growth is late to appear.
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This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers ... more

Fabric-lined basket filled with three herb plants in their own 4" pots will make a great summer porch decoration or hostess gift. Herbs are those commonly used in baking and cooking, and will be a great addition to any kitchen. Specify herbs you want from this list: lemon balm; chocolate, orange, spearmint, or peppermint; silver-edged, English, lemon, or common thyme. Basket #1 is approximately 9-10" diameter, and may or may not have a handle.
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Fabric-lined basket filled with three herb plants in their own 4" pots will make a great summer porch decoration or ... more

Fabric-lined basket filled with three herb plants in their own 4" pots will make a great summer porch decoration or hostess gift. Herbs are those commonly used in baking and cooking, and will be a great addition to any kitchen. Specify herbs you want from this list: lemon balm; basil; chocolate, grapefruit, orange, peppermint, or spearmint; garden sage; silver-edged, English, lemon, lime, or common thyme. Basket #1 is approximately 9" round.
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Fabric-lined basket filled with three herb plants in their own 4" pots will make a great summer porch decoration or ... more

Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, rocky soil in full sun is best. Penstemon species are often used in xeriscape landscaping, as many are native to desert or alpine regions and thus quite hardy. Native Americans long used Penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. Tubular flowers are in clusters atop strong stems, somewhat like foxglove, and blooming from spring into summer. Plants are best set out in groups so that a mass of flowers is in view. Cut back each stem after flowering to a place just above a set of leaves that show new growth. You may get another flowering later in the summer or early fall. Wait until all chance of a freeze is over, then cut back your penstemon, leaving stems that are just 6 inches long. This way, the plant will bush out and have a more compact form.
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Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, ... more

Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, rocky soil in full sun is best. Penstemon species are often used in xeriscape landscaping, as many are native to desert or alpine regions and thus quite hardy. Native Americans long used Penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. Tubular flowers are in clusters atop strong stems, somewhat like foxglove, and blooming from spring into summer. Plants are best set out in groups so that a mass of flowers is in view. Cut back each stem after flowering to a place just above a set of leaves that show new growth. You may get another flowering later in the summer or early fall. Wait until all chance of a freeze is over, then cut back your penstemon, leaving stems that are just 6 inches long. This way, the plant will bush out and have a more compact form.
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Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, ... more

Iris domestica, blackberry lily or leopard lily, typically grows 2-3' tall. Lily-like, deep orange flowers (to 2" across), heavily spotted with red dots, have 6 petals. Flowers appear in early to mid-summer in sprays above the foliage on wiry 3 foot stems. Sword-shaped, iris-like leaves are in flattened fans. Pear-shaped seed pods split open when ripe to show a blackberry-like seed cluster. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Likes moist soils, but poorly-drained ones, particularly in winter, can be fatal. Clumps slowly expand by creeping rhizomes. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions which helps keep these somewhat short-lived perennials in the garden. Blooms July & August. Will be sold at other times of year, but please understand they won't be in bloom out of season.
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Iris domestica, blackberry lily or leopard lily, typically grows 2-3' tall. Lily-like, deep orange flowers (to 2" across), heavily spotted ... more

Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on branching stems. Large leaves are medium to olive green. Male and female pink flowers (to 1” across) bloom in pendent clusters from July to early fall. These plants prefer part to full shade, and don't like to be dry. The showy flower and spreading habit make it great for woodland naturalizing. Deadhead flowers to extend bloom period. It's a good late summer flowering shade plant which mixes well with hostas and ferns in the shade garden, woodland garden, or shaded border. Plants may also self-seed. New season growth is usually late to appear.
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Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on ... more

Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on branching stems. Large leaves are medium to olive green. Male and female pink flowers (to 1” across) bloom in pendent clusters from July to early fall. These plants prefer part to full shade, and don't like to be dry. The showy flower and spreading habit make it great for woodland naturalizing. Deadhead flowers to extend bloom period. It's a good late summer flowering shade plant which mixes well with hostas and ferns in the shade garden, woodland garden, or shaded border. Plants may also self-seed. New season growth is usually late to appear.
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Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on ... more

Columbines bloom in early to mid-spring They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but well-drained soil. Partial shade is preferred, but full sun is tolerated with slightly more watering. The highly attractive blooms are long-lasting cut flowers. Consider adding Aquilegia to rock gardens, shady borders, or in masses along walks or drives.
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Columbines bloom in early to mid-spring They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but well-drained ... more

Columbines bloom in early to mid-spring They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but well-drained soil. Partial shade is preferred, but full sun is tolerated with slightly more watering. The highly attractive blooms are long-lasting cut flowers. Consider adding Aquilegia to rock gardens, shady borders, or in masses along walks or drives.
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Columbines bloom in early to mid-spring They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but well-drained ... more

Coneflowers are like Black-Eyed Susan's with sturdy dark cones and bright pink petals. This variety has bright pink petals and is somewhat shorter than the others I offer. They do best in full sun but will take some shade, and are tolerant of hot, dry, windy sites. Best if used in borders, meadows, butterfly gardens, masses, small gardens, and containers. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter and, if flower heads are not removed, are often visited by goldfinches who perch on or just below the blackened cones to feed on the seeds.
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Coneflowers are like Black-Eyed Susan's with sturdy dark cones and bright pink petals. This variety has bright pink petals and ... more

Coneflowers are like Black-Eyed Susan's with sturdy dark cones and bright pink petals. They do best in full sun but will take some shade, and are tolerant of hot, dry, windy sites. Best if used in borders, meadows, butterfly gardens, masses, small gardens, and containers. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter and, if flower heads are not removed, are often visited by goldfinches who perch on or just below the blackened cones to feed on the seeds.
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Coneflowers are like Black-Eyed Susan's with sturdy dark cones and bright pink petals. They do best in full sun but ... more

Coneflowers are like Black-Eyed Susan's with sturdy dark cones and bright petals. This variety has bright orange petals. They do best in full sun but will take some shade, and are tolerant of hot, dry, windy sites. Best if used in borders, meadows, butterfly gardens, masses, small gardens, and containers. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter and, if flower heads are not removed, are often visited by goldfinches who perch on or just below the blackened cones to feed on the seeds.
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Coneflowers are like Black-Eyed Susan's with sturdy dark cones and bright petals. This variety has bright orange petals. They do ... more