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Boltonia - Snowbank
The Boltonia ‘Snowbank’, Boltonia asteroids, is a beautiful perennial with clouds of small white daisies (yellow centers) and blue green foliage. Blooming from July through September, its eye-catching beauty works great with Sedum, Russian Sage and Ornamental Grasses, not to mention being a fast grower. Boltonia ‘Snowbank’ can get as high as 5’ and as wide as 28-36”. It is best to cut this plant half back in June to promote a bushier growth. Boltonia ‘Snowbank’ needs to be in a full sun area in moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate poor soil conditions. Boltonia is great for fresh cut flowers, a great butterfly nectar source and hummingbird attractor. Boltonia is the most widely planted perennial. Due to its beauty, adaptability and hardiness, it should not be left out of your garden. ... more info
Coneflower - Sundown The Coneflower Sundown, Echinacea Big Sky™ 'Sundown' (PPAF), is another hybrid coneflower in the Big Sky™ series. It produces beautiful orange, very fragrant, daisy-like flowers. Cone Flowers are known for their large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that Cone Flowers increase immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. |
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