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Bring Home the Butterflies
Be sure to keep the weeds pulled so they do not compete with the flowers for water and sun. This packet covers approximately 45 square feet. The Bring Home the Butterflies seed pack contains 26 varieties to provide plants during each stage of the of the butterfly life cycle. Butterflies are a delightful decoration for your garden, providing color and motion on a sunny day. Soil must be kept moist while the seeds are germinating and beginning to grow. These plants will bloom spring through fall and plant heights will range from 12 inches to 48 inches in height. These plants provide a variety of nectar plants to attract the adults and host plants for the caterpillars, as well as a wide range of flower colors, heights, and bloom times. In cool climates plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last average frost date. The Bring Home the Butterflies, flower mixture, will entice native butterflies to come to your garden. In mild climates, sow seed during cooler months, generally October through March. ... get more information
Sunflower - False - Summer Sun Keep the plants attractive by removing spent flowers. The Summer Sun also makes a nice cut flower. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches across and are yellow daisy-like with yellow centers. It is an excellent summer and fall screen or border. It is easy an easy to grow addition to any perennial bed. The False sunflower looks best when planted in mass. This sunflower will grow in almost any soil but it blooms and thrives best in rich garden soil. It can also be successfully planted in the fall. |
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