Flower common & botanical names |
Colors |
Height |
Days from Seed to Bloom |
Light Needs |
Water Needs |
Growing Difficulty |
Lures |
Special Characteristics |
Planting and Flowering Guide |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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African Daisy (A) |
Orange, yellow, white |
4"-12" |
120 |
 |
 |
E |
Reseeds |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
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Ageratum (A) Ageratum houstonianum |
Blue, purple, pink, white |
4"-12" |
180 |
 |
 |
E |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
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Arctotis, dwarf (A) Arctotis acaulis |
Yellow |
10"-12"
|
135
|
|
|
E |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
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Arctotis, tall (A) Arctotis hybrid |
Purple, red, pink, orange, yellow, white |
24"-30" |
135 |
|
|
E |
Reseeds |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
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Asters, tall (A) Callistephus chinensis |
Blue, purple, red, pink, white |
12"-24" |
180 |
|
|
D |
 |
Good cut flower |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
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Plant Type
|
Difficulty E=Easy to grow M=Moderatly easy to grow D=Difficult to grow V=Very difficult to grow |
Lures  =Hummingbirds =Seed-eating Birds =Butterflies |
Light Needs =Bright Full Sun =Partial Sun  =Shade |
Water Needs =Low Water Use =Moderate Water Use =High Water Use |
Planting & Flowering Key  = Planting Months  =Flowering Months =Colorful Foliage/Fruit |
Notes  = Foliage Plant = Poisonous  = Very Difficult |
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