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Coneflower (Echinacea) Grant Woods |
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Grant Woods | March 2, 2023: Seeds sown (WS several (all).) May 7, 2023: Plant emerged (Several seedlings have emerged.) |
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| Valley Green Wildflower Mixture |
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Purchased - Menard's 1-2021 | ||
| Wildflower - Hummingbird Mix |
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Ferry~Morse 13g 2024 - Dad - 2024 Mix contains - Centaurea cyanus, Cheiranthus allionii, Clarkia elegans, Convolvulus tricolor, Coreopsis tinctoria, Cosmos bipinnatus, Cynoglossum amabile, Delphinium consolida, Dianthus barbatus, Gilia tricolor, Gypsophila elegans,Iberis unbellatum, Lavatera trimestris, Linum grandiflorum rubrum, Malope trifida, Matthiola bicomis, Mirabilis jalapa, Papaver rhoeas, Phlox drummondi, Silene armeria, & Zinnia elegans mix. 50-100 days. |
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| Wildflower Mix - Cutflower |
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American Seed - 2022 | ||
| Wildflowers - North American Mix |
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aetna 2024 | ||
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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) |
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K. C. Buffalo NY 2023 - Seeds did not germinate. | March 2, 2023: Seeds sown (WS all.) |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) |
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Native to Northern North America. Zones: 4 to 8. |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum 'Golden Jubilee') |
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6th Annual NFTSRSS - janinilulu - 2021 Native to Northern North America. Zones: 4 to 8. Planted in flower garden two. |
April 12, 2021: Seeds sown (In plug tray 1 row 1 in unheated greenhouse.) April 23, 2021: Plant emerged July 22, 2022: Bloomed |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum 'Licorice White') |
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Received in trade from C.H. Dunnellon Florida 10-2020 Plant grew a couple inches then died. DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - dnrevel - Easy to grow white Agastache. Winter sows beautifully. Don't know for sure if it's Licorice White. Beautiful upright form that doesn't need staking. Native to Northern North America. Zones: 4 to 8. |
December 27, 2020: Seeds sown (WS - Jug 3) April 27, 2021: Plant emerged April 10, 2023: Seeds sown April 13, 2023: Plant emerged |
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Yellow Giant Hyssop (Agastache nepetoides) |
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EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - colcol - 2023 seeds Native to the central and eastern United States and Canada. https://www.illinoiswildflower... Zones 2-8. |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache pallidiflora subsp. neomexicana) |
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aka Rose Mint Chicagoland annual plant swap 2022 - S_Evans Zones 5-10. |
May 15, 2022: Seeds sown May 25, 2022: Plant emerged |
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Agave (Agave americana) |
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From DnD Swap - dave -12-2020 4 plants growing. Native to Mexico and the United States in Texas. Zones 8-12. |
February 20, 2021: Seeds sown (Sowed 6 seeds in soil under lights.) February 26, 2021: Plant emerged (One plant emerged.) February 28, 2021: Plant emerged (Second plant emerged.) June 22, 2023: Transplanted (4 into individual pots.) |
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White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) |
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Collected seeds 9-2020. Require a cold period to germinate - a minimum of 60 days below 40°F in moist soil (or sand or vermiculite). Sow outdoors in pots, on the soil surface, and leave uncovered, November through March. Zone: 3 to 8. |
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White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate') |
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Chicagoland-Annual-Plant-Swap 2022 - LinneaL Zones: 4 to 8. |
May 15, 2022: Obtained plant (2 plants. Transplanted in Shade garden near the firepit.) |
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Ramp (Allium tricoccum) |
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twf - 2022 a.k.a. Ramps. A perennial wild onion is native to much of North America. Plants bear small, scallion-like bulbs with a unique, strong garlic and onion flavor. The bulbs are seeing increasing use in gourmet restaurants and are popular in certain local cuisine, both in the southern U.S., as well as Quebec. A short plant, growing to just 12-18". Freeze hardy. Ramp plants grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7 and will grow in the same cool and damp conditions as wildflowers such as trout lilies, trillium, or ginseng. It is best to plant them after the early springtime or during late summer or early fall. Zones 3 - 7. |
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Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) |
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Wild edible. | |
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Arisaemas (Arisaema) |
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2023 Chicagoland annual plant swap - Mone | May 14, 2023: Obtained plant May 15, 2023: Transplanted (Into the shade garden by the firepit.) |
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Jack in the Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) |
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DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - SameOldBrandNew - 2021 G - These are from my garden but seeds are originally sourced from local woodlands. Named for its resemblance to a preacher in a canopied pulpit, Jack in the Pulpit grows wild in woodland and marsh areas and sends up its unique hooded flower in the spring. Though Native American tribes gathered and boiled the fleshy roots as a vegetable, eating the root raw causes a sensation similar to swallowing a mouthful of glass shards. This sensation is caused by the calcium oxalate crystals in the plant, which protect it from predatory animals. The faint odor, however, attracts pollinating insects to the flowering spadix, or "Jack." Early Americans found many uses for this plant, including making poultices to reduce inflammation or grinding the dried roots for flour or starch. Sowing: To break its dormancy this Jack in the pulpit seed needs a period of cold moisture, a period of warm moisture, followed by another period of cold moisture. Mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days, then move it to a 70-75 degrees F location for 30-60 days, followed by another 30-60 day period in the refrigerator before planting. To accomplish this naturally, simply plant the Arisaema Triphyllum seed in late fall and wait until the second spring after planting for germination. In late fall or early spring, direct sow the treated seed 1/4" deep. Germination should take place within 14-20 days. Growing: This plant grows best in moist soil and dappled shade. They grow very slowly, producing only one or two sets of leaves in their first season and flowering after about five years. For the best growth, keep the soil moist and covered by a layer of leaf mulch. This plant will spread over time, eventually forming a colony that will last for many years; the ripe berries will drop and germinate well in the following spring. Birds and mammals are attracted to the berries, which develop after the flower fades. Deer avoid this plant. Harvesting: All parts of this plant should be considered poisonous since they cause a painful burning sensation and blisters when touched or ingested. Seed Saving: Jack-in-the-Pulpit plants can become male or female depending on their environment. After the hooded female flower fades, a large cluster of red berries will form; each berry contains several seeds. Wearing gloves, gather the berries and smash them in a large container. Rinse the mixture in a strainer, removing as much of the pulp as possible until only Arisaema Triphyllum seeds are left. For best germination, do not allow the Jack in the pulpit seeds to dry; mix them with moist sand and keep them in the refrigerator until planting. It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. Jack in the pulpit prefers part to full shade and fertile, evenly moist soil. |
February 15, 2023: Seeds sown (WS 10.) |
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Italian Arum (Arum italicum) |
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K. C. Buffalo NY 2023 - seeds did not germinate. 2023 Chicagoland annual plant swap - Mone |
February 28, 2023: Seeds sown (WS all 6 seeds.) May 14, 2023: Obtained plant May 15, 2023: Transplanted (Into the shade garden by the firepit.) |
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River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea) |
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DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - GardenQuilts - There is a lovely stand of bamboo near my home. The stems are green and up to 2". I have tested seeds for germination and have some growing in a pot. It self seeds a bit also. Landscapers spray and maintain the grounds so I am not sure what it would do in a normal garden. I would keep it in a pot. Hardiness zones 5-9. Forms dense thickets along riverbanks, in swamps, and in low woods. Found on all types of soil from sea level to 600 meters. |
