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Seed Mix, Deer Resistant Flower Mix |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Deer Resistant Seed Mix, Floswers From Dollar Seed company. In includes annuals and perennials: Contains at least 17 wildflowers, annuals and also some perennials, that deer do not like. Will bloom in large bursts the first year, with the wildflower annuals first to flower, then subsequent years there will be color from perennials. Note: The larger the area planted the better the results. Maybe get a bigger package in future years for this border area. Approx. 500 Seeds/Pkg. |
March 30, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted in outside border, East facing, CSS Project Grow.) |
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Cottage Garden Wildflower Mix |
Have Trade as seed Annuals Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
DT Cottage Garden Wildflower Mix. I have many lovely seeds that emerged from this mix. I even Winter Sowed some of them in a large gallon baggie successfully. I have more seeds I will be growing this way, in jugs or even baggies, in 2023, winter sown. |
March 22, 2021: Seeds sown (Sown in boxes, placed in new cold frame.) March 31, 2021: Seeds germinated June 15, 2021: Bloomed (This inexpensive mix turned out to have a delightful selection of California poppies, regular poppies and more. I planted them in my cutting garden and will collect seed for 2022 for Winter Sowing.) February 2, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown "Shade mix" version in jug. ) |
| Wildflower Seed Mix |
Have Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
DT Perennial mix sowed in seed trays | March 22, 2021: Seeds sown (Seeds sown, DT seeds, put in new cold frame.) | |
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Yarrow (Achillea 'Summer Berries') |
Have Perennials |
A strong perennial, mulitcolored coral, white and pink blooms throughout the summer months. Note that first blooms were all white in 2020. After cutting the flowers back (Chelsea Chop), new blooms emerged that were multicolored in August through November 1st (!) | February 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown in CSS Project Grow garden, east inside border by Hollyhock. Fresh, pelleted seed from Swallowtail Garden Seeds.) |
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Yarrow (Achillea Tutti Frutti™ Pink Grapefruit) |
Have Perennials |
Deep Pink Yarrow - Deep pink flowers rise above a mat of dark green leaves. Does well as a cut flower with a long vase life, and also holds up when dried. A reliable perennial throughout the summer months especially when cutting the flower back (Chelsea Chop) so that new blooms emerge in August through October. | July 1, 2019: Obtained plant (Obtained plant from local store, Ann Arbor) |
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels') |
Have Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Perennials Prairie |
Bought seeds in 2020 or so. Good plant. Doing well in backyard. Ordered more seed in 2023-2024. | February 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Sown in CSS Project Grow garden, east inside border, pelleted seed, by Hollyhocks. Ferry Morse seed. ) |
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Yarrow (Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl') |
Have Cottage Garden Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Perennials |
NOTE this is sown in several different ways for 2023. Plants are reliable and vigorous in second year of production with good 24–36" height. They bloom mid to late summer. To produce rebloom, cut back within 2-3 inches of ground, after first flowers. Perennial in Zones 3–9. Endures heat and low-water once established. Light is required for germination. Full Sun to Partial Shade Leaves: Fragrant Flowers late spring to early fall Medicinal Herb, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Will Naturalize Dynamic Accumulator: K (Potassium), P (Phosphorus), Fe (Iron) Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies, Bees Resistances: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt to lerant, Drought tolerant |
February 25, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sown in Dixie Cup. NOTE: Needs LIGHT to germinate. Seed from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, Fall 2022. Also known as Marshmallow Yarrow. ) March 18, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinating in greenhouse using humidity dome, dixie cup method.) March 27, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated in Dixie Cups in small tote and in larger totes. NOTE this is sown in several different ways for 2023.) April 9, 2023: Potted up (Pricked out from Dixie Cups in tray, moved to next larger size in greenhouse, April 9 & 10.) May 1, 2023: Transplanted (Set out in several garden spaces in the front yard, after hardening off for a few days outdoors.) |
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Crinkle Leaf Plant (Adromischus cristatus) |
Have Cactus, Xeriscape Houseplants and Tropicals Perennials Tender Perennial (Michigan) Sedums and Succulents |
Grew well in 2023 as a new plant. Is overwintering well and making babies. Looking forward to potting up more this spring in 2024. | February 3, 2023: Obtained plant (To replace the one the squirrels attacked & destroyed.) July 17, 2023: Maintenance performed (Moved to the greenhouse from the garden window. Doing well. Flourishing. Did well in the garden window indoors during the winter.) |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache 'Astello Indigo') |
Have Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
New in 2022 Prairie plant. Leaves: Fragrant Plant Height: 20 - 24 inches Plant Spread: 14 inches Flowers: Showy & Fragrant Flower Color: Blue, Light blue with deep purple bracts, Deep indigo-blue, Blue-violet |
March 18, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed, Swallowtail Garden seed) April 15, 2021: Seeds germinated (Good germination & growth in May to June. Winter Sown.) May 29, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in front yard dahlia garden. NOTE, May need a "Chelsea Chop" to prevent legginess.) |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) |
Have Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Herbs Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Received seed in 2022-2023 seed swap. Packet lists "Blue Delight" - will winter sow. Grew ok but plant was not sturdy. Ended. | |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum 'Licorice Alabaster') |
Have Trade as seed Cottage Garden Cutting garden Foliage for Bouquets Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Winter Sowed this lovely plant and found it was a robust and gorgeous addition to my new dahlia & perennial garden beds. Highly recommended. The bees love it! Definitely keep growing this robust white variety. | December 17, 2021: Harvested (Harvested seed for 2022 sowing. Lovely scented, robust plant.) March 30, 2022: Plant emerged (Five or six robust plants are re-growing in March, April) March 22, 2023: Plant emerged (Seven to ten plants growing in front and backyard. Split one backyard plant into three sections and planted two at Johnson Project Grow.) May 22, 2023: Plant emerged (This plant is growing in many places in the garden. Self seeding, but not too aggressive. Am transplanting to another garden plot offsite, Johnson Project Grow.) July 1, 2023: Bloomed |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache rugosa 'Korean Zest') |
Have New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Received the seed in a 2023 Seed Swap. Will winter sow. | |
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White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate') |
Have New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
New in 2022 Received this plant from Joyce in June. Attractive leaves. It prefers to have water, especially when transplanting, but handled it well and did well in the heat in Michigan summer. Pretty flowers in September when not much else is blooming. So far does not seem aggressive. Is toxic to humans if ingested, especially if cows ingest it and then humans drink the milk or eat the meat. (Story of Lincoln's mother.) |
September 26, 2022: Bloomed (Lovely white blooms) October 1, 2022: Transplanted (Received plant from a friend (Joyce). Transplanted and needed plenty of water to help it settle in. Once it was watered well, it handled the heat just fine. So far is growing well in the border. Does not seem aggressive. Attractive flowers when not much else is blooming.) |
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Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow') |
Have Perennials |
May 14, 2018: Obtained plant (Bought from a local nursery. Spreads, but not too aggresive. Beautiful color.) | |
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Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) |
Have Perennials Shade Garden |
June 14, 2021: Bloomed April 13, 2022: Plant emerged |
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Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Lavender Bubbles') |
Have Sell as seed Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cottage Garden Perennials |
New 2021 Plant Height: 12 - 14 inches; Spread: 20 - 22 inches Leaves: Unusual foliage color, Fragrant Flower Color: Purple, Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
June 16, 2021: Transplanted February 27, 2022: Harvested (Harvested seeds for winter sowing) March 5, 2022: Seeds sown (WS in jug. Seeds self-collected. ) |
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Flowering Onion (Allium 'Purple Sensation') |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) New plants and seeds Perennials |
New 2021 | October 3, 2021: Obtained plant (Obtained bulbs from Raindance farm, 20 Allium bulbs, good price) November 12, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted 7 Purple Sensation Alliums in front of the Lollipop salvia and near the Acropolis daffodils in the left front garden Planted 5 or 6 remaining Purple Sensation Alliums South of the drain near the Hellebores and near the crazy daisies and poppies.) |
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Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) |
Have Cottage Garden Landscaping Plant Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Winter Sowed at Matthaei as part of Seeds to Community. Looking forward to seeing how they do! | January 14, 2024: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed at Matthaei as part of Seeds to Community. Looking forward to seeing how they do!) April 4, 2024: Plant emerged (Onion-like spikey seedlings emerged) |
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Spider Aloe (Aloe humilis) |
Have Houseplants and Tropicals Perennials Sedums and Succulents |
Purchased this plant in 2019, three succulents in the pot, Costco. Lovely, spiky aloe. | |
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Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) |
Have New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Seed obtained from Seed Swap. Central USA native. Lead plant is a small, branching, shrubby perennial. It is densely hairy and can become woody with age, but some winters it dies back to the ground. Size Height: to 3 feet. Photo and description: Missouri Dept of Conservation. Flowers are tiny, massed in tight, elongated spikes; stamens with reddish filaments and yellow anthers protrude from lavender or purple flowers. The corolla is reduced to a single, top petal (the "sail"), lacking the other petals (the "wings" and "keel") common in pea-family flowers. Blooms May–August. Leaves are alternate, feather-compound, to 4 inches long, with up to 5 rounded, short, gray-hairy leaflets each to about ¾ inch long and ½ inch wide. |
