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Hybrid Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Disco Belle Pink') |
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June 23, 2021: Obtained plant (Approx. date purchased locally. (Colemans?) Planted in front yard area in full sun.) July 22, 2021: Bloomed (Beautiful blooms!) November 5, 2021: Harvested (Harvested seed. Hard frost happened this week. ) August 31, 2023: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Did not survive the winter.) |
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Hybrid Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Mars Madness') |
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WS in 2022 and grew successfully in the front yard large Southeast garden bed, but did not grow large enough to bloom in year one. Winter Sown again in 2023. Beautiful dark leaves on plant. The seeds are a cross between Mars Madness and Starry Starry Night. | February 1, 2023: Seeds sown (New sowing, WS in Dixie cups in tote, seeds sown from seed swap, hybrid of two types.) May 12, 2023: Plant emerged August 8, 2023: Bloomed (Big, beautiful red bloom. Winter hardy. Lovely dark foliage, tri-lobed leaf pattern. ) |
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Hybrid Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus Summerific™ Mocha Moon) |
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Received hybrid Hardy Hibiscus Mocha Moon x Plum Fantasy (#20) from seed swap. Winter Sowed. Grew successfully in the front yard large Southeast garden bed, but did not grow large enough to bloom in year one. Winter Sown again in 2023. Beautiful dark leaves on plant. |
March 20, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed in a jug with another Hibiscus hybrid cultivar.) February 1, 2023: Seeds sown (New sowing, WS in Dixie cups in tote, seeds sown from seed swap, hybrid of two types. Sowed hybrid of Mocha Moon and Plum Fantasy. ) |
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Hybrid Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus Summerific™ Starry Starry Night) |
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Received cross of Starry Starry Night with Mars Madness (#20) from January 2022 seed swap, Winter Sowed. | March 20, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug with another Hibiscus cultivar.) |
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Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) |
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January 23, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed seeds in Tote - Red Cup containers. Seed from MIgardener. ) March 29, 2022: Seeds germinated May 11, 2022: Transplanted (Growing fine. Small plant transplant from Red Cup tote. Winter Sown.) February 1, 2023: Seeds sown (New sowing, WS in Dixie cups in tote. Seed from MIGardener) |
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Species Iris (Iris domestica 'Freckle Face') |
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March 6, 2021: Seeds sown (Swallowtail Garden Seeds, WSowed, darkness aids germination) | |
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Species Iris (Iris sibirica) |
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Dutch Iris (Iris x hollandica) |
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Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver') |
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Reliable ground cover that is very easy care. Has purple flowers in spring. Even if it is ubiquitous, I still love it. | |
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Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Gold Heart') |
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Gorgeous leaf color. Emerges bright gold then turns gold with green. Brightens a dark corner. 2003 Great Plant Picks award winner | April 14, 2021: Obtained plant (Bought at local nursery, Turners.) April 15, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in Northeast shade corner of the rear garden, by the garden gate, in April.) May 9, 2022: Plant emerged (Small plant emerged. Added leaf mulch to protect it, and watered it. Will keep an eye on it to see if it needs a better spot with more moisture.) |
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Perennial Sweet Pea (Lathyrus latifolius) |
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Obtained seed from DnD seed swap in 2020. New to me in 2021. Grew starts indoors in 2021 and successfully grew the plants which bloomed in June - August. Seeds sprouted successfully in 2021. Also planting a 2nd batch, seed from Livingston (Ace Barnes). Sprouting seeds in paper towels in 2022. Will plant all viable seeds after they sprout. |
March 16, 2021: Seeds sown (Soaked the seeds for 24 hours prior to sowing. Starting indoors.) March 24, 2021: Obtained plant (Sowing a second batch outdoors under cover in cold frame, but first soaking the seed today. Seed from Livingston.) March 15, 2022: Seeds sown (Sowed seeds in damp paper towels. Will plant all viable seeds after they sprout.) February 23, 2023: Seeds sown (Sowed in paper towels and will check in 3-4 days. Last year I waited too long and the seeds rotted. Variety grown this year is fresh seed, Heirloom Pastels Mix) February 26, 2023: Seeds germinated (Four of the batch germinated so far. Planted in a jug in the greenhouse. ) March 1, 2023: Plant emerged (Perennial sweet pea plants are emerging in the front yard flower bed. Covered with wire mesh covers. As of April, are growing fine while I interplant annual sweet pea nearby.) |
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Lavenders (Lavandula) |
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I've had good success amending the soil with gravel (grit, if I can find it) and sand. It really helps. NO fertilizer, to reflect lavender's ability to grow will in the dry, poor soils of its native Mediterranean climate. There can be loss of plants after a severe winter or a damp, humid summer. SIZE: Mature Size 2–3 ft. tall, 2–4 ft. wide Hardy Lavender can double in size each year for first 3 years. It continues growing, then at a slower pace until age five. They are considered full-grown after three years. NOTE Toxicity: Lavender can be toxic to pets like dogs and cats. Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Dry, well-draining |
March 27, 2021 - March 26, 2021: Seeds sown (W / Spring sowed in a pot, will place in cold frame in a few days. DT seed.) January 22, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted in WS jug with other Delphinium, 1/2 and 1/2. Listed as "True Lavender" on Ferry Morse seed packet.) |
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Spanish Lavender (Lavandula 'Bandera Purple') |
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Tender lavender. January 2023. Is alive in greenhouse. Will cut back in spring and see if it regrows in early spring and when planted out. | February 3, 2023: Cuttings stuck (Overwintering this plant, and though it is dying back a bit in the new, small greenhouse, I managed to find several fresh cuttings today, still alive. Clipped them and will see if I can get them growing indoors.) |
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English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) |
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Seed from DnD #9 seed swap. Lavandula angustifolia planting: Barely cover the seeds with soil, then winter sow. Needs stratification. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Ideal for herb gardens. | January 20, 2023: Seeds sown (In WS jug for 2023 season. For use in new front yard herb garden. Note need to trim for shape. See online for suggestions.) April 5, 2023: Seeds germinated (In WS jugs. Sprouts! ) |
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Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) |
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Wanted. Ordering. | |
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Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Alaska') |
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March 7, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sowed. Had grown this plant for years at our former home. With pruning, it may have sturdier stems. Cottage fave. Inexpensive DT American Seeds. ) November 10, 2023: Transplanted (Approx. date. Dug up a large clump, divided, and planted at Johnson, Project Grow.) December 8, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up a large clump in front of the front porch, divided into 3 and gave it away.) December 17, 2023: Transplanted (Dug up a large clump by the peach tree, divided into 3 and planted at CSS Project Grow by the sign.) |
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Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Crazy Daisy') |
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New from Fedco Seeds. Seed packet arrived 1-21-2021. Winter Sowing. | June 17, 2021: Transplanted (Transplanted into front gardens. Plants were winter sown successfully, pricked out and transferred into small pots, then transplanted into garden space.) |
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Lewisia (Lewisia cotyledon) |
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March 30, 2021: Obtained plant (Purchased from local nursery, Turners) May 27, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in front yard succulent garden area.) August 10, 2021: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) |
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Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) |
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Winter Sown Jan 10, 2021 Seed From DnD Seed Swap NOTE: According to research published by Chicago Bot Garden (https://www.chicagobotanic.org...) this species of Liatris and several others are self-incompatible. You need at least two plants blooming at the same time plants to collect any good seed, and at that, there will still be many infertile seeds. When saving seeds remember that the seed coat is produced even when a fertilized embryo is not present, so seeds may look "normal". To check a seed see if it bends in your fingers, if it does it is empty. Good seed should be solid and not bend once dried. |
January 11, 2021 - January 10, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sown, Seed from DnD Seed Swap) |
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Gay Feather (Liatris spicata 'Floristan White') |
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Have grown the purple variety before. This is white. Seed from Swallowtail Garden seeds. Needs cold to help with germination | January 31, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in gallon jug. ) March 25, 2022: Seeds germinated (Sprouts in jug. ) |
