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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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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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Lady's Lace (Ammi majus 'Graceland') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Medium to tall annual. Not invasive. New to me in 2020. Grew well from Winter Sown (tote and red cups) in 2021. Self-seeding. Also Winter Sown in jug in 2022. | March 7, 2021: Seeds sown (From Swallowtail Seeds. Winter Sown. ) March 23, 2021: Seeds germinated (In red cups in garden tote.) October 28, 2021: Deadheaded (Saved seeds for 2022 Winter Sowing) March 14, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in jug in 2022. Seed self-collected.) May 11, 2022: Seeds germinated (Self seeded in front yard mailbox garden. ) May 12, 2023: Plant emerged (Seeds germinated (Self seeded in front yard mailbox garden. )) |
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Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) |
Have Annuals Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Herbs New plants and seeds |
Annual Full Sun to Partial Shade Cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) Plant Height: 4-6 feet Leaves: Fragrant Flowers: Showy |
September 21, 2021: Obtained plant (Obtained the dried plant by accident while cutting down end of season plants in the community garden. Learned this fragrant weed was Sweet Annie, or Artemisia. I now have a good quantity of seed.) March 14, 2022: Seeds sown (WS in jug.) October 1, 2022: Harvested (Harvested fragrant blooms. Nice filler for bouquets as well.) |
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Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata 'Milkmaid') |
Have Cottage Garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
February 28, 2021 - March 1, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter Sown, DnD Seed swap. White swamp milkweed.) April 26, 2021: Seeds germinated June 22, 2021: Transplanted (See also Milkweed, White. Two listings. Suitable for bog gardens.) |
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Cockscomb (Celosia argentea 'Forest Fire') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying |
Lovely annual with burgundy and green foliage. Very pretty, showy in the garden. Grows to a medium to large height, about 30 inches. Beautiful in flower arrangements and can be dried. Bought original seed from Fedco seeds. | April 26, 2022: Seeds sown (Planted and put in the new greenhouse, with heat.) |
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Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus 'Black Ball') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Retains color when dried. Livingston Seed. | March 26, 2021: Seeds sown (Sown in covered W / Spring container outdoors. Livingston seed.) April 5, 2021: Seeds germinated (Sprouted in WS container.) May 27, 2021: Transplanted (From pots, in cultivator garden in backyard.) June 5, 2021: Transplanted (Planted extra plants in wildflower garden at project grow, near hollyhocks.) |
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Blue Globe Thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow') |
Have Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Perennials |
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Seed from Swallowtail Gardens 2023. Cut Flower, Dried Flower |
March 6, 2023: Seeds sown (Swallowtail Seeds, sown indoors in green cell pack trays, 65-70 degrees for germination - LIGHT aids germination, germ. in 14-21 days.)) May 13, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in front yard gardens.) |
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Globe Thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Star Frost') |
Have Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds |
Seed from Swallowtail Gardens 2023. Cut Flower, Dried Flower Matures: Summer, Late summer or early fall Provides winter interest Cut Flower, Dried Flower Attractants: Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
March 6, 2023: Seeds sown (Seeds sown indoors in green cell pack trays, (Swallowtail Seeds) sown 65-70 degrees for germination - LIGHT aids germination, germ. in 14-21 days.) March 17, 2023: Seeds germinated (Put on heat mat, germinated well indoors, moved to greenhouse March 25th.) May 13, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted to mailbox garden and Star Magnolia garden.) |
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Globe Thistle (Echinops ruthenicus 'Platinum Blue') |
Have Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
January 26, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in two jugs. Seeds from Swallowtail seeds.) | |
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Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Cap') |
Have Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Perennials |
Swallowtail garden seeds. Needs light to germinate. | March 5, 2023: Seeds sown (Swallowtail garden seeds. Needs light to germinate. Sowing in green cell packs. Will place outside for chilling.) March 29, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated, but seedlings are struggling, need drier soil. Soil was too wet on heat mat and lost several to damping off before turning the fan on. Sprinkled cinnamon on surface, drained out water, put in greenhouse for other seedlings that are just germinating. Cooler temps might help.) |
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Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus cinerea) |
Have Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) Shrubs and Trees |
Note, it's a TREE. Seeds from Fedco Seeds. Open pollinated. 20 seeds. Start 10-12 weeks ahead. Space 12-24 inches. Overwinter trees indoors for next season. I grew eucalyptus long ago at house in former location. |
March 6, 2023: Seeds sown (FedCo Seed. NOTE: Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a, 10 °F to 15 °F (Overwinter in greenhouse) NOTE its a TREE: Plant Height: 15 to 30 feet (4.5-9m), Spread: 10 to 20 feet (3-6m) Leaves: Evergreen, Fragrant) March 16, 2023: Seeds germinated (Germinated indoors using mini-green humidity dome. Lost one to damping off overnight. Fan was off. Turned back on, adding cinnamon.) |
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Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) |
Have Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Back of border, Plant Height: 3 to 8 feet (.9-2.4m) Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet (.6-1.2m) Flowers in summer to early fall |
March 2, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sown, seeds from Urban Farmer) April 19, 2021: Seeds germinated (Germination approx date. Did well winter sown.) June 20, 2021: Transplanted (Pricked two out to grow on in pots. Planting the rest in front gardens.) July 11, 2022: Bloomed (Arrived home after two weeks away. This winter sown plants are blooming in the front gardens.) |
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Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) |
Have Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets Heirloom and Heritage Herbs New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
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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Statice (Limonium sinuatum 'QIS Yellow') |
Have Annuals Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Prairie |
AKA wavyleaf sea lavender. Robust plant with sunny yellow, 1–3" flower clusters on strong stems. Statice is a long-lasting cut flower for both fresh and dried bouquets. As a dried floral as stays true to color; is easy to dry. Bloom Size: Under 1" Flower Time: Summer, Late summer or early fall Uses: Dried Flower, Will Naturalize Tender Perennial, Suitable as Annual in colder zones Wildlife Attractant: Bees, Butterflies Resistances: Drought tolerant |
May 29, 2023: Transplanted (Bought six plants at Argus; these were grown by UM students, from tag. Planted them on the east side of the west fence near the mallow.) |
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Money Plant (Lunaria annua 'Chedglow') |
Have Biennials Cottage Garden Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying New plants and seeds |
Received in seed swap 2023, plan to winter sow and use in Johnson Project Grow garden. Grows to 3 feet, NOTE: Establishes with a long taproot, Will Naturalize Self fertile. Package says purple blooms. Compare to see if it is Chedlow cultivar. Note it is a biennial, leaves in first year and flowers & seed pods the second. After flowering, it dies. Self seeds readily, will colonize. Prefers part shade and moist soil. |
January 21, 2023: Seeds sown (WSown in jug with more Lupine. ) |
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Peony Poppy (Papaver somniferum 'Black Paeony') |
Have Annuals Cottage Garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying New plants and seeds |
New to me in 2022. Compare to Black Swan. 98 days. 3-4 feet in height and self-sows. | January 29, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in 1 jugs. Baker Creek seed.) March 21, 2022: Seeds germinated (Showing green leaves in WS jug) |
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Billy Buttons (Pycnosorus globosus) |
Have Annuals Cactus, Xeriscape Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying New plants and seeds Perennials Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
It likes it dry, poor soil. Well drained. Grown as annual, will grow perennially in U.S. zones 8 to 11. Drumstick flower needs little maintenance once established, nurture small plants during first growing season. | |
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Pumpkins on a Stick (Solanum aethiopicum) |
Prev Everlastings and Suitable for Drying New plants and seeds Veggies, Tomatoes |
Obtained seed from seed swap. It's an eggplant! Pumpkin on a Stick needs Note that the fruits first turn green then scarlet. After they dry, they turn pumpkin-orange on thick branches that have large purple thorns. It's also called Hmong Eggplant, Red China Eggplant, or Scarlet Chinese Eggplant. Terrific for fall arrangements. The plant grows 3 to 4 feet high and 2 to 3 feet wide, has large foliage that protects the 2- to 5-inch fruits from sunscald. Cold weather helps the color change from scarlet to orange, usually within a couple weeks. |
