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Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides 'Dragon Heart') |
Have Annuals Container Garden Coleus Houseplants and Tropicals New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) Shade Garden |
April 28, 2024: Obtained plant (Bought at Frank's with Bethany...) May 20, 2024: Potted up (Next to backyard Rain barrel. Looking good there.) |
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Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides Fancy Feathers™ Black) |
Have Annuals Coleus New plants and seeds Shade Garden |
June 28, 2021: Obtained plant (Bought at Coleman's farm market, end of season) June 28, 2021: Transplanted (Made new container plant combo with this plant added to replace pansies. Will share combination, if successful.) |
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Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides 'Fishnet Stockings') |
Have Coleus |
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Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides Henna) |
Have Coleus |
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Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides Stained Glassworks™ Crown Jewel) |
Have Coleus |
Two photos (one a photogrid) of showy "Crown Jewel" Stained Glassworks Coleus Velvety, broad deep red leaves are edged with ruffled chartreuse margins giving the plant a look of distinctive royalty Was easy to grow and did well growing from water rooted cuttings. A pleasure to have this showy coleus. Did well in dappled shade in Michigan over the summer well into October. |
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Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) |
Have Trade as seed New plants and seeds Perennials |
Winter Sowed 1-3-2021. Stratify seeds: Two months cold moist treatment Seed is small. Sow on soil surface. Suitable for winter sowing Can handle transplanting This plant self seeds. |
January 4, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter Sowed to stratify seeds: Two months cold moist treatment Depth to plant seed: Seed is small. Sow on soil surface. Suitable for winter sowing ) April 5, 2021: Seeds germinated (Sprouted in WS container.) November 8, 2021: Bloomed (Bloomed and blooming into November. Vigorous plant. May need pinching back for fuller plant and less need for staking.) |
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Larkspur (Consolida ajacis) |
Have Annuals Cool Weather Sowing Cottage Garden Cutting garden |
New cool annual, aka Larkspur. Added a new category of Cool weather sowing. Sowing this seed under cover at CSS in 2024. Seeds from Dollar Seed. Rocket Larkspur - Mix, Native to Europe, Germination: 15-30 Days Plant in spring and fall. Transplant when the plants are small. CAUTION: The leaves and seeds of these flowers are poisonous if consumed. Height: 24-40" |
March 29, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted extra seeds at Johnson. Spring sown.) |
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Tickseed (Coreopsis Li'l Bang™ Daybreak) |
Have Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds Perennials Prairie |
July 29, 2023: Obtained plant (From Lowe's ) August 1, 2023: Transplanted (In 2 pots in front yard garden by porch, with purple Rockin' Salvia. ) |
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Tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss') |
Have Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds Perennials Prairie |
July 29, 2023: Obtained plant (From Lowe's ) July 29, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in front yard garden) |
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Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata 'Sterntaler') |
Have Cactus, Xeriscape Cutting garden New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
New seed from Happy Green Shop. Sowing with sand and small gravel, adding free draining soil to planting areas, new ChipDrop bed. Researched that Sterntaler is a longer blooming Tickseed and has the reddish-brown center of the native annual, but in a perennial with continuous bloom over the summer when deadheaded. Does well with heat and sun, as long as it has well drained soil that is drought resistant/tolerant. |
February 11, 2023: Seeds sown (Direct seeding in amended soil, sand, gravel, well draining amendments. Planted all the seeds in the front yard, full sun. Added stones, sand some pebbles to see if it helps germination. ) |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
Have New plants and seeds |
Bought as a small plant in 2020. Interested to see if it will thrive in its new sunny spot in the yard. Also winter sowing seeds from DnD Seed Swap Jan 10 2021. | January 10, 2021: Seeds sown (Winter sowing seeds from DnD Seed Swap Jan 10 2021.) |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
Have Annuals New plants and seeds Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
Winter Sowed Jan 10, 2021. New to me 2021. Coreopsis tinctoria, North American Native Wildflower Tall Red Plains Coreopsis Annual; Grows 12-36 Inches Adaptable to both Sun and partial Shade Requires average watering, do not over water. (Plains plant) Bees, butterflies and birds are attracted to it |
January 10, 2021: Obtained plant (Winter Sowed Jan 10, 2021 Coreopsis tinctoria, North American Native Wildflower Tall Red Plains Coreopsis (New to PlantFinder list, Native)) April 2, 2021: Seeds germinated (Sprouted in WS container.) June 7, 2021: Transplanted (Estimated date. Did well in front yard gardens and at Project Grow gardens, growing by the corn stalks. Looks dainty, but is tough plant!) June 29, 2021: Bloomed (Lovely yellow orange blooms, first year for this annual.) |
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Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam') |
Have Perennials |
Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam') Bright, sunlit, long-lasting yellow blooms of Moonbeam Coreopsis with attractive, feathery foliage. Butterflies and other pollinators enjoy its tasty nectar. It is attractive in the landscape, as a medium height (2 feet) plant. |
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Cilantros (Coriandrum sativum) |
Have Herbs Kid's Garden |
March 17, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted in a mini indoor Greenhouse for the kids Garden in Maryland) | |
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Slow Bolt Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum 'Santo') |
Have Herbs |
March 24, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted in DT window box and pots) | |
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Eastern Dogwood (Cornus florida Cherokee Brave™) |
Have Shrubs and Trees |
Bought locally in 2016. Adding fertilizer and minerals in 2021. | March 11, 2021: Transplanted (Moved to the southeastern new front yard garden. Used better draining soil. ) June 5, 2021: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Replaced with dahlias & hibiscus shrub.) |
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Eastern Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Pink Flame') |
Have Shrubs and Trees |
May 14, 2022: Bloomed (In full bloom! Fertilizer and water greatly helped this tree.) | |
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Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) |
Have Shrubs and Trees |
Small tree brought from original house in 2014. Repositioned in south facing garden in 2018. Note to fertilize more and give more water in 2021. | |
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Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) |
Have Annuals Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
Grows very large. Best to do the "Chelsea Chop" for a bushier, more controlled form. | May 31, 2021: Seeds sown (Growing from purchased seed in 2021. Cell pack sown. Will do the "Chelsea Chop" to encourage bushiness this year. To be planted at Project Grow, cutting garden.) May 31, 2021: Seeds sown (Growing from purchased seed in 2021. Cell pack sown. Will do the "Chelsea Chop" to encourage bushiness this year. To be planted at Project Grow, cutting garden.) |
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Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus 'Double Click Cranberries') |
Have Annuals New plants and seeds |
May 31, 2021: Seeds sown (Growing from purchased seed in 2021, Fedco seeds. Cell pack sown.) |
