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August Seeds for Postage or Trade



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Pianolady

Zone 4b Iowa
Posts: 539
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:30 pm   Post subject: August Seeds for Postage or Trade


PM me if you see something you need. I'll add to my list throughout the month....

Tickseed / Coreopsis
Category: Perennials
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: Zone 4a: to Zone 9b
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Late Spring - Mid Summer
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants, break open to collect
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored



Malva Sylvestris
Category: Perennials
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 8b
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to partial shade
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Mid Fall
Other details: attractive to bees, butterflies, birds
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in the fall. Aggressively reseeds.
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds.


Pink Monarda (Bee Balm)
Category: Perennials
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: Zone 4a: to Zone 9b
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Other details: attractive to bees, butterflies, birds
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds. I am unsure if this plant will actually produce true from seed, but if you want to give it a try, you're welcome to.
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored





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seedfreak
Coastal South Carolina
Posts: 44
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:59 pm   Post subject:


HI Pianolady, I would love to have some of your zebrina malva and pink bee balm seeds. I have some fresh agapanthus seeds and some rudbeckia toto seeds I have just harvested that I can trade. Please let me know if you are interested. thanks so much, Seedfreak

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