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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Helianthus microcephalus on Aug 01 2009 (Last edit was on Feb 28 2010)

A perennial sunflower with multiple stems producing a five to six foot plant. This rustic plant provides prolific smaller late summer sunflowers 3-4 inches in diameter and is a winter food source for birds. Flowers are on the top 3/4 to 2/3 of the plant and as cut flowers they are long lasting. Divided this perennial this spring and am finding it could be invasive. Clumps have grown 4x their original size.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Crocosmia X crocosmiiflora on Jul 31 2009 (Last edit was on Jul 31 2009)
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I have to pull these bulb like weeds to maintain flowering. I have been trying to remove bulbs from one bed for 15 years and have been unsuccessful, so be sure and place them accordingly. Old fashioned and flowers and plants are not as big as newer hybrids/varieties.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Cordyline australis on Jul 25 2009 (Last edit was on Nov 25 2010)
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The red variety had die off this winter with temperatures in the mid teens Fahrenheit. Green, common variety more hardy (they are still all about town as well as in my yard). Looks like a small palm when older. Mine started out as a gift plant in a small planter and is now 15 feet tall. Winter 2009 thought I had lost this plant/tree. Most in town were killed. Mine was killed to the ground and we cut it down. Returned from roots during the fall.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Spathiphyllum 'Domino' on Jul 23 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2011)
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This Spathiphyllum is said to be more "picky" than the traditional green varieties, staying smaller in size. I am not finding that to be true as mine is out-growing its space and is going to be larger than I would like.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Asplenium goudeyi on Jul 23 2009
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Although plant is new to me it was an intriquing tropical bird's-nest fern that is said to be smaller than the common bird's-nest fern with a much thicker leathery texture to the fronds. Needs warmth and good indirectlight.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Coreopsis rosea on Jul 21 2009

Plant has very airy fine stems. Shows best when planted with strong stemmed perennials that will help support showy flowers. I've planted it amongst echinachea, snapdragons, beebalm to give the flowers support.

FlowerFreak22 (9625) wrote the following about Daucus carota on Jul 20 2009

It has a single purple to black flower in the center of the umbel.

FlowerFreak22 (9625) wrote the following about Liquidambar styraciflua on Jul 20 2009

If you cut the tree enough to let the sap seep out and harden. You can use the hardened sap as a gum substitute.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Echinacea purpurea on Jul 19 2009
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There are not many flowering perennials with such a long blooming period. Each flower lasts weeks. I have plants that recieve regular water in loam, while those in the front yard are planted in sandy soil that recieves infrequent water during the summer months. All plants once establish do well.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Papaver somniferum on Jul 15 2009 (Last edit was on Jul 15 2009)

These poppies show up in old gardens when the earth is disturb. The seeds can stay dormant for years. The wind and birds also spread the seeds. The plant and pod are highly toxic if eaten. The seeds are used in breads and pastries and are sold in grocery stores. The dried pods are used in dried floral arrangements. It is legal to have/buy/sell the seeds in the US and Canada. Laws concerning growing them is inconsisitent, but in my state seems to be based on the intent in which the poppies are grown.

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