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Melissa means bee in Greek, and this plant is very attractive to pollinators.

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Medicinal herb which may be used for menstrual pains, anemia, fatigue, anorexia, thrombosis, psoriasis, arthritis, and gland swelling. Legend claims angelica was revealed by Archangel Michael to cure the plague. This is an absolute bee-magnet when blooming. I have had good luck simply letting some of the seeds mature and shaking them around when ripe. In the early spring, it is easy to thin the new seedlings and to also limit the number of second year seedlings to maintain a steady population.

Vinegar of the Four Brigands: Finely chop 2 oz of rosemary, sage, peppermint, and angelica root. Place in large jar and steep in wine vinegar for 2 weeks. Take by spoonful internally for infectious diseases, and use the vinegar externally to disinfect and cleanse. This was used during the Black Plague.

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Sarah "S" is a cross of El Dorado and Jinny Lind.The blooms have a nice, baby powder fragrance and last for several days.The plant has been pest and disease free here for over two years.

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Beautiful iridescent sheen on the purple colored flowers of Gypsy Romance.

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Has re-bloomed for me in zone 5 in Aug.

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slow grower for me

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This plants contains both saponins and oxalic acid. Some people are sensitive to these compounds. People who have gout, arthritis, rheumatism, kidney stones or hyperacidity and who use this plant as a vegetable should exercise caution as it could aggravate those conditions. As with many greens, cooking helps to remove some of the oxalic acid.

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This reseeds fairly heavily and I find new volunteer plants every year.

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This plant has done very well for me in my zone. Since the blooms face downward, depending on the location, it can need some staking. Does well for me in pots and in the ground. Vigorous and blooms for a long time mid-to-late summer and into early fall. The color is striking.

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Trumpet Call is another of the bonus plants I received from Schreiner's Iris Gardens. I love Schreiner's Iris and I love the vivid yellow flower of Trumpet Call.

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Sapphire Berry is a medium-sized shrub, covered in white blossoms in spring. Later berries develop. Those berries turn the most vivid and stunning shades when autumn arrives.

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This is a very dramatic flower. I have read that Starring can be difficult in some gardens, but I have never had any problems. Mine grows well, increases nicely, and blooms with those attention-getting flowers.

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Got the Melody is another of the bonus plants I received from Schreiner's Iris Gardens. I love Schreiner's Iris and I love the bonus plants they always send.

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Each year Spot Starter starts off the Tall Bearded Iris season here in my garden by being the first to bloom. I received it as a bonus plant in one of my Schreiner's Iris orders.

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Quail Ale is one of the Iris introductions from Kasperek of Zebra Gardens. Kasperek specializes in broken-color irises. This one is a lovely pale yellow broken-color flower.

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Kickapoo Kangaroo is one of the Iris introductions from Kasperek of Zebra Gardens. Kasperek specializes in broken color iris. This one is a deep wine broken color and quite striking.

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Amazing Don is one of the Iris introductions from Kasperek of Zebra Gardens. Kasperek specializes in broken color iris. The introductions really are unusual and quite pretty.

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I started my own seeds, but I wish I could say how the Green Machine melons tasted. I never did get to try any because the vines came down with the worst case of powdery mildew, and I ended up pulling them all out.

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I have Blanche Sandman honeysuckle growing over an arch at the far end of my garage. It looks simply stunning. Blanche Sandman is one of the trumpet honeysuckles. As with all trumpet honeysuckles, it has no scent.

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Golden Zest is a Jackson & Perkins rose from before the company was sold. I don't know whether J&P carries Golden Zest for sale anymore. If not, that is a shame because this is a fabulous rose. Much neater growth habit and less sprawly than the Austin Rose Golden Celebration. I had a Golden Celebration and replaced it with Golden Zest.

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