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I have been very impressed with Cheyenne Spirit. I've been growing both the red and the yellow since 2012, and they are without a doubt, the most vigorous Echinacea plants I own. Cheyenne Spirit is the first to leaf out the and the first to bloom. In my garden, the red is a shorter plant than the yellow, but both are great. These plants have lots of blooms with wonderful vibrant color that can be seen from a distance. They bloom a long time too. This variety is really noteworthy in all its characteristics. Highly recommended!

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This is a very pretty plant, but it attracts stink bugs. The stink bugs cause the seed pods to prematurely dry.

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Use caution when introducing this to your gardens. It is not an invasive species in the Pacific NW that I have been able to discern, and I have not had it get away from me, but be forewarned that it multiplies rapidly and robustly. That said, I find it a very nice filler - it has nice color from early emergence through fall, with yellow flowers midsummer. Blends well with other plants, and is less than a foot tall (shorter in drier regions). It is easy to pull where not wanted, which is always a saving grace for me. A tell-tale comment from a nurseryman when I commented about it to a friend was, 'You purposely planted that in your garden??' Which made me wonder why they were selling it...

Edit: it has now gotten a bit too aggressive for my liking, and I'm in the process of trying to eradicate it from a rockery area. So far, no luck. I've pulled it all clean, trying to get the roots, but it simply reclaimed the area. I'll continue to pull it, although it does lend a soft look to the boulders. I'm guessing it will be a time intensive project to slowly get rid of it all.

Another caution is its milky sap may irritate skin. I cut some back while still in bloom to discourage reseeding and ended up with a rash up both arms to my elbows. It was not terrible and went away in a few days, but others might react differently.

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This is the first year I've grown shallots and I am very pleased with the flavor. I cannot compare this variety to any other cultivars out there BUT it is the best tasting shallot I've ever eaten! Store-bought shallots don't even come close in flavor. Looks like I will be growing shallots from now on. I planted them along with my garlic last fall and they were ready to harvest at the same time as the garlic.

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just information: This is a popular plant in India and if you have any friends from India they will know and probably have this gem. It reduces blood sugar.

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Blooms mid-June in zone 5. Trim back after first bloom period and it will rebloom lightly. Spreads to about 15-18".

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I have very successfully winter sown these plants and about half the time they will bloom the first year.
I have not been as successful in keeping them in my garden. I think the summers are just too hot here.
A very nice addition to the spring flowerbeds. Adds bright color at the base of early bulbs.

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An excellent red potato for the south. Not overly large, but very productive.

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An excellent early potato. My choice for "new" potatoes.

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Introduced in 2002 by Bob Solberg, Ginsu Knife produces an arching mound of long wavy serrated leaves, which are green and are bordered by a variable edge of creamy white. This is a unique and easily recognized plant. Tall scapes with fragrant flowers in late summer. It is a hybrid of 'Iron Gate Supreme' X 'Green Fountain' A good grower and an award winner. A very nice Hosta in my estimation.

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I grew this from seeds ordered from Franchi Semente via Seeds from Italy and I've been very pleased with this variety. The leaves are indeed very large with a very nice mellow sweet basil aroma and flavor. I haven't tried drying it yet but I'm sure it will dry well. It has been very popular with the customers at our farmers market.

Definitely recommended for basil lovers.

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There is another Iris being sold in Australia with the same name but it is different: White with warm white centers, gold fading to white beards.

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What a neat Semp!!!

What does Very Hardy mean on the label?

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The Gold Finger plant is a fast growing shrub or woody vine with leathery leaves. The plant can attain heights and spread of 4 - 6 feet; producing 2 inch long bright orange to yellow-orange flowers from spring until fall. Gold Finger plant can survive temperatures in the 20's, and if heavily mulched will re-sprout after a severe freeze.

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A 78 day synergistic hybrid from Crookham. It has large ears (9 x 1.9 inches) and good productivity. About a week earlier than its sister Celestial. Competitive with Silver King in size and productivity and a couple of days earlier.

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Maryott's changed bloom time from E to L based on performance there. Also, listed as Ev/SEv.

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A very strong rose, survived me moving it 3 times in my yard. Withstands my extreme temperatures (100+ summer, -10+ winter). Doesn't fade, doesn't shatter easily. A tidy plant, not leggy.

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This heuffelii fits its name 'Sundancer.' Through most of the year it appears to have red flames dancing above green rosettes.
I have no problems with rot during our very long and wet winter & spring rainy season. A tough heuffelii that grows well. A medium sized heuffelii.

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This is a fresh market entry. It is resistant to early blight, Fusarium 1 & 2, Verticulum, and Stemphyillium (gray leaf spot). It is also supposed to be late-blight tolerant. It is a globe-shaped red, about 10 oz., and is supposed to hold its size better than most varieties. It did pretty well here. A Vilmorin variety that does seem to have been dropped.

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