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Bluebells - Desert
The Bluebells Desert, 'Phacelia campanularia', captures the magnificence of the desert wildflower show in your garden. The Bluebells luminous, upward-facing chalices glow in the spring garden The tough and easy Desert Bluebells laugh off the most inhospitable conditions. The 1 inch wide flowers are produced in clusters several inches across. They bloom in the spring for 4 to 5 weeks. . The beautiful blue flowers will attract butterflies. Desert Bluebells prefer full sun in cool overcast regions and partial shade where summer heat and sun are intense. Soils should be well drained and not excessively watered. Plant in early spring 3 to 4 weeks before the the average last frost date, and in mild climates, sow them in the fall. Bluebells are excellent in wildflower plantings, rock gardens, and in containers. ... additional information
Celery - Chinese - Kin-Tsai The Celery Chinese Kin-Tsai (Qin cai, Kun choi), 'Apium graveolens', is one of the most widely grown vegetables in China. The leaves have a strong celery flavor that is essential for Chinese cuisine. In China, Chinese Celery is an ancient vegetable. Chinese celery was one of the ingredients on those recipes. The flavor is more robust than American celery. It is also used in soups, stews, and rice dishes. It can be sown every 6 weeks through the summer for continual crops. The soil should be well drained and very fertile with lots of organic matter. |
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