Gomphrena - Strawberry Fields

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Gomphrena - Strawberry Fields

It is a native of Texas and Mexico so they are recommended for areas with hot and humid summers. The clover-like vivid red flowers will brighten your garden. Strawberry Fields prefers full sun and will grow in any well drained garden soil but prefers light, sandy soil. They bloom from summer into early fall. lover-like flower heads. They do not require any special care and are fairly drought tolerant. The Gomphrena Strawberry Fields, 'Gomphrena haageana', will delight you with it's vivid, striking red flower clusters. Strawberry fields has 3/4 inch wide, round, papery. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. They make excellent cut and dried flowers. ... details

 

Cosmos - Yellow Garden They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers. And remember, neglect is the kind of care Cosmos prefer. They will thrive in average garden soils. The Yellow Garden Cosmos prefer full sun, but they can withstand a little shade. Do not over fertilize or over water. The Cosmos Yellow Garden, 'Cosmos bipinnatus', has a unique, unusual soft lemon-yellow color.

Gomphrena - Strawberry Fields