Strawflower -Sundaze ® White

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Strawflower -Sundaze ® White

The papery bracts dry beautifully without losing their color or shape, and they last indefinitely. The Strawflower Sundaze ® White Strawflower, 'Bracteantha bracteata', a Proven Winners plant, is an upright, ever blooming plant that produces white flowers all season long. Strawflower has thin, lance shaped, grayish green leaves that may reach a length of 5 inches. They are very heat tolerant, and are a standout in combinations. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Use strawflower in annual beds, borders and as cut flowers. Strawflower are also commonly called everlasting daisy or golden everlasting. Strawflower is the everlasting flower of choice for dried floral arrangements. The flowers are held on sandpapery, hollow, branching stems. ... additional information

 

Hot Peppers - Cayenne Long Slim The Hot Pepper Cayenne Long Slim, 'Capsicum annuum', produces dark green, long fruit maturing to red. The fruits are slim, pointed and wrinkled. The Long Slim Pepper plant is a strong, spreading plant, 20-24 inches tall. It is great for processing and drying. Their intense flavor adds zest to sauces, salads, soups, stews, dips and dried seasonings. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.

Strawflower -Sundaze ® White