Sunflower - First Light

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Sunflower - First Light

It will grow best with moisture, but can tolerate drought. The fuzzy, linear green leaves make a wonderful contrast with the flowers. ‘First Light’ will give a stunning explosion of color to any perennial garden. Try Helianthus as cut flowers, in the back of beds or borders, with Ornamental Grasses or Asters. ‘First Light’ has a plant height of 4’ and a spread of 28”. The Sunflower First Light, 'Helianthus salicifolius ‘First Light’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, displays a solid mass of 2” daisy light yellow flowers. Birds also love the seeds that are produced. Helianthus should be planted in full sun with average to well-drained soils. ... find out more

 

Calla Lily - Crystal Blush It will bloom for 10-11 weeks and should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It has a plant height of 14-22” and a plant spread of 12-16”. Being somewhat deer resistant, it is suitable for container growing, as cut flowers and in perennial gardens. The Calla Crystal Blush, 'Zantedeschia', has green broadly shaped foliage with white flowers that attain a slight pink blush color.

Sunflower - First Light