Verbascum - Mixed Colors

$1.89

Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date or up to 2 months before the first fall frost. The Verbascum Mullein Shades of Summer, 'Verbascum phoeniceum', has spectacular, graceful spikes of flowers that bloom for long periods of time. The Shades of Summer Verbascum prefers full sun and well drained garden soil. Verbascum make excellent cut flowers and their seed pods are also useful in arrangements. The Verbascum flowers are graceful spikes of shallow dish-like white, rose, red, violet, and purple blooms. They begin blooming in June and they continue to bloom into late summer. The Shades of Summer is very fast growing and is a very graceful specimen. ... additional info

Basil - Italian Genovese The Basil Genovese Italian, 'Ocimum basilicum', is widely grown in Italy. Genovese basil has a strong basil flavor and aroma and is a favorite for pesto. There is nothing like the smell of basil. Basil is the smell of summer. Genovese basil will not disappoint the basil lover. Basil is used in salads; with meats, seafood, eggs and cheeses; in soups and breads; and to season vinegars and oils. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. After 4 to 6 weeks of growth, pinch top to force side growth and prevent early flowering. Basil should be harvested before the plant flowers. This packet contains 1-160 foot row of seeds. Thats a lot of basil.