Ragweeds is a small genus of some 6 annual to perennials species with showy bright yellow flowers. They are native of rocky, sunny sites from south-western USA to Mexico. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained, slightly rocky or sandy soil in full sun. Ideal for the rock garden. Crown Beards are annual to herbaceous perennials from the Americas. They make numerous bright yellow or orange flowers in summer, above ornamental bluish green foliage in some species. All Verbesina species are easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow flat in any rich, well drained soil after the last freezing nights towards end of spring. All are USDA Climate Zone 8. 20 seeds per package.. |
Verbesina alata (Capitaneja)40 (60)cm, Capitaneja is a showy, fast growing annual from Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands. It makes glossy, dark green leaves and losely branching stalks topped by rich orange flower discs. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds in pots in mid spring at some 20°C in a sunny spot. Transplant seedlings to the final spot in the garden after the last freezing nights by the end of spring to early summer. VI-IX. |
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seed package8014 | € 4,99 |
Verbesina encelioides (Golden Crownbeard)70 (10)cm, Golden Crownbeard is an annual with bright lemon yellow flower on medium tall stalks above serrated, bluish green leaves. It is native of dryish, sunny sites throughout central and southern USA and Mexico. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-VIII. |
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seed package 5453 | € 2,99 |
Verbesina helianthoides (Yellow Crownbeard)90 (120)cm, Yellow Crownbeard is a perennial with winged stems and numerous rich yellow flowers in summer. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII. |
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seed package7511 | € 3,99* |