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Catchfly

Attracts BirdsSilene armeria
This plant holds very showy clusters of pink flowers that bloom from May thru Sept. An annual native to Europe, but has naturalized throughout the United States. It grows 1'-2' in height and does well in full sun to partial shade.

Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Cynoglossum amabile
A splendid cutflower of clear blue that is easy to grow June thru September. A bloomer that prefers almost any soil that is dry to medium in light shade to full sun. Grows to a height of 2'. Annual, Biennial

Cornflower 'Jubilee Gem'

Attracts Birds and Butterflies
Centaurea cyanus
Blue tufted flowers that bloom May thru August and reach a height of 1'-2'. This flower is an annual that reseeds, is native to Europe but has naturalized thru North America. Grows best in full sun in various soils, an excellent dry or cut flower.

Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mixed'

Attracts Birds and Butterflies
Centaurea cyanus
Red, pink, purple, white and blue tufted flowers that bloom May thru August and reach a height of 1'-2'. An annual that reseeds, is native to Europe but has naturalized thru North America. Full sun in various soils, an excellent dry or cut flower. Start indoors or sow in spring thru summer or fall after frost 1/4" deep. Naturalized-Annual

Cosmos 'Sensation Mixed'

Attracts Birds and Butterflies
Cosmos bipinnatus
Deep crimson, soft pink and white flowers make up this mix of Cosmos. A hardy annual requiring very little moisture once established. Cosmos is native of Mexico and can easily adapt to all regions of the U.S. They can reach a height of 2'-3' and bloom May thru October. Plant in full sun in spring till summer 1/8" deep. Naturalized-Annual

 

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