August Seeds for Postage or Trade

Discussion in 'Plant and Seed Exchange' started by Pianolady, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. Pianolady

    Pianolady In Flower

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    PM me if you see something you need. I'll add to my list throughout the month....

    Tickseed / Coreopsis
    Category: Perennials
    Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
    Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
    Hardiness: Zone 4a: to Zone 9b
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun
    Bloom Time: Late Spring - Mid Summer
    Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball
    From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
    From seed; sow indoors before last frost
    Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants, break open to collect
    Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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    Malva Sylvestris
    Category: Perennials
    Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
    Hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 8b
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun to partial shade
    Bloom Time: Early Summer to Mid Fall
    Other details: attractive to bees, butterflies, birds
    Propagation Methods:
    From seed; direct sow outdoors in the fall. Aggressively reseeds.
    Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds.
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    Pink Monarda (Bee Balm)
    Category: Perennials
    Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
    Hardiness: Zone 4a: to Zone 9b
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun
    Sun to Partial Shade
    Bloom Color: Pink
    Bloom Time: Mid Summer
    Other details: attractive to bees, butterflies, birds
    Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball
    Seed Collecting:
    Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds. I am unsure if this plant will actually produce true from seed, but if you want to give it a try, you're welcome to.
    Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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  3. seedfreak

    seedfreak New Seed

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    HI Pianolady, I would love to have some of your zebrina malva and pink bee balm seeds. I have some fresh agapanthus seeds and some rudbeckia toto seeds I have just harvested that I can trade. Please let me know if you are interested. thanks so much, Seedfreak
     

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