General Information

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  January 1. Buy Buy starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant starts this time of year. 3. Transplant Young plants may survive

  February 1. Buy Buy starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant starts this time of year.

  March 1. Buy Buy starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant starts this time of year.

  April 1. Buy Buy starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant starts this time of year.

  June 1. Water Water once or twice a month during summer months 2. Prune Light pruning to shape. 3. Mulch Mulch with a light layer so any bare soil is covered. This helps shade the earth and keep moisture in the ground.

  July 1. Water Water once or twice a month during summer months 2. Mulch Mulch with a light layer so any bare soil is covered. This helps shade the earth and keep moisture in the ground.

  August 1. Water Water once or twice a month during summer months

  September 1. Water Water once or twice a month during summer months

  October 1. Water Water once or twice a month during summer months.

  November 1. Buy Buy starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant starts this time of year. 3. Prune Good time of year for heavy pruning if necessary. Note many natives are short lived and are soil and microclimate specific. So if plant dies after heavy pruning, such is life.

  December 1. Buy Buy starts this time of year. 2. Plant Plant starts this time of year. 3. Prune Good time of year for heavy pruning if necessary. Note many natives are short lived and are soil and microclimate specific. So if plant dies after heavy pruning, such is life. 4. Transplant Young plants may survive

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy starts this time of year. February Buy starts this time of year. March Buy starts this time of year. April Buy starts this time of year. November Buy starts this time of year. December Buy starts this time of year.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant starts this time of year. February Plant starts this time of year. March Plant starts this time of year. April Plant starts this time of year. November Plant starts this time of year. December Plant starts this time of year.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? January Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. February Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. March Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. November Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. December Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. February Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. March Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. April Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. June Water once or twice a month during summer months July Water once or twice a month during summer months August Water once or twice a month during summer months September Water once or twice a month during summer months October Water once or twice a month during summer months. November Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. December Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? May Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed. June Light pruning to shape. November Good time of year for heavy pruning if necessary. Note many natives are short lived and are soil and microclimate specific. So if plant dies after heavy pruning, such is life. December Good time of year for heavy pruning if necessary. Note many natives are short lived and are soil and microclimate specific. So if plant dies after heavy pruning, such is life.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January Mulch very lightly with organic mulch February Mulch lightly with organic mulch. March Mulch lightly with organic mulch. June Mulch with a light layer so any bare soil is covered. This helps shade the earth and keep moisture in the ground. July Mulch with a light layer so any bare soil is covered. This helps shade the earth and keep moisture in the ground.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? January Young plants may survive December Young plants may survive

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? January Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. February Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. March Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. April Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. May Harvest seed for planting next Fall. June Harvest seed for planting next Fall.