General Information

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  January 1. Protect Protect form frost and cold winds.

  February 1. Protect Protect form frost and cold winds.

  March 1. Water Water regularly during dry periods.

  April 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. 2. Sow Seeds Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. 3. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 6. Transplant Established clumps may be divided and moved when weather warms in spring. 7. Propagate Large clumps may be divided, but plants bloom better when crowded and left undisturbed.

  May 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. 2. Sow Seeds Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Transplant Established clumps may be divided and moved when weather warms in spring. 5. Propagate Large clumps may be divided, but plants bloom better when crowded and left undisturbed.

  June 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. 2. Sow Seeds Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. 3. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods.

  July 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. 2. Sow Seeds Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods.

  August 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. 2. Sow Seeds Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods.

  September 1. Buy Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. 2. Sow Seeds Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. 3. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use.

  October 1. Water Water regularly during dry periods.

  November 1. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 2. Protect Protect form frost and cold winds.

  December 1. Protect Protect form frost and cold winds.

• 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! April Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. May Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. June Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. July Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. August Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish. September Buy container-grown plants -- 5-gallon plants will look good in the landscape right away, but smaller plants may be slow to establish.

  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? April Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. May Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. June Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. July Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. August Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded. September Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, in a location protected from frost and cold wind. Crowded roots are OK, since plants bloom better when the roots are crowded.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? April Feed with a balanced fertilizer. June Feed with a balanced fertilizer. September Feed with a balanced fertilizer.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water regularly during dry periods March Water regularly during dry periods. April Water regularly during dry periods. May Water regularly during dry periods. June Water regularly during dry periods. July Water regularly during dry periods. August Water regularly during dry periods. September Water regularly during dry periods. October Water regularly during dry periods. November Water regularly during dry periods.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Mulch to April Mulch to conserve water use. September Mulch to conserve water use.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Protect form frost and cold winds. February Protect form frost and cold winds. November Protect form frost and cold winds. December Protect form frost and cold winds.

  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? April Established clumps may be divided and moved when weather warms in spring. May Established clumps may be divided and moved when weather warms in spring.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? April Large clumps may be divided, but plants bloom better when crowded and left undisturbed. May Large clumps may be divided, but plants bloom better when crowded and left undisturbed.