TLC ELC Annual Flower Sale
Flower Information
**Information taken from http://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary (Better Homes & Gardens)
Wax Begonia– Greenleaf Mix
Wax Begonias do well in a variety of conditions, but to keep it its
most luxuriant best, give it light shade; rich, well-drained soil; and
ample water. It also loves plenty of fertilizer, so be generous.
Light: Sun,Part Sun,Shade
Plant Height: 6-18 inches tall
Landscape Uses: Containers,Beds & Borders
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Greenleaf Mix
Cosmos -Sonata (left) and Orange (right)
The simple, daisylike flowers appear in cheery shades on tall
stems that are great for cutting. The lacy foliage makes a great backdrop for
shorter plants, as well. Cosmos often self-seeds in the garden, so you may
only have to plant it once.
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 2-5 feet tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Border
Special Features: Attracts Butterflies; Easy to Grow
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Sonata Mix or Orange
Dahlia -Figaro Mix
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 12 inches to 5 feet tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders, Groundcover
Special Features: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies,
Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Figaro Mix
Impatiens– Mixed
Light: Shade
Plant Height: 1-2 feet tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders, Groundcover
Special Features: Easy to Grow
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Pink, Red, Orange, White and Mix (red, pink,
white)
Marigold– Safari Mix
Marigolds do best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and will
flower all summer long. They may reseed, coming back year after year,
in spots where they're happy.
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 8-12 inches tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders
Special Features: Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow
Offered in : 1/2 Flats, Safari Mix
Nicotiana– Pink
Many types of nicotiana are terrifically fragrant (especially at night)
and are wonderful in attracting hummingbirds as well as fascinating
hummingbird moths.
These plants do best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil,.
Light: Sun
Plant Height: To 5 feet tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders
Special Features: Fragrant, Fall Color, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts
Butterflies, Easy to Grow
Pansies-Purple
Light: Sun, Part Sun
Plant Height: 4-9 inches tall
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Purple, Yellow
Petunias-Mix
Petunias are fail-proof favorites for gardeners everywhere. They
are vigorous growers and prolific bloomers from mid-spring
through late fall.
Light: Sun, Part Sun
Height: 6 inches -4 feet tall, depending on type
Special Features: Fragrant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies, Tolerates Wet Soil, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Purple, Red, White, Mix and 10” Hanging
Baskets, Purple
Salvia -Salsa Mix
Salvia attract hummingbirds, and are great picks for hot, dry sites
where you want tons of color all season. Most salvias don't like
cool weather, so plant them outdoors after all danger of frost has
passed.
Light: Sun, Part Sun
Plant Height: 1-3 feet tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders
Special Features: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies,
Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Salsa Mix
Snapdragons– Mix
Snapdragons get their name from the fact that you can gently squeeze
the sides of the intricately shaped flower and see the jaws of a dragon
head snap closed. The blooms come in gorgeous colors, including some
with beautiful color variations on each flower. Plus, snapdragons are an
outstanding cut flower. They're also great for fall color.
Light: Sun, Part Sun
Plant Height: 1-4 feet tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Mix
Aster -Mix
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 1-5 feet tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders
Special Features: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Mix
Celosia -Red
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 1-4 feet tall
Landscape Uses: Containers, Beds & Borders
Special Features: Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Easy to Grow
Offered in: 1/2 Flats, Red
Begonias –Apricot
Begonias do well in a variety of conditions, but to keep it its most luxuriant best, give it light shade; rich, well-drained soil; and ample water. It
also loves plenty of fertilizer, so be generous.
Light: Sun,Part Sun,Shade
Plant Height: 6-18 inches tall
Landscape Uses: Containers,Beds & Borders
Offered in: 10” Hanging Basket, Apricot
Geraniums– Red
Geraniums love hot weather and hold up well to dry conditions.
Light: Sun
Plant Height: To 2 feet tall
Special Features: Attractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Easy to
Grow
Offered in: 4.5” Pots, Pink, Red, White, 10” Hanging Baskets, Red, Pink,
Lavender, 12” Patio Pot, Red, Pink
Calibrachoa (mini petunia)- Rose
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 5-10 inches tall
Offered in: 10” Hanging Basket, Blue, Rose, Yellow
Double Impatiens
Double Impatiens are reliable for shade gardens when you want eye-popping
color all season long. If you have a bright spot indoors, you may be able to
grow impatiens all year as an indoor plant.
Light: Shade
Plant Height: 1-2 feet tall
Offered in: 10” Hanging Baskets, Purple, Salmon
New Guinea Impatiens -Apricot
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 1-2 feet tall
Special Features: Attractive Foliage, Easy to Grow
Offered in: 4.5” Pots, Apricot, White, Red, 10” Hanging Baskets, Apricot, Red,
Pink, 12” Patio Pot, Apricot, Pink
Fuschia– Red/Purple
Exotic fuchsia is a fascinating flower, with lovely hanging lantern-like
flowers.
Light: Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Plant Height: 1-6 feet tall
Special Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Hummingbirds
Offered in: 10” Hanging Baskets, Red/White, Purple/Red
Herbs
Basil- Basil dishes up classic Italian flavor and lends a distinctive taste to salads, pizza, and pasta dishes. Use small leaves whole;
chop larger leaves. Add leaves to dishes just before serving for greatest taste and aroma. Light: Sun, Part Sun Special Features:
Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow
Chives-Chives offer a distinctly mild onion flavor. Versatile and easy-growing, chives thrive in containers and also form an eyecatching edging in planting beds. Light: Sun, Part Sun Special Features: Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Fragrant, Attracts Butterflies,
Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow
Cilantro-Every part of cilantro promises a taste treat: spicy leaves, pungent seeds (known as coriander), and tangy roots. Most
gardeners grow cilantro for the foliage, which boasts a citrusy bite that enlivens Mexican and Thai cooking. Light: Sun, Part Sun
Dill-Snip tasty foliage to flavor home-cooked fare, from potatoes, to soups, to egg dishes. Save seeds for seasoning bread, stews,
root vegetable dishes, and pickles. Green lacewings, an aphid predator, frequent dill plantings, making dill a great companion for
roses and other aphid favorites. Black swallowtail butterflies lay eggs on dill. Light: Sun Special Features: Flowers, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow
Parsley– Parsley brings a crisp taste to salads, vegetables, and herb butters. Light: Sun
Rosemary- Light: Sun Special Features: Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Deer
Resistant, Easy to Grow
Sage– Some naturalists rub sage on their skin as an insect repellent. Hanging dried leaves among woolen clothing deters moths.
Light: Sun, Part Sun Special Features: Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow
Thyme-Thyme introduces a savory flavor to dishes, such as roasted vegetables, soups, and sauces. It is also a key ingredient in
bouquet garni, fines herbes, and herbes de Provence. Use thyme to enhance poultry, beef, pork, or seafood. This herb also adds a
kick to cheese and egg creations. Thyme's oils take time to be infused into dishes; add thyme early in the cooking process to release the greatest flavor. Light: Sun Special Features: Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Fragrant, ,Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant,
Deer Resistant