Zinnia - Envy
The Zinnia Envy, 'Zinnia elegans', has an attention getting chartreuse color for the garden. If you are searching for the truly unusual, this Zinnia is for you. In addition to the beautiful chartreuse flowers, it has a strong branching habit, a long blooming season, and is excellent in large pots or containers. Zinnia Envy displays large 3 to 4 inch flowers that will continue to bloom from early summer through fall until first frost. The Envy Zinnia performs best in rich, deep, well-drained soil. Mix a high phosphorous, low nitrogen fertilizer in with the soil. They need to be kept well watered but not soggy wet. Plant in late spring, 2 weeks after the average last frost date. This Zinnia is great for cut and dried flowers and looks excellent in mass plantings. ... more information
Orach - Red - Burgundy The Burgandy Orach makes a pretty backdrop in flower beds and it has the mild, edible spinach-like leaves. Orach is an old kitchen garden vegetable grown by American settlers, deserves more attention. It has a mild flavor that does not get bitter when the plant bolts. Italians used it in pasta and the French and English used it as a side dish and in stews and soups. The Orach is also known as Mountain Spinach or French Spinach. Plant in early spring, 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date.
