| Lisianthus | Salvia |
| Marigold | Snapdragon |
| Pansy | Sunflower |
| Petunia | Vinca |
| Rudbeckia | Zinnia |
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Lisianthus
Move to full, bright light and 80-85° temperature after the small seedlings first become visible.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Hot summer sun, blooms thru drought, sow early |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Hardy South |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, cut flower, perennial border |
Marigold
Plant overly tall or leggy seedlings deep,so they will root along the stems. Remove spent flowers for appearance and to promote more bloom. Easy!
Pansy Prepare planting site deeply, adding humus. A cool, shady, moist soil gives best results.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Warm summer, full sun, quick grower |
| Direct Sow | yes |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, patio containers, cut flower |
Monarda
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Summer bloom, hardy, sun or shade, sow early |
| Direct Sow | yes |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Hardy |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, perennial border, cut flower |
Nasturtium
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Cool spring, full sun, dry infertile soil |
| Direct Sow | yes |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, patio containers, baskets |
Pampas Grass
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Hot summer sun, tough, any soil, sow early |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Hardy |
| Plant Spacing | 4 ft. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Tall specimen, everlasting cut flower |
Pansy
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Cool spring, full sun, sow early |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Hardy South |
| Plant Spacing | 10 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Low beds, patio containers |
Pardancanda
Will grow, even under adverse conditions. Use winter mulch north of Zone 7.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Hot summer sun, tough, any soil, sow early |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Hardy |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Perennial border, cut flower |
Petunia
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Warm summer, full sun |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, patio container, hanging basket |
Portulaca
May be started indoors or sown in the garden.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Hot summer sun, tolerates drought |
| Direct Sow | yes |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Low beds, edging |
Primula
Hardy sorts also available as plants. Prefer moist soil, high in humus.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Cool spring, shade, sow early |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Hardy |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, winter houseplant, pot |
Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan)
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Hot summer sun, blooms all summer, showy |
| Direct Sow | yes |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Hardy |
| Plant Spacing | 15 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, perennial border, cut flower |
Salvia
Use reds for concentrated bright color; pastel shades do well in light shade. Drench seedlings with approved fungicide to prevent damping off.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Sun or shade, warm summer |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, hummingbirds |
Snapdragon
Pinch back after blooming to promote a second flush of bloom.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Cool spring or fall, full sun |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Hardy South |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, tall cutting border |
Statice
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Warm summer, full sun |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Borders, everlasting cut flower |
Strawflower
To preserve, cut when showing good color and hang upside down, where air circulation is good.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Warm summer, full sun |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Beds, everlasting cut flower |
Sunflower
Easily grown in sun. Large kinds provide edible seed for people or birds.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Summer sun, fast growing |
| Direct Sow | yes |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Tall summer border, screen, bird forage |
Vinca
Periwinkles are excellent for foliage effect and flowers from June to frost. Both creeping and dwarf upright types are available.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Hot summer sun, tough, blooms thru drought |
| Direct Sow | no |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, edging, patio, baskets |
Zinnia
Plant where good air circulation is available.
| Will it grow and bloom in my yard? | Hot summer sun, quick grower |
| Direct Sow | yes |
| Annual or Perennial (Hardy) | Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in. |
| Best Uses (Provided by varieties Park offers) | Bedding, tall cutting border |
