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Gaillardia aristata
Gaillardia aristata, or blanketflower, is a cold-hardy, clump-forming perennial wildflower native to western and central North America, including parts of western Canada. Its red, orange and yellow flowers brighten sunny gardens from…
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Achillea ‘Terracotta’
Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’
Costmary
Peony (herbaceous types)
Persian cornflower
Alstroemeria
Gladiolus
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Arugula (Garden rocket)
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa (syn. Eruca sativa)Edible vegetable · Annual
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Panicle hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculataPanicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is an upright, multi-stemmed shrub known for summer…
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