Flowers

Plants grown for their flowers make excellent companion plants & ground covers, in addition to their beauty.

Alcea rosea, Hollyhock
Antirrhinum majus, Snapdragon
Lavandula angustifolia, English Lavender
Tagetes patula, Marigold
Zinnia elegans, Zinnia

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Alcea rosea, Hollyhock

Classic cottage garden flower with a long bloom time. Germinates in warm soil but continues growing a basal rosette of leaves through winter. Tall spikes of flowers can reach 8’ high in its 2nd year. Prefers full sun & tolerant of cold, but humidity often causes rust. Improve air flow by pruning plant & removing nearby weeds. Easily reseeds.

Sow on top of soil.

Antirrhinum majus, Snapdragons

Tender perennial blooms spring & fall in a variety of jewel colors. Prefers full sun in cool, dry weather. Often goes dormant in STL summers. Doesn’t always survive cold winters, but easily reseeds.

Grows well indoors if it gets enough light.

Barely cover seed with soil.

Lavandula angustifolia, English Lavender

Perennial herb loved for its calming scent. Prefers dry, rocky soil in full sun. Likes to be left alone & doesn’t tolerate overwatering. Becomes a 30” mound blooming spring through fall. Plant seeds ⅛” deep

& be patient.

Tagetes patula, Marigold

Annual flower blooms heavily summer through frost with a mix of shapes & sunny colors. Needs warm soil to germinate making it perfect for late plantings & filling in open spots. Easily grows in sites too hot or dry for other plants. Flowers start around 8wks

& reseed well. Sow ¼” deep.

Zinnia elegans, Zinnia

Annual, showy flower from the Southwest. Easily grows in dry, full sun. This mix of tall red, orange & pink flowers have a long vase life. The more you cut, the more it blooms. Great for pollinators & seed saving. Doesn’t like

being wet. Sow 1/2” deep.

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