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Lupinus minarette. Hardy perennial.Dense 2′ spikes of brightly colored flowers in both single and bi-colors. Blooms in late spring with attractive foliage for the rest of the season.

Tagetes erecta nana. Annual.This bushy, carnation-flowered variety produces masses of pale orange blossoms. Heat resistant, and perfect for sunny beds and borders.

Ipomoea tricolor. Annual.The classic sky-blue morning glory, with abundant blooms that pop open to greet the morning sun. An easy-care, vigorous vine perfect for trellises and fences. Adds cheerful color to hot, dry areas.

Tropaeolum majus. Annual.Cheery yellow, orange, and red blossoms and a semi-trailing habit make Glorious Gleam an excellent choice for hanging baskets or patio containers. Very easy to grow. The pleasantly flavored flowers and young leaves have a...

Petroselinum crispum var. latifolium. Hardy biennial.Easy to grow and noted for its robust flavor, with wide flat leaves that resemble cilantro. High in iron and vitamins A, C and E. The preferred parsley for cooking. Add to hot food just before...

Capsicum annuumThe preferred pepper for authentic chili rellenos. Mildly hot flavor with medium-thick flesh perfect for stuffing. Also known as ancho chili when smoked and dried. Scoville Heat Units: 1,000-2,000

Capsicum annuumSmall and fiery! Heat increases as 3 ½” fruit changes from green to orange-red. A hardy, prolific producer that grows well in containers. Scoville Heat Units: 8,000-23,000

Salvia farinacea. Annual.The perfect background plant for borders and container plantings in full sun. These slender spires of intense blue flowers complement all other flower colors and are stunning in formal or casual designs. Flowers are long lasting...

Perilla frutescens. Annual.Primarily used to wrap sushi, the leaves smell like lemon balm. Perilla Green’s flavor is a combination of parsley, cilantro, and cumin, with a hint of cinnamon. Add to salads or sprinkle on cucumber and fish. Also...

Matthiola incana ‘Dwarf’. Annual.Prized for their spicy clove-like fragrance, this variety features flower clusters in shades of lavender, purple, red, pink, cream, and white. Use as a winter annual in mild climates, or as a spring blooming...

Helianthus annuus. Annual.Giant 6″ puffballs of sunny golden-yellow flowers.  These dwarf plants make a stunning show even when planted alone.  Flowers begin in midsummer.  Very easy to grow and great for kids.

Verbena hybrida. Annual.Verbena will thrive through heat and drought to produce multitudes of colorful,  fragrant flowers.  Perfect for hanging baskets and patio pots. Start early since the seed is slow to germinate.