Daisy - Shasta

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The Alaska prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and needs to be kept well watered. The Daisy Shasta Alaska, 'Chrysanthemum maximum', is an easy to grow, long blooming, very hardy perennial. . Cut spent flowers to encourage more blooms. The flowers have a distinct yellow center. Plant in early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Alaska Shasta makes excellent cut flowers. The large, single, 3 to 5 inch bright white flowers make for a beautiful addition to any perennial garden. The Shasta Alaska has a very long blooming period of 90 to 120 days, early summer to fall. The Shasta Daisy prefers full sun but does well in partial shade in very hot climates. It will bloom the first year if started early enough in the spring. ... get more information

Mache - Corn - Salad - Big Seeded Mache is a cool season annual. Light peanut flavored or light vinaigrette salad dressing is recommended. In warm climates, plant in the fall for winter harvest. It combines nicely with fruits and vegetables and makes a really wonderful salad in and by itself. The leaves are so tender they "Melt" in your mouth. The Mache Corn Salad Big Seeded, 'Valerianella locusta', has the mildest flavor and softest texture of any salad green. Mache can be planted in containers. This plant is also known as Lambs Lettuce or Rapunzel. In northern climate, plant in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked. This old garden green, enjoyed in the late stone age, contrasts nicely with sharp-flavored greens in salads and tastes delightful cooked quickly like spinach. The soil should be fertile, moist, and well drained.