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Pseudofumaria lutea (formerly Corydalis lutea)

Imagine a perennial that has no pest problems, and blooms from spring until frost, with fabulous…

Allium moly

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Hylomecon japonicum

Hylomecon japonica is a special, collectors plant for the shady garden. It is rarely offered for…

Double Dormancy In Seed – Does It Exist?

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Phyteuma scheuchzeri

Phyteuma scheuchzeri ย is an unusual, easy to grow rock garden plant, with a bizarre flower. It is a…

Plant Seed Basics

In my last post, Plant Seeds – Getting Started, I explained what a seed is and discussed…

Seed Dormancy – Are Seeds Really Dormant?

I have always been fascinated with seed germination and seed dormancy. The idea that a complete…

Glaucium flavum

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