Below is a list of annuals and perennials that can be started indoors by seed. Note: not all flowers are suitable for all growing zones, so consult your seed packet (or a nursery).
Annuals
Balloon vine
Bloodflower
Browallia
Coleus
Impatiens
Petunia
Sage
Sweet William
Wishbone flower
Zinnia
Perennials
Balloon flower
Baptisia
Columbine
Coreopsis
Delphinium
Hibiscus
Lobelia
Lupine
Purple coneflower
Statice
Windflower
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Good flower varieties to grow
Good flower varieties to grow for transplanting into hanging pouches? They will have sun mid-morning through afternoon and will be in zone 5.
Thanks!
Hi Jodie, See our suggestions
Hi Jodie,
See our suggestions for sunny windowboxes at http://www.almanac.com/content...
You can also check our page about plants that attract butterflies at http://www.almanac.com/content...
Would you list some flowers
Would you list some flowers that attract butterflys
Here is an entire list of
Here is an entire list of plants that attract butterflies: http://www.almanac.com/content...
I just joined less than 2
I just joined less than 2 hours ago and found out at least 5 reasons why last year I had so much trouble starting plants indoors!!! Thanks
Water your seedlings from the
Water your seedlings from the bottom. set the containers in the sink or pan of water so that the roots can draw up the water. When the surface of the soil feels moist remove the seedling containers from the water and let excess water drain away. If they aren' drawing up the water, the soil is too dry which happens with soiless mixes and seed starting mix. Lightly moisten the soil with warm water rather than cold water. The warm water is more easily absorbed by dry soil.
I am having a problem with my
I am having a problem with my tomato seedlings. They seem to be dying. Somebody out there...help:)