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LAVENDER
Lavandula spp., Zones 5 to 10
Watch bees, painted ladies and hummingbirds frequent
this fragrant plant from June to August. It grows best in
gardens with loose, sandy soil, making it a perfect fit for
most rock gardens. Harvest the stalks for an aromatic
centerpiece or dry them for potpourris.POPPY
Papaver rhoeas, Annual
Sometimes known as corn or field poppy,
this flower grows in many areas of the U.S.,
although its prolific self-seeding makes it
invasive in some regions. The blooms thrive
in well-draining soil.
LAVENDER
Kirk Meyers
ALTOONA,
PENNSYLVANIA