1. ABELMOSCHUS manihot - Hibiscus, Mallow

 ABELMOSCHUS manihot  Hibiscus, Mallow    a-bel-mos’kus man-i-hot  Annual  Easy Malvaceae; native to Europe and Asia. Germination: For best results, clip seeds before sowing, or soak them in water-they will sink when they are ready to be...

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2. ABUTILON x hybridum - Flowering Maple

 ABUTILON x hybridum  Flowering Maple  Zone 10  a-bu’til-on x hi’brid-um  Pot Plant  Easy Malvaceae; native to South America. Germination: To grow as houseplants, sow anytime of the year, barely covering the seed and maintaining a...

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3. ACANTHUS species - Bear’s Breeches

 ACANTHUS species  Bear’s Breeches  Zones variable  å-kan’thus  Perennial  Challenging Acanthaceae; native to Southern Europe. Germination: Sow seeds in their permanent location if possible; Acanthus resents transplanting. Sow indoors...

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4. ACHILLEA species - Milfoil, Yarrow

 ACHILLEA species  Milfoil, Yarrow  Zones 3-10  å-kil’le-å  Perennial  Easy Asteraceae; native to Europe and Asia. Germination: The fine seed requires light to germinate, so leave it uncovered. Sow outdoors anytime in spring or summer, up...

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5. ACHIMENES cultivars - Magic Flower, Nut Orchid

 ACHIMENES cultivars  Magic Flower, Nut Orchid  Zone 10  å-kim’in-ez  Pot Plant, Bedding Plant  Challenging Gesneriaceae; native to tropical America. Germination: Sow indoors anytime of the year for use as a container plant. For outdoor...

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6. ACHIMENES cultivars - Magic Flower, Nut Orchid

 ACHIMENES cultivars  Magic Flower, Nut Orchid  Zone 10  å-kim’in-ez  Pot Plant, Bedding Plant  Challenging Gesneriaceae; native to tropical America. Germination: Sow indoors anytime of the year for use as a container plant. For outdoor...

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7. ACONITUM hybrid - Monkshood

ACONITUM hybrid  Monkshood  Zones 3-8  a-ko-ni’tum  Perennial  Challenging Ranunculaceae; native to China. Germination: Sow outdoors in late fall or early winter, covering the seeds with 4 times their thickness in soil. Indoors, place the...

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8. AGAPANTHUS africanus & hybrids - African Lily

 AGAPANTHUS africanus & hybrids  African Lily  Variable  ag-å-pan’thus af’ri-ka’nus  Perennial, Pot Plant  Moderate Lilaceae; native to northeast Africa. Germination: Sow indoors anytime, covering the seeds lightly and maintaining a...

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9. AGASTACHE cana - Giant Hyssop

 AGASTACHE cana   Giant Hyssop  Zones 5-10  åg-å-stak’-e ka’na   Perennial  Easy   Lamiaceae; native to New Mexico and West Texas. Germination: Sow indoors, covering the seeds with 4 times their thickness in soil and maintaining a...

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10. AGERATUM houstonianum - Floss Flower

AGERATUM houstonianum Floss Flower    a-jer-å’tum hos-toni-e-a’num Annual Easy Asteraceae; native to Mexico. Germination: For outdoor growth, sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outside; for container growth, sow anytime of the year. Leave...

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