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1. ZANTEDESCHIA - Calla Lily

Flowers/Perennials

ZANTEDESCHIA Calla Lily Zones in text below zan-te-desh’e-å Perennial Moderate Araceae; native to South Africa. Germination: Best sown indoors in early spring at 70-75°. Sow with barely any cover as light aids in germination. It is...

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2. Zea mays - Corn (Sweet and Pop)

Edibles/Vegetables

Zea mays Corn (Sweet and Pop) ze’å maz Vegetable Easy Poaceae; native to tropical America. Germination: Best sown outdoors in situ after all danger of frost is past in the spring. Sow in a warm soil. Seeds can also be sown indoors, 2...

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3. ZEA mays var. japonica - Ornamental Corn

Flowers/Annuals

ZEA mays var. japonica Ornamental Corn ze’å maz jå-pon’i-kå Annual Easy Poaceae; native to tropical America. Germination: Best sown outdoors after all danger of frost is past in the spring. Seeds can also be sown indoors, 2 weeks...

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4. ZINNIA species - Zinnia

Flowers/Annuals

ZINNIA species Zinnia zin’e-å Annual Easy Asteraceae; native to Mexico. Germination: Best sown indoors, 4 weeks before last frost, at a temperature of 70-75°. Germination will occur in 5-7 days. They can also be sown outdoors, after...

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