Columbine - Rocky Mountain Blue

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The Columbine Rocky Mountain Blue, 'Aquilegea caerulea', contains nectar in the tip of the petal's narrow spur that can only be reached by hummingbirds. It is the state flower of Colorado. This is a great addition to any perennial garden. The 2 inch or longer blue and white flowers appear atop wiry stems. The Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine blooms for 3 to 6 weeks in May and June and earlier in mild climates. The foliage has a finely textured, lacy appearance, looking somewhat like a maidenhair fern. Rocky Mountain Blues prefers moist, rich, well drained soil. Light fertilization help Columbine. In areas where summers are hot and dry, Columbine prefers light shade. In costal regions, Columbines take full sun. Plant in early spring or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Columbine Rocky Mountain Blue is used in rock gardens, border plants, and for cut flowers. ... more information

Radish - White Icicle It is easy to grow and is quite early for a summer radish. White Icicle can produce a crop when spring radishes won't. This mild flavored radish is great eaten fresh, in salads, or in sandwiches. The flower tops are edible and the green tops can also be used in salads. Plant in late spring. Successive planting every 10 days will prolong the radish harvest. Radishes prefer loose, light soil with a fair amount of organic material. Harvest when the radish is 5 inches long. Bigger radishes get pithy and hot.