{"title":"Natives \u0026 Pollinators","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile many of our flowering plants, herbs, medicinals and fruit trees benefit pollinators of all types, this is a collection of non-edible varieties that are planted primarily to attract pollinators, act as host plants for their breeding, or benefit them by providing habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes both native \u0026amp; non-native varieties that we love planting in peoples gardens for their different uses. And let's not forget that beauty is also a use! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"state-fair-zinnia-mix-seed-packet","title":"State Fair Zinnia Mix Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eState Fair Zinnia Mix\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eZinnia Elegans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e125 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 75-90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: leaf miners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest as cut flower with 8” stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eState Fair is a colorful mix of varieties in single and double blooms from yellow, orange, pink, red, fuscia and purple color ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eZinnias are our favorite cut flower variety for sure because they come in the most amazing color schemes and they are the number one most heat tolerant non-tropical looking cut flower on the market. Even though you might not think you need or want cut flowers in your garden you can squeeze a few of these in-between your veggies or on the edges of your bed and you’ll be so glad you did when they start to pop with ornate colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can transplant zinnia seedlings or direct seed them in your garden just make sure when direct seeding you keep the seeds moist through germination and dont overplant. The number one mistake made with direct seeding is planting way too many plants per square foot because it feels silly to pull two little seeds out of a package of hundreds and dropping them into your soil however, if youre going to overplant to make sure you get the amount of plants you want in a space, you absolutely must thin them about 10 days after germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eZinnias also tolerate our humid and intensely hot summer weather, which is absolutely crazy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32774326648914,"sku":"SEED047","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-zinnias.jpg?v=1600279297"},{"product_id":"blue-borage","title":"Blue Borage seed packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlue Borage (borago officinalis) Approx 50 seeds\u003cbr\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: plants flowering too quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest flowers every morning for continual production\u003cbr\u003eLifecycle: annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThought to originate in Syria, borage is now naturalized throughout most of Europe and the United States. It flourishes as a weed near houses and on rubbish heaps in more temperate climates, but not here! While many modern gardeners consider it a nuisance because of this, we here in the tropics prize our ability to grow it during fall and winter because its such a fun and unique plant. it has been traditionally grown in gardens to use as an herb, for its edible flowers, and for its ability to increase yields of honey because bees and other pollinators love the flowers so much. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe plant is easily recognized by its white prickly hairs and its bright blue \u0026amp; lavender star-shaped flowers. It grows to about 1-2’ high, with many hollow, almost succulent branching stems. The deep green leaves have sinuous, wavy margins. The inch-wide bright blue star-shaped flowers have prominent black anthers forming a cone in the center. if your plant starts making flowers before it has a nice flush of mature foot long leaves (similar in growth pattern to comfrey) simply prune them off to encourage your plant to make more leaves and roots before it flowers. Once it gets going itll really pop and you’ll have hundreds of flowers every day. If you just want to enjoy the flowers ands share them with the pollinators then just watch the flowers go! if youre trying to produce edible flowers harvest them every morning before it gets too hot for maximum production. If you buy these beauties from a farm you’ll be paying more than 25 cents per flower! so growing your own is totally worth it… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32775806451794,"sku":"FLOW001","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-boragepacket.jpg?v=1603896555"},{"product_id":"citrus-gem-marigolds-yellow-red-mix","title":"Citrus Gem Marigolds","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecitrus gem marigolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003etagetes tenuifolia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest 1-2” long tips with stem, flowers \u0026amp; leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHundreds of petite flowers cover neat, low mounds of lacy foliage with a citrusy scent. This edible flower species is one of our favorites because of its long-blooming beauty for beds, borders and containers where it attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies, bees and butterflies with its showy flowers. Leaves of the plant are edible and are used as flavorful salad greens and garnish. Also known as signet marigold or citrus lace, we grow this adorable plant through the farming season for local chefs and bartenders. Its especially popular in restaurant gardens because if you were to buy this as a crop from a specialty produce vendor you'd pay more than 33 cents per dinky little leaf! Use the edible flowers to dress up salads and desserts or cooked in egg or rice dishes. Flavor is floral with hints of citrus and spice, and slightly bitter. We like to harvest whole little branches for chefs instead of single flowers, because the stem \u0026amp; flowers are flavorful too and when they’re all combined with a few buds too its super cute. All marigold varieties including this one are said to help deter pests because of their pungent aroma. While there is little evidence to prove that this companion planting technique works theres no harm in including marigolds in your veggie garden regardless, since they’re edible, beautiful and potentially pest deterrent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664983756882,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664983789650,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664983822418,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-15at4.08.27PM.png?v=1597522282"},{"product_id":"strawberry-blonde-marigold","title":"Strawberry Blonde Marigold","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003estrawberry blonde marigolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003etagetes patula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: pop flowers off the plant 2-3 days per week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe love marigolds of all shapes and sizes because they make the perfect companion plant in the home garden. Not only are they easy to grow and prolific with beautiful blossoms, but they are also completely edible, with petals that can be used as confetti or sprinkles in a salad or on cakes, and very pungent leaves that can be eaten raw in herbaceous salads or used to flavor sauces. This year we expanded our “cut flower” offerings based on flower varieties we are growing at our farm, and we are happy to include this antique toned peach and pink swirled marigold to the mix. We are intoxicated by the sublte mix of hues in this standard style marigold, which acts almost “hyper color” in the garden. In the mornings and when the days stay cool the red tones are dark and maroone, but as the day warms the flower changes to be more yellow and bright. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll marigold varieties including this one are said to help deter pests because of their pungent aroma. While there is little evidence to prove that this companion planting technique works theres no harm in including marigolds in your veggie garden regardless, since they’re edible, beautiful and potentially pest deterrent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664983953490,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664983986258,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984019026,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-08at4.25.27PM.png?v=1654720136"},{"product_id":"durango-outback-orange-yellow-marigold","title":"Durango Outback Orange \u0026 Yellow Marigold","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edurango outback mix marigolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003etagetes patula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: pop flowers off the plant 2-3 days per week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGlorious marigolds flower in the colors of the sun: brilliant yellow, bold orange, rich gold and russet tones, and electric red. They’ve enchanted generations with their matchless colors. prolific blooms and drought tolerance. Its edible flowers are held either well above the fine-textured, dark green foliage or tucked in with the foliage, depending on the cultivar. They brighten up any sunny area in the landscape and attract attention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis variety is a mix of colors so you never know what you’ll get from plant to plant. All marigolds are edible and we recommend popping the flower off of the stem, then cutting all the petals out of the green calyx in one quick snip. The marigold petals are then used like sprinkles, and its a great way to fancy up all of your salads and cakes. Marigolds can also be used as a material for dyeing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAll marigold varieties including this one are said to help deter pests because of their pungent aroma. While there is little evidence to prove that this companion planting technique works theres no harm in including marigolds in your veggie garden regardless, since they’re edible, beautiful and potentially pest deterrent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984051794,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984084562,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984117330,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-15at4.48.57PM.png?v=1597524584"},{"product_id":"clitoria-aka-butterfly-pea-vine","title":"Clitoria aka Butterfly Pea Vine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eclitoria aka butterfly pea vine\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eclitoria tematea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot, trellised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: thrips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClitoria, commonly known as “pea vine” or “butterfly pea”, is a tropical plant native to temperate areas of the world, including Southeast Asia and Madagascar, where the flowers are often used as a food dye or dipped in batter and deep-fried. In Thailand, the blue flowers are traditionally used to make purple rice, which you do by making your rice with a handful of the flowers and then adding a splash of citrus, usually lime to change the color to purple. This is a super fun way to add color to your diet and include kids in the kitchen. Raising the pH of the water (usually by adding lemon juice) makes the infusion go from blue to purple. You can also infuse these flowers in coconut milk to make sweet blue tinted deserts, or throw your daily harvest of flowers into a bottle of liquor to turn it blue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlthough the seed pod is not edible, we love growing Clitoria in gardens and at the farm, allowing it to climb up any unused fence space and produce beautiful edible \u0026amp; medicinal bright blue flowers. Butterfly pea vine starts its growth slowly but then ramps up during the hottest months of the year, growing quickly and flowering profusely. We harvest the flowers daily for sale to chefs and to dry for teas and we are amazed when we come back to one mature plant day after day and find it full of flowers; the amount of flowers one plant can produce is astounding. Leave a few flowers on your plant to get pollinated and make brown seed pods and you’ll have plenty of pea vine seeds for next season. If you don’t get around to harvesting all of your seed pods they will burst open at maturity and self seed easily. Pollinators like bees and butterflies love to visit this plant, and sometimes when we are harvesting flowers we have to shake bees out of every one!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Southeast Asian countries communities have been brewing and drinking medicinal butterfly pea vine tea for centuries, and it's just now becoming more popular in America. The traditional recipe is to brew the flowers along with lemongrass. The bright blue tea flavor is earthy and woody, similar to green tea, and is prized for being highly medicinal and containing compounds beneficial for healthy skin. Clitoria is known to be a nootropic, meaning it stimulates circulation to the brain, enhances memory cognition and supports the pituitary gland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur resident herbalist Jules says: “I love to blend it with Tulsi, Rosemary and Sage for a warm morning brew. It also makes a delicious herbal latte that is an amazing substitute for coffee in my opinion. When drunk regularly, the flowers can help the female reproductive system return to balance and can help treat menstrual issues like irregular menses or heavy flow and cramping. The infusion from the flowers is known to calm the system down and may help alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also sell saved seed from this plant variety \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivercooperative.com\/collections\/frontpage\/products\/butterfly-pea-vine-clitoria-tematea-30-seeds\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984346706,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984379474,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984412242,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-15at4.36.15PM.png?v=1654210709"},{"product_id":"bronze-fennel","title":"Bronze Fennel","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBronze Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole plant cut and come again, or fronds as needed at any age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: annual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly aromatic annual herb, bronze fennel is widely cultivated for its edible, licorice-flavored leaves and seeds. Bronze Fennel has dark, smoky foliage that’s very attractive in perennial borders or annual containers, where it adds a soft, airy, somewhat mysterious bronze, grey to purple look. Certain swallowtail butterflies like fennel as a food source for their caterpillars, who won’t eat much and are fun to watch as they grow. Native to the Mediterranean region and southwestern Asia, bronze fennel is the sole species in the genus. We grow this beautiful herb through the season at our farm for local chefs who use its tender fronds for both flavor and garnish. Fronds can be harvested at any age, and if they’re large they are most often pulled apart for use in the kitchen as garnish or flavoring element. NOTE: if you’re looking for fennel, the bulbing vegetable, this is not it! We sell that too, but it’s not an herb, check our veggie section for green fennel bulb plants. This variety wont make a bulb, just delicate feathery purple flavorful fronds. This plant is incredibly heat tolerant and will last the summer if you want it to, although we always prefer planting annuals like this fresh in the fall for increased yield and better flavor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664987820114,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664987852882,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664987885650,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/bronzefennelflowers.png?v=1598208642"},{"product_id":"epazote","title":"Klip Dagga","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKlip Dagga\u003cbr\u003eLeonotis Nepetifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overcrowding or plants falling over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves and flowers as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKlip Dagga is native to tropical Africa and Southern India but is found abundantly in Latin America and the West Indies. it grows to about 9 feet tall and has whorls of bright orange lipped flowers that pollinators love.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe leaf tea has a mild hypnotic effect, is diuretic and relieves headache. The leaf and stem decoction or inhalations have been used internally for cough, common cold, influenza, bronchitis, wound healing and asthma. The leaves and stems decoction are applied topically as a treatment for eczema, skin infections and itchiness. Klip Dagga smoke has a pungent odor and the flowers are mixed with other dried herbs to make relaxing smoking blends.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWether you use this unique plant medicinally or not its definitely a fun specimen to have in the garden for aesthetics and pollinators to enjoy. Many of our customers see the plant growing in our demonstration garden and buy it just for ornamental use and are surprised to learn it has medicinal uses at all. 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The “Passionflower” name is said to come from the Passion of Christ; the different parts of the psychedelic purple, blue, or scarlet flowers representing elements of the crucifixion such as the crown of thorns, the nails, the scourges, and the wounds. Scourges and nails aside, the egg-shaped fruit is high in vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and iron. When its shell begins to shrivel, the fruit can be cut in half. The crunchy seeds and floral pulp can be scooped out and eaten, blended into juices or smoothies, spooned over ice cream, or onto other desserts. In \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUncommon Fruits and Vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e, Elizabeth Schneider points out that one of the virtues of the passion fruit is that its potent flavor does not fade when frozen or mixed with other ingredients; making it useful as a flavoring to perfume other recipes, much like vanilla. 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It has been compared to vanilla, honey, pineapple, and citrus. The leaves and flowers are used to make a tasty, sweet herbal tea or you can use them in cooking like you would thyme, just keep in mind they are more woody than a normal thyme leaf.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOur herbalist, The Garden Jules, says: Moujean tea makes a relaxing and calming tea that can ease the nerves and reduce anxiety. I love to blend the leaves with passionflower leaves and Lippia Alba leaves for a calming and homegrown before bed brew. Because of its strong aroma, Moujean tea is a great herb for infused body oil, Hydrosols or even herbal steams to cleanse and scent your home. I mainly work with the fresh leaves when making herbal medicine with it as garbling the dried leaves can be quite a task. Garbling is the separation of the part of the plant you want to store from the part you don’t want, usually meaning separating the leaves from the stems or stalks. Although the leaves do dry fairly quick and easy, I wouldn’t suggest this unless you’re feeling particularly patient.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBees go absolutely wild over this plants barely visible white flowers, as to the beloved Atala butterfly. Moujean tea loves humidity and heat! Be warned that Moujean Tea does not tolerate drying out. In fact, once of it’s nick names is “I dry, I die” so consider that your warning! 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The seed pods of balloon plant are round balls about 2 to 2 1\/2 inches in diameter. They are covered with soft bristles, which has also earned them the name of Hairy Balls plant. Most other milkweeds have longer and more slender seed pods. We used to rely on a local butterfly plant nursery for our supply of these plants and they always sold out instantly, because they are such a beautiful and unusual plant to have in the garden, so we were happy to be able to source seeds this season for our own plant production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a larger and taller milkweed than what you may be used to. Expect this plant to get about 3 feet wide and 5 feet tall! Balloon plant milkweed likes full sun and will grow in dry to medium moist (prefers medium moist) soil with good drainage. It will also grow well in large containers. 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It is native to India, southern China, Malaysia and Indonesia, but has been extensively cultivated in tropical areas around the world. Giant Milkweed is a fast-growing, attractive, ever-flowering plant that has been known to grow up to 30 feet with time and in ideal conditions, however it is much more likely to be shorter and is usually branched at the base. Widely cultivated as an ornamental, the plant thrives in soils where nothing else will grow, needing very little to thrive. It has been considered a good plant for bringing waste land under tillage and for reclaiming drifting sands. 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Growing up to 15' tall, its habit is to slightly arch, with long, thin branches. Sweet Almond prefers medium to dry, well-draining soil in full sun, but is tolerant of occasional drought and poor soil conditions, with best growth and flowering in fertile soils. Vigorous pruning can keep the size and shape of this plant in check, as well as increasing the number of blooms. Grown for its extremely fragrant white blooms, emerge from the ends of new growth on clusters of flowering spikes, the fragrance permeates the air. 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Its flowers come in many colors, though butterflies seem to prefer the lavender-pink (mauve) of the species to the white and dark purple cultivars, and is widely used as an ornamental plant. Also called “summer lilacs,” the shrub is low-maintenance, only requiring dead-heading and annual pruning in later winter to encourage flowers and a compact shape. However, Buddleias prefer full sun, fertile, well-drained soil, and water in drier water in drought times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664996503634,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664996536402,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664996569170,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/buddlea2.png?v=1598220822"},{"product_id":"scorpion-tail","title":"Scorpion Tail","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScorpion Tail \u003cbr\u003eHeliotropium angiospermum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 3 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: nothing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: may need to be replaced after a few years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNamed from its spike resembling a Scorpion’s Tail, Heliotropium angiospermum is a member of the borage and forget-me-not family, Boraginaceae. Scorpion Tail is a perennial, shrub-like plant with unique white flowers that bloom year-round. It's nectar attracts a variety of butterflies, including the Miami blue and Schaus' swallowtail, amongst others. Easy to grow in full sun to partial shade, this herb can Tolerate dry, rocky or sandy soils and salt exposure. While it can be compact in growth, Scorpion Tale is sure to become a handsome, dense small shrub with regular moisture and fertilizer. 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This small erect shrub is a member of the Chocolate Family (Malvaceae), and grows natively in the southern, dry Pinelands of Florida, southern Texas, through the West Indies, and into Central America, Brazil and Colombia. Attractive to butterflies and humming birds, its flowers range from pinkish to almost purple. Wooly Tea Bush grows in dry areas and adapts to a wide variety of well-drained soils. 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Sometimes forming extensive colonies, these flowers are usually found growing along roadsides and in open fields throughout the Eastern United States and Canada. In this environment they will normally self-sow, but they can also be divided in clumps. The flowers are usually yellow with tooth tipped petals, used as nectar and pollen plants for insects and pollinators alike, some even serving as food for caterpillars! The sunny, daisy-like flowers are popular in home gardens for this reason. They are also our beloved Florida’s state wildflower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665009676370,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665009709138,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665009741906,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-02-24at11.51.10AM.png?v=1645722162"},{"product_id":"coral-giant-zinnia","title":"Oklahoma Salmon Zinnia Seed Packet","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOklahoma Salmon Zinnia Seed Packet\u003cbr\u003eZinnia Elegans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Good Seed\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 100 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 75-90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: leaf miners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest as cut flower with 8” stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZinnias are our favorite cut flower variety for sure because they come in the most amazing color schemes and they are the number one most heat tolerant non-tropical looking cut flower on the market. Even though you might not think you need or want cut flowers in your garden you can squeeze a few of these in-between your veggies or on the edges of your bed and you’ll be so glad you did when they start to pop with ornate colors. To make your zinnia plant more robust \"pinch\" its growing tip once its about 12 inches tall. Pinching is just a floral term for cutting the main stem, which encourages branching. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis zinnia is an insanely beautiful electric coral large headed flower. Zinnias also tolerate our humid and intensely hot summer weather, which is absolutely crazy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39319617372242,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/oklahomasalmonzinnia.jpg?v=1664401454"},{"product_id":"florida-shrub-thoroughwort","title":"Florida Shrub Thoroughwort","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlorida Shrub Thoroughwort\u003cbr\u003ekoanophyllon villosum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 3 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: nothing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: not edible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFlorida Shrub Thoroughwort is a super cool hard to find woody stemmed aster that is only native to the pine rocklands and hardwood hammocks in South Dade County. We happened to find just a few of these at a local nursery who didn't even know what they were! they propagated some because they just thought the flowers looked nice, which is true, the small white puffy aster flowers are cute and the low shrub, which grows to about hip height, seems like it would make a good cutting flower because the stems are long and straight. A native South Florida wildflower book by Roger Hammer we referenced said that this species will \"delight every butterfly within sight\", which is quite an endorsement from the local pollinator community. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665011642450,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665011675218,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665011707986,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/Florida_Shrub_Thoroughwort.heic?v=1786384202"},{"product_id":"wild-cosmos","title":"Wild Cosmos","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewild cosmos\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecosmos caudatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites, thrips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers and leaves as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWild cosmos, aka Kings Salad, Kenikir or Ulam Raja is a special plant we have been growing for just the last couple of seasons, but in that short time we have fallen for it hard.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNative to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ethe Caribbean, Central America, and parts of North and South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, it was brought by the Spanish to Southern Philippines and eventually made its way to Malaysia and beyond where it is commonly served as salad. Their leaves taste like unripe mangoes with a slightly bitter aftertaste and make a good local alternative for arugula. The small pink and white flowers are also edible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTraditionally the leaves have been used boost blood circulation, strengthen the bones and reduce body heat. The leaves lower blood sugar levels and reduce blood pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e and are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e rich in antioxidants and polyphenols and have anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eIt can be hard to find summer friendly flowering plants that have a sprawling wildlflower look (most of them are tropical looking, with large waxy leaves) which is one reason why we are always reaching for the wild cosmos in our landscaping projects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePruning the growing tip will encourage bushier plants, and if you let them grow naturally they will get up to 6 feet tall and then burst with sprays of tiny baby pink flowers. Prune the flowers off before they make seed and it will continue making new growth and more flowers. Save a couple of dry seeds to save for your next planting, or let it go completely wild and it will seed itself all over your yard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eAnother fun thing about Wild Cosmos is that they go to sleep at night. “Nyctinasty” is the circadian rhythm of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehigher plants in response to the onset of darkness, or a plant \"sleeping\". 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Bush Aster is technically a short lived perennial and it spreads easily by root suckering, making it a perfect meadow species for your yard. 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Not only do all the pollinators go wild for this one (hummingbirds, butterflies \u0026amp; bees) but it seeds itself and reproduces itself very easily once planted. So plant one pot of this stuff and youll have it popping up randomly in your native landscaping for years to come. There are natural variations in the colors so sometimes you'll get some pink or even white flowering plants from the seed that is dropped. Tropical sage is native throughout Florida and can tolerate poor sandy soils like we have here in South Florida. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665013837906,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665013870674,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665013903442,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/tropicalsage.png?v=1623184649"},{"product_id":"native-honeysuckle-3-gallon","title":"Native Coral Honeysuckle","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNative Coral Honeysuckle\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003elonicera sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 12 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: this is a vine and needs something to grow up\/ on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: not edible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCoral Honeysuckle is such a beautiful flowering vine we cant resist having it at the nursery and planting it wherever we can. Its bright red orange tubular flowers grow in dangling clusters and attract hummingbirds and its seeds are a food source for local cardinals. 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As the name suggests, the leaves of this plant are long and thin, topped with many clusters of small yellow flowers. These blooms provide nectar for an extensive list of butterflies and will also attract bee pollinators. While yellowtop can only tolerate minimal shade amounts, it is a tough plant that can handle some stress and rarely requires irrigation once established in your landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665014231122,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665014263890,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665014296658,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_9168.jpg?v=1624375122"},{"product_id":"native-frogfruit","title":"non-native Frogfruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrogfruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLippia nodiflora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: it taking over, spreading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: not edible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrogfruit is one of the most resilient ground cover options we have ever come across, which is why we are so in love with it as a plant.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe will admit that the first time we ever saw it for sale in a nursery we were like \"who on earth would buy this plant, it grows everywhere!?\" Which is true... if you tune in to frogfruit you'll see that it grows as a \"weed\" all over town. But, if you don't happen to have some exactly where you want it in your yard than consider buying yourself a few plants so that this fast growing plant can establish itself in your garden. Once you have a nice patch going you can take pieces of it and spread it around yourself, which is what we do to make these plants. This patch of land is covered in frog fruit and we marveled at how it creates a solid and dense matt of foliage that takes us walking and driving over it constantly, and then it makes cute little flowers that pollinators love! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665014722642,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665014755410,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665014788178,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_9276.jpg?v=1624899326"},{"product_id":"mimosa-sensitiva","title":"Native Powderpuff Mimosa","description":"\u003cp\u003ePowderpuff Mimosa \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMimosa strigillosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elook out for: it taking over, spreading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eharvest notes: not edible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePowderpuff Mimosa is a super cool native ground cover that can be interplanted with other ground covers (like perennial peanut and frogfruit) to replace your lawn with flowering pollinator friendly natives. Mimosa thrives in our poor and sandy soils and tolerates drought because as it spreads it sends out the deepest roots we've ever seen! The pinky-purple puffball flowers make pollinators like bees very happy and the whole plant is used as a host plant for the Little Sulphur butterfly. Besides all of these awesome benefits maybe the best part of this plant is its \"sensitive\" part... when you touch the plants leaves they quickly close as you watch, which kids marvel at every time. If you establish a whole yard of this groundcover and then walk through it you can turn back and see your footprints because the plant closed its leaves up where you stepped... \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665014820946,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665014853714,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665014886482,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2023-03-29at1.31.06PM.png?v=1691421805"},{"product_id":"orange-cosmos","title":"Orange Sulphur Cosmos","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrange Sulphur Cosmos\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCosmos sulphureus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plants per 2 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: not edible, harvest flowers as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe aren't sure of the exact name of this variety of cosmos but it looks like they are a Mexican variety of Sulphur cosmos due to their very large growing habit. If you've grown delicate little pink and white cosmos from the north before this plant is WAY BIGGER and more like a flowering shrub than a puny cut flower variety. One of our garden clients, Rachel from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiwaterkeeper.org\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMiami Waterkeeper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e saw this plant growing at the Miami Zoo and was so impressed by its size, height and the flowers that she grabbed a handful of seeds and passed them on to us. We grew a few out, fell in love too, and have saved enough seeds of our own to start propagating the plants for sale. Cosmos don't last long in the vase but they are beautiful while they last and beautiful on the plant too if you just want to enjoy them outside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSulphur Cosmos are a tender annual flowering plant that gets about 6 feet tall and just as wide if allowed to spread out. Flowers top rangy sprays which, if removed later, will promote denser plants and more flowers. This plant is very easy to propagate from more mature green stems and if you let it go to seed it will definitely propagate itself through volunteers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665017049170,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017081938,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017114706,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-05-17at9.50.14AM.png?v=1652795530"},{"product_id":"green-mist-ammi","title":"Green Mist Ammi","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGreen Mist Ammi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmmi visnaga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 85-95 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest as cut flower when white or wait until it forms green seeds and harvest then. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur neighbor French Farms tried this variety at his farm last season and we all fell in love with it. The plant looks like a tall extra fluffy variety of dill and when it flowers it looks just like queen annes lace, which is why one of its nicknames is \"false queen annes lace\". This cut flower variety is beloved by our farm pollinators and is a great producer when you cut the flowers off before they dry. Be careful with the fresh sap, as it can cause some skin irritation. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665018261586,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665018294354,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665018327122,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/green_mist_ammi.heic?v=1786151211"},{"product_id":"louise-fillipe-rose-3-gallon","title":"Louise Filippe Rose","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLouise Filippe Rose Bush\u003cbr\u003eRosa chinensis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 4 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: black spot, especially during summer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: pick roses when open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile roses have a reputation for not doing well in South Florida, many cultivars of the China rose will actually thrive fairly easily, Louise Filippe being one of the most common ones. According to the Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota, this rose variety was so commonly grown in Florida in the 19th century that it was given the nickname \"Florida Cracker Rose\", after the Florida Cracker. Your rose plant will be happy in well draining soil and full sun, since it doesn't love wet feed or intense humidity. The fungal issue that makes many roses futile to grow in Florida is called black spot, and while Louise Filippe roses are susceptible they apparently are less so than other varieties and will outgrow it quickly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrune regularly to promote new growth since flowers come from the new growth. All roses need slightly acidic soil, which you can achieve by adding a soil acidifier like “Organic Rose-tone” by Epsoma or any similar organic acid mix. Roses also prefer pine needle mulch since it has been shown to control black spot (a common fungal issue that attacks roses in humid areas) and when they decompose they naturally acidify the soil under them.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis rose is nice and fragrant and can be used for edible or medicinal purposes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665018851410,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665018884178,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665018916946,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/69749289104__36379648-14B5-4328-8D17-BD0EA76419F4.fullsizerender.jpg?v=1675809869"},{"product_id":"rue","title":"Common Rue","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCommon Rue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRuta graveolens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edays to maturity:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elook out for: is a butterfly host plant, not edible\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharvest notes:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e do not harvest and consume\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eperennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRue, common rue or herb-of-grace, is a species of Ruta grown as an ornamental plant and herb. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula. It is grown throughout the world in gardens, especially for its bluish leaves, and sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions. It is also cultivated as a culinary herb, and to a lesser extent as an insect repellent and incense. Rue is the host plant for 3 different types of butterflies.. the Black Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail and the Giant Swallowtail butterflies.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bitter taste of its leaves led to rue being associated with the (etymologically unrelated) verb rue to regret\". Rue is well known for its symbolic meaning of regret and it has sometimes been called \"herb-of-grace\" in literary works. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRue is considered safe when consumed in food flavoring quantities but unsafe when taken in large doses and as medicine. It can cause side effects such as stomach irritation, changes in mood, sleep problems, dizziness, spasms, liver damage or death. Please plant with caution.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665019244626,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665019277394,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665019310162,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/ruewholeplant.png?v=1786134426"},{"product_id":"copy-of-aloe-vera-1-gallon-plant","title":"Seaside Goldenrod","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSeaside Goldenrod\u003cbr\u003esolidago sempervirens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: cut flower spikes after flowering for continued blooming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: not edible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis Florida native \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eperennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e produces a tight clump of narrow sword shaped leaves topped by leafy, erect or arching 4 to 6 foot stalks of golden yellow flowers. Seaside goldenrod is salt tolerant, since its used to growing in salty areas like dunes or seashores, and it is quite drought tolerant and doesn’t mind poor sandy soils. We love this plant because it’s hardy, easy to grow, good for birds and showy in the garden.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665019342930,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665019375698,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665019408466,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2023-03-29at2.24.54PM.png?v=1680114324"},{"product_id":"goldenrod-3-gallon","title":"Goldenrod","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGoldenrod\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003esolidago\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 2 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: can get weedy if not managed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: not edible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGoldenrod is a beautiful yellow flower that is native across most of North America. It tolerates many different soil profiles and spreads via root rhizome, making it a good option for running wild and making large \"prairie\" type plantings. It's also a very popular plant used in natural dyeing. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665020031058,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020063826,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020096594,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/ScreenShot2023-05-09at2.37.07PM.png?v=1683657635"},{"product_id":"chinese-lantern-3-gallon","title":"Chinese Lantern, Abutilon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Lantern Abutilon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eabutilon pictum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 6 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: nothing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: not edible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince this plant has so many names we are often combining them improperly and making up fake ones by accident. Flowering maple, Chinese Lantern, red veined Indian Mallow and Abutilon are the most common ones for this beautiful mallow variety. You may recognize the flower shape as a hibiscus variety, and you would be correct, since all hibiscus varieties (even roselle and okra) are in the mallow family. Since all hibiscus flowers are edible, that means this cutie is too! Expect your Chinese Lantern shrub to get about 8 feet tall and flower year round. It will respond well to pruning for shape and will make lots of flowers on its new growth. When harvesting the flowers to eat keep an eye out for bees hanging out in the bell shaped flower, they love the pollen! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665020129362,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020162130,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020194898,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/abutilon_chinese_lantern.heic?v=1786134296"},{"product_id":"dune-sunflower","title":"Dune Sunflower","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDune sunflower\u003cbr\u003eHelianthus debilis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edays to maturity:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elook out for: plant spreads\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharvest notes: not edible\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eperennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDune sunflower is one of our favorite native flowering plants. You may have seen it along coasts growing along dunes besides grasses and railroad vines, but this variety is also very well adapted to non-coastal planting. This low mounding flowering plant will flower year round, so its always looking cute and covered in yellow flowers. Pollinators like bees, flies \u0026amp; butterflies use its pollen and its dense growth pattern provides habitat for many small animals.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlant dune sunflower in dry, well draining sandy soils. Plants grow to only about 2 feet tall, and while this does grow along the ground we don’t consider it a true ground cover since stepping on it will break and trample the brittle stems. Our recommended spacing for this plant is just a starting point for you to use. Plant them denser and it will become a large filled in planting earlier. Put more space in-between them and it will take longer for it to form a planting. One plant alone should reach about 5 feet across.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665020227666,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020260434,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020293202,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/ScreenShot2023-05-25at11.56.57AM.png?v=1685030274"},{"product_id":"sambac-jasmine-3-gallon","title":"Sambac Jasmine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSambac Arabian Jasmine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJasminum sambac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edays to maturity:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 4 square feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elook out for: nothing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers early in the day for most fragrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eperennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe consider ourselves lucky because here in South Florida we can grow so many amazing aromatic plants, like gardenias, Ylang Ylang trees, and lots of different types of Jasmine. Sambac Jasmine is one of the most prized Jasmine varieties for its powerful fragrance and beautiful blossoms. Even though the blossoms are only about the size of a quarter you can smell them from like 6 feet away! Jasmine flowers make a delicious tea or an addition to your favorite tea or sparkling subtle drink. You can also preserve its scent to be used in homemade body products by making an “enfleurage” which is a super cool traditional method of infusing scent into hard fats like coconut oil or tallow by laying the fresh flower in a layer of the fat spread out on glass. Every day you change the flowers and the more times you do that the stronger the scent in the fat becomes. You can also do a similar process to scent green or black tea leaves. If you don’t have the time to get creative with your jasmine blossoms just enjoy them in the garden or throw one in your car on a hot day.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJasmine bushes are easy to care for and require little. They can grow slowly and will make you more flowers if it’s in full sun. Pests are negligible but keep an eye out for mealy bugs and aphids in the growing tips. 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Snapdragons are some of the few cut flower varieties that are actually grown commercially in South Florida, but we hadn't messed with them much until recently. They take a long time to grow and prefer a lengthening day (so planting after December 21st) but they are so beautiful and productive that they are clearly worth the wait. Like many other cut flowers your snapdragons with produce more bushy plants with more blooms if you \"pinch\" them when young. To do this, cut about 1\/2 of the growth off of the plant once you take it home and transplant it. This might seem crazy since itll make the plant smaller and you might be afraid of hurting it, but many plants do better when they are \"pinched\", including celosias, zinnias, peppers, and hibiscus varieties like roselle. 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