SENIOR LADY: CHEAP PLANTS THAT GROW FAST!
CALIBRACHOA I have a few annual plants that I must have in my flower garden. They are Dusty Miller, Red Begonia, and Coleus. I could only find Dusty Miller in 5 inch cups this year. I have learned to be careful when buying the Dusty Miller plants. I must pay attention to the tag in the pot. Their silvery fuzzy leaves resemble Lamb's Ear. Last year I bought the Lambs Ear by mistake. The Lambs Ear plant has some medicinal properties. Some herbalist grow it in their herbal gardens. I love the Begonia and Coleus plants because they come in colorful varieties. I buy three varieties of each plant to add to my container garden. These three types of plants grow as perennials in very warm climates. A lady in the garden center showed me two of her favorite plants. She said they were hardy and cheap. Both of these ...