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In ancient times, both Druids and Romans hung sprigs of mistletoe in their homes and places of celebration to bring good fortune, peace and love
JAPANESE SKIMMIA
CRABAPPLE
PANSY
NORWAY SPRUCE
FIRETHORN
MISTLETOE
IVY
THE MONEY PLANT
DECEMBER Wildflower Selection from L. B. Johnson's Wildflower Center
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Viola

Pansy
(Viola tricolor hortensis)
Other Names - Stiefmütterchen, Johnny-Jump-ups, Heart's Ease, Love-in-idleness, Viola Pansies.
Origins - Europe.
Type
Perennial (herbaceous), often grown as annuals.
Hardiness (see References, below) - Zones 4 - 8.
Bloom - Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
Height - Approx. 3 in (9cm).
Cultivation - Sun, or partial shade, away from extreme exposure to heat. Humus rich soils. Fertilize during blooming season.
Propagation - By seeds.
Other - Cute blooms will cheer up, any Fall, Winter, and Spring garden. Fantastic variety of bloom colors; - many variegated, ones. Most violas will die out during hot Summer days. If you'll let them go to seed, they will easily propagate in the next growing season.
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