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Sevilla Five or More Flowers

Blue Bells:

Bluebells are usually found in woodland areas and it is native in the western part of the United States. They are bright blue bell shaped flowers that have leaves shaped like hearts. These flowers grow to be eight inches tall. If the flower is a creamy white color it is native and if its green or blue it is not native. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/british-natural-history/survey-bluebells/bluebellidentification/ http://home.howstuffworks.com/california-blue-bells.htm Average planting success with this species: 80% Height: 8-24 inches Germination: 15-30 days Optimum soil temperature for germination: 60-70F Sowing depth: 1/16" Blooming period: February-June Average seeds per pound: 856,000 Seeding rate: 3 lbs. per acre Suggested use: Borders, mixes, containers. Miscellaneous: Most striking when sown in mass. The eye-catching flowers last 3 to 4 weeks. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed/21/21.7.html

Tiger Lillies: Tiger lillies are a plant that grows to be 3 to 4 feet tall. They have a hairy stem with green leaves and have petals that curl backwards. At the very top the flower is bright orange with black spots.

They adapt to almost any type of flower but mostly prefer soil that is good-draining soil. The sun does good with the top of the plant but the bottom should be in the shade. This is something especially to consider during hot climates. These flowers dont need to water. One thing that is dangerous about these lilies is that they are poisonous not only to cats and other plants but also to humans. The pollen inside this plant is toxic which causes sleepiness and vomiting. Most parts of the plant it edible for people. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/tiger-lily-flower-48318.html

Concha:

The concha flower is a very blue colorful shrub that is grown in mostly gardens. it grown up to be 8 to 10 feet tall. This flower is drought tolerant and does best in the sun. It has small leaves that with a very bright blue cluster of flowers. http://www.bewaterwise.com/gardensoft/plant_description.aspx?PlantID=1368 http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/ceanothus-concha/579.html Family: Rhamnaceae Genus: Ceanothus Cultivar: Concha Plant type: Evergreen shrub

Flower colour: Blue Foliage colour: Dark green Feature: Flowers Sun exposure: Full sun Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy Hardiness: Hardy Skill level: Beginner Height: 300cm Spread: 300cm Time to take cuttings: June to July Flowering period: May to June http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/ceanothus-concha/579.html

Matilija Poppy:

This flower is the largest flower in california and is only native to california. It is well known because of its eggish appearance with it being bright yellow in the center of the flower and up to six crinkled petals around it. Overall, the flower may be able to grow up being seven inches in diameter and eight feet in height. It mostly blooms from May to June in the This plant has been put into the endangered species list due to the floods or road widening. Matilija poppy is very popular in native plant gardens. Care must be taken in its placement as it is rhizomatous and very aggressive in spreading itself through underground rootstocks which form additional colonies. It needs sun and tolerates various amounts of watering depending on how well the soil drains. http://www.rsabg.org/garden-discoveries/967-matilija-poppy

Birds Of Paradise:

Due to the fact that this exotic flower came from South Africa, the Bird of Paradise thrives in hot and humid climates. Its ideal daily temperature is anywhere between 68-72, while it likes the nightly temperature to be anywhere from 50-55. The soil of this root based plant should be kept evenly moist from March-October, and kept dry throughout the rest of the year. Be careful of overwatering, as this plant can get root rot from too much moister. The other ingredient to growing this beautifully different flower is patience. It is very common to not see the first flower bloom for 3-5 years after the first seed was planted. But once it does bloom, the view is spectacular. http://www.proflowers.com/guide/flower-glossary-birds-of-paradise Passion Flower:

Passion Flower is a type of flower that is mostly grown throughout the Southern part of America. The flower,stem, and leaves are used as a medication. This flower has been used all around the world to cure people. Native to southeastern parts of the Americas, passionflower is now grown throughout Europe. It is a perennial climbing vine with herbaceous shoots and a sturdy woody stem that grows to a length of nearly 10 meters (about 32 feet). Each flower has 5 white petals and 5 sepals that vary in color from magenta to blue. According to folklore, passionflower got its name because its corona resembles the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion. The passion flower's ripe fruit is an egg-shaped berry that may be yellow or purple. Some kinds of passion fruit are edible.

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/passionflower http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/871.html