Bloom Highlights
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Sources for "What's in Bloom: Bloom Highlights" listings include the Chicago Botanic Garden's staff and database, as well as the publications and records of other botanic gardens, institutions, and the scientific community.
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Osteospermum ecklonis 'Balostlueye' Blue Eyed Beauty African Daisy
African Daisy
Perfect for early spring color for garden bed and containers. The bright spring yellow and contrasting blue center grab your eye from afar. Grows 10"-14" tall. Tolerates cold spring weather and conditions.
Viola cornutaSORBET® XP Orange Jump Up Horned Violet
Violet
Early-blooming, free-flowering plants remain compact all season long. Frost tolerant, low-maintenance plants. A carpet of color all season for garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets.
Viola à wittrockianaPansy Matrix Lavender Shades
Pansy
Low-maintenance and big, showy flowers provide early color for garden beds, containers, and baskets. This variety provides unique bright hues of lavender and violet. Matrix provides more flowers per plant than other pansies to create high impact in your garden. Grows 8" tall; 8"-10" wide.