Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Mericrest' ~ Mericrest Nectarine dark-green-leaf Summer Solstice Echinacea is a

Summer Solstice Echinacea is a compact freely branching native perennial with strong upright stems that do not need staking and aromatic dark green foliage

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Mai Tai Joseph's Coat is an erect evergreen annual grown for its pointed foliage that emerges buttery yellow before turning green with white markings and burgundy tints

Windsor Blueberry is a compact upright semi-evergreen shrub with a heavy production of large light blue blueberries that ripen in late spring to early summer

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Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Mericrest' ~ Mericrest Nectarine dark-green-leaf Summer Solstice Echinacea is aMericrest Nectarine is a dwarf fruiting deciduous tree primarily grown for its production of freestone summer fruit. A profuse mid spring bloom of showy fragrant pink flowers coat the bare branches attracting butterflies. The fuzz free red blushed fruits have very flavorful yellow flesh with a mild tang ready for harvest in mid summer. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Mericrest is self pollinating, and has a high chill