Hi, I have heuchera 'Dale's Strain,' plus some others that I don't know the names of (grown from seed). I have larger and smaller ones. I can provide pictures so you can see if they are ones you don't have. I have some small columbine 'Green Apples' plants. These will not bloom until next year. They are from purchased seed. I also have some small Lobelia 'Crystal Palace' plants (from seed, this is an annual). I have white astilbe, but it is getting ready to bloom, so it is not the best time to divide it. I have Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette,' if that appeals to you. I planted Centaurea Montana seeds this year but only have a couple of small plants, so I would be like to trade for some of yours. I would also be interested in your Geranium Sanguineum, maroon color (not hot pink/magenta?) and the miniature irises if available. Let me know if you are interested in trading. Becky ramazz

Hi I have some of these seeds. I sent you an email.

After the initial main bloom, I cut mine back to about 4-6 inches (a week or two ago). New, clean foliage emerges, along with the occasional re-bloom.

We haven't had the normal amount of rainfall here in the Midwest. All my perrenials are suffering because of that. I had to deep water an Echinacea yesterday and today that was stressed and wilted. Even my drought tolerant natives like Rattlesnake Master are having a hard time. Mountain Bluets are very fickle to begin with. The last one I planted a couple years ago didn't make it because I neglected to stay on top of it during a couple dry spells. This year is the driest year I have ever experienced here 40 miles south of Chicago. You will have to give it a lot of TLC for the rest of this year, just in order for it to be strong enough to overwinter. I wouldn't hold much hope for flowers this season,but I sure hope it comes back strong,and gives you a bunch next year.