White Turk’s-cap,
Malvaviscus drummondii alba
White Turk’s Cap is one of those effortless beauties that thrives where other plants struggle. It is a drought tolerant, partial shade loving, native Texas plant. Texas gardeners have a special fondness for the vibrant red and pink varieties, not knowing of the white blooming Turk’s Cap and it can be hard to find. The Raincatcher’s Plant Sale will have 3 of these for sale.
Join us at our plant sale on Saturday, May 2 from 9-3 and discover plants lovingly grown by our community! From vibrant native perennials to herb and vegetable seedlings, our sale offers a variety of plants suited for every garden. Our Master Gardeners carefully pot and nurture plants from their own gardens. Alongside them, friends from the Dallas Organic Garden Club and other organizations bring their homegrown treasures. Our dedicated seed starting team will bring flourishing seedlings.
Today I saw iris, horsetail reed, cannas, daylilies, and salvias. Susan was bringing succulents and Lisa brought ferns. I heard Paula was planting pots with succulents. Linda has propagated Scented Pelargoniums (chocolate, peach, old fashioned rose, carrot and snowflake) and Anise Hyssop, Nepitella, Blue Borage, German chamomile, Mexican Mint Marigold, and Cinnamon Basil.
The best sales pitch comes from my friend and fellow Master Gardener of 19 years, Sarah, who radiates for all of us when she says, “I love looking at my garden and knowing who my plants come from.”
Me too, Sarah! I will be there on Saturday morning.
Ann Lamb, Dallas County Master Gardener Class of 2005
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