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      Flowers provide additional beauty and color to a garden and school grounds.  The following provides a list of flowers that grow successfully from seed in San Diego County.  Flowers can also be purchased as transplants for faster results.



SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOWER PLANTING DATES
FlowerPlanting Date
AlyssumSeptember - March
CalendulaSeptember - February
CosmosMarch - June
Hollyhocks
(biennial or perennial)		September - February
MarigoldsMarch - May
Mixed WildflowersSeptember - January
NasturtiumsFebruary - May
Poppies - California
(perennial)		September - May
StrawflowersFebruary - June
SunflowersApril - June
ZinniaMarch - June


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     California Poppies provide a colorful addition to the garden.



Southern California Flower Planting Schedule - more information on flower planting dates.

Sun Loving, Drought Tolerant Plants - information from the City of Carlsbad on various types of flowers, shrubs, and trees adapted to San Diego's climate.

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