Common Questions
Q. What is the difference between CATNIP and CATMINT? A. Catmint is the common name for all varieties of Nepeta. Catnip is the common name for the specific variety of Nepeta called nepeta cataria, which is the variety that cats are most attracted to. Q. What is the difference between a ZONAL GERANIUM and a SEED GERANIUM? A. Zonal geraniums are reproduced through cuttings and seed geraniums by seed. Zonals have a double blossom (classed semi-double) rather than a single blossom as on the seed varieties, making the blossoms on zonal varieties a lot more durable. On average zonals are larger and slightly more sturdy. Q. What is the difference between a TRAILING SUPER PETUNIA and a REGULAR PETUNIA? A. The majority of Trailing Super Petunias are reproduced through propagation. Super Petuni…
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