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Which "scale" annuals are self-propagating?

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Which "scale" annuals are self-propagating?
Posted by FJ and G on Friday, August 25, 2006 8:31 AM
I'd like to plant annuals like parsley, etc., but would like them to self-propogate the following year, possibly by dropping seeds. Are there any annuals with "scale" qualities that might qualify for this?

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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Monday, August 28, 2006 1:27 PM
I've had good luck with chamomile self-propating (don't know your USDA Hardiness Zone, but I'm a 5). It's ferny foliage is certainly in scale, and none of mine grow much higher than 6-8 inches.

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Posted by FJ and G on Sunday, September 3, 2006 10:00 AM
Looks a bit like daisies but said to have medicinal value. I'll check them out next spring:

http://www.gardenguides.com/herbs/chamomil.htm

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