Annual Plant Seeds For Sale In Mckinney

* Oats are an easily grown crop that succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in full sun. Common oat AVSA Summary Duration Annual Growth Habit Graminoid Native Status L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (W), GL (W), SPM (W) Federal T/E Status National...

Thin the seedlings to the best plant in each pot, grow them on fast and plant them out after the last expected frosts. It is an annual, sprawling plant that is native to North America.

* It requires almost no attention and spreads itself very easily. * Portulaca grandiflora is a flowering plant in the family Portulacaceae, native to Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay and often cultivated in gardens.

The inflorescence is a raceme of flowers occupying the top of the stem. * Linaria maroccana is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common name Moroccan toadflax .

* This variety of seed will produce gourds common for making birdhouses.

* The seed remains viable for several years. * Mirabilis jalapa (The four o'clock flower or marvel of Peru ) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis , and is available in a range of colours.

* Like other formerly foraged greens, corn salad has many nutrients, including three times as much vitamin C as lettuce, beta-carotene, B6, iron, and potassium. * A very interesting addition to the garden.

* Chia (Salvia hispanica) was the third most important food of the Aztecs in the time of Cortez (behind corn and beans and in front of amaranth), and has long been an important crop in Mesoamerica for the unique nutritional qualities of its seed.

* This variety is perfect for growing in containers or restricted spaces. * It will yield normal sized cucumbers but not take up as much room in the garden.

The whole plant is harvested when in flower and distilled for its essential oil.The oil is used in perfumery, it is blended with sandalwood oil to produce 'attar genda' perfume. * Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect...

* An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery. * The Sweet Pea has long been a favorite of gardeners because of the wonderful fragrance of the large clusters of colorful blue,pink,purple,red or white flowers.

It is hardy to zone 6. It is native to Europe but has been introduced elsewhere, such as the western and eastern parts of the United States. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant...

Plants often form clumps or mounds. The stems are densely covered with sharp-pointed, deeply cut leaves which appear fern-like. Numerous lavender rays surround a yellow center. A.k.a. Aster tanacetifolia * Branched stems with fern-like leaves ending in...

Seedlings may also be killed by Pythium damping off. The Chinese also use fresh or dried basils in soups and other foods. Licorice Basil contains anethole, the same chemical that makes anise smell like licorice, and in fact is sometimes called Anise Basil.

Flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and butterflies. Spreading growth to 12". Cultivated varieties include orange-red, pink, salmon, red, white, and scarlet, and include bi-colored varieties.

There was a mass poisoning incident in Ethiopia as a result of contamination of grain with A. * The plant contains between 0.7 - 2.0% essential oil, plus alkaloids and saponins. * It is an herb that is 0.5–1 m.

The species status in the New World is uncertain: it is generally considered an exotic weed; however, there is evidence that the species was in Crawford Lake deposits ( Ontario ) in 1430-89, suggesting that it reached North America in the pre-Columbian...

* The mild-flavoured leaves (cooked as a spinach) are rich in vitamins and minerals. * This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC. They can also be sprouted and used in salads.

The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks. * The California poppy ( Eschscholzia californica ) is native to grassy and open areas from sea level to 2,000m (6,500 feet) altitude in the western United States throughout California , extending to Oregon...

It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps, colic and indigestion. * Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance.

* A strong tincture of the fresh seed is used externally to kill lice and nits in the head and pubic hair.It is also effective against aphids and thrips. * Covered in beautiful white flowers! * The Forking Larkspur ( Consolida regalis syn.

The seed, or the oil from the seed are normally used. * Flax was extensively cultivated in ancient Ethiopia and ancient Egypt . * Linseed has a long history of medicinal use, its main effects being as a laxative and expectorant that soothes irritated...

It is slow to bolt as summer progresses so it can be grown later in the spring than many varieties. This a a great variety of oak leaf lettuce. It has deep lobed green leaves that are very sweet and tender.

* A hot and aromatic flavour, it is an important ingredient in curries, and is also often used as a flavouring in biscuits, cakes and bread where it also helps in improving the digestion.

* The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again harvesting. * Chervil ( Anthriscus cerefolium ) is a delicate annual herb related to parsley .

* This Heirloom variety has been around over 100 years , has long deep green leaves high in iron, vitamins and antioxidants. Matures in 45 days. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular-based, very variable in size from about 2-30 cm long...

It is native to many of the warmer temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions of the world, including parts of Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas, and it is present in many other areas as a naturalized species , including Hawaii , Australia , and the...