Biennial Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Tacoma

* The popular old-fashioned flower; likes limey soil; native to Russia and China. * A very ornamental plant, its flowers are very attractive to butterflies and moths. * Plants self-sow freely when grown in a suitable position.

* Native to Europe, naturalized in North America, tends to be very weedy. This plant is native to Europe, but is now widespread throughout most of the United States as a common weed.

They are often used in the treatment of certain heart complaints. * Yellowish flowers marked with rusty red, particularly on the inside; in spikes; biennial or short-lived perennial; full or part sun, dry, well-drained soil; flowering in summer; native...

Wholesome and nutritious.A peppery taste. The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America , from Newfoundland west...

* It tolerates a wide range of soil types and will grow in full sun or partial shade. * Siberian Wallflower makes a dramatic vibrant addition to a wildflower meadow. * It is fragarnt and attracts bees and butterflies! * It is a short lived perennial or...

* The consumption of parsnips has potential health benefits. The parsnip is rich in vitamins and minerals and is particularly rich in potassium with 375 mg per 100 g. * The parsnip is native to Eurasia.

* Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and western Asia.

Wholesome and nutritious.A peppery taste. The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America , from Newfoundland west...

* A biennial with pretty four-petaled fragrant flowers in loose clusters, white to purplish and everything in between; the main flowering is in May in New York state; native to Europe, but naturalized and nearly ubiquitous in the open woodlands of the...

It is best if gathered before flowers appear. It grows best in cool weather so sow in early spring or in the fall. * Corn salad, also known as mache or lamb's lettuce, grows in a low rosette with spatulate leaves up to 15.2 cm long.

All parts of this plant are likely to be poisonous , containing (like all poppies) toxic alkaloids . * The seed is very agreeable to the taste. The wild species blooms in white or yellow, and is hardy from USDA Zones 3a-10b.

It is also a good detoxifier, helping the body to get rid of toxins via the urine and therefore helping in the treatment of a wide range of diseases such as rheumatism. * Parsley ( Petroselinum ) is a bright green biennial herb , often used as spice .

* Seeds are started after all danger of frost is past and the soil is warm or within 3–4 weeks before the predicted last frost date in the area. Seeds directly sown are placed one inch deep, 5-6 to a hill; hills are 6 feet in all direction from other...

It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others. * This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America.

A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl. * Malvus sylvestris is a spreading herb , who is an annual in North Africa , biennial in the Mediterranean and a perennial elsewhere...

* This is an annual herb growing erect to approach half a meter in maximum height, its stem with linear leaves 2 to 4 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a raceme of flowers occupying the top of the stem.

* This species produces flowering plants in 2 - 3 years from seed. Division after flowering or in autumn. * Helleborus niger is an evergreen plant with dark, leathery, pedate leaves carried on stems to 9–12 in (23–30 cm) tall.

* The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used to alter the genetic make-up of plants in an attempt to find new, improved varieties. It works by doubling the chromosome number.

* An herbaceous perennial that sends up new stems each spring, each shoot emerging from leaf pairs like clasped hands, to culminate in 1 1/2 " down-facing blue flowers with reflexed petals; native to Europe and Asia.

The scientific name, Leontopodium , means " lion's paw" and is derived from the Greek words leon (lion) and podion (diminutive of pous , foot). * Edelweiss (pronounced /?e?d?lva?s/ ; Leontopodium alpinum ), is one of the best-known European mountain flowers...

* Annual or biennial; parent is dwarfish, dark blue flowers throughout summer; does well in hot, dry sun. * Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese hound's tongue , or Chinese forget-me-not .

Research shows that it has the ability to raise the body's resistance to bacterial and viral infections by stimulating the immune system. The plant has a general stimulatory effect on the immune system and is widely used in modern herbal treatments.

* This is an annual herb growing erect to approach half a meter in maximum height, its stem with linear leaves 2 to 4 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a raceme of flowers occupying the top of the stem.

The flower consists of six petals curving backward from the center. The seeds mature from August to September. * Lilium pensylvanicum reaches a height of 30 cm to 70 cm and has a width up to 25 cm.

* The consumption of parsnips has potential health benefits. The parsnip is rich in vitamins and minerals and is particularly rich in potassium with 375 mg per 100 g. * The parsnip is native to Eurasia.

An essential oil from the leaves is used as a flavouring. * The leaves can also be harvested in late summer and dried for later use. The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human introduction.

* The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * This is a very easy to grow and rewarding vegetable. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety.