Biennial Plant Seeds For Sale In Illinois

* The much-loved foxglove of cottage gardens; flowers usually purple, but may be white, pink, or some variation, usually speckled in the throat; biennial, forming a basal rosette one year, flower stalk the next; likes part shade, moist (not wet) soil;...

The majority of harvested maca is dried. In the 1990s, a quick expansion of cultivated land with maca was seen. In this form, the hypocotyls can be stored for several years. * Maca is mainly grown for the nutritional and health value of its root.

The high fiber content of parsnips may help prevent constipation and reduce blood cholesterol levels. * A typical 100 g parsnip contains 75 Calories (230 kJ) of energy. In Europe, various subspecies have been named based on characteristics such as the...

* Annual or biennial; parent is dwarfish, dark blue flowers throughout summer; does well in hot, dry sun. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. * Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese...

The species name campestre means "of the fields". * Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland...

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

* Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America , from Newfoundland west to Alberta , southeast to Florida , and southwest to Texas , and widely naturalized elsewhere...

Dulce) is a plant variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable. The plant grows to 1 m tall. * Celery is used in weight-loss diets, where it provides low-calorie dietary fibre bulk.

The species name campestre means "of the fields". * Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland...

This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China. Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c.

Silymarin is a complex mixture of polyphenolic molecules, including seven closely related flavonolignans (silybin A, silybin B, isosilybin A, isosilybin B, silychristin, isosilychristin, silydianin) and one flavonoid (taxifolin).

The high fiber content of parsnips may help prevent constipation and reduce blood cholesterol levels. * A typical 100 g parsnip contains 75 Calories (230 kJ) of energy. In Europe, various subspecies have been named based on characteristics such as the...

Dulce) is a plant variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable. The plant grows to 1 m tall. * Celery is used in weight-loss diets, where it provides low-calorie dietary fibre bulk.

* This species is grown as a green manure crop in Japan and southern China. * This species used to be cultivated for its edible leaves in China. * The plant is used in the treatment of blennorrhoea and also as an unguent for burns.

It has 18-20% crude protein, is quite heat, cold and drought tolerant, and fast growing. Sow 5-15 lbs./acre. Immature flowering stems - cooked in much the same way as broccoli. * Dwarf Essex Rape is an excellent forage crop for livestock and wildlife.

* Not known in a truly wild condition. * The root is diaphoretic, diuretic and stomachic. The root is harvested in early autumn and dried for later use. * By the 20th century, teasels had been largely replaced by metal cards, which can be made uniformly...

Includes 1 Packet each of Chianti, California Wonder, Jalapeno Gigantia and Dragon Cayenne F1 pepper varieties.

One quart (about one pound) plants 50 ft. Collection includes 80 yellow sets and 80 white sets. Best of Early Green Onions.

The aromatic seed is used as a flavouring in stews etc. * Daucus carota ( common names include wild carrot , (UK) bird's nest , bishop's lace , and (US) Queen Anne's lace ) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae , native to temperate regions of Europe...

* Hesperis matronalis grows 100 cm or taller, with multiple upright hairy stems. * The seed can be sprouted and added to salads. Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials...

Disease-resistant to verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, powdery mildew, red stele, and tolerates botrytis rot. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area.

Also suitable for baking. Plant tolerates temperatures as low as –15ºF. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Added to Chinese dishes the last minute of cooking, they taste similar to water chestnuts. This strain of potato-like tubers is untreated and extra fine for eating or planting. Eyes should be planted 18 inches apart.

This bright orange beefsteak is a winner for sauces, soups and slicing! Ripens much earlier than its heirloom parent Amana Orange, but retains all of the wonderful flavor. Superior flesh retains its color even when cooked.

Covers 4,000 sq. Matures between 4-8'' tall. Tolerates low mowing (if desired) and stays green even in drought. Builds up nitrogen and enriches soil! Used in lawns, as a ground cover, cover crop, for erosion control and in pastures.

Fresh or dried leaves can be used for teas. Lemon scented leaves, used for flavoring in salads, soups, butter, vinegar and sauces.

Also called “Blauwschokkers”. It can be picked young and eaten raw as a colorful snow pea pod or left to swell and harvested as a plump pea for cooking. Wonderful for its ornamental value.