Butterfly Attracting Plant Seeds For Sale In Tampa

* The latex in the stems is a suitable replacement for chicle and can be made into a chewing gum. * The sprouted seeds can be eaten. * Asclepias syriaca , commonly called Common Milkweed , Butterfly flower , Silkweed , Silky Swallow-wort , Virginia Silkweed...

The plant is desirable fodder when it grows in fields grazed by livestock . * Yellow Trumpetbush is an attractive plant that is cultivated as an ornamental . Yellow Trumpetbush is a ruderal species , readily colonizing disturbed, rocky, sandy , and cleared...

* Habit and Form an deciduous shrub dense, rounded habit ascending branches, erect 6' to 10' tall 4' to 10' wide medium texture moderate growth rate * White or rosy-lilac flowers in 3-7" clusters, often several to each branch tip, in May; flower fragrance,...

The flowers emit a perfume similar to meadowsweet. * Holodiscus discolor is a shrub of western North America that is commonly known as ocean spray , creambush or ironwood . * A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of influenza.

Tall, summer perennial with a somewhat branched stem. * The disc heads have a scent reminiscent of anise when crushed. * It is attractive to butterflies and birds. * It is native to the central and eastern United States and Ontario in Canada.

* The Great Blue Lobelia ( Lobelia siphilitica ) is a species within the Campanulaceae family. * It was believed by some native North American Indian tribes that if the finely ground roots were secretly added to the food of an arguing couple then this...

* Used in cooking, on baked potatoes, and in salads ; flowers rose to rosy purple. * This heirloom variety matures in about 80-90 days but some stems can be cut before maturity. It is perennial so will continue to supply fresh chives for years to come.

* The leaves are used as an insect repellent. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff. Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. * The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

* A vigorous plant, spreading by subterranean suckers and forming thickets. * Spiraea tomentosa , commonly known as the Steeplebush , is a plant similar in characteristic to the Hardhack ( S.

* Succisa pratensis Moench, also known as Devil's-bit Scabious, is a flowering plant of the genus Succisa in the family Dipsacaceae . * The tender young shoots are sometimes added to spring salads.

* A mint-like flavour, they make an aromatic flavouring in salads. * Nepeta cataria (also known as catnip , catswort , or catmint ) is a plant in the Lamiaceae family. The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction most cats have...

However it is commonly cultivated in gardens away from its native range. * Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions and Afghanistan to China .

* The flower color is variable, ranging from lavender to blue to white. The perennial's hairy, clasping leaves are arranged densely on its stout stems. * Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (formerly Aster novae-angliae), commonly known as the New England aster,...

Both the flowers and the leaves canbe made into a syrup or a tea. * Primula vulgaris ( syn. * The young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as a potherb, added to soups etc. * Single 1 1/2" yellow, blue, white, green, or purple flowers on long stems in...

Spike-like flower clusters bloom from early summer to first frost. Flowers are mildly fragrant, and very attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. Buddleia, Queen of Hearts is a butterfly bush cultivar which features vibrant magenta red flowers.

* The plant is said to be extremely efficacious when used as a local application in the treatment of sore throats and gonorrhoea. It is also used in treating kidney diseases. * Liatris spicata , the dense blazing star or prairie gay feather , is an herbaceous...

* It is best known for its colorful spring flowers of red, white, pink or multi. * The fruit is eaten raw or cooked. The fruit is called (Kusa-boke ) in Japanese. * Chaenomeles japonica is a species of Japanese Quince .

The flowers emit a perfume similar to meadowsweet. * Holodiscus discolor is a shrub of western North America that is commonly known as ocean spray , creambush or ironwood . * A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of influenza.

* Clethra alnifolia ( Sweet Pepperbush , Anne Bidwell or Summersweet ), is a flowering plant in the genus Clethra , native to eastern North America from southern Nova Scotia and Maine south to northern Florida , and west to eastern Texas .

A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant. * The whole plant is astringent and mildly diuretic. An infusion is used internally as a blood purifier and externally for treating cuts, burns and bruises.

Attracts butterflies and bees. Harden off and transplant outdoors after the last frost. Exercise caution when harvesting. Grows well in arid soils. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.http://www.johnnyseeds.com/flowers/asclepias-butterfly-weed/pleurisy-root-asclepias-seed-2347.11.htmlTransplant...

* 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...

Prune to 1/3 original height in early spring for the best display. Flower spikes in a regal blend of magenta and burgundy bloom freely from mid-summer to frost on plants. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to add delightful motion to your garden,...

Pungent and spicy. * Thymus vulgaris or Common Thyme is a low growing herbaceous plant, sometimes becoming somewhat woody. It is an essential ingredient of the herb mix 'bouquet garni'.

* Rem Red Amur Honeysuckle was developed by the USDA Soil Conservation Service in the 1960's. The fruits are not comsumed in the fall by birds so it does provide a nice winter food source.

Anthers yellow, inserted near or slightly below mouth of corolla tube. Corolla pale purple to purple-red, 1.2-1.8 cm; tube funnel-form, 1-1.4 cm; lobes oblong-ovate to ovate, upright or spreading.

It is native to Europe and western Asia . * Unusual perennials with 2" spherical blue flowers in mid to late summer; the plant itself is rather rough and thistly with dark green leaves; good for middle or back of border; wants full sun and good drainage;...