Herbaceous Plant Evergreen Plant For Sale In Elk Grove

* The leaves are used for flavouring rice dumplings. * Requires a well-drained sandy soil and a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant.

* It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. * Bergenia crassifolia is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.8 m (2ft 7in). * A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -20°c.

The young leaves and flowers can be eaten raw, boiled, pickled or used in sandwiches. All parts of the plant are strongly aromatic. The leaves are oblong, ranging in size up to 2.5 in (6.4 cm) long by 1 in (2.5 cm) wide.

* Tian Nan Xing has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years and is valued especially for its beneficial affect upon the chest. When prescribed internally it is always used dried and in conjunction with fresh ginger root.

* Surface sow the seed in March in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 10 - 21 days at 18°c. Cool nights assist germination. * In the laboratory it is a model organism,[6] for example containing the gene DEFICIENS which provides the letter "D"...

* Lavatera thuringiaca is a species of Lavatera native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia , from southern Germany south to Italy , and east to southern Russia , Kazakhstan , and Turkey .

In spring it bears large, single, lemon-yellow flowers five inches (10–12 cm) in diameter, the ovary pubescent, the two to four carpels white, pink or yellow, and the stamen filaments yellow-green.

In spring it bears large, single, lemon-yellow flowers five inches (10–12 cm) in diameter, the ovary pubescent, the two to four carpels white, pink or yellow, and the stamen filaments yellow-green.

* A form with reddish-purple flowers, otherwise similar to the species, which see.

* Fragrant white or pink flowers to 3" across; 8" evergreen leaves; parent of many hybrids; native to eastern China. * It is a shrub or small tree that grows to 3–12 metres (9.8–39.4 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are oblong to oblong-elliptic,...

* The species is commonly cultivated in temperate areas. * Contrary to what the name suggests, neither a crocus nor the source of saffron; foliage emerges in spring, fades in early summer; flowers, pale rosy purple, spring up in October among fallen leaves.

* Lilium pensylvanicum reaches a height of 30 cm to 70 cm and has a width up to 25 cm. The stem is hard, smooth and straight, the leaves linear to lanceolate, 4 to 5 cm long and 3 to 4 mm wide.

Due to the amount of resin within the tree, many Central Americans will use small shavings to start cooking fires. It appears that it was the progenitor (original) species that served as the ancestor for some of the other pines of Mexico.

* Having a deep root system, the plant is also useful for checking soil erosion. It has been introduced into North America , New Zealand and Australia . * Dactylis glomerata , Orchard Grass , Cocksfoot or Cocksfoot Grass , is a common grass , native to...

* Sarracenia minor , also known as the Hooded pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia . Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World .

It is great fresh in salads or steamed. * Sow in early spring or early fall. * This Heirloom variety has been around over 100 years , has long deep green leaves high in iron, vitamins and antioxidants.

* It is a winter squash with distinctive longitudinal ridges and sweet, yellow-orange flesh. * Although considered a "winter" squash, acorn squash belongs to the same species as all "summer" squashes (including zucchini and yellow crookneck squash).

* Cupressus pigmaea ( Mendocino Cypress ) is a taxon of disputed status in the genus Cupressus endemic to certain coastal terraces and coastal mountain ranges of Mendocino and Sonoma Counties in northwestern California .

* It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life. * Ginseng has a history of herbal use going back over 5,000 years.

* Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape. Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous.

* The leaves contain 'stevioside', a substance that is 300 times sweeter than sucrose. * The leaves have a very sweet liquorice-like flavour. * The dried leaves can be ground and used as a sweetener or soaked in water and the liquid used in making preserves.

* Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety. * The purple topped turnip root will reach 4-5 inches in diameter and matures in 40 to 60 days. * They are excellent raw or cooked , having a mild sweet flavor.

Low-growing evergreen. Delightful blue-green feathery foliage. In the fall it turns a soft lavender-purple. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil, very drought resistant! Plant 3' apart in staggered rows.

It is an early bush zucchini that produces a high yield of straight dark green cylindrical fruit. * This is an Heirloom favorite. Mature in 45 to 65 days. * They should be harvested when under 10 inches for the best flavor.

* Astilbe chinensis is a herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately compound leaves, on thin stems. * The flowers are purple, borne in summer.

* It grows on relatively moist areas with summer rainfalls, however specimens from its eastern and southern distribution live under really wet conditions; it needs full sun and well drained soils.

* A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes dermatitis in some people, for dry sunny places; also used medicinally and as a condiment; inconspicuous...