Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Aurora

* Plants in this genus were probably the most frequently used of all North American Indian herbal remedies. The plants grow 40 to 70 centimetres (16 to 28 in) tall with spindle-shaped taproots that are often branched.

* Try them as a fall crop by sowing seed in late summer. * They are quite frost tolerant and become even more flavorful after some frosty nights. * Vates Collards have dark green very tasty leaves with a mild cabbage like flavor.

* The Virginia snakeroot is attracting increasing interest for its medicinal virtues and as a result is becoming uncommon in the wild. The species is commonly known as Virginia snakeroot and is native to eastern North America, from Connecticut to southern...

* Large-flowered forms of the common garden snapdragon; usually grown as an annual but may overwinter in warmer areas. The seed usually germinates in 10 - 21 days at 18°c. * In the laboratory it is a model organism,[6] for example containing the gene...

It grows in a wide variety of wet habitat types. Naturalizes in optimum growing conditions by both self-seeding and creeping rhizomes. May be grown in moist soils in borders as long as soils do not dry out.

* 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. * Although considered a "winter" squash, acorn squash belongs to the same species as all "summer" squashes...

* Mountain cornflower is seldom used in modern herbalism, though it does still have a reputation in parts of Europe as a wash for tired eyes. * Can be used as a ground cover plant in a sunny position.

It grows in a wide variety of wet habitat types. Naturalizes in optimum growing conditions by both self-seeding and creeping rhizomes. May be grown in moist soils in borders as long as soils do not dry out.

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

* Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent. Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff.

* It is said to be of great use when applied externally to stimulate hair growth and is an ingredient of many hair lotions and ointments. * The large leaves, up to 1 foot long, are interesting.

* Heart-shaped shiny dark green leaves with prominent veins, 9" x 5"; dark violet flowers in August; a 2' mound, flowers to almost 3'; native to China. * A good ground cover plant, succeeding in dense shade but rather slow to spread.

* Large-flowered forms of the common garden snapdragon; usually grown as an annual but may overwinter in warmer areas. The seed usually germinates in 10 - 21 days at 18°c. * In the laboratory it is a model organism,[6] for example containing the gene...

* The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again harvesting. * It has a mild aromatic flavour that is suggestive of aniseed.

The seed can be ground into a meal and made into bread, biscuits, cakes etc, usually in a mix with cereal flours. Chia fresca is a popular regional drink, and the Mexican state of Chiapas is named after the plant.

* The common name of bugbane is in reference to the odoriferous insect repellant properties of this plant. The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, tonic.

* Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Panax ginseng for lack of stamina.

The seed can be ground into a meal and made into bread, biscuits, cakes etc, usually in a mix with cereal flours. Chia fresca is a popular regional drink, and the Mexican state of Chiapas is named after the plant.

Use with caution, internal consumption can cause damage to the kidneys and uterine bleeding. * Aristolochia clematitis , (European) Birthwort , is a herbaceous plant in the Aristolochiaceae family, which is native to Europe.

The stems are densely covered with sharp-pointed, deeply cut leaves which appear fern-like. Flowers violet blue or white. Tahoka-daisy is a low, spreading, 6-12 in. Annual with delicate but showy, aster-like flowers.

, Morea chinensis , Pardanthus chinensis ( L. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions which helps keep these somewhat short-lived perennials in the garden. * Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun.

* Try them as a fall crop by sowing seed in late summer. * They are quite frost tolerant and become even more flavorful after some frosty nights. * Vates Collards have dark green very tasty leaves with a mild cabbage like flavor.

* Gentiana acaulis ( Stemless gentian ) is a small gentian native to central and southern Europe from Spain east to the Balkans , growing especially in mountainous regions, such as the Alps , Cevennes and the Pyrenees , at heights of 800 to 3,000 m.

* 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. * This easily cultivated, Annual plant grows and blooms best in cooler climates, but if kept...

* A very easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade. * Tolerates maritime exposure. * A strong fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making string, bags, paper etc.

It is a naturalized species and often a weed in parts of North America, but it is probably native in Alaska and Greenland . Common names include meadow buttercup and tall buttercup .

* An interesting garden plant. Use in larger gardens with partial shade. The leaf texture and dainty flowers are appealing.