Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Houston

In Germany over 200 pharmaceutical preparations are made from Echinacea. Research shows that it has the ability to raise the body's resistance to bacterial and viral infections by stimulating the immune system.

1972, Qureshi & Chaudhri, l.c. (Fig. Actaea frigida Wall. Sepals petaloid, soon deciduous. Foetida heave sparse to dense glandular stems. There is no difference whatsoever between the European and the Himalayan collections, wh ile plants from Siberia...

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

* 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.

* Machaeranthera tanacetifolia is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common names tansyleaf tansyaster and Tahoka daisy . The stems are densely covered with sharp-pointed, deeply cut leaves which appear fern-like.

* Something like a 6" wide daisy, with this difference: it is stemless, growing prostrate on the ground; blooms in May or June; coarse, deeply lobed leaves; likes a scree soil; a rock garden plant or curiosity native to the Mediterranean.

It is great fresh in salads or steamed. It is an annual plant (rarely biennial ), which grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Spinach may survive over winter in temperate regions. * Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant in the family...

* Paeonia anomala has an immense range of wild habitat, stretching from the Ural Mountains of Russia to the Pamir Mountains of Central Asia, then to the Mongolian Gobi Desert and the Tien Shan Mountains of Kazakhstan .

* Elecampane , also called Horse-heal ( Inula helenium ) or Marchalan (in Welsh ), is a perennial composite plant common in many parts of Great Britain , and ranges throughout central and Southern Europe , and in Asia as far eastwards as the Himalayas...

* A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia. * Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia .

It grows wild in cracks in old walls where drainage is excellent. * Yellow Corydalis is hardy to –34°C (-30°F; hardiness zone 4). Leaves are finely divided and yellow-green to gray-green, often remaining over winter.

Silene chalcedonica ) is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae , native from central and eastern European Russia east to Kazakhstan , Mongolia and northwestern China . * Lychnis chalcedonica ( Burning Love , Dusky Salmon , Flower of Bristol...

* The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat and associated dry cough/bronchitis .

* Lilium distichum is a herbaceous plant of the lily family which is native to northeastern China and Korea where it flourishes among shrubs and in forests. * The name distichum refers to the two types of leaves the plant carries.

* The leaves have a very sweet liquorice-like flavour. * Stevia has become very popular as a natural sugar substitute with almost zero calories! * Because stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose it is attractive to people on carbohydrate-controlled...

* Prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny well-drained position. * The flowers are very fragrant, diffusing a powerful clove-like scent. Succeeds in dry soils and in poor soils.

* This species of bugbane is an upright perennial that features ferny, deeply-cut, deep green, 2-3 ternate leaves on branched stems which form a foliage clump typically growing to 3-4' tall.

Grandiflorum was designated the provincial emblem of Ontario in 1937 (Flora Emblem Act). * The erect, odorless flowers are large, especially compared to other species of Trillium , with 4 to 7 cm (1.5 to 2.7 in) long petals , depending on age and vigor.

* Elecampane , also called Horse-heal ( Inula helenium ) or Marchalan (in Welsh ), is a perennial composite plant common in many parts of Great Britain , and ranges throughout central and Southern Europe , and in Asia as far eastwards as the Himalayas...

It can be used to revegetate reclaimed land such as mine spoils. * This species is a rhizomatous perennial grass forming clumps of hairy stems up to 1.4 meters tall. Five to 10 leaves are located along the stem.

The plant is sometimes nicknamed "Molly the Witch", a humorous mispronunciation of the species name, which most non-Poles find difficult to pronounce. * Paeonia mlokosewitschii ( Golden Peony or Caucasian Peony ) is a species of peony , native to the...

* All parts of the plant contain nicotine, this has been extracted and used as an insecticide. Temperatures of 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) are best for adequate growth; an atmospheric humidity of 80 to 85% and soil without a high level of nitrogen are also...

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

* Paeonia anomala has an immense range of wild habitat, stretching from the Ural Mountains of Russia to the Pamir Mountains of Central Asia, then to the Mongolian Gobi Desert and the Tien Shan Mountains of Kazakhstan .

* The seed contains arctiin, this excites the central nervous system producing convulsions an increase in respiration and later paralysis. Arctium lappa is the main species used, though this species has similar properties.

* Mirabilis jalapa (The four o'clock flower or marvel of Peru ) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis , and is available in a range of colours. * The seed remains viable for several years.

* A slender-stemmed, sometimes creeping, semi-woody perennial that may attain a length of 10-12 ft. A cold infusion of the plant can be used as a lotion on swollen knees and ankles.