Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Vancouver

It merits consideration for cultivation in forest areas. * Aristolochia serpentaria is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae (birthwort) family. * The Virginia snakeroot is attracting increasing interest for its medicinal virtues...

It is a readily available ornamental plant for the flower garden. It is native to Morocco , but it can be found elsewhere growing wild as an introduced species , such as California .

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

* It produces an abundance of 8-9 inch dark green cucumbers with excellent mild flavor. * This open pollinated variety has been around a long time and is still the favorite.

* The flower heads are 8-12 inches in diameter and are very showy. * This bulb forming perennial produces short lived sword shaped leaves followed by flower spikes having huge umbels of fushia colored flowers at the top.

The species is highly variable with respect to its pitchers, with plants in some localities reaching almost 1 metre in height, while in others, plants can be diminutive (such as the seldom seen 30 cm high dwarf form encountered at Garcon Point in Santa...

* The plants are pollinated by bumblebees , and the flowers close over the insects when they enter and deposit pollen on their bodies. * Surface sow the seed in March in a greenhouse.

Associated understory plants include swordfern, vanilla leaf, violets, redwood sorrel and salal. Other trees which frequently shade this trillium include grand fir, western red cedar, and western hemlock; bigleaf maple, red alder and Sitka spruce join...

* Prefers a cool habitat and a well-drained humus rich soil. Thrives in the light shade of trees. Dormancy is shorter in cooler climates. * Easily grown in a stony leafy soil in sun or shade.

A gently warming and tonic herb, it is especially effective in treating coughs, consumption, bronchitis and many other complaints of the chest as well as disorders of the digestive system.

It is an uncommon plant of the United States' desert southwest, in the states of Utah, Nevada, Arizona and California. * The heart of the plant is very rich in saccharine matter and can be eaten when baked.

In the author's opinion a recognition above the rank of subspecies does not seem to be justified. There is no difference whatsoever between the European and the Himalayan collections, wh ile plants from Siberia Subsp.

The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter. * This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America.

* The leaves are eaten raw or cooked, used as a flavouring in salads etc. * This is common dill that is used in pickles and for flavoring. * In Canada, dill is a favorite herb to accompany poached salmon.

* This has anti-cancer properties and can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The young leaves are purple. It is used internally in the treatment of snakebite, gastric disorders involving bloating, and is clinically effective against...

* A strong fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making string, bags, paper etc. * 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...

Golden-mane Coreopsis is native from the south Eastern and south central states of the USA. * Plants grow in sandy soils in open areas and are often found on disturbed ground. * Coreopsis basalis is a bushy annual species with finely cut foliage and showy...

When prescribed internally it is always used dried and in conjunction with fresh ginger root. * 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.

* Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. * A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea...

* Prefers well-drained soil. * Use for border garden. * Adenophora (Lilyleaf Ladybell) is a genus of flowering plant within the family Campanulaceae. * Performs better than Campanula in Southern gardens.

* 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; can be dried for winter arrangements.

* German camomile is a well known herbal remedy and is much used in the West. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. Dried Chamomile flowers make a sedative and delicious tea that is calming to the stomach and improves...

Sarracenia rubra is generally clump-forming. The uppermost part of the leaf is flared into a lid (the operculum), which prevents excess rain from entering the pitcher and diluting the digestive secretions within.

* The Common Rue ( Ruta graveolens ), also known as Herb-of-grace , is a species of rue grown as a herb . It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens , especially because of its bluish leaves, and also sometimes for its tolerance of hot and...

The seeds mature from August to September. * Lilium pensylvanicum reaches a height of 30 cm to 70 cm and has a width up to 25 cm. The flower consists of six petals curving backward from the center.

* A very ornamental plant, its flowers are very attractive to butterflies and moths. * Plants self-sow freely when grown in a suitable position. * The popular old-fashioned flower; likes limey soil; native to Russia and China.

* Paeonia wittmanniana , also known as Wittmann's peony , is a perennial peony native to the southern Transcaucasian region, and is closely related to Paeonia mlokosewitschii . Above the plant is glabrous and dark green; below it is lighter green, glaucescent...