Honey Bee Food Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Philadelphia

* It is an annual plant capable of rapid plant movement—its leaflets fold together when touched. * It is similar to Chamaecrista fasciculata except that the leaves are smaller. * Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea, Small Partridge Pea or...

* The flowers and leaves are diaphoretic, diuretic and rubefacient. Caution is advised since this is a poisonous plant. They are taken both internally and externally in the treatment of syphilitic, cancerous and other foul ulcers.

Used for pasture, soil stabilization wildlife forage, hay. * A low growing, persistent, perennial, cool season legume. Thrives in moist soil conditions, Prefers medium fertility soils with a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Plants produce uncertain numbers of 4...

* An herbaceous perennial, forming a basal rosette to 1', from which arise 3' flowering stems with purplish blue (rarely pink or white) flowers resembling scabiosa; likes moist, peaty soil in sun or part shade; native to Europe, north Africa, east to...

* A poultice of the bruised root has been used as a dressing and salve on burns, inflammations and cuts. * Flowering period during the summer is long, attrracting many pollinators.

A pink variety of this species is sometimes grown commercially. * New England American-aster is large and showy, growing to 6 or more ft. The perennial's hairy, clasping leaves are arranged densely on its stout stems.

* The plants are easily grown from seed, and readily self-seed. * The flowers are demulcent, diuretic and emollient. * A fibre obtained from the stems is used in papermaking. * A refreshing tea is made from the flower petals.

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. * This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.

According to the Metamorphoses of Ovid the anemone, also of the family Ranunculaceae, was created when Venus sprinkled nectar on his blood. * Adonis is a genus of about 20–30 species of flowering plants of the crowfoot family, Ranunculaceae, native...

It is commonly kept as an ornamental plant. * Lance-leaved coreopsis produces yellow flowers in late summer. This perennial is a native plant found throughout the eastern part of the United States and in many parts of the western U.S., Canada , and Mexico...

* The plant contains helenalin, a compound that has shown significant anti-tumour activity. * Bright flowers of daisyish form, yellow ray petals and yellow-brown centers, from July to October; forms large clumps; parent of many hybrids; native to swamps...

* There are numerous cultivars widely grown in horticulture. From summer to autumn, bears violet to purple, or white to pink flowers, to 1/2in. Spreading growth to 24in. All are perennial, with numerous leafy stems growing from the base at the beginning...

* Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil in sun or semi-shade. * However, the wild thimbleberries can be eaten raw or dried and can be made into a jam which is sold as a local delicacy in some parts of their range, notably in the Keweenaw Peninsula...

* Trifolium pratense is the national flower of Denmark and the state flower of Vermont. It is a quick growing crop, easily established, and produces h igh quality forage. The flowers are dark pink with a paler base, 12–15 mm long, produced in a dense...

Hairy red drupes are produced, which can be brewed into a tea. * The fruit is small with very little flesh, but it is easily harvested and when soaked for 10 - 30 minutes in hot or cold water makes a very refreshing lemonade-like drink (without any fizz...

* Leaves to 6"; branches brown and fuzzy; small clusters of 7-10 flowers; rounded fruit; native to northeast Asia.

The leaves are trifoliate with a long petiole, each leaflet hairy, 8-16 mm across, with a truncated or bilobed apex. * It is sown as quickly as possible after the removal of a grain crop at the rate of 20-22 kg/ha.

It is the type species of the subgenus Padus with flowers in racemes , which are hermaphroditic and pollinated by bees and flies; it is a deciduous small tree or large shrub 8–16 m tall.

It is used to colour vinegar. * Borage , also known as starflower is an annual herb originating in Syria , but naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region, as well as Asia Minor, Europe, North Africa, and South America.

The plant prefers loamy acid and neutral soils, and can grow in very acid soils.It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It is in flower from Jun to July. * Pterostyrax corymbosa is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in) at a fast...

* There are numerous cultivars widely grown in horticulture. From summer to autumn, bears violet to purple, or white to pink flowers, to 1/2in. Spreading growth to 24in. All are perennial, with numerous leafy stems growing from the base at the beginning...

When in bloom, they cover the plant creating a fragrant, white cloud. American snowbell's showy, white, bell-shaped flowers are borne in pairs from leaf axils. Tall, with a wide, wispy, open crown.

* Leaves to 5" long, heart-shaped, dark green; yellowish-white flowers in drooping clusters; of upright, rounded habit, like T. It is frequently planted as an ornamental tree in parks, or as a shade tree or a lawn tree.

The plant reproduces sexually by seed and vegetatively by sprouting from the root crown, layering , and by producing root suckers . The inflorescence is a cyme of up a few fragrant flowers with five petals in any shade of pink and measuring up to 2.5...

A lemon-flavoured tea can be made from the fresh or dried leaves. * A pleasant lemon-like aroma and flavour, they are used mainly as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods. * A perennial mint with lemon-scented foliage and clusters of small white flowers...

* The root is very crisp and has a sweet, mild, and pungent flavor. The dried root of one year old plants is the official herb, but the leaves and fruits can also be used. * It is naturalized almost everywhere and is usually found in disturbed areas,...

The flowers are a very good source, when used as a body soap they leave behind a pleasant perfume on the skin. It grows up to 4 meters tall but generally remains under three, and forms colonies of individuals which tangle together to form nearly impenetrable...