Salt Tolerant Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Abilene

* The wild carrot, when freshly cut, will draw or change color depending on the color of the water it is in. Chinese studies have also indicated that the seeds blockprogesterone synthesis, which could explain this effect.

The species is often smaller, stunted and twisted in coastal exposures. * Of symmetrical conical habit; needles stiff, often twisted, dark green, to 7"; cones 2-4 1/2"; native to California, where it is used ornamentally.

The plant contains flavonoids (notably rutin) that reduce capillary fragility, which might explain the plants reputation as an eye strengthener. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens , especially because of its bluish leaves, and also...

* In the US and Canada, the European black pine is planted as a street tree, and as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. An important forestry tree in Europe it is native to central and south central Europe and Turkey.

Thrives in a bog garden. Prefers a moist soil but succeeds in dry soils and, once established, is drought tolerant. Succeeds in dense shade. * Insubstantial purplish or yellow flowers in early to mid summer; more impressive are the large pods that split...

* 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.

* A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as they are well-drained. * Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach...

* The leaves are used for making baskets, chair seats or thatch. The roots contain tannin. They quite probably also apply to this species. The fibres are up to 50cm long, they are harvested commercially and used to make brushes, especially where these...

* Symphoricarpos albus is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family known by the common name common snowberry. Many birds and small mammals use it for food and cover. The native Americans used it to treat a variety of complaints but especially...

* Atriplex canescens ( Chamiso , Chamiza , Four wing saltbush , Four-wing saltbush , Fourwing saltbush ) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Amaranthaceae family, which is native to the western United States .

Plant indoors or out in full sun and shade in warmer climates. A black dye can also be obtained from the fruit as well as an ink. The trees are beautiful in the spring with white blooms and in the fall the dark berries appear.

* 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 .

* The Borlotti bean, also known as the Roman bean or romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called "romano bean"), is a variety of cranberry bean bred in Italy to have a thicker skin.

* The lance-leaved coreopsis , Coreopsis lanceolata , is a species of coreopsis (Tickseed). It is commonly kept as an ornamental plant. This perennial is a native plant found throughout the eastern part of the United States and in many parts of the western...

Araucaria araucana is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria. It is a food that can easily be eaten in quantity and can be used as a staple food in the diet. * The seed can be eaten raw or cooked.

* The root is harvested when the plant is dormant in the autumn or winter and is dried for later use. When prescribed internally it is always used dried and in conjunction with fresh ginger root.

Its age was estimated in 1975 to be around 250 years, with a maximum of 365 years, not several thousand as had previously been claimed.It is also the largest D. * Being a monocotyledon, it does not display any annual or growth rings so the age of the...

Turpentine has a wide range of uses including as a solvent for waxes etc, for making varnish, medicinal etc. This is used by violinists on their bows and also in making sealing wax, varnish etc.

In the coldest portions of their range, zone 5-6, Vitex are grown as die back perennials that regrow each spring to flower in summer. For optimum results provide your Vitex with a full to mostly sunny location and a well-drained soil.

It is a shrub which can reach several meters tall and become treelike. It can be used in shelterbelt plantings. The flower has five white petals each about a centimeter long. * Very tolerant of pruning and maritime exposure, it can be grown as a wind...

* Native to forest margins, grassy slopes; 400--2700 m. (Gansu, Guizhou, Hebei, Hubei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mong) all in China.

* The only known species is Anemanthele lessoniana, often called gossamer grass or New Zealand wind grass or pheasant's tail grass. * It has green arching foliage to 3 feet in USDA 8, with highlights of orange, copper, and gold, especially in drier soils.

Named for Ferdinand Roemer, a German geologist who collected specimens in the New Braunfels, Texas, area from 1845-47. The leaves are long-stalked and uniquely divided into two leaflets about 1 1/2 inches long.

Blooms late summer to early fall. * 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...

Established plants succeed in standing water up to 60cm deep - in such a situation the roots develop 'knees', curious cone-shaped structures that grow above the ground. Prune in the summer and shape in the fall, not susceptible to pests or disease.

Its effectiveness has never been reliably proven or disproven since controlled studies have not been carried out. * A common, invasive perennial weed, to most, with a spreading rootstock; arrowhead-shaped leaves; small reddish flowers throughout summer,...

* It is recommended to be grown in full sun. Well rounded, heavily netted medium ribbed fruit. * Seeds germinate in 10-15 days. * It is very productive and a vigorous grower. * It matures in 90 days from seed and produces 3-4 lb.