Annual Horticultural Plant Seeds For Sale In Chicago

In Europe, various subspecies have been named based on characteristics such as the hairiness of the leaves, the extent to which the stems are angled or rounded, and the size and shape of the terminal umbel.

* Luffa aegyptiaca is a species of Luffa . The fruit resembles a cucumber . They may also be grown as an ornamental plant . It is native to northern Africa. Young fruit can be eaten as a vegetable while ripe fruits can be use to make bath sponges.

In Telugu it is called 'chamma kaya' also called 'Tammi kaya' * The fruits are eaten as a vegetable in Africa and Asia. * Canavalia gladiata, usually called Sword Bean, is a domesticated plant species in the legume (Fabaceae) family.

Dried Chamomile flowers make a sedative and delicious tea that is calming to the stomach and improves digestion. Gather the flowers in the summer. A few drops of oil in the bath or ointment is good for wounds or to sooth the skin.

* Parsley ( Petroselinum ) is a bright green biennial herb , often used as spice . It is common in Middle Eastern , European , and American cooking . * Parsley is a commonly grown culinary and medicinal herb that is often used as a domestic medicine.

It is best if gathered before flowers appear. * A very interesting addition to the garden. * Corn salad, also known as mache or lamb's lettuce, grows in a low rosette with spatulate leaves up to 15.2 cm long.

* The seed remains viable for several years. Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful and Jalapa is a town in Mexico . Mirabilis jalapa is said to have been exported from the Peruvian Andes in 1540.

Chia fresca is a popular regional drink, and the Mexican state of Chiapas is named after the plant. The seed is a good source of protein and easily digested fats. It was cultivated by the Aztec in pre-Columbian times, and was so valued that it was given...

* The large solitary flower head grows at the top of the stem and sometimes on branches. * Its common names include China aster and annual aster. * It is native to China,and it is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant.

* Luffa aegyptiaca is a species of Luffa . The fruit resembles a cucumber . They may also be grown as an ornamental plant . It is native to northern Africa. Young fruit can be eaten as a vegetable while ripe fruits can be use to make bath sponges.

* In 2007, Guinness World Records certified that the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) was the world's hottest chili pepper, 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce! * Bhut Jolokia pods are unique among peppers, with their characteristic shape, and very thin skin.

* Datura stramonium , known by the common names jimson weed , devil's trumpet , devil's weed , thorn apple , tolguacha , Jamestown weed , stinkweed , locoweed , datura , moonflower , and, in South Africa , malpitte and mad seeds , is a common weed in...

Flowers violet blue or white. Plants often form clumps or mounds. It is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern and central United States, where it grows in several types of habitat.

* Job's tears (US) or Job's-tears (UK), scientific name Coix lacryma-jobi, also known as adlay or adlay millet, is a tall grain-bearing perennial tropical plant of the family Poaceae (grass family).

* An essential oil distilled from the plant is used in perfumery and lipsticks. * Usually flowers blue, pink, white, lavender, and purple. Blooms in the spring to early summer, but is said not to bloom well in very hot climates.

* Unique seed pods add interest to garden areas. * The plant prefers moderate moisture, as well as sandy and well-drained soil and full sun. * Gomphocarpus physocarpus, commonly known as balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop's balls, nailhead, or...

* The French marigold ( Tagetes patula ) is a species in the daisy family ( Asteraceae ). * Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs.

* This variety is perfect for growing in containers or restricted spaces. * It will yield normal sized cucumbers but not take up as much room in the garden.

* The French marigold ( Tagetes patula ) is a species in the daisy family ( Asteraceae ). * Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs.

* It is a winter squash with distinctive longitudinal ridges and sweet, yellow-orange flesh. * As the name suggests, its shape resembles that of an acorn. Seeds directly sown are placed one inch deep, 5-6 to a hill; hills are 6 feet in all direction from...

Produces lavish show of rich, mind-spinning, golden-yellow, daisylike double flowers. Pollinator magnet draws discriminating butterflies, bees, and nectar-seeking hummingbirds. It asks for lots of sun and little water.

They are quite variable in color, in shades of pink, red or lavender with or without white markings. It is native to the tropical Americas but it is widespread in warm areas of the world where it is an introduced species and often a noxious weed .

* Gypsophila elegans ( Annual Baby's-breath , Showy Baby's-breath ) is an ornamental plant native to Asia and Europe . * An annual baby's breath, large white blossoms, used as a cut flower.

* It is similar to Chamaecrista fasciculata except that the leaves are smaller. * Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea, Small Partridge Pea or Wild Sensitive Plant) is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through the temperate...

This a a great variety of oak leaf lettuce. It is ready to harvest in about 60 days from sowing and does well in cool weather in the spring and early summer. It has deep lobed green leaves that are very sweet and tender.

* The California poppy ( Eschscholzia californica ) is native to grassy and open areas from sea level to 2,000m (6,500 feet) altitude in the western United States throughout California , extending to Oregon , southern Washington , Nevada , Arizona , New...

* In 2007, Guinness World Records certified that the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) was the world's hottest chili pepper, 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce! * Bhut Jolokia pods are unique among peppers, with their characteristic shape, and very thin skin.