Annual Plant Seeds For Sale In Ann Arbor

* As the name suggests, its shape resembles that of an acorn. Roughly 85 days after germinating, acorn squash are ready to be harvested. * It is a winter squash with distinctive longitudinal ridges and sweet, yellow-orange flesh.

It has a longhistory of use as a herbal medicine, though it is very poisonous and should be used with extreme caution. * Datura stramonium , known by the common names jimson weed , devil's trumpet , devil's weed , thorn apple , tolguacha , Jamestown weed...

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

* The Sweet Pea has long been a favorite of gardeners because of the wonderful fragrance of the large clusters of colorful blue,pink,purple,red or white flowers. * Make sure to water during the hot months to keep it from fading, and pick off dead flowers...

* These small round cucumbers ripen to a lemon yellow color.

Cool nights assist germination. * In the laboratory it is a model organism,[6] for example containing the gene DEFICIENS which provides the letter "D" in the acronym MADS-box for a family of genes which are important in plant development.

* Callistephus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae, containing the single species Callistephus chinensis. * It is native to China,and it is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant.

* 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.

* The heirloom tomato that started a movement! * Pink fruits grow to 1-2 lbs. * Potato leaf plants. * Fruits ripen throughout the season. * Meaty beefsteak fruits have few seeds and little cracking.

* The leaves have a very sweet liquorice-like flavour. * Other reports say that they contain 'estevin' a substance that, weight for weight, is 150 times sweeter than sugar. * The dried leaves can be ground and used as a sweetener or soaked in water and...

* California Wonder peppers are an open pollinated heirloom variety of sweet bell pepper. * Blocky shape, excellent for stuffing with a sweet mild flavor. * This is a timeless classic.

* 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. Mirabilis jalapa is said to have been exported from the Peruvian Andes in 1540.

* 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.

* It is a hardy grass which can grow in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas such as roadsides and railroad tracks , and cultivated farmland. It sometimes forms tufts, and may or may not spread via stolons .

* 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...

* Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese hound's tongue , or Chinese forget-me-not . This plant is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

* 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.

It was used for canning, juice and fresh market. * Newer varieties have taken over the commercial world, as you may notice in your grocery store, that are flavorless and hardBut great for shipping!! This old standby will not disappoint.

* Gossypium hirsutum , known as Upland Cotton or Mexican Cotton , is the most widely planted species of cotton in the United States, constituting some 95% of all cotton production.

* Matricaria recutita or German chamomile , also spelled camomile , is an annual plant of the composite family Asteraceae . Dried Chamomile flowers make a sedative and delicious tea that is calming to the stomach and improves digestion.

* 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...

* It is occasionally seen on the California coast where it is an introduced species and landscaping escapee. * Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status) is noted for producing clusters of papery, funnel-shaped...

* Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance. * Sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps,...

The leaves are also an important ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelettes and, when young, are used along with stems to flavor soup and stir-fry. In addition, the plant contains various antioxidants (in stem, leaf, and root tissues) that have potential...

* Covered in beautiful white flowers! * The Forking Larkspur ( Consolida regalis syn. * The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought.

This will force the plant to produce side branches that will produce fruit much sooner and more flowers and more fruits. Taken with Achyranthes spp the seed is used to treat aching teeth and gums, boils etc.

Plant grows rapidly and the flowers bloom from early summer until frost. * The flowers of Cosmos bipinnatus attract birds and butterflies, including the Monarch butterfly. * The species and its varieties and cultivars are popular as an ornamental plant...