Biennial Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Elgin

The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America , from Newfoundland west to Alberta , southeast to Florida , and southwest...

* A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia. * Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia .

* The flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish. * 2 1/2" deep purple flowers on a plant that resembles a small hollyhock; likes full sun; biennial or perennial; native to Europe, north Africa, and northwest China.

* The root is very crisp and has a sweet, mild, and pungent flavor. The root is thought to be particularly good at helping to eliminate heavy metals from the body. * The juice of the plant, when used as a friction, is said to have a stimulating action...

110 days to harvest. Great for slicing and fresh eating! * Also make very good fried onion rings and can be used in cooking where a mild onion flavor is desired. * Generally grown as an annual to produce desired onions for eating.

The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America , from Newfoundland west to Alberta , southeast to Florida , and southwest...

* Seeds are started after all danger of frost is past and the soil is warm or within 3–4 weeks before the predicted last frost date in the area. * Although considered a "winter" squash, acorn squash belongs to the same species as all "summer" squashes...

It contains some opium. * A perennial poppy with 2-3" pink, red, orange, greenish, or yellow fragrant flowers; most of the leaves are basal; native to Eurasia and to North America from the Arctic to Colorado.

* The Common Rue ( Ruta graveolens ), also known as Herb-of-grace , is a species of rue grown as a herb . * A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes...

* Fuller's teasel is occasionally cultivated for its seed head, which is used for carding cloth. * By the 20th century, teasels had been largely replaced by metal cards, which can be made uniformly and do not require constant replacement as the teasel...

* The seed can be sprouted and added to salads. * Hesperis matronalis grows 100 cm or taller, with multiple upright hairy stems. Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials...

This fairly typical thistle has red to purple flowers and shiny pale green leaves with white veins. * Seed - if sown in situ during March or April, the plant will usually flower in the summer and complete its life cycle in one growing season.

* Fuller's teasel is occasionally cultivated for its seed head, which is used for carding cloth. * By the 20th century, teasels had been largely replaced by metal cards, which can be made uniformly and do not require constant replacement as the teasel...

* The peeled roots are cut up and added to soups. However, internal consumption, such as in the form of herbal tea , is discouraged, as it can cause serious liver damage. * A perennial herb with 8" leaves covered with prickly hairs; flowers to 1/2", yellowish...

* The root is very crisp and has a sweet, mild, and pungent flavor. The root is thought to be particularly good at helping to eliminate heavy metals from the body. * The juice of the plant, when used as a friction, is said to have a stimulating action...

* The root is harvested when the plant is dormant in the autumn or winter and is dried for later use. * 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.

* They are quite frost tolerant and become even more flavorful after some frosty nights. * They are very late to bolt and can be grown year round in mild climates. * Vates Collards have dark green very tasty leaves with a mild cabbage like flavor.

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.

* 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 . Its stamens are around 22 mm long.

The leaves can also be finely chopped and added to salads. The leaves should be used before the plant starts to flower. When pureed it is said to rival the best spinach purees. * A curious perennial with small white nodding 5-petaled flowers backed by...

A very ornamental plant. Succeeds in full sun so long as the soil does not dry out in the summer, otherwise it should be grown in partial shade in any moderately fertile well-drained soil.

* The plant is part of a North American formula called essiac which is a popular treatment for cancer. Closely related to the garden Rhubarb , Rheum rhaponticum , it has a similar purgative effect upon the human body .

The seed usually germinates within 2 weeks. * It is still used medicinally in the present day; however, there are adverse effects that limit its use. * Seed propagation - sow spring or autumn in situ.

* The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Panax ginseng for lack of stamina. * It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life.

* Beets are low in calories (about 45 kcal per 100 g), have zero cholesterol and a minute amount of fat. Nutrition comes from the beets fiber, vitamins, minerals and unique plant derived anti-oxidants.

* Flora of Pakistan states: According to B. According to Bowley (l.c. 176) it is disturbing that it is only known to be growing wild in the valley of Kashmir, for, with so limited a location there must be some anxiety that it might disappear in the course...

* 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...