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Scarlet Elderberry, Red Elderberry Sambucus pubens - Sambucus racemosa pubens
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* Historically, Sambucus racemosa (native to Europe and Asia) was commonly known as European red elder and the very similar Sambucus pubens also known as S. Pubens (native to North America) was known as American red elder.
  • Species: pubens
  • Common Name: Scarlet Elderberry, Red Elderberry
  • Germination: 83%
  • Botanical Name: Sambucus pubens
  • Height: 8-12 feet
  • Genus: Sambucus
New York
Locke
Selected Common Pawpaw Asimina triloba Select Seed
Prices start at : 6.95 USD / 1 packet

* The flowers are produced in early spring at the same time as or slightly before the new leaves appear. * The fruit can also be used for making preserves, pies, ice cream and other sweet desserts.
  • Height: 30 feet
  • Germination: 98%
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 7
  • Species: triloba
  • Crop Year: 2018
  • Seeds Per Pound: 324
New York
Locke
Common Pawpaw Asimina triloba
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* The flowers are produced in early spring at the same time as or slightly before the new leaves appear. * The fruit can also be used for making preserves, pies, ice cream and other sweet desserts.
  • Seeds Per Pound: 363
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 10
  • Purity: 99%
  • Family: Annonaceae
  • Species: triloba
  • Collection Locale: Ohio
New York
Locke
Common Pawpaw Asimina triloba
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* The flowers are produced in early spring at the same time as or slightly before the new leaves appear. * The fruit can also be used for making preserves, pies, ice cream and other sweet desserts.
  • Germination: 98%
  • Botanical Name: Asimina triloba
  • Collection Locale: Ohio
  • Seeds Per Pound: 363
  • Purity: 99%
  • Genus: Asimina
New York
Locke
Spicebush, Northern Spicebush, Benjamin Bush, Common Spicebush, Spice Bush, Carencro Bush Lindera benzoin
Price : CALL

The leaves can also be usedas a spice substitute. The fruit is about the size of an olive. The new bark is pleasant to chew. * The dried and powderedfruit is used as a substitute for the spice 'allspice'.
  • Genus: Lindera
  • Family: Lauraceae
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Botanical Name: Lindera benzoin
New York
Locke
Spicebush, Northern Spicebush, Benjamin Bush, Common Spicebush, Spice Bush, Carencro Bush Lindera benzoin
Price : CALL

The leaves can also be usedas a spice substitute. The fruit is about the size of an olive. The new bark is pleasant to chew. * The dried and powderedfruit is used as a substitute for the spice 'allspice'.
  • Family: Lauraceae
  • Species: benzoin
  • Height: 6- 15 feet
  • Common Name: Spicebush, Northern Spicebush, Benjamin Bush, Common Spicebush, Spice Bush, Carencro Bush
New York
Locke
Summer-sweet, Sweet Pepper Bush, Coastal Sweetpepperbush, Summer Sweet, Summersweet Clethra Clethra alnifolia
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* The stalk of the blossom is used as a soap substitute. * An oval shrub with pleasing dark green leaves and very fragrant white flowers in upright terminal racemes in late summer; does well in heavy shade; yellow or golden brown fall color; may expand...
  • Germination: 30%
  • Collection Locale: MA
  • Lot#: 020916
  • Family: Clethraceae
  • Botanical Name: Clethra alnifolia
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 4
New York
Locke
Summer-sweet, Sweet Pepper Bush, Coastal Sweetpepperbush, Summer Sweet, Summersweet Clethra Clethra alnifolia
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* The stalk of the blossom is used as a soap substitute. * An oval shrub with pleasing dark green leaves and very fragrant white flowers in upright terminal racemes in late summer; does well in heavy shade; yellow or golden brown fall color; may expand...
  • Common Name: Summer-sweet, Sweet Pepper Bush, Coastal Sweetpepperbush, Summer Sweet, Summersweet Clethra
  • Germination: 30%
  • Lot#: 020916
  • Family: Clethraceae
  • Crop Year: 2002
  • Seeds Per Pound: 2,433,440
New York
Locke
Hardhack, Steeplebush, Hardhack Spirea, Meadow Sweet, Steeple Bush, Fernald Hardhack Spiraea tomentosa
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* Spiraea tomentosa , commonly known as the Steeplebush , is a plant similar in characteristic to the Hardhack ( S. * A vigorous plant, spreading by subterranean suckers and forming thickets.
  • Crop Year: 2012
  • Collection Locale: Pennsylvania
  • Germination: 37%
  • Botanical Name: Spiraea tomentosa
  • Genus: Spiraea
  • Height: 4 feet
New York
Locke
Hardhack, Steeplebush, Hardhack Spirea, Meadow Sweet, Steeple Bush, Fernald Hardhack Spiraea tomentosa
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* Spiraea tomentosa , commonly known as the Steeplebush , is a plant similar in characteristic to the Hardhack ( S. * A vigorous plant, spreading by subterranean suckers and forming thickets.
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 251
  • Height: 4 feet
  • Species: tomentosa
  • Purity: 97%
  • Germination Test Type: Actual
  • Seeds Per Pound: 3,173,460
New York
Locke
Blue Cardinal Flower, Great Blue Lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

It produces a spike of zygomorphic flowers in the late summer. * It was believed by some native North American Indian tribes that if the finely ground roots were secretly added to the food of an arguing couple then this would avert a divorce and they...
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 4351
  • Family: Campanulaceae
  • Seeds Per Pound: 14,709,000
  • Common Name: Blue Cardinal Flower, Great Blue Lobelia
  • Crop Year: 2014
  • Collection Locale: Pennsylvania
New York
Locke
Asian Globeflower Trollius asiaticus
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

This plant usually grows in wet places, especially in grasslands and forests . * The Asian Globeflower ( Trollius asiaticus ) is an ornamental plant of the family Ranunculaceae , which is native to Asia and Europe .

98%

    • Quantity: 0.22 lb
    • Germination: 98%
    • Purity: 98%
    • Species: asiaticus
    • Family: RANUNCULACEAE
    • Height: 6-12 inches
    New York
    Locke
    Asian Globeflower Trollius asiaticus
    Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

    This plant usually grows in wet places, especially in grasslands and forests . * The Asian Globeflower ( Trollius asiaticus ) is an ornamental plant of the family Ranunculaceae , which is native to Asia and Europe .
    • Species: asiaticus
    • Collection Locale: Russia
    • Height: 6-12 inches
    • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
    • Family: RANUNCULACEAE
    • Genus: Trollius
    New York
    Locke
    Blue Cardinal Flower, Great Blue Lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
    Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1 packet

    It produces a spike of zygomorphic flowers in the late summer. * It was believed by some native North American Indian tribes that if the finely ground roots were secretly added to the food of an arguing couple then this would avert a divorce and they...
    • Seeds Per Pound: 14,709,000
    • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 4351
    • Genus: Lobelia
    • Botanical Name: Lobelia siphilitica
    • Germination: 86%
    • Height: 2-3 feet
    New York
    Locke
    White Lobelia, Great White Blue Lobelia, White Cardinal Flower Lobelia siphilitica Alba
    Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

    It produces a spike of zygomorphic flowers in the late summer. * It was believed by some native North American Indian tribes that if the finely ground roots were secretly added to the food of an arguing couple then this would avert a divorce and they...
    • Height: 2-3 feet
    • Crop Year: 1997
    • Genus: Lobelia
    • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 331
    • Variety: Alba
    • Germination: 40%
    New York
    Locke
    Indigo Spires Salvia
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. To learn more about this excellent perennial Salvia " Salvia x "Indigo Spires", Indigo Spires Salvia " from the University...
    • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
    • Salt Tolerance: Low to Moderate - Protect from Direct Salt Spray
    • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10,11
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Homestead Purple Verbena
    Prices start at : 6.99 USD

    Verbena's are cool season growing perennials and so that is when fertilize should be applied. An old and reliable perennial Verbena that produces large clusters of deep purple blooms from spring to fall.
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
    • Soil & Moisture: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
    • Native To / Origin: US- GA - Dr. Allan Armitage & Dr. Michael Dirr
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Cloud Eight Purple-Top Vervain, Brazilian Vervain, Tall Verbena, Verbena bonariensis
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    The dainty nectar rich flowers are visited by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Clusters of rich purple flowers are produced on sturdy stems atop the medium green foliage from spring through summer and into fall.
    • pH Range: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    • Native To / Origin: Brazil, Argentina - Garden selection
    • Grows To: 2-3'H x 12-18"W
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    May Pop Passion Flower, Passion Vine, Passionflower
    Prices start at : 9.99 USD

    With most passionflowers the 5 stamens (pollen producing glands) arch downward once they are ready to release their pollen (and nectar) then on the next flower, hopefully, the 3 stigmas will arch downward once they are ready to receive pollen thus doing...
    • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
    • Grows To: 15-20'H
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
    • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
    • Soil & Moisture: Average moist to somewhat dry soils.
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Buchanan\'s Sage, Purple Autumn Sage, Fuchsia Sage, Salvia
    Prices start at : 8.99 USD

    Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.
    • Grows To: 18-24''H x 18-24''W
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    • Native To / Origin: Mexico
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Lo\' & Beholdtm Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
    Prices start at : 9.99 USD

    Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices before purchasing. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to...
    • Grows To: 12-24''H x 18-24''W
    • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
    • Native To / Origin: US Gardens- NC, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner - 2012
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Pam Puryear\'s Pink Turks Cap
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    This Turk's Cap has won the prestigious Lynn Lowery Award from the Native Plant Society of Texas! For more on Greg's introductions from the SFA Gardens website click the "More Info" link below.
    • Fertilizing: Use a balanced, preferably slow-release, fertilizer in spring-midsummer if needed.
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7B,8,9,10,11
    • Grows To: 3-5'H x 3-5'W
    • Native To / Origin: US- Greg Grant, SFA Gardens, Nacogdoches, TX
    • Pruning: Cutback hard if desired in early spring, and remove dead and freeze damaged stems.
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Siskyou Pink Gaura, Apple Blossom Grass, Wand Flower, Lindheimer\'s Bee Blossom
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    A tough and hardy, drought tolerant, perennial US Native. Masses of tall wispy deep pink spikes are covered by a succession of large pink butterfly-like flowers throughout summer.
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
    • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-3''W
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Snow Queen Passion Flower, Passionvine
    Prices start at : 17.99 USD

    This Passionvine along with many of Myles Irving's Riverside hybrids appear to rarely produce fruit and are often triploid to tetraploid in nature. Similar to Constance Elliot but with larger flowers and improved vigor and disease resistance.
    • Native To / Origin: UK Garden hybrid - Myles Irvine
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11,(8A?)
    • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
    • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
    • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Angel Wing Jasmine, Shining Jasmine, Star Jasmine
    Prices start at : 12.99 USD

    Train it on a trellis or other support to produce a small-medium sized fragrant evergreen vine. Sweetly fragrant clusters of 2", star-like, pure white blooms are produced continuously throughout the summer months against a rich glossy green foliage.
    • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
    • Salt Tolerance: Slight
    • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Butterflytm Red Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers. The flowers of Pentas will attract butterflies and other nectar loving creatures to your gardens throughout summer.
    • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, moderately fertile acid soils.
    • Native To / Origin: Africa
    • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-18''W
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
    • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
    • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Early Bird Gold Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
    Prices start at : 12.99 USD

    Early Bird Gold was selected from a stand of Goldstrum Rudbeckia and inherits all of that award winning perennial's attributes yet it flowers continuously over a much longer period.
    • Native To / Origin: US - Dupont Nursery, Plaquemine, LA - 2011
    • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
    • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
    • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
    Louisiana
    Merryville
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