Cut Flower Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Colorado

V - from early spring to late autumn. Plant to 20-30 cm. P - by division and by seed. Leaves falcate, 3-5, in rosette, as tall as stem. Meadows, valleys, forest margins, along streams in the alpine zone.

* The plant grows into a small bush up to around 46 cm (18 in) high with citrus-scented leaves, and is covered by flowers reminiscent of daisies. It is also sometimes referred to as bachelor's buttons or featherfew.

It thrives well in heavy loam in England (Bowley, l.c.). However, as it is associated with cemetries, it is not clear whether it is a truly wild plant in Kashmir or an introduction from places unknown.

It has a fringe of 20 to 30 white ray florets around a center of many densely packed yellow disc florets. * Easily grown in a good garden soil. * The inflorescence is generally a large, solitary flower head which may exceed 8 centimeters in diameter.

Cultivated forms often show flowers completely surrounding the central spike, in contrast to the wild form, where the flowers only appear on one side. It has a profound tonic effect upon a diseased heart, enabling the heart to beat more slowly, powerfully...

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. An edible yellow dye is obtained from the petals. It is probably native to southern Europe though its long history of cultivation makes...

The plant contains beta-carbolines, which (in doses high enough) act as a psychedelic drug . However, its phytochemistry remains predominatly unstudied. * An edible oil is extracted from the seed.

* The name basket flower refers to the stiff, straw-colored bracts just beneath the flower head, which are divided at the tip into long, sharp teeth. The plant can reach 5-6' tall and has rough 4" long lance-shaped leaves.

* The plants flower from late spring to late summer, and are pollinated by butterflies and bumble bees. * All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and also skin irritation.

* The Navajo considered it to be a "life medicine", chewed it for toothaches, and poured an infusion into ears for earaches. * It is a frequent component in butterfly gardens. * Yarrow has also been used as a food, and was very popular as a vegetable...

Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials but a number of races can be short lived perennials .

It is native to Morocco , but it can be found elsewhere growing wild as an introduced species , such as California . It is a readily available ornamental plant for the flower garden.

The leaf texture and dainty flowers are appealing. * An interesting garden plant. Use in larger gardens with partial shade.

Native to moist prairies and sedge meadows. It is commonly grown in gardens for its showy purple flowers (pink or white in some cultivars). It is also used in treating kidney diseases.

Flowers orange, odorless with elliptic to spathulate tepals. Flower scapes 20–90 cm. Bracts ovate, 2–2.5 cm. The range of the species. Flowers 5–6, golden yellow to clear orange, large in a terminal head.

This species is known as platycodon or Chinese bellflower . Depending upon the region, it is also referred to as the Japanese bellflower , common balloon flower , or balloon flower .

* A perennial, often grows into an impressive clump with beautiful silvery plumes, especially with female plants; native to southern South America. The most commonly repeated version states that in the UK and Ireland a patch of pampas grass is planted...

* Gentian root has a long history of use as a herbal bitter in the treatment of digestive disorders and is an ingredient of many proprietary medicines. * t is one of the best strengtheners of the human system, stimulating the liver, gall bladder and digestive...

The plant is sometimes nicknamed "Molly the Witch", a humorous mispronunciation of the species name, which most non-Poles find difficult to pronounce. Mlokosewitschii (Lomakin) D.Y.Hong 2003.

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

* A nutritious starch is obtained from the root. * A fibre obtained from the stems is used in papermaking. * A refreshing tea is made from the flower petals. * The plants are easily grown from seed, and readily self-seed.

This species is known as platycodon or Chinese bellflower . Depending upon the region, it is also referred to as the Japanese bellflower , common balloon flower , or balloon flower .

Succeeds in dry soils and in poor soils. * Plants can be grown on walls. * The flowers are very fragrant, diffusing a powerful clove-like scent. * Prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny well-drained position.

Integrifolia bears nodding, urn-shaped blue flowers in summer that are 1.5 inches wide. Like many members of that genus, it is prized by gardeners for its showy flowers. * An herbaceous perennial that sends up new stems each spring, each shoot emerging...

The stems can also be dried then twisted or braided into ropes for tying or binding. The yellowish inflorescence appears to emerge from one side of the stem about 20 cm from the top.

Robustus has a stem six to ten feet high, with leaves as long as 48 inches, and 4 inches in width, the widest in its genus. It often goes by the common name Foxtail lily. It prefers sandy, well-drained soil and full sun.

Performs best in climates with warm summer days and cool nights. Appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. It is indigenous to South Eastern Africa and commonly known as the Barberton daisy, the Transvaal daisy, and as Barbertonse madeliefie...