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Snowdrop Bush Styrax officinalis
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Fulvescens ( Styracaceae ) have generally been regarded as the same species, but recent molecular analysis has suggested that they may be diverged to the point of being separate species.
  • Common Name: Snowdrop Bush
  • Purity: 99%
  • Species: officinalis
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Germination: 98%
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 12
New York
Locke
Scorpion Senna Hippocrepis emerus     - Coronilla emerus
Prices start at : 6.95 USD / 1 packet

* This plant occurs in northeastern Spain and in central Mediterranean countries up to northern Europe and to Asia Minor and Tunisia. * These shrubs are usually found in wooded and bushy areas, on sunny, warm and dry slopes and around forest edges.
  • Purity: 99%
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Common Name: Scorpion Senna
  • Collection Locale: Italy
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name: Hippocrepis emerus
New York
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Scorpion Senna Hippocrepis emerus     - Coronilla emerus
Prices start at : 6.95 USD / 1 packet

* This plant occurs in northeastern Spain and in central Mediterranean countries up to northern Europe and to Asia Minor and Tunisia. * These shrubs are usually found in wooded and bushy areas, on sunny, warm and dry slopes and around forest edges.
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Collection Locale: Italy
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Crop Year: 2014
  • Germination: 98%
  • Quantity: 0.22 lb
New York
Locke
Smokey Dawn Camellia
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

Camellias are the rose of winter in southern gardens, with their colorful blossoms held against deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally upright to rounded evergreen shrub. For more information about growing Camellias see our Camellia Growing Guide...
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - tentatively credited to Corey Stanford, Stanford's Nursery, Forest Hill, Louisiana - circa 1980
  • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Part sun, Part shade, Filtered shade, Light shade
  • Grows To: 8-10'H x 4-6'W
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight to Poor
  • Fertilizing: Use a balanced, slow release, nonburning fertilizer for acid loving plants.
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Mexican Buckeye Ungnadia speciosa
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Leaves up to 12 inches long, with a central axis supporting 2 to 6 paired leaflets and a terminal one; leaflets up to 5 inches long, ovate to narrower with an elongate tip, rounded base, and serrate margins.
  • Family: Sapindaceae
  • Botanical Name: Ungnadia speciosa
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 12
  • Purity: 99%
  • Germination: 98%
New York
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Mexican Buckeye Ungnadia speciosa
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Leaves up to 12 inches long, with a central axis supporting 2 to 6 paired leaflets and a terminal one; leaflets up to 5 inches long, ovate to narrower with an elongate tip, rounded base, and serrate margins.
  • Germination: 98%
  • Crop Year: 2007
  • Botanical Name: Ungnadia speciosa
  • Lot#: 070211
  • Height: 10-20 feet
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 12
New York
Locke
Lavafield Jackbean, Awikiwiki Canavalia pubescens
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 packet

* Canavalia pubescens, commonly known as ʻawikiwiki or Lavafield Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. * Its natural habitats are dry forests and low shrublands.
  • Seeds Per Pound: 542
  • Species: pubescens
  • Purity: 99%
  • Botanical Name: Canavalia pubescens
  • Common Name: Lavafield Jackbean, Awikiwiki
  • Collection Locale: Hawaii
New York
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Lavafield Jackbean, Awikiwiki Canavalia pubescens
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 packet

* Canavalia pubescens, commonly known as ʻawikiwiki or Lavafield Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. * Its natural habitats are dry forests and low shrublands.
  • Quantity: 0.01 lb
  • Species: pubescens
  • Collection Locale: Hawaii
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Germination: 90%
New York
Locke
Jack Tree Sinojackia rehderiana
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Fall color is a respectable yellow. * Jacktree is a small spreading deciduous tree or large shrub that typically grows to 15-20' tall. Populations are found in northern Guangdong, southern Hunan, and Jiangxi provinces.
  • Quantity: 0.26 lb
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Common Name: Jack Tree
  • Germination: 90%
  • Genus: Sinojackia
  • Germination Test Type: cut
New York
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Jack Tree Sinojackia rehderiana
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

Fall color is a respectable yellow. * Jacktree is a small spreading deciduous tree or large shrub that typically grows to 15-20' tall. Populations are found in northern Guangdong, southern Hunan, and Jiangxi provinces.
  • Seeds Per Pound: 1,362
  • Collection Locale: Georgia
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 13
  • Germination: 90%
  • Height: 15-20ft
  • Quantity: 0.26 lb
New York
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White Fringetree, Old Man\'s Beard, Grancy Grey Beard Chionanthus virginicus
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* Grown for its masses of glorious, delicate, white, slightly fragrant flowers in May; of open, spreading habit; native to the southeastern United States but hardy nearly everywhere; dark green leaf sometimes a golden yellow in fall.
  • Height: 30 feet
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 12
  • Collection Locale: S. New Jersey
  • Family: Oleaceae
  • Common Name: White Fringetree, Old Man's Beard, Grancy Grey Beard
  • Crop Year: 2017
New York
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American Beautyberry Callicarpa americana
Prices start at : 7.95 USD / 1 packet

* The fruit is edible raw. * American Beautyberry ( Callicarpa americana ) is an open-habit, native shrub of the Southern United States which is often grown as an ornamental in gardens and yards .
  • Botanical Name: Callicarpa americana
  • Seeds Per Pound: 343,939
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 6
  • Quantity: 0.74 lb
  • Collection Locale: LA
  • Purity: 99%
New York
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White Fringetree, Old Man\'s Beard, Grancy Grey Beard Chionanthus virginicus
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1 packet

* Grown for its masses of glorious, delicate, white, slightly fragrant flowers in May; of open, spreading habit; native to the southeastern United States but hardy nearly everywhere; dark green leaf sometimes a golden yellow in fall.
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 4
  • Species: virginicus
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Height: 30 feet
  • Botanical Name: Chionanthus virginicus
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 12
New York
Locke
American Beautyberry Callicarpa americana
Prices start at : 7.95 USD / 1 packet

* The fruit is edible raw. * American Beautyberry ( Callicarpa americana ) is an open-habit, native shrub of the Southern United States which is often grown as an ornamental in gardens and yards .
  • Germination Test Type: cut
  • Species: americana
  • Seeds Per Pound: 343,939
  • Quantity: 0.74 lb
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 289
  • Common Name: American Beautyberry
New York
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Purple Satin Althea, Rose of Sharon
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

Images courtesy of Proven Winners, www.provenwinners.com This durable shrub is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types, is moderately drought tolerant once well established (though it will flower more with adequate moisture and fertility), and will provide...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
  • Pruning: Late winter-early spring is typical, can be cutback relatively hard for rejuvenation if needed.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, moderately fertile, well-drained soils.
  • Native To / Origin: Belgian Gardens - Dr. Johan van Hulenbroeck at ILVO, introduced by Spring Meadow Nursery
Louisiana
Merryville
Old Fashioned Petunia (Mixed Colors)
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Some plants may even produce multi-colored flowers. Pinch them back about half way at planting to promote fuller plants. Botanically listed as simply Petunia x hybrida , this old heirloom can be a flowering machine though its delicate buds and flowers...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Seldom to Sometimes Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: South America
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
A Burning Question: Why Grow a Gas Plant?
Once I mention some of the unique characteristics of the plant, however, which gave it the common names "gas plant" and "burning bush," visitors to my garden are even more intrigued!
California
El Segundo
Blue Billow Hydrangea
Prices start at : 42.95 USD / 3 GAL

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques.
Maryland
Bowie
African Wattle Parkinsonia africana
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* Common names in other Namibian language groups Oshiwambo Otjiherero Kavango languages Omuwombamenje Caprivi languages Setswana Afrikaans Lemoendoring Deutsch Khoekhoegowab Bushman languages Gruenhaarbaum ?Khas
  • Collection Locale: South Africa
  • Height: 8-20 feet
  • Purity: 98%
  • Common Name: African Wattle
  • Botanical Name: Parkinsonia africana
  • Genus: Parkinsonia
New York
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African Wattle Parkinsonia africana
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* Common names in other Namibian language groups Oshiwambo Otjiherero Kavango languages Omuwombamenje Caprivi languages Setswana Afrikaans Lemoendoring Deutsch Khoekhoegowab Bushman languages Gruenhaarbaum ?Khas
  • Germination Test Type: Cut
  • Lot#: 9601
  • Species: africana
  • Genus: Parkinsonia
  • Botanical Name: Parkinsonia africana
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 22
New York
Locke
European Columbine, Columbine, Dwarf Columbine Aquilegia vulgaris  Double Mix
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

* It is best to sow as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. * This mixed wildflower perennial is a double form of columbine that has been used in gardens for a long time, due to its curious flower shape.
  • Common Name: European Columbine, Columbine, Dwarf Columbine
  • Botanical Name: Aquilegia vulgaris Double Mix
  • Germination: 98%
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Species: vulgaris
  • Germination Test Type: estimate
New York
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European Columbine, Columbine, Dwarf Columbine Aquilegia vulgaris  Double Mix
Prices start at : 2.95 USD / 1 packet

* It is best to sow as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. * This mixed wildflower perennial is a double form of columbine that has been used in gardens for a long time, due to its curious flower shape.
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Minimum Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Common Name: European Columbine, Columbine, Dwarf Columbine
  • Genus: Aquilegia
  • Germination: 98%
  • Variety: Double Mix
New York
Locke
Forget-Me-not, Chinese Hound\'s Tongue Cynoglossum amabile   Firmament
Prices start at : 1.95 USD / 1 packet

* 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.
  • Collection Locale: Oregon
  • Botanical Name: Cynoglossum amabile Firmament
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 213
  • Common Name: Forget-Me-not, Chinese Hound's Tongue
  • Purity: 99%
  • Height: 12 inches
New York
Locke
Liriope Big Blue
Prices start at : 33.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

The Big Blue Liriope is a tough little plant, terrific as a groundcover or for use in difficult areas where a reliable splash of color is desired. Hardy, evergreen groundcover with summer flowers and winter interest.
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Growth Rate: Medium
Nebraska
Omaha
Table Mountain Ice Plant
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

‘Table Mountain' is said to be an improvement of Delosperma ‘Coperi'. Delosperma is good for hard to grow areas in the sun garden because they do not require much water, yet fill in very quickly.
  • Mature Height: 2 - 3 inches
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Foliage: Evergreen
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Botanical Name: Delosperma 'Table Mountain'
Nebraska
Omaha
Forget-Me-not, Chinese Hound\'s Tongue Cynoglossum amabile   Firmament
Prices start at : 1.95 USD / 1 packet

* 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.
  • Botanical Name: Cynoglossum amabile Firmament
  • Crop Year: 2017
  • Seeds Per Pound: 107,144
  • Species: amabile
  • Cultivar: Firmament
  • Collection Locale: Oregon
New York
Locke
Edelweiss
Prices start at : 7.49 USD / each

Grows 6-12'' tall and 6-9'' wide. It is bound to be a subject of conversation in your garden. This superb perennial produces beautiful cream colored star-shaped flowers and silvery green foliage.
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Season Color: Summer
  • Max Height (feet): 6-12"
  • Spread: 6-9''
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Illinois
Bloomington