Dye Plant Seeds For Sale In Grand Rapids

* Linaria vulgaris ( Common Toadflax , Yellow Toadflax , or Butter-and-eggs ) is a species of toadflax ( Linaria ), native to most of Europe and northern Asia , from the United Kingdom south to Spain in the west, and east to eastern Siberia and western...

"Cornflower" is also erroneously used for chicory , and more correctly for a few other Centaurea species ; to distinguish C. Cyanus from these it is sometimes called Common Cornflower .

* The species is grown as an ornamental tree for its strongly fragrant flowers. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. * Prunus mahaleb is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 9 m (29ft).

* A red dye is obtained from the sap of the root. * Bloodroot is one of many plants whose seeds are spread by ants, a process called myrmecochory. It was used as a face paint by the North American Indians.

Fruit is small black berries that drop in late summer to early fall. * The wood is used to make wooden nails, shoe lasts, veneer etc. * Rhamnus frangula is a tall deciduous shrub, sometimes referred to as a small tree, that grows up to 6 m (20 ft) tall...

It is a common weed of cultivated land. * Considered to be an indicator of agriculture in pollen diagrams, P. Lanceolata is used frequently in tisanes and other herbal remedies. An extract of them has antibacterial properties.

Wood - white, beautifully veined. * Nice shiny dark green leaves to 3"; large shrub, small tree; quarter-inch bright red fruit in fall; best of the hardy evergreen hollies, Dirr says; may not do well in hot regions; native to Japan and China.

* A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. * Useful for wet spots in West Coast gardens. * It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from Oct to January. Conservation Plant Characteristics Alnus rhombifolia Nutt.

Betula is the genus for birch, and the species name refers to the birch-like leaves. The shrub's white flowers are small, clustered, and mildly scented. * This shrub has a typical size of three to five meters - 9-15 feet in height.

These secretions are produced about 3 - 4 months after sowing. About 35 kilos of oil can be extracted from 1 hectare of the plant (yielding 2,500 kilos of flowers and 25,000 kilos of herbage).

It has been used to colour paper and maps. * A green dye is obtained from the immature fruit. Often grown as an informal hedge, it is also amenable to trimming. A yellow dye is obtained from the bark.

This drawback can be mitigated by covering the seedbed with a transparent perforated foil in order to improve seed germination.Further, weed control can be problematic as the stinging nettle has a slow seedling development time.

It is the natural symbol of the island of Tenerife, together with the Blue Chaffinch. * Dracaena draco is a monocot with a tree-like growth habit currently placed in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoidae).When young it has a single...

In clinical trials about 67% of patients with mild to moderate depression improved when taking this plant. * St John's wort (traditionally pronounced /se?nt?d??nz ?w?rt/ , now sometimes the spelling pronunciation /?w?rt/ ) is the plant species Hypericum...

The berries and flowers are edible. Rich in vitamin C. * It is closely related to the European Sambucus nigra, and some authors treat it as conspecific, under the name Sambucus nigra subsp.

An excellent fuel. The bark can also be made into a string. The thin outer bark can be peeled off the tree in the same way as birch trees. Wood - close-grained, soft, brittle. The bark is both strong and flexible as well as being ornamental.

It is the natural symbol of the island of Tenerife, together with the Blue Chaffinch. * Dracaena draco is a monocot with a tree-like growth habit currently placed in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoidae).When young it has a single...

Betula is the genus for birch, and the species name refers to the birch-like leaves. The shrub's white flowers are small, clustered, and mildly scented. * This shrub has a typical size of three to five meters - 9-15 feet in height.

* A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. * Useful for wet spots in West Coast gardens. * It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from Oct to January. Conservation Plant Characteristics Alnus rhombifolia Nutt.

* Alnus viridis subsp. Crispa, Mountain Alder). * It is a large shrub or small tree 3-12 m tall with smooth grey bark even in old age. Northeastern North America, Greenland. * It is sometimes used for afforestation on infertile soils which it enriches...

* The woodland elaeocarpus is found in China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang), Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam (Indochina).

* 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 heads wear. * A blue dye is obtained from the dried plant, an indigo substitute.

Effective when massed on slopes for erosion control or in hard-to-cover areas with poorer soils. Chinese galls are used in Chinese medicine to treat coughs, diarrhea, night sweats, dysentry and to stop intestinal and uterine bleeding.

* A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -15°c. They are very attractive to bees whilst the fruit is a good winter food source for many species of birds. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus.

Resistant to most common celery diseases. Dark green stalks and pleasing flavor makes Tall Utah perfect for garnish and salads. This improved celery variety produces 11'', tender, yet crisp stalks of celery.

Everything you need to get your plants off to a great start! When plants are about 2 inches high, transplant to 3 inches apart in flat or pot. Planting guide: Start indoors 8 weeks before time to set in open ground.

Plant 4-6'' apart. Tastier than onions and milder than garlic! They can be substituted for both in your favorite recipes. Easy to grow in your garden or indoors. Approximately 24/lb.