Dye Plant Seeds For Sale In Lincoln

* Alnus viridis subsp. * It is sometimes used for afforestation on infertile soils which it enriches by means of its nitrogen-fixing nodules, while not growing large enough to compete with the intended timber crop.

These last two compounds have been shown to have potent anti-retroviral activity without serious side effects and they are being researched in the treatment of AIDS. Perforatum is sometimes called Common St John's wort to differentiate it.

Does best in sun, requires light, well drained soil, tolerates poor soil. * A good plant for bees, butterflies and moths. "Cornflower" is also erroneously used for chicory , and more correctly for a few other Centaurea species ; to distinguish C.

* Perennial; small yellow flowers; source of a golden-yellow dye. It can be drunk hot or cold. * Agrimonia eupatoria is a species of agrimony that is often referred to as common agrimony , church steeples or sticklewort .

* Dodonaea viscosa is a species of flowering plant in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, that has a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of Africa, the Americas, southern Asia and Australasia.

Caution is advised. * The welcome wildflower of early spring; sap and root are red, hence the common name. The ants take the seeds to their nest, where they eat the elaiosomes, and put the seeds in their nest debris, where they are protected until they...

It is a consistent seed producer with good crops of acorns every 2 to 3 years. * In the northern part of its range, black oak is a relatively small tree, reaching a height of 20-25 m (65-80 ft) and a diameter of 90 cm (35 in), but it grows larger in the...

It is also used as a hair rinse, adding golden tints to brown or auburn hair. * High in vitamins A and C. The dried petals have a more concentrated flavour and are used as a seasoning in soups, cakes etc.

* 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.

* Young leaves are edible, cooked as a potherb and added to soups etc. The leaves are then removed and a source of citric acid (usually lemon juice) is added to help preserve the cordial and add a tart flavour.

* The plant is under investigation as a potential stimulant of the immune system. Australis is an herbaceous perennial that reproduces both sexually and asexually by means of its spreading rhizomes .

Rich in vitamin C. * The fruit is normally cooked and used in pies, jams, jellies, sauces, bread etc. * Stems can be hollowed out and used for spouts, musical instruments, and toys.

They are followed by small oval fruit. * Gardenia jasminoides is a shrub with greyish bark and dark green shiny evergreen leaves with prominent veins. It originated in Asia and is most commonly found growing wild in Vietnam, Southern China, Taiwan, Japan,...

* An oil is extracted from the seeds. It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles.

* Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance. * They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods.

* Serratula tinctoria , commonly known as Saw-wort , is a species in the genus Serratula . * A perennial with tubular reddish-purple flowers in small terminal clusters; native to Europe, North Africa, and Siberia.

* Being a monocotyledon, it does not display any annual or growth rings so the age of the tree can only be estimated by the number of branching points before reaching the canopy. Descending along the trunk, they cling tightly to the trunk, integrate with...

A delicately scented essential oil, obtained from the roots, has been used to adulterate the oil of Acorus calamus. Its specific epithet , meaning "false acorus," refers to the similarity of its leaves to those of Acorus calamus , as they have a prominently...

* 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...

* Gaultheria shallon is a leathery-leaved shrub in the heather family ( Ericaceae ), native to western North America . The fruit can also be made into preserves, pies, drinks etc or be dried and used like raisins.

The limbs can be bent and twisted when young and forced into odd shapes for an appealing bonsai. * The red inner bark is a source of a red dye. * Often a rather dense cone, especially when young; red or gray bark; dark green foliage; doesn't mind harsh...

* The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought. * Covered in beautiful white flowers! * The Forking Larkspur ( Consolida regalis syn.

* The wood weighs about 36 lb per cubic foot and takes a beautiful polish. * The wood of P. * The valuable wood is used particularly for furniture, paneling, professional and scientific instruments, handles, and toys.

* Bees collect nectar from its flowers to make honey. * The plant bears pink flowers and bright red spiny fruits which contain red seeds. * Achiote ( Bixa orellana ) is a shrub or small tree from the tropical region of the Americas .

* A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. White alder ALRH2 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (N) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator FACW Morphology/Physiology Active Growth Period Spring and Summer After...

The Yard Long Bean is a delicious green bean, as well as an interesting curiosity -- this is the bean to have your picture taken with for the local newspaper. Young beans are tender when picked at 12-15 inches long, and of fine flavor and quality as snap...

This giant sunflower has a tall stalk with a massive head. Planting guide: Sow one inch in any garden soil when it is well warmed and frosts have passed. Giant Grey Striped Sunflowers may reach a height of 12 feet.