Dye Plant Seeds For Sale In Overland Park

* Evidence of Gardenia jasminoides in cultivation in China dates to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), where both wild and double-flowered forms have been depicted in paintings, such as those of the Song Emperor Huizong, and the Tenth century artist Xu Xi

Delphinium consolida ) is an annual plant in the Buttercup family Ranunculaceae . * A strong tincture of the fresh seed is used externally to kill lice and nits in the head and pubic hair.It is also effective against aphids and thrips.

* The etymology of the species name derives from the Greek “kerkos”, from which the genus name root cerco derives, meaning "tail", referring to the tail-like appearance of the fruit; and carpus meaning "fruit": thus “fruit with tail”.

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

* Bees collect nectar from its flowers to make honey. * The species is also planted as an ornamental, particularly the varieties with bright pink pods. * It is best known as the source of the natural pigment annatto , produced from the fruit .

It is said to deter Japanese beetle and tomato hornworms. * The growing plant is a good companion for strawberries, tomatoes, courgettes and most other plants. * The flowers are rich in a sweet nectar and are very attractive to bees.

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

* Fraxinus quadrangulata ( Blue Ash ) is a species of Fraxinus native primarily to the Midwestern United States , as well as the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and the Nashville Basin region of Tennessee.

It is said to deter Japanese beetle and tomato hornworms. * The growing plant is a good companion for strawberries, tomatoes, courgettes and most other plants. * The flowers are rich in a sweet nectar and are very attractive to bees.

* Fraxinus quadrangulata ( Blue Ash ) is a species of Fraxinus native primarily to the Midwestern United States , as well as the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and the Nashville Basin region of Tennessee.

The trees are beautiful in the spring with white blooms and in the fall the dark berries appear. A black dye can also be obtained from the fruit as well as an ink. Privets are fast growers and do well as long as they are planted in well-drained soil.

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. * The plant contains many biologically active compounds including rutin, pectin, choline,...

The leaves are apparently effective in the treatment of toothache if they are chewed without swallowing the juice. They are applied internally in the treatment of fevers. * Dodonaea viscosa can be grown from seeds.

* The tree is capable of being grown in most temperate latitudes, though it benefits greatly from warm summers. * The leaves and bark have been used medicinally. * Smaller and more rounded than P.

* It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from Oct to January. Conservation Plant Characteristics Alnus rhombifolia Nutt. * A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. * Native to western North America , from Washington east to western Montana...

* 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.

* The American plum is used for both ornamental and culinary purposes. * Its high density of growth effectively reduces the wind velocity near the ground. * Development of suckers from the root system makes American plum effective in stabilizing stream...

Lupulus contains myrcene, humulene, xanthohumol, myrcenol, linalool, tannins, and resin. Strictly speaking it is a bine rather than a vine, using its own shoots to act as supports for new growth.

* Nettles have a long history of use in the home as a herbal remedy and nutritious addition to the diet. Sowing time can be either in autumn or in spring. * Urtica dioica, often called common nettle, stinging nettle (although not all plants of this species...

* It also produces nuts often used in candies and ice cream. * The hard black walnut shell is used commercially in abrasive cleaning, cosmetics, and oil well drilling and water filtration.

Bushel Gourds are wonderful for crafts or as a container. The Bushel Gourd is a colossal sized gourd that measures 3-5' in diameter! Fruits weigh from 25-50 pounds each with reports of some getting up to 100 pounds.

The seed has a strong bitter taste that, in parts of the Mediterranean, is dried, ground and used as a spice in breads and pastries. * Flowers bloom in mid spring and are pollinated mainly by bees and insects.

* It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from Oct to January. Conservation Plant Characteristics Alnus rhombifolia Nutt. * A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. * Native to western North America , from Washington east to western Montana...

This sunshine-colored fruit has a unique flavor with hints of apricot. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Fall-bearing (everbearing) primocane with a summer crop.

Ears grow on 4 foot stalks. Drop seed every 5 to 6 inches and cover with 1 inch of soil. Just store them in the refrigerator for a while to restore the moisture before popping. Plants should be thinned, leaving one stalk every 12 inches.

* 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. They also get the added bonus of growing in a medium made richer by the ant nest debris.

Excellent mid-season variety. Disease resistant. 8'' ears on 6-7' stalks produce sweet, bi-color kernels.