Fragrant Flowering Plant Seeds For Sale In Austin

* The dried young leaves are used as a tea substitute. The fruit is 7 - 13cm long. The scientific name, akebia, is a Latinization of the Japanese name for species Akebia quinata: akebi (??).

The first two subgenera ( Rhododendron and Hymenanthes ) represent the species commonly considered as 'Rhododendrons'. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. Hardy Rhododendron Species: A Guide To Identification.

Corolla purple, lilac, or sometimes white; tube subcylindric, 0.6-1.7(-2.2) cm; lobes ovate-orbicular to oblong or obovate-orbicular, 4-8(-10) mm, spreading. Capsule obovate-elliptic, ovate, to oblong-lanceolate, 0.7-1.5(-2) cm, smooth.

Good when added to soups they also make an excellent jelly. * Elaeagnus commutata ( American Silverberry or Wolf-willow ), is a species of Elaeagnus native to western North America , from southern Alaska through British Columbia east to Manitoba , and...

* These shrubs are usually found in wooded and bushy areas, on sunny, warm and dry slopes and around forest edges. They can be found at an altitude of 0–1,850 metres (0–6,070 ft).

It will however grow in full sun, even though the foliage appears to "bleach" a little. The shrub is mid winter flowering with a delightful sweet scent. * Sarcococca confusa is a very adaptable and reliable shrub that is easily grown in many situations,...

It is placed in the family Lamiaceae, or sometimes the Verbenaceae. They are used externally in the treatment of dermatitis and internally for the treatment of hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, numbness and paralysis.

The deep pink buds open in informal strap-like tepals with pale shell pink upper surfaces and darker pink-purple lower ones. * Beautiful specimen flowering tree for lawns. Best sited in a protected location, because early spring frosts can damage flowers.

* Wild roses often have better resistance to diseases and insects than many of the hybrid roses sold in commerce today. * It has reddish stems armed with reddish-brown thorns. * This is an interesting species rose due to it's abundant musky smelling yellow...

* It is a shrub or small tree that grows to 3–12 metres (9.8–39.4 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are oblong to oblong-elliptic, 8–14.5 cm (3 1?8–5 3?4 in) by 3–9.2 cm (1 3?16–3 5?8 in) in size.

Flowers give way to drupes which may persist into late autumn. Smooth gray bark exfoliates on the trunks of older trees revealing an attractive orange inner layer and resulting winter interest.

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

Fresh flower buds can be prepared by mixing with vinegar and ginger. The plant was discovered and introduced to the Western hemisphere more than 70 years ago. It is commonly found in Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, Sichuan provinces.

N and W Guangdong, NE and SE Guangxi, Guizhou, S and W Hunan, S Jiangxi, SE Yunnan [N Vietnam]. * This species is grown as an ornamental and used for timber. * Native to evergreen broad-leaved forests; 500-1700 m.

Tolerates average garden soils, but not unamended heavy clays. Flower buds are susceptible to damage from early spring frosts. * Best grown in acidic, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

* It was noted by Mark Catesby in the Piedmont woodlands of the British Province of Carolina in 1732. A fluid extract has been used as an antiperiodic. A tea made from the root or bark has been used as a strong emetic and diuretic for kidney and bladder...

* The bark or leaves have been chewed by children as a treatment for sore mouth. * This is the familiar lilac seen next to every old farmhouse. * An essential oil used in perfumery is obtained from the flowers.

The very fragrant flowers are used by the Chinese to impart a pleasant aroma to tea, wine and sweet dishes such as lotus seed soup, pastries and steamed pears. The flowers have a scent of apricots.

The deep pink buds open in informal strap-like tepals with pale shell pink upper surfaces and darker pink-purple lower ones. * Beautiful specimen flowering tree for lawns. Best sited in a protected location, because early spring frosts can damage flowers.

Fall color is an undistinguished pale green to pale yellow. Flowers give way to ovoid-globose nutlets that ripen in late summer. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade. Prefers a continental climate, growing more slowly and not producing fertile seed in areas...

They are very showy and have a pleasant fragrance. * Good tree for striking yellow late summer flowers in upright clusters as large as 2' x 1 1/2'; seed "pods" pinkish, very attractive, good for dried arrangements; bipinnate leaves; upright habit; flowers...

The fruits are popular with birds, who distribute the seeds. * The blossoms have been used in the treatment of measles. * The fruit is a bright red or sometimes purple drupe containing 3 to 5 seeds.

* Very tolerant of pruning and maritime exposure, it can be grown as a wind resistant hedge. It is a shrub which can reach several meters tall and become treelike. Inside are black seeds in a bed of resinous pulp.

* Small landscape tree for lawns or patio areas. Flowers give way to greenish-brown, olive-shaped drupes that often persist into late autumn. * A beautiful underused small tree with a rounded, horizontally layered crown; 3/4" fragrant white flowers with...

Found principally on the limestone cliffs of Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina, but it is hardy at the north. It thrives in full sunlight and in well-drained soil, tolerates high pH soils as well as acid situations.

Caution is advised since this is a poisonous plant. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism and skin eruptions. A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant. * Clematis recta , the Erect Clematis or Ground virginsbower , is a species of Clematis unusual...

* Wild roses often have better resistance to diseases and insects than many of the hybrid roses sold in commerce today. * It has reddish stems armed with reddish-brown thorns. * This is an interesting species rose due to it's abundant musky smelling yellow...