Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Chesapeake

* The leaves contain 'stevioside', a substance that is 300 times sweeter than sucrose. * Stevia has become very popular as a natural sugar substitute with almost zero calories! * Because stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose it is attractive...

* The common name of bugbane is in reference to the odoriferous insect repellant properties of this plant. The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, tonic.

* It grows in sunny, rocky or brushy places, with more or less mineral rich soils, at an altitude of 0–400 metres (0–1,300 ft) above sea level. They are sticky hairy above, and white woolly below.Atop each stem is an almost perfectly spherical inflorescence...

In the author's opinion a recognition above the rank of subspecies does not seem to be justified. Distribution: Widely distributed in Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Himalaya from Kashmir to Bhutan, W.

Yellow to white flowers, 10–13 cm across, bloom from April to June. Above the plant is glabrous and dark green; below it is lighter green, glaucescent , with white hairs especially crowded along the veins, and the lower leaves are biternate .

* It is found over much of Europe except northern Europe , Ireland , Great Britain , Holland and Poland. It blooms in spring. Flowers yellow, 1.5-2 cm in diameter, solitary in leaf axils and without forming inflorescence.

This species is known as platycodon or Chinese bellflower . In Korea, white flowers are more common. * Platycodon grandiflorus is a species of perennial flowering plant of the family Campanulaceae and the only member of the genus Platycodon.

* Use Ornamental: Showy, Ground cover Conspicuous Flowers: yes Attracts: Butterflies Larval Host: Pipevine swallowtail butterfly. It is used in a number of proprietary medicines for treating skin, circulatory and kidney disorders.

* A perennial herb with 8" leaves covered with prickly hairs; flowers to 1/2", yellowish white, pink, or purplish, in summer, in nodding clusters; rather coarse; likes rich, moist, limestone soils; native to Europe, where it is used medicinally; a weed...

It is used in the treatment of rheumatism and skin eruptions. * The flowers and leaves are diaphoretic, diuretic and rubefacient. Growing usually on the margins of woodland areas, it is native to Eastern, Southern and Central Europe .

* Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and western Asia.

* This poppy is a perennial that spreads via rhizomes, typically no taller than 30 cm. * Its typical habitat is moist shaded woodland, growing in accumulated humus. * Hylomecon vernalis , also known as the forest poppy , is a poppy of the Far East , ranging...

When pureed it is said to rival the best spinach purees. The leaves should be used before the plant starts to flower. * A curious perennial with small white nodding 5-petaled flowers backed by an inflated "bladder"; blooms all summer; flowers in loose...

* Gentian root has a long history of use as a herbal bitter in the treatment of digestive disorders and is an ingredient of many proprietary medicines. * t is one of the best strengtheners of the human system, stimulating the liver, gall bladder and digestive...

It is native to Morocco , but it can be found elsewhere growing wild as an introduced species , such as California . The inflorescence is a raceme of flowers occupying the top of the stem.

* The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again harvesting. * It has a mild aromatic flavour that is suggestive of aniseed.

It grows from 2–4ft. * The name distichum refers to the two types of leaves the plant carries. * Lilium distichum is a herbaceous plant of the lily family which is native to northeastern China and Korea where it flourishes among shrubs and in forests.

Excellent for use in salads or steamed. * The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat. * Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard.

* A dramatic plant with big dark green leaves, to 3', and tall flowering stalks in spring, with white or sometimes pink flowers; likes rich, moist soil; can be an attention-getting accent for the large border, a striking contrast to narrow-leaved plants...

* Stored seed remains viable for at least a year and can be sown in spring in the greenhouse but it will probably require a period of cold stratification. It can cause irritation of the mouth and digestive system, and on rare occasions the swelling of...

It does best in light shade with good moisture, but will tolerate both full sun and deep shade. * Perennial with small yellow flowers throughout the summer; makes a nice bluish mound of delicate foliage; will grow in deep shade; can seed itself about...

Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful and Jalapa is a town in Mexico . * The seed remains viable for several years. * Mirabilis jalapa (The four o'clock flower or marvel of Peru ) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis , and is available...

* The Borlotti bean, also known as the Roman bean or romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called "romano bean"), is a variety of cranberry bean bred in Italy to have a thicker skin.

The aromatic leaves have a very nice flavour that is somewhat liquorice-like. The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human introduction. The young shoots can also be cooked and used as a potherb.

* Matricaria recutita or German chamomile , also spelled camomile , is an annual plant of the composite family Asteraceae . Gather the flowers in the summer. Chamomile is used to sooth widely for children's ailments, infantile colic, and even asthma.

It grows to about a meter tall (when in flower) and has bright red flowers. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. * Lobelia cardinalis ( Cardinal Flower ) is a species of Lobelia native to the Americas , from southeastern Canada south through...

* It is a perennial which grows between 30 and 120 cm (47 in), flowering from June until July. Thrives in deep rich soil, but also grows well on poorer sandy soils providing they are moist.