Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Corpus Christi

This species is known as platycodon or Chinese bellflower . * Platycodon grandiflorus is a species of perennial flowering plant of the family Campanulaceae and the only member of the genus Platycodon.

They are sticky hairy above, and white woolly below.Atop each stem is an almost perfectly spherical inflorescence up to 6 cm in diameter, packed with blue-gray disc florets . * This is a glandular, woolly perennial which approaches a maximum height of...

* The leaves contain 'stevioside', a substance that is 300 times sweeter than sucrose. * The leaves have a very sweet liquorice-like flavour. * Other reports say that they contain 'estevin' a substance that, weight for weight, is 150 times sweeter than...

* The foliage was burned by the Cherokee as a natural insecticide, to smoke out gnats. * It is still used medicinally in the present day; however, there are adverse effects that limit its use.

* Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. * A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea...

It is found only in cultivation, where it is the most commonly grown of all plants in the Nicotiana genus, and its leaves are commercially grown in many countries to be processed into tobacco.

The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, tonic. * This plant is an anti-infective herb that lowers fevers and reduces pain.

It is native to Morocco , but it can be found elsewhere growing wild as an introduced species , such as California . * Linaria maroccana is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common name Moroccan toadflax .

* An excellent garden plant for areas east of the Cascades. A cold infusion of the plant can be used as a lotion on swollen knees and ankles. The seed floss can be used as an insulation in shoes etc.

* Can be used as a ground cover plant in a sunny position. It is widespread and common in the more southerly mountain ranges of Europe, but is rarer in the north. * Centaurea montana ( Perennial Cornflower, Mountain Cornflower, Bachelor's Button, Montane...

* These small round cucumbers ripen to a lemon yellow color.

* The species is commonly cultivated in temperate areas. * Contrary to what the name suggests, neither a crocus nor the source of saffron; foliage emerges in spring, fades in early summer; flowers, pale rosy purple, spring up in October among fallen leaves.

The flower consists of six petals curving backward from the center. The stem is hard, smooth and straight, the leaves linear to lanceolate, 4 to 5 cm long and 3 to 4 mm wide. The seeds mature from August to September.

Native to the Yangzhi River area of China and Japan. * This has anti-cancer properties and can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. * Has long roots. It is used internally in the treatment of snakebite, gastric disorders involving...

* A very ornamental plant, it should be planted into its permanent position as soon as possible because it dislikes root disturbance. * The whole plant contains a very aromatic essential oil, giving out a scent somewhat like lemon peel.

* This Clematis is very fast growing and will cover an area quickly with beautiful yellow flowers that last most of the season.

It is native to Europe but is widespread in North America where it is considered a weed. * A curious perennial with small white nodding 5-petaled flowers backed by an inflated "bladder"; blooms all summer; flowers in loose clusters at stem joints; native...

* Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia . * A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia.

* The foliage was burned by the Cherokee as a natural insecticide, to smoke out gnats. * It is still used medicinally in the present day; however, there are adverse effects that limit its use.

* Usually flowers blue, pink, white, lavender, and purple. * Nigella damascena ( Love-in-a-mist ) is an annual garden flowering plant , belonging to the buttercup family ( Ranunculaceae ).

* The peeled roots are cut up and added to soups. However, internal consumption, such as in the form of herbal tea , is discouraged, as it can cause serious liver damage. A tea is made from the dried leaves and roots.

Germination usually takes place in 1 - 6 months at 15°c. * Striking in the woodland garden; likes woodland soil; red berries in fall. * he plant contains calcium oxalate crystals in all parts, and because of this consumption of the raw plant material...

* Echinocystis is a monotypic genus in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. A very bitter tea brewed from the roots is analgesic and is also used as a love potion. Give the plants some protection, such as a cloche, until they are growing away well.

The flowers produce an abundnce of seed every year and your small planting will soon spread. * Sky blue to deep blue flowers in April, native to Greece, forms tubers, self sows to form mass plantings.

Ex K.Koch) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to southern Japan and South Korea. Japonica have been shown to effectively remove gaseous formaldehyde from indoor air.

Perforatum is sometimes called Common St John's wort to differentiate it. * St. John's wort has a long history of herbal use. * The plant contains many biologically active compounds including rutin, pectin, choline, sitosterol, hypericin and pseudohypericin.

* 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. Excellent for use in salads or steamed.