Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In El Monte

Lanceolata has been found in western Norway from the Early Neolithic onwards. * Plantago lanceolata is a species of genus Plantago known by the common names ribwort plantain, English plantain, buckhorn plantain, narrowleaf plantain, ribleaf and lamb's...

* 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.

On moist, rich soils. * 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.

They may also be grown as an ornamental plant . * Luffa aegyptiaca is a species of Luffa . It is native to northern Africa. Young fruit can be eaten as a vegetable while ripe fruits can be use to make bath sponges.

* 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.

They keep their blue color well after drying. * It is very cold hardy, coming from Siberia, and will also tolerate drought and saline conditions. * This is an excellent plant to use for cut flowers and dried flowers.

* Prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny well-drained position. * An attractive garden flower, blooms in May or June, 1 1/2" flowers, several per stem. * Plants can be grown on walls.

* Does well along woods edges as a background plant in perennial gardens. * Bearsfoot root was used by the North American Indians as a stimulant and laxative remedy. * It is said to be of great use when applied externally to stimulate hair growth and...

* Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis ) is the better known of the Savory species. * The leaves can be used fresh or dried. A tangy, marjoram-like flavour. The leaves are harvested just before the plant comes into flower.

Type: Described from Siberia. The eastern border of the species range is not quite clear, as the correlation between morphological characters and chromosome numbers are still doubtful from Emura's Papers.

* Nicotiana tabacum, or cultivated tobacco, is an annually-grown herbaceous plant. Tabacum is sensitive to temperature, air, ground humidity and the type of land. * All parts of the plant contain nicotine, this has been extracted and used as an insecticide.

* 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.

* In Poland, where dill is called "koper," it is one of the most popular herbs used in the kitchen, and, along with parsley and chives, is used for various purposes. * The leaves lose their flavour if the are cooked for any length of time and so are best...

* Platycodon grandiflorus is a species of perennial flowering plant of the family Campanulaceae and the only member of the genus Platycodon. It is native to East Asia (such as China , Korea , Japan , and East Siberia ) and bears big blue flowers, although...

* 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.

* Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat and associated dry cough/bronchitis .

* Sarracenia minor , also known as the Hooded pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia . Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World .

* The plant was used for food and fiber by local Native American peoples such as the Havasupai. Among the Navajo, the plant is used to make blankets. * Seed - surface sow in a light position, April in a warm greenhouse.

* Nigella damascena ( Love-in-a-mist ) is an annual garden flowering plant , belonging to the buttercup family ( Ranunculaceae ). The foliage makes a nice garden cover when not in bloom and the attractive seedpods add interest after flowering.

* The Nepal poppy ( Meconopsis napaulensis ) is a plant of the family Papaveraceae . * Many 3" nodding blue, red, purple, or white nodding flowers on a branching stem; forms basal rosette of 20" leaves; monocarpic--blooms and dies; native to eastern Himalayas,...

Lanceolata has been found in western Norway from the Early Neolithic onwards. * Plantago lanceolata is a species of genus Plantago known by the common names ribwort plantain, English plantain, buckhorn plantain, narrowleaf plantain, ribleaf and lamb's...

It is an annual, sprawling plant that is native to North America. * Echinocystis is a monotypic genus in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. * Sow seed early spring in a rich compost in a greenhouse, placing 2 - 3 seeds in each pot.

A tea is made from the dried leaves and roots. * The hardy plant can grow to a height of 60 cm.Comfrey has been used in folk medicine as a poultice for treating burns and wounds. The roasted roots are used with dandelion and chicory roots for making coffee.

It grows best in cool weather so sow in early spring or in the fall. * Corn Salad is a gourmet green that has been used in Europe for centuries. * Valerianella locusta is a small dicot annual plant of the family Caprifoliaceae that is an edible leaf vegetable...

* Hylomecon vernalis , also known as the forest poppy , is a poppy of the Far East , ranging from Manchuria to Japan . The flowers are bright yellow 3.5-5 cm across, starting out bowl-shaped, then flattening out with age.

* Compound leaves with leaflets in threes grow on fleshy green to pink stems up to 3 feet (0.9 m). Seeds with whitish elaiosomes are borne in long pods .The plant often goes dormant in summer after blooming.

* A perennial weed, to most, with long curly leaves; develops a deep taproot; seed turns brown and remains conspicuous in winter; birdfood, native to Europe and Asia and common in North America.