Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Killeen

* A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of chills and fevers. * A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach aches. * A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as...

Division after flowering or in autumn. Take care since the plant resents disturbance. * In antiquity the most famous place for the black hellebore was the Phokian city of Antikyra in Greece.

* Lobelia inflata is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant growing to 15–100 cm (5.9–39.4 in) tall, with stems covered in tiny hairs. Side effects can include sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, rapid heartbeat, mental confusion, convulsions,...

* The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long after the leaves have died back. * The species is commonly cultivated in temperate areas. * The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used...

Veitchii, differing mainly in only having one flower to a stem. * This species is closely related to P. * Paeonia anomala has an immense range of wild habitat, stretching from the Ural Mountains of Russia to the Pamir Mountains of Central Asia, then to...

* Other reports say that they contain 'estevin' a substance that, weight for weight, is 150 times sweeter than sugar. * The leaves contain 'stevioside', a substance that is 300 times sweeter than sucrose.

* These plants thrive best in shady areas and under protection of larger plants, and in all but the hottest and the driest conditions in the United States. * This late summer blooming Japanese anemone is a native of China that grows up to 2' tall and...

A climbing plant, supporting itself by means of tendrils. * Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained rich soil with abundant moisture. * The pulverized root is used as a poultice for headaches.

* Penthorum sedoides is 10 to 80 centimeters tall. * A tincture of the plant is somewhat astringent, demulcent, laxative and tonic. The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully...

It is a hardy plant that grows to zone 5, and in mild climates it is grown as a winter green. * Corn Salad is a gourmet green that has been used in Europe for centuries. * A very interesting addition to the garden.

* he plant contains calcium oxalate crystals in all parts, and because of this consumption of the raw plant material results in a powerful burning sensation. It can cause irritation of the mouth and digestive system, and on rare occasions the swelling...

A gently warming and tonic herb, it is especially effective in treating coughs, consumption, bronchitis and many other complaints of the chest as well as disorders of the digestive system.

* It produces an abundance of 8-9 inch dark green cucumbers with excellent mild flavor. * This open pollinated variety has been around a long time and is still the favorite.

It blooms in spring. Flowers yellow, 1.5-2 cm in diameter, solitary in leaf axils and without forming inflorescence. * Dwarf bush up to 40 cm, leaves alternate fine pointed, linear, and extended marginal hairs, stipules absent.

Depending upon the region, it is also referred to as the Japanese bellflower , common balloon flower , or balloon flower . This species is known as platycodon or Chinese bellflower .

In Germany over 200 pharmaceutical preparations are made from Echinacea. * Echinacea is one of the world's most important medicinal herbs. * Rose-purple 2"-3 1/2" daisylike flowers; native to central North America.

The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter. * This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America.

The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter. * This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America.

The sap is yellow to orange.The flowers consist of four yellow petals , each about 1 cm long, with two sepals . * The plant self-sows freely and should not need much encouragement.

The pinnate leaves usually have five soft green leaflets, although three and seven occur as well, each with a shape ranging from lanceolate-oblong to rhombic, and a pattern of distinct teeth along the margins.

* 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.

* It is native to eastern and central North America, and there are occurrences in the western United States, some of which may represent introductions. * Best naturalized in moist to wet soils in water gardens, bog gardens, wet meadows, water margins...

* 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...

(50–120cm) tall. It grows from 2–4ft. * The flowers are yellow–orange or orange–vermillion with the petals spotted in purple, somewhat ‘flatfaced' in appearance with irregular distribution of petals around the face of the flower forming a fanshape.

It is especially useful in states of exhaustion from chronic disease and in all cases of debility, weakness of the digestive system and lack of appetite. * t is one of the best strengtheners of the human system, stimulating the liver, gall bladder and...

Requires a semi-shaded site and moist but well-drained soil during the vegetative period. * Very well suited to the rock garden, and for group planting. P - by division and by seed.

It is still used in Mexico and Guatemala, with the seeds sometimes ground, while whole seed is used for nutritious drinks and as a food source. The sprouted seeds are eaten in salads, sandwiches, soups, stews etc.