Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Lexington Fayette

The divided leaf segments are ovate , cuneate , and often are oblique and abruptly cut off at the base. Its stamens are around 22 mm long. Above the plant is glabrous and dark green; below it is lighter green, glaucescent , with white hairs especially...

* Seeds are started after all danger of frost is past and the soil is warm or within 3–4 weeks before the predicted last frost date in the area. * It is a winter squash with distinctive longitudinal ridges and sweet, yellow-orange flesh.

* The leaves of fireweed are unique in that the leaf veins are circular and do not terminate on the edges of the leaf, but form circular loops and join together inside the outer leaf margins.

* Something like a 6" wide daisy, with this difference: it is stemless, growing prostrate on the ground; blooms in May or June; coarse, deeply lobed leaves; likes a scree soil; a rock garden plant or curiosity native to the Mediterranean.

* 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 officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat...

Young fruit can be eaten as a vegetable while ripe fruits can be use to make bath sponges. * Luffa aegyptiaca is a species of Luffa . The fruit resembles a cucumber . It is native to northern Africa.

* A strong fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making string, bags, paper etc. * Lavatera thuringiaca is a species of Lavatera native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia , from southern Germany south to Italy , and east to southern Russia...

It grows best in cool weather so sow in early spring or in the fall. * American president Thomas Jefferson cultivated mache at his home, Monticello, in Virginia in the early 1800s.

Research shows that it has the ability to raise the body's resistance to bacterial and viral infections by stimulating the immune system. * Rose-purple 2"-3 1/2" daisylike flowers; native to central North America.

* Edelweiss (pronounced /?e?d?lva?s/ ; Leontopodium alpinum ), is one of the best-known European mountain flowers , belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The scientific name, Leontopodium , means " lion's paw" and is derived from the Greek words...

* The leaves of fireweed are unique in that the leaf veins are circular and do not terminate on the edges of the leaf, but form circular loops and join together inside the outer leaf margins.

* A form with reddish-purple flowers, otherwise similar to the species, which see.

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. Flowers are followed by a fragile, plumed seedhead.

* The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long after the leaves have died back. It works by doubling the chromosome number. * Contrary to what the name suggests, neither a crocus nor the source of saffron; foliage...

Leaves are finely divided and yellow-green to gray-green, often remaining over winter. It grows wild in cracks in old walls where drainage is excellent. Corydalis lutea; Yellow Corydalis) is a short-lived perennial plant native to the southern foothills...

It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions – growing to 60 centimetres (24 in) (less in poor soils), and producing pale lilac flowers in spring. * Iris magnifica is a bulbous flowering plant in the genus Iris, native to the mountains...

* An herbaceous perennial, erect; with 3/4"white or pinkish fragrant flowers in terminal clusters and in the leaf axils; blooms throughout summer; spreads by creeping rhizomes; roots used as a soap substitute; grows on roadsides; native to Europe, but...

* Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * 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 they are well-drained.

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

(50–120cm) tall. * 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.

* 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. * This is a glandular, woolly perennial which approaches a maximum height of two metres.Its erect, branching...

* The root is harvested in the autumn and used fresh or dried. There is no difference whatsoever between the European and the Himalayan collections, wh ile plants from Siberia Subsp.

* The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety. * They are excellent raw or cooked , having a mild sweet flavor.

Use with caution, internal consumption can cause damage to the kidneys and uterine bleeding. * The plant should not be used internally without experienced supervision, externally it is used in the treatment of slow-healing cuts, eczema, infected toe and...

* Pale pink flowers. * This late summer blooming Japanese anemone is a native of China that grows up to 2' tall and features 2-3" diameter, slightly-cupped flowers which have 5 (infrequently 6-7) rose-pink, sepal-like petals and a prominent center ring...

The seed usually germinates within 1 - 2 weeks at 20°c. * Echinocystis lobata is an annual vine that produces stems that can be as long as 8 m (26 ft) and which climb, with the help of coiling, branched tendrils, over shrubs and fences or trail across...

The raceme inflorescence is very tall, reaching a maximum of 4 m (12 ft). Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of well-drained soil when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a sunny position in the greenhouse until they are at least...