Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Pittsburgh

* Helleborus niger is an evergreen plant with dark, leathery, pedate leaves carried on stems to 9–12 in (23–30 cm) tall. Take care since the plant resents disturbance. The large, flat flowers, borne on short stems from midwinter to early spring, are...

Native to the Yangzhi River area of China and Japan. * This very important medicinal plant was first identified by Thunberg as Aristolochia longa Linnaeus. * Has long roots. * This has anti-cancer properties and can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy...

* Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides. * It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life.

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

* The name distichum refers to the two types of leaves the plant carries. It grows from 2–4ft. (50–120cm) tall. * Lilium distichum is a herbaceous plant of the lily family which is native to northeastern China and Korea where it flourishes among shrubs...

* The flowers appear from late spring to summer in umbelliform cymes of about 4 flowers.The seeds are small and black, borne in a long capsule . Each has an elaiosome , which attracts ants to disperse the seeds ( myrmecochory ).

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

It grows wild in cracks in old walls where drainage is excellent. * 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 rather freely; native to southern...

* 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.

* Penthorum sedoides (known by the common name ditch stonecrop), is a perennial forb native to the eastern United States which produces small white flowers in summer. * Penthorum sedoides is 10 to 80 centimeters tall.

The leaves are spirally-arranged, large, 20–50 cm (7.9–20 in) in width and on a petiole up to 50 cm (20 in) long, leathery, palmately lobed, with 7–9 broad lobes, divided to half or two-thirds of the way to the base of the leaf; the lobes are edged...

According to the Metamorphoses of Ovid the anemone, also of the family Ranunculaceae, was created when Venus sprinkled nectar on his blood. * Adonis is a genus of about 20–30 species of flowering plants of the crowfoot family, Ranunculaceae, native...

* Try them as a fall crop by sowing seed in late summer. * They are very late to bolt and can be grown year round in mild climates. * Vates Collards have dark green very tasty leaves with a mild cabbage like flavor.

* It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing twenty-three to twenty-seven inches (60–70 cm) tall, with biternate, glaucous leaves with obovate lobes. In spring it bears large, single, lemon-yellow flowers five inches (10–12 cm) in diameter, the ovary...

Varieties of the species include the Nevada agave and Kaibab agave. Sweet and delicious, but rather fibrous. * The heart of the plant is very rich in saccharine matter and can be eaten when baked.

* All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and also skin irritation. The main flowering stem is erect. * The leaves are deeply lobed with 3 to 7 toothed, pointed lobes in a palmate shape.

* The common name of bugbane is in reference to the odoriferous insect repellant properties of this plant. * This plant is an anti-infective herb that lowers fevers and reduces pain.

They are taken both internally and externally in the treatment of syphilitic, cancerous and other foul ulcers. Caution is advised since this is a poisonous plant. Growing usually on the margins of woodland areas, it is native to Eastern, Southern and...

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...

* The large solitary flower head grows at the top of the stem and sometimes on branches. * Its common names include China aster and annual aster. * It is native to China,and it is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant.

They are often used in the treatment of certain heart complaints. * An easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil, especially if it is rich in organic matter. * Yellowish flowers marked with rusty red, particularly on the inside; in spikes;...

In Korea, white flowers are more common. This species is known as platycodon or Chinese bellflower . Depending upon the region, it is also referred to as the Japanese bellflower , common balloon flower , or balloon flower .

* An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery. * This easily cultivated, Annual plant grows and blooms best in cooler climates, but if kept cool by mulching around the base it can grow in hotter areas as well.

Its strongly irritant action within the gut is thought to stimulate the cough reflex and increase the production of a more fluid mucus within the respiratory passages[ Other common names are Bouncing Bet and Sweet William; locally it is simply "the Soapwort"...

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

* Mountain cornflower is seldom used in modern herbalism, though it does still have a reputation in parts of Europe as a wash for tired eyes. It is widespread and common in the more southerly mountain ranges of Europe, but is rarer in the north.

* 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.