Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Stamford

* 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 .

* 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. * Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon.

* The root is harvested when the plant is dormant in the autumn or winter and is dried for later use. * Tian Nan Xing has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years and is valued especially for its beneficial affect upon the chest.

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 .

* The pulverized root is used as a poultice for headaches. Lobata, commonly called wild cucumber, prickly cucumber, or balsam apple. * Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained rich soil with abundant moisture.

* It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in warm temperate regions where winters do not fall below about -15°C. * Bold, shiny, dark green palmate leaves more than 1' across; forms a large, rounded, open shrub; white flowers in fall; should be grown...

* Corn Salad is a gourmet green that has been used in Europe for centuries. * A very interesting addition to the garden. Its dark green leaves can be used much like spinach, raw in salads or steamed.

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 .

* Prefers well-drained soil. * Use for border garden. * Performs better than Campanula in Southern gardens. * Adenophora (Lilyleaf Ladybell) is a genus of flowering plant within the family Campanulaceae.

Cool nights assist germination. * Large-flowered forms of the common garden snapdragon; usually grown as an annual but may overwinter in warmer areas. * The plants are pollinated by bumblebees , and the flowers close over the insects when they enter and...

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 .

* The plants flower from late spring to late summer, and are pollinated by butterflies and bumble bees. The main flowering stem is erect. * All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and...

* The root is anodyne and anti-inflammatory. * This very important medicinal plant was first identified by Thunberg as Aristolochia longa Linnaeus. It is used internally in the treatment of snakebite, gastric disorders involving bloating, and is clinically...

* All parts of the plant contain nicotine, this has been extracted and used as an insecticide. The dried leaves can also be used, they remain effective for 6 months after drying. * Nicotiana tabacum, or cultivated tobacco, is an annually-grown herbaceous...

Golden-mane Coreopsis is native from the south Eastern and south central states of the USA. * Plants grow in sandy soils in open areas and are often found on disturbed ground. * The species range in the eastern part of the USA is increasing as plants...

* 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.

The species is highly variable with respect to its pitchers, with plants in some localities reaching almost 1 metre in height, while in others, plants can be diminutive (such as the seldom seen 30 cm high dwarf form encountered at Garcon Point in Santa...

(50–120cm) tall. It grows from 2–4ft. * 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...

* 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. It works by doubling the chromosome number.

Like all the Sarraceniaceae, it is native to the New World . They can be grown successfully in a plastic basin or in a pot that is standing in a deep saucer of water. This conflicts with the hardiness rating of 7 (temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c)...

* Rue has a long history of use as a domestic remedy, being especially valued for its strengthening action on the eyes. * A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody...

It is used in Italian, Portuguese (Catarino bean), Turkish, and Greek cuisine. * The Borlotti bean, also known as the Roman bean or romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called "romano bean"), is a variety of cranberry...

The flowers are white, borne in fall. * Symphyotrichum lateriflorum is a herbaceous plant with alternate, simple leaves , on stiff, purplish stems.

* The young leaves and flower buds can be eaten raw or cooked. They should be harvested in the spring before the plant comes into flower. A cucumber flavour they can be added to salads or used as a potherb.

* The plants flower from late spring to late summer, and are pollinated by butterflies and bumble bees. The main flowering stem is erect. * All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and...

* Tarragon or dragon's-wort ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae related to wormwood . An essential oil from the leaves is used as a flavouring. The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human...

(Gansu, Guizhou, Hebei, Hubei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mong) all in China. * Native to forest margins, grassy slopes; 400--2700 m.