Herbaceous Plant Seeds For Sale In Winston Salem

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

* Use Ornamental: Showy, Ground cover Conspicuous Flowers: yes Attracts: Butterflies Larval Host: Pipevine swallowtail butterfly. It merits consideration for cultivation in forest areas.

* An herbaceous perennial that sends up new stems each spring, each shoot emerging from leaf pairs like clasped hands, to culminate in 1 1/2 " down-facing blue flowers with reflexed petals; native to Europe and Asia.

Other trees which frequently shade this trillium include grand fir, western red cedar, and western hemlock; bigleaf maple, red alder and Sitka spruce join in near the coast. Occasional Trillium ovatum plants have petals that are maroon rather than the...

It is used internally in the treatment of rheumatic complaints, coughs, colds, headaches, gum diseases and feverish infections such as measles. In Bhutan and Tibet, the tetraploid cytotype seems to r eplace the diploid one as described here.

Matures in 45 days. * This Heirloom variety has been around over 100 years , has long deep green leaves high in iron, vitamins and antioxidants. It is an annual plant (rarely biennial ), which grows to a height of up to 30 cm.

The seed germinates in 2 - 8 weeks at 20°c. * The seed is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Belamcanda chinensis , Belamcanda punctata Moench , Gemmingia chinensis ( L.

The seed usually germinates within 2 weeks. * It is still used medicinally in the present day; however, there are adverse effects that limit its use. * Lobelia inflata has a long use as a medicinal plant, as an entheogenic, emetic, and a dermatological...

* A dramatic plant with big dark green leaves, to 3', and tall flowering stalks in spring, with white or sometimes pink flowers; likes rich, moist soil; can be an attention-getting accent for the large border, a striking contrast to narrow-leaved plants...

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. * Coreopsis basalis is a bushy annual species with finely cut foliage and showy...

* 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 .

It is used internally in the treatment of snakebite, gastric disorders involving bloating, and is clinically effective against hypertension. * This very important medicinal plant was first identified by Thunberg as Aristolochia longa Linnaeus.

* The name distichum refers to the two types of leaves the plant carries. * 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...

* This variety of seed will produce gourds common for making birdhouses.

It thrives well in heavy loam in England (Bowley, l.c.). However, as it is associated with cemetries, it is not clear whether it is a truly wild plant in Kashmir or an introduction from places unknown.

* 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 is an ingredient of many hair lotions and ointments.

* An essential oil distilled from the plant is used in perfumery and lipsticks. The foliage makes a nice garden cover when not in bloom and the attractive seedpods add interest after flowering.

* 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...

Most species will grow well in the rock garden. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.

It has deep lobed green leaves that are very sweet and tender. It is ready to harvest in about 60 days from sowing and does well in cool weather in the spring and early summer. This a a great variety of oak leaf lettuce.

Dormancy is shorter in cooler climates. The plant blooms in summer to late autumn in reds, pinks, and whites; leaves, appearing after flowers, are often marked with silvery patches.

* 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 is an ingredient of many hair lotions and ointments.

* Mostly identical to the species, which see, but with white flowers.

* The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Panax ginseng for lack of stamina. * It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life.

* 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...

* An edible oil is extracted from the seed. * 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, western China.

In Korea, white flowers are more common. It is native to East Asia (such as China , Korea , Japan , and East Siberia ) and bears big blue flowers, although varieties with white and pink flowers are in cultivation.