Herbaceous Plant Wildlife Food For Sale In San Francisco

* Timothy-grass ( Phleum pratense ), is an abundant perennial grass native to most of Europe except for the Mediterranean region . * Timothy grass is a very variable species that is commonly grown as a hay grass.

* The leaves are very rich in vitamins and minerals, especially iron and the vitamins A and C. * Curled Dock ( Rumex crispus ), also known as Curly Dock, Yellow Dock, Sour Dock, Narrow Dock , sometimes as "narrow-leaved dock" (which properly refers to...

The upper surfaces of the leaves are glabrous or have hirsute to strigose hairs. The leaf bases are attenuate to cordate in shape and the margins of the leaves are usually entire or serrate, or sometimes lacerate.

It typically forms a slowly-spreading clump of upright stems (culms) to 4-5' tall. Foliage turns yellow-brown in fall. Spikelets mature to brown by mid-summer and remain attractive well into fall.

The species name campestre means "of the fields". * Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland...

* Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (formerly Aster novae-angliae), commonly known as the New England aster, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. * The flower color is variable, ranging from lavender to blue to white.

* Festuca rubra is a species of grass known by the common name red fescue . Shade tolerant and sod forming. It is a nutritious and palatable forage grass for domestic and wild animals.

* The small oat-like seeds develop on the side of the stalk. * Bouteloua curtipendula , commonly known as Sideoats Grama , is a perennial short prairie grass that is native throughout the temperate and tropical New World , from Canada south to Argentina...

The flowers, 1.5–2.5 cm (1–1 in) in diameter, often fragrant, are white, pink, red, or purple, and borne in summer through fall (autumn). * Phlox paniculata (garden phlox or perennial phlox) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae,...

* The Great Blue Lobelia ( Lobelia siphilitica ) is a species within the Campanulaceae family. * It was believed by some native North American Indian tribes that if the finely ground roots were secretly added to the food of an arguing couple then this...

Rubra), native to North America. Ulmaria) and Dropwort (F. Filipendula species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species: Emperor Moth, Grey Pug, Grizzled Skipper, Hebrew Character, Lime-speck Pug, Mottled Beauty and The Satellite...

It was introduced to American colonists by Indians who used the plant for breaking fevers by means of heavy sweating. * Eupatorium perfoliatum or (Common) Boneset is a common perennial plant native to the Eastern United States and Canada , with a range...

* Cornus capitata is a species of dogwood known by the common names Bentham's cornel , Himalayan flowering dogwood , and evergreen dogwood . * The fruit has a bitter-sweet flavour, tasting like an over-ripe banana.

* Perennial; small yellow flowers; source of a golden-yellow dye. It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a peculiar delicacy and aroma. * A refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems.

* Gomphocarpus physocarpus, commonly known as balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop's balls, nailhead, or swan plant, is a species of milkweed. * Unique seed pods add interest to garden areas.

A tall, tufted grass similar to tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea). Stays green a long time. * Loosely tufted perennial, short lived bunchgrass. It grows in meadows, on roadsides, riversides etc.

The base of the grass grows along the ground and may root at several places. Widely used within its range as a wetland mitigation species. Some mannagrasses are considered weeds while others are endangered in their native habitats.

The upper surfaces of the leaves are glabrous or have hirsute to strigose hairs. The leaf bases are attenuate to cordate in shape and the margins of the leaves are usually entire or serrate, or sometimes lacerate.

The species name campestre means "of the fields". * Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland...

* An evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a slow rate. It can reach 40 m tall (though 15–25 m is more usual) in the California Coast Ranges , and can have a trunk diameter of 60–190 cm.

It has become naturalised in many temperate areas, including the Americas and Australasia as an escape from cultivation. It is grown as a horticultural annual in zones 3-5. * It is widely grown as a fodder crop, valued for its nitrogen fixation, which...

* The flowers and leaves are diaphoretic, diuretic and rubefacient. * Clematis recta , the Erect Clematis or Ground virginsbower , is a species of Clematis unusual in that it is a free-standing shrub rather than a climbing plant .

* One of the all around largest sunflowers available to growVery Impressive! * Flower heads are 18-24 inches across.

* Symphoricarpos occidentalis is a woody species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family , commonly called Western snowberry or Wolfberry (the latter not to be confused with the Lycium species of the same name).

* This is an Heirloom favorite. * The fruits are loaded with vitamins and minerals yet low in calories! * They should be harvested when under 10 inches for the best flavor. It is an early bush zucchini that produces a high yield of straight dark green...

It generally occurs in foothills , being most abundant in the lower altitudes of the Sierra Nevada , but also widespread in the Pacific Coast Ranges and the San Gabriel Mountains .

* The fruit is juicy with a very good flavour. * Rubus spectabilis ( Salmonberry ) is a species of Rubus native to the west coast of North America from west central Alaska to California .