Perennial Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Sacramento

* The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used to alter the genetic make-up of plants in an attempt to find new, improved varieties. It works by doubling the chromosome number.

* Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent. * The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff.

A warm compress has been used to ease sprains and strained muscles. It is valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system, and for its vermicidal activity.

* A perennial grown for its 2" bright red-orange inflated husk in fall, which encloses an edible red berry; the plant itself is rather lax and weedy, spreading by underground stems; nodding white flowers; native from southeast Europe to Japan.

It contains some of the most bitter compounds known and is used as a scientific basis for measuring bitterness. Other names include 'Yellow Gentian', 'Bitter Root', 'Bitterwort', 'Centiyane', and 'Genciana'.

Best in part shade, sheltered from extreme heat and humidity. Broad bands of golden yellow leaves are edged deep green, illuminating shady spots in the garden. Sky blue flowers dot the carpet from spring to fall.

* Many Adenophora species have been used in traditional Chinese medicine. * Performs better than Campanula in Southern gardens. * Prefers well-drained soil. * Adenophora (Lilyleaf Ladybell) is a genus of flowering plant within the family Campanulaceae.

2 each of Cinnamon, Maiden Hair, Lady and Christmas Ferns.

Small clusters of lightly fragrant purple and lavender flowers are born from summer to frost on this easy and adaptable perennial. Lantana are only second to Porterweed in our garden for their ability to attract butterflies! Lantana are loaded with flower...

Drought tolerant, deer and pest resistant, and a good larger groundcover. Louisiana Artemesia, sometimes called Dusty Miller, creates a mass of silvery-gray foliage and stems that spreads fairly quickly and develops into large colonies.

A drought tolerant and deer resistant perennial that is tolerant of a wide range of soil types from dryish to average moist soils, as well as shallow and rocky. Large clusters of rich purple flowers sit atop the sturdy stems of this medium sized Ironweed...

Remember, these are Hibiscus and so will enjoy a fertile soil as well as ample moisture during the growing season for the best flowering and growth. The many Perennial Hibiscus that we enjoy today were all bred using genetics from our US native species...

Thrives in many types of soil and various climates. Grows only 6-8” tall and spreads quickly to 8-10”. Perfect as a groundcover or border. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Flowers all summer! Prolific bloomer that begins in late spring, continues...

Mid-season bloomer. This fragrant award winner has silvery white streaks that overlay light wisteria blue standards and dark blue-violet falls.

One of the most cold hardy Cestrums. *In the coldest portions of its range, zone 7A-8B, a breathable winter mulch will help to ensure survival of the crown. It grows to about 5' as a perennial and can reach 7-10' or even 14'H as a shrub.

Includes 1 each of Hummingbird Mint, Julia Coneflower, Cardinal Flower and Fantasy Monarda. 4 plants total.

Provide a protected site and a mulch in zone 8B to help improve its chances of winter survival although most sources suggest it is hardy here we have not trialed it in our gardens.

With each garden ordered, you will receive: 8 Mixed Carnations (late spring) 8 Mixed Oriental Lilies (summer) 3 Hardy English Lavender (summer) 1 Old Fashioned Lilac (spring) 1 Red Peony (late spring) 5 Lily-of-the-Valley (spring) 1 Butterfly Bush (our...

Sometimes called Goatsbeard or False Spirea. Attracts hummingbirds. Can be grown in full sun if extra moisture is provided. Beautiful, easy to grow perennial that is very hardy and free of plant pests.

* The Common Rue ( Ruta graveolens ), also known as Herb-of-grace , is a species of rue grown as a herb . It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens , especially because of its bluish leaves, and also sometimes for its tolerance of hot and...

Makes an easy container plant or use it in the garden where hardy. Provide a well-draining soil with afternoon shade for best results. A rare hybrid of the Aztec Lily and Amaryllis, the Hippeastrelia produces large dark red velvety flowers that are similar...

The easy to grow plants are great for sunny to partially shaded, dry areas in the garden, and grow 15" tall and 18" wide. The flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds.

Where not hardy it can be successfully grown as a container plant. In summer 3" wide, widely flaring flowers are a creamy white delicately marked with an abundance of maroon. The typical Dutchman's Pipe shaped flowers have a dark burgundy eye with a creamy...

Grows best when it gets only morning sun or in a fully shaded area. They are extremely fast growing plants that can be used as climbers on a fence or trellis. Delightfully colored in a mixture of red, pink and white shades.

Deer resistant. Grows 30" tall. These magnificent blue-violet flowers with contrasting yellow and white blaze mix well into the early summer garden and make great cut flowers too.

Welch of Texas A&M University by clicking here . The hardest winters are sure to freeze it nearly to the ground here in zone 8B but by summer it is back to its old self and fall will still bring a bounty of large beautiful flowers.

* 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.