Rock Garden Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Fargo

* Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape. Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous.

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. * In general, gentians require a moist well-drained soil in a sheltered position, a certain minimum of...

It is generally distinguished from other species of its genus by "tomentose" or felty foliage. * It has proven popular as a cultivated ornamental and can be found in gardens the world over.

It is probably native to the Mediterranean region but its exact range is unknown due to extensive cultivation for the last 2,000 years. * Succeeds in a sunny position in most good soils tolerating a pH range from 6 to 8 but disliking acid soils.

* Succeeds in a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c.

* Plants self-sow freely when grown in a suitable position. The flowers have a strong clove-like scent. * Dianthus barbatus ( Sweet William ) is a species of Dianthus native to the mountains of southern Europe from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians...

* It is also commonly seen in the literature by its synonyms, Chrysanthemum parthenium and Pyrethrum parthenium. * Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a traditional medicinal herb which is found in many old gardens, and is also occasionally grown for ornament.

* The leaves are available from early spring until late in the autumn. * The leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between garlic and chives, they are delicious in salads.

* Edelweiss (pronounced /?e?d?lva?s/ ; Leontopodium alpinum ), is one of the best-known European mountain flowers , belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The name comes from German edel (meaning noble ) and weiss (meaning white ).

It mixes well with other bulbs. * This is a great little flower that really livens up the spring garden. Well worth putting in a partial shade location. Plants flower the second year from seed, so the wait isn't too long.

* A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. * Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea...

* It is also commonly seen in the literature by its synonyms, Chrysanthemum parthenium and Pyrethrum parthenium. * Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a traditional medicinal herb which is found in many old gardens, and is also occasionally grown for ornament.

* 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. * The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long...

The foliage makes a nice garden cover when not in bloom and the attractive seedpods add interest after flowering. Blooms in the spring to early summer, but is said not to bloom well in very hot climates.

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

* Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape. Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous.

It is generally distinguished from other species of its genus by "tomentose" or felty foliage. * It has proven popular as a cultivated ornamental and can be found in gardens the world over.

* Ageratum houstonianum ( Flossflower , Bluemink , Garden Ageratum , Blueweed , Pussy Foot ) syn. Ageratum mexicanum Hort. ) is a cool-season annual plant often grown as a bedding plant in gardens .

* This is an excellent plant to use for cut flowers and dried flowers. They keep their blue color well after drying. * It is very cold hardy, coming from Siberia, and will also tolerate drought and saline conditions.

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. Mathew (l.c. 110), this species is said to have originated in Kashmir.

* Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. The foliage is thin, and strap like.

* 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. * The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long...

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

* An interesting garden plant. Use in larger gardens with partial shade. The leaf texture and dainty flowers are appealing.

* Something like a 6" wide daisy, with this difference: it is stemless, growing prostrate on the ground; blooms in May or June; coarse, deeply lobed leaves; likes a scree soil; a rock garden plant or curiosity native to the Mediterranean.

* Plants self-sow freely when grown in a suitable position. The flowers have a strong clove-like scent. * Dianthus barbatus ( Sweet William ) is a species of Dianthus native to the mountains of southern Europe from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians...

* Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position. * Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. * The name of this species is based on the cultivated form, the true wild form is A.