Rock Garden Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Manchester

It blooms in spring. Flowers yellow, 1.5-2 cm in diameter, solitary in leaf axils and without forming inflorescence. * Dwarf bush up to 40 cm, leaves alternate fine pointed, linear, and extended marginal hairs, stipules absent.

* Gentiana acaulis ( Stemless gentian ) is a small gentian native to central and southern Europe from Spain east to the Balkans , growing especially in mountainous regions, such as the Alps , Cevennes and the Pyrenees , at heights of 800 to 3,000 m.

The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, tonic. * This plant is an anti-infective herb that lowers fevers and reduces pain.

Grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape. A dependable and versatile perennial requiring little care. * Features a dwarf mound of slightly wavy, heart-shaped, medium green leaves with racemes...

* Compound leaves with leaflets in threes grow on fleshy green to pink stems up to 3 feet (0.9 m). Seeds with whitish elaiosomes are borne in long pods .The plant often goes dormant in summer after blooming.

* Hylomecon vernalis , also known as the forest poppy , is a poppy of the Far East , ranging from Manchuria to Japan . The flowers are bright yellow 3.5-5 cm across, starting out bowl-shaped, then flattening out with age.

* In warmer areas, garlic chives may remain green all year round. * 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.

The seeds mature from August to September. * The plant flowers in June and July with one to six upright, dish-shaped flowers. The stem is hard, smooth and straight, the leaves linear to lanceolate, 4 to 5 cm long and 3 to 4 mm wide.

* German garlic is an ornamental onion which is noted for its unusual swirling and twisting leaves. * 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.

Leaves falcate, 3-5, in rosette, as tall as stem. * Siberia (southern regions), Central Asia (Dzungaro-Tarbagatay), Far East (Ussuriskiy Kray), northern China and Mongolia. Requires a semi-shaded site and moist but well-drained soil during the vegetative...

* A very tolerant plant, succeeding in the salt laden air and strong winds of the coast as well as in the sulphur polluted air of cities. * Remove dead flowers to extend the flowering period.

* 2"-wide trumpet-shaped flowers, very fragrant at night, varying in color from greenish to white to pinks and reds and purples; grown as an annual in the northern U.S., perennial in the South; native to South America.

* Gypsophila elegans ( Annual Baby's-breath , Showy Baby's-breath ) is an ornamental plant native to Asia and Europe . * An annual baby's breath, large white blossoms, used as a cut flower.

Its effectiveness has never been reliably proven or disproven since controlled studies have not been carried out. * A dramatic plant with big dark green leaves, to 3', and tall flowering stalks in spring, with white or sometimes pink flowers; likes rich,...

* 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".

* Prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny well-drained position. * An attractive garden flower, blooms in May or June, 1 1/2" flowers, several per stem. * The flowers are very fragrant, diffusing a powerful clove-like scent.

* Iris magnifica is a bulbous flowering plant in the genus Iris, native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions – growing to 60 centimetres (24 in) (less in poor soils), and producing pale lilac...

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

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

It has a profound tonic effect upon a diseased heart, enabling the heart to beat more slowly, powerfully and regularly without requiring more oxygen. * Great care should be exercised in the use of this plant, the therapeutic dose is very close to the...

* The name of this species is based on the cultivated form, the true wild form is A. * 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.

* Astilbe chinensis is a herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately compound leaves, on thin stems. * The flowers are purple, borne in summer.

* The flower heads are 8-12 inches in diameter and are very showy. * The flower heads dry well and the plant will self seed if the flowers heads are left in the garden. * This bulb forming perennial produces short lived sword shaped leaves followed by...

* Linaria maroccana is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common name Moroccan toadflax . * This is an annual herb growing erect to approach half a meter in maximum height, its stem with linear leaves 2 to 4 centimeters long.

Autumn sown plants may require protection from frosts in cold winters. * Sow the seed in mid spring or late summer to early autumn in a sunny border outdoors and only just cover the seed.

* The leaves have a very sweet liquorice-like flavour. * The dried leaves can be ground and used as a sweetener or soaked in water and the liquid used in making preserves. * Stevia has become very popular as a natural sugar substitute with almost zero...

* This open pollinated variety has been around a long time and is still the favorite. * It produces an abundance of 8-9 inch dark green cucumbers with excellent mild flavor.