Rock Garden Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Pennsylvania

Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c. This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China.

Most species will grow well in the rock garden. * Forms mats of small green leaves and stemless sky-blue flowers, as large as 3"; wants good soil, cool, moist conditions; native to Swiss Alps.

* Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits. Veitchii, differing mainly in only having one flower to a stem. * Paeonia anomala has an immense range of wild habitat, stretching from the Ural Mountains of Russia to the...

* Its typical habitat is moist shaded woodland, growing in accumulated humus. * This poppy is a perennial that spreads via rhizomes, typically no taller than 30 cm. The flowers are bright yellow 3.5-5 cm across, starting out bowl-shaped, then flattening...

The name comes from German edel (meaning noble ) and weiss (meaning white ). The scientific name, Leontopodium , means " lion's paw" and is derived from the Greek words leon (lion) and podion (diminutive of pous , foot).

However it is commonly cultivated in gardens away from its native range. * Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions and Afghanistan to China .

* 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...

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

* 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. * Can be used as a ground cover plant in a sunny position.

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

It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions – growing to 60 centimetres (24 in) (less in poor soils), and producing pale lilac and white flowers in spring. * This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

* ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is native to Europe but has been introduced elsewhere, such as the western and eastern parts of the United States. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies,...

It is an essential ingredient of the herb mix 'bouquet garni'. * Thymus vulgaris or Common Thyme is a low growing herbaceous plant, sometimes becoming somewhat woody. Pungent and spicy.

It is a fairly short variety, growing only to 3 feet high. Like many members of that genus, it is prized by gardeners for its showy flowers. * Clematis integrifolia is a flowering vine of the genus Clematis.

Legume species. Blooms early to mid season. Requires an acid to neutral soil. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.

* A form with reddish-purple flowers, otherwise similar to the species, which see.

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.

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

* In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork. * In warmer areas, garlic chives may remain green all year round. * The leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between garlic and chives, they are...

In Chinese ; pinyin : shao or bai shao ; bai meaning "white"), and common garden peony is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Paeoniaceae , native to central and eastern Asia from eastern Tibet across northern China to eastern Siberia...

* Digitalis purpurea is an herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial plant. * Great care should be exercised in the use of this plant, the therapeutic dose is very close to the lethal dose.

It is also sometimes referred to as bachelor's buttons or featherfew. * Often grown in the flower garden, feverfew is a short lived perennial but usually self-sows prolifically. * A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in an ordinary garden soil.

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

It is native to Europe and western Asia. * Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads.

* All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and also skin irritation. * The plants flower from late spring to late summer, and are pollinated by butterflies and bumble bees.

Temperatures of 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) are best for adequate growth; an atmospheric humidity of 80 to 85% and soil without a high level of nitrogen are also optimal. The dried leaves can also be used, they remain effective for 6 months after drying.

Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. It grows to about a meter tall (when in flower) and has bright red flowers. * A very ornamental plant. * Grown for its beautiful red flowers in mid summer.