Shade Tolerant Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Illinois

* Upright stems topped by 1/2-1" flowers in a branched flower head, white, green, or yellowish; grows in wet, grassy subalpine meadows and open woods; flowers in June or July; attractive pleated leaves, to 1' long, 6" wide; native from northern Europe...

Occasional Trillium ovatum plants have petals that are maroon rather than the typical white. * Trillium ovatum, the Western Wake Robin, Pacific Trillium, or Western White Trillium, is a member of the Trilliaceae family, or sometimes included within the...

* The whole plant, but especially the root, is analgesic, antirheumatic, galactogogue and rubefacient.The plant was often used medicinally by North American Indian tribes, though modern users should be aware of the plants potential toxicity.

* Angelica atropurpurea is a species of plant that can be found in moist and swampy woodlands , mostly by riverbanks. * Early America settlers boiled parts of the plant to make into candy and they also used it as an ingredient in cake .

A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of kidney complaints and TB. * Habitat and Range: sandy, gravelly, or rocky slopes, often growing in areas underlain by limestone bedrock.

* Striking in the woodland garden; likes woodland soil; red berries in fall. * he plant contains calcium oxalate crystals in all parts, and because of this consumption of the raw plant material results in a powerful burning sensation.

* A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes dermatitis in some people, for dry sunny places; also used medicinally and as a condiment; inconspicuous...

* It is said to be of great use when applied externally to stimulate hair growth and is an ingredient of many hair lotions and ointments. * Does well along woods edges as a background plant in perennial gardens.

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

It bears large elegant flowers of various colours: red, white, striped or blue. Its leaves resemble those of an Ash tree. * This essential oil is emitted from the plant in hot weather and, on a still day, can be ignited and will burn for a second or two...

* Sarracenia minor , also known as the Hooded pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia . Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World .

* Remove dead flowers to extend the flowering period. * Succeeds in a sunny position in most good soils tolerating a pH range from 6 to 8 but disliking acid soils. * Dianthus caryophyllus ( Clove Pink ) is a species of Dianthus .

It has also been introduced and is now common in North America . It is obtained from the flowers according to other reports. * This is considered a noxious weed in some areas. * A yellow dye is obtained from the whole plant.

* A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes dermatitis in some people, for dry sunny places; also used medicinally and as a condiment; inconspicuous...

* Small, delicate plant forms a rounded mound, often loose and open; evergreen; 3" flowers in May, parents of this strain have flowers in variations of pink and purple; acid soil, good drainage; in the U.S. needs light shade in the North, more shade in...

The plant blooms in summer to late autumn in reds, pinks, and whites; leaves, appearing after flowers, are often marked with silvery patches. * A tuberous herb with vine like leaves.

* This species grows up to 50 feet, and has yellow flowers. * Sun- and drought-tolerant. Mediterranean and Asia Minor.

The aromatic seed is used as a flavouring in stews etc. Carnation also exhibits this effect. * The flower clusters can be french-fried to produce a carrot-flavoured gourmet's delight.

Plants should be spaced about 60cm apart each way. * A good ground cover plant, succeeding in dense shade but rather slow to spread. * Heart-shaped shiny dark green leaves with prominent veins, 9" x 5"; dark violet flowers in August; a 2' mound, flowers...

* Sarracenia minor , also known as the Hooded pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia . Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World .

* The blue flowers and on occasion white flowers are bonnet shaped. * This mixed wildflower perennial is a double form of columbine that has been used in gardens for a long time, due to its curious flower shape.

It grows in wet soils . The leaves are often used in 'mint sauce', which is used as a flavouring in meals. It is an invasive species in the Great Lakes region where it was first sighted in 1843 .

The aromatic seed is used as a flavouring in stews etc. Carnation also exhibits this effect. * The flower clusters can be french-fried to produce a carrot-flavoured gourmet's delight.

* Compound leaves with leaflets in threes grow on fleshy green to pink stems up to 3 feet (0.9 m). * The plant most of us think of as Bleeding Heart; extremely popular, and for good reason; each arching spike, often held horizontally, is lined with an...

* Fairly dense and bushy, especially when young. * Soils should be acidic and very well-drained but not excessively dry. * Upright flower clusters separate it from P. Japonica which has pendulous flower clusters.

It bears large elegant flowers of various colours: red, white, striped or blue. Its leaves resemble those of an Ash tree. * This essential oil is emitted from the plant in hot weather and, on a still day, can be ignited and will burn for a second or two...

Well worth growing in zone 8 gardens. * Acer fabri (Faber's Maple) is a species of evergreen maple tree native to Vietnam and central to southern China. Newly grown leaves and samaras take on a reddish hue.