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* 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...

Pines make an amazing bonsai because the rough bark on their trunks makes them look old early on. * Extremely salt tolerant, good for seaside planting and holding beach sand in place.

* The flower heads are from ¾ to 3 inches (2 to 7.6 cm) wide with pale rose-purple or nearly white colored petals. Pallida is similar to E. * Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers a deep rich loam with plenty of leafmold and a sunny position.

* It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life. * Ginseng has a history of herbal use going back over 5,000 years.

* An attractive plant with small pink flowers; can be grown as an annual in cold areas; native to the tropics. * Grown mostly as a curiosity, for the compound leaflets fold up promptly along the midrib when touched.

* 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 .

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

* Due to the tree of heaven's weedy habit, landowners and other organisations often resort to various methods of control in order to keep its populations in check. * A decidious Tree growing to 25m.

They also are harvested long before the beets so you get two crops instead of one! * Mineral Rich in: Calcium: 114mg; Phosphorus: 34mg; Iron: 3.1mg * A phytochemical compound, glycine betaine is found in the root.

* Numerous flower stems rise in summer from the foliage mound to a height of 3' bearing wide, airy panicles (to 20" long) of tiny, variably-colored flowers (tones of gold, silver, purple and green) which form a cloud over the foliage that is particularly...

* 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 elegant row of pink and white "hearts"; flowers in May in New York; may die back to the ground in...

* Develope to maturity in only 60-65 days. * These scallions are perfect for adding mild flavor to salads of all kinds. * Can be overwintered if mulched to zone 4. * Many Welsh onions can multiply by forming perennial evergreen clumps.

* A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach aches. * A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as they are well-drained.

* China: predominantly at 600-3000 m elevation on the high plateaus of Yunnan (Li 1997), but extending N into Sichuan, where it intergrades with P. Hardy to Zone 8 (cold hardiness limit between -12.1°C and -6.7°C) (Bannister and Neuner 2001).

* Of open, wide-spreading habit, with several main branches ramifying into small branchlets; grows quickly, but wood may be brittle and susceptible to ice and snow damage; resistant to Dutch elm disease, and so used by breeders; drought tolerant, used...

* Yellow Corydalis is hardy to –34°C (-30°F; hardiness zone 4). It does best in light shade with good moisture, but will tolerate both full sun and deep shade. * Perennial with small yellow flowers throughout the summer; makes a nice bluish mound...

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

Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff. * The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat. * Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard. * The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. Excellent for use in salads or steamed.

* The Borlotti bean, also known as the Roman bean or romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called "romano bean"), is a variety of cranberry bean bred in Italy to have a thicker skin.

* An attractive plant with small pink flowers; can be grown as an annual in cold areas; native to the tropics. * Grown mostly as a curiosity, for the compound leaflets fold up promptly along the midrib when touched.

The unblanched leaves are much less bitter in winter and make an excellent addition to salads at this time of year. The root is said to be an ideal food for diabetics because of its inulin content.

* It preferes cool growing temperatures and will tolerate some shade. It is bright red skinned with a crisp white inside. This variety was the All America Selection Winner in 1949.

* Unlike most species of pine. * Mountain Pine or Mugo Pine ( Pinus mugo ) is a high-altitude European pine , found in the Pyrenees , Alps , Erzgebirge , Carpathians , northern Apennines and Balkan Peninsula mountains from (mostly) 1,000 m to 2,200 m,...

There is rarely any wood as old as the entire tree, while the boughs themselves often hollow with age, making ring counts impossible. * Dark green shiny needles to 1 1/4"; may be shrubby or treelike; often used for screens and hedges, topiary; reddish-brown...

A tea made from the plant has been used as an insecticide. It has also been introduced and is now common in North America . It is obtained from the flowers according to other reports.

Blooms late summer to early fall. It is native to Europe and western Asia . * Unusual perennials with 2" spherical blue flowers in mid to late summer; the plant itself is rather rough and thistly with dark green leaves; good for middle or back of border;...