SPRING/SUMMER 2020 CATALOG Krishna Tulsi
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Dear Seeders Letter ...... 1 Terms of Business ...... 2 Tincture Press ...... 3 Herb Pharm Liquid Herbal Extracts ...... 4 “Growing At-Risk Medicinal Herbs” 2nd ed. book by Richo Cech ...... 5 “Making Plant Medicine” 4th ed. book by Richo Cech ...... 5 “The Medicinal Herb Grower, vol. 1” book by Richo Cech ...... 5 Seed Cleaning, Herb Rubbing & Soil Sifting Screens ...... 6 Seed Collections ...... 7–9 Survival Herb Garden Seed Collection ...... 7 Kidzerbs® Gardening Kit for Children by Sena Cech ...... 8 Lifeline Medicinal Herb Garden Seed Collection ...... 8 Butterfly and Honeybee Seed Collections ...... 8 Cover Crops ...... 10 Pasture Seed Mixes ...... 11 Ancient Grains ...... 12 Edible Oil Seeds ...... 13 Corn Seeds ...... 14 Vegetable Seeds ...... 15–24 Culinary Herbs & Spices Seeds ...... 25–28 Strictly Medicinal® Herb Seeds & Plants ...... 29–74 Medicinal Trees, Shrubs & Woody Vine Seeds & Plants ...... 75–84 Ordering Information ...... 85 Shipping Charts for Seeds & International ...... 86 Order Form ...... 87 Shipping Chart for Roots on back of Order Form ...... 88 Shipping Charts for Plants and Trees ...... Inside back cover
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Catalog written by Richard A. “Richo” Cech ©Copyright 2020 Richard A. Cech Illustrations Sena Cech, ©Copyright 2020 Sena Cech Printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink. Dear Seeders, Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2020 Strictly Medicinal Seed Catalog! Sena made the above drawing at peak season this summer. It shows the Hopi Black Dye Sunflowers, the Golden Bantam Corn, the Aji Sivri Peppers, the Marketmore Cukes and the trellis of Mohawk Pole Beans. This was part of our family veg- etable garden, and as always the goods were planted not only for eating, but for seed saving, and so eventually moving on to our gardening friends. Many crops we grew are not pictured here, and it is interesting to note that she included a squash, which we did not grow. This is known as “artist’s license.” The spring was a bit cool and late, the summer was warm and smoke-free, and we had a significant amount more precipitation than usual, rain storms that came through every two to three weeks, cooled the gardens, and gave that special gift of wild water that no amount of irrigation can match. In addition to the annual gardens, we cultivated our perennial herb gardens as well, and this was a real “on” year for the trees. Cherries, Hawthorn berries, Horse Chestnuts, Nirgundi, Cramp Bark, Trifoliate Oranges, American Persimmons, Pears and Apples did better than ever. We really did have to scramble around (and in some cases climb on a ladder) to bring in all the fruits and seeds. We ate Apples to keep the doctor away, and slaked our thirst with golden cider—gallons of it. Meanwhile, the greenhouse crew were very busy propagating starter plants, seedlings which we transplanted to the field to grow our seed crops, or sent out, securely packaged, to gardens from Florida to Hawaii, from Minnesota to Texas. We focus mainly on standard medicinals like Angelica, Chamomile, Elecampane, Marshmallow, Nettles, Tulsi and Yarrow. We also grow and offer as plants and seeds some of the more difficult ones, including Aloes, Arnica, Ashitaba, Elderberry, Gentian, Goldenseal, Mandrake, Ma-Huang and White Sage. What we’re offering here are open-pollinated species plants that have not been hybridized or genetically modified. The plants we work with are nutritionally dense, medicinally reliable, and breed true to type. Home gardeners and larger- scale growers can sow our seeds and plant our starts with good expectations that the results will be positive! We offer a large assortment of heirloom vegetable seeds, medicinal and aromatic herbs and medicinal permaculture trees for your enjoyment. May this be of benefit to all. Much Love from The Cech Family 2 Terms of Business Our seeds and plants are GMO-free, untreated, open-pollinated, and packed with love! All seeds and plants provided by Strictly Medicinal®, LLC are meant for the public good and shall remain in the public domain. No patents or genetic engineering allowed. Seed Packets Guarantee: Each packet provides specific directions on good ways to ger- minate the seeds. Your success is important to us. Sow entire packet in appropriate condi- tions. If the seeds are planted in a reasonable environment and don’t germinate, then we will replace the packet (one-time replacement only, offer valid for one year after purchase). Certain rare species are sold without guarantee as stated in the description (e.g. Mandrake). Abbreviations: TCM = Traditional Chinese Medicine. TWM = Traditional Western Medicine. TNAM = Traditional Native American Medicine. TAM = Traditional African Medicine. Germ = germinate or germination Bulk Seed Purchases, Plants, Rootstock: Because of our lack of control over cultivation practices and weather conditions, we are not able to give any guarantee on bulk seed sales (ie. gram, 10 grams, 100 grams, and pounds), plants, or rootstock. Therefore, we will not replace bulk seeds, plants, or rootstock or give cash refunds. We are not responsible for losses incurred through the failure of any crop derived from our seeds, plants, or rootstock. Seeds Backorder Policy: Many seeds are viable for a short period only and are best deliv- ered in season. If these are ordered out of season, they will be backordered and delivered from the new crop. (No additional shipping will be charged.) For best results, sow seeds immediately upon receipt. “Noxious Weeds:” We will not knowingly supply any seeds or plants to areas where they are prohibited as “noxious weeds” by local, state, or federal law. For instance, the designa- tion “Sage, Clary [WA no]” means Clary Sage seeds or plants will not be delivered to the state of Washington, where the plant is listed as a “noxious weed.” Toxic Seeds and Plants: Some of the seeds, plants, and rootstock offered in this catalog are toxic if taken internally at sufficient dosage or if applied externally to the skin or mucous membranes. We have endeavored to label such seeds accordingly. Therefore, keep seeds in their labeled packaging until planting. Take appropriate precautions to plant toxic plants in a place away from children and animals. We are offering these seeds, plants, and rootstock for propagation purposes and are not liable for any adverse effects resulting from contact with seeds, plants, or rootstock obtained from us. Self-Medication: Although all cultures on earth use plant-derived medicaments, we cannot recommend self-medication with plant products. Rather, we offer medicinal information in the context of historical usage and from personal experience, augmented by our studies of current research. Please seek the help of a health professional for medical problems. Pricing: Our intent is for the printing of our most recent catalog to establish prices, as well as changes in the number of seeds per packet. In order to allow for unforeseen circum- stances, prices and packet seed counts are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typos. Shipping: You may figure your shipping charges according to the basic shipping charts. If you are having difficulty figuring out your shipping, please contact us. Please leave us your e-mail and phone number so we can contact you if there’s any shipping adjustment needed. Shipping charges are subject to change without notice. If you anticipate a problem with receiving your packages via US Mail with normal delivery and need a more secure method (i.e. signature required), let us know and we will upgrade your delivery with a minimal fee. Shipping Errors: Please look your order over carefully and let us know if there are any problems. We will be happy to rectify within 30 days of receipt. Seed Packet Style: To conserve resources and keep your costs down, retail seed orders from the catalog are in plain packets (not full color). Full color store line seed packets are con- sidered to be a different product. We will lean over backwards to help out our fellow gardeners, but if for some reason this causes us to fall over backwards (ie.we are no longer helping, we cannot meet unreasonable expectations), then we do reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Strictly Medicinal® LLC dba Horizon Herbs is a certified organic farm and organic processor. All organic seeds are certified by Oregon Tilth & comply with organic production and han- dling standards established by the USDA National Organic Program, CFR Part 205. Cert.# OT-004596 Oregon Seeds Dealer License # 73180 Oregon Nursery License # 73179 Catalog written by Richard A. “Richo” Cech, © 2020 Richard A. Cech, Catalog illustrations Sena Cech., ©Copyright 2020 Sena Cech. All Rights Reserved. website: Strictly Medicinal® LLC www.strictlymedicinalseeds.com PO Box 299 customer service: Williams, OR 97544 [email protected] fax: (541) 846-0872 Strictly Medicinal® 3 Tincture Press
1/2 Gallon Lab Press made to meet GMP standards This is the finest mid-size tincture press available on the market, the result of 30 years of manufacturing experience, made entirely in our steel shop in Williams, Oregon USA. These presses are 60 pound work horses that have proven their worth in herbal manufacturing plants, herb schools, scientific laboratories, and the homes of serious tincture makers. The press efficiently expresses the liquid from herbal tinctures and infused oils. Also expresses juice from any vegetable, fruit, or herb that has been thoroughly ground before pressing. • Frame is of heavy steel construction, unbreakable, with a hard and shiny finish. • All stainless steel herb contact surfaces, including custom piston, inner perforated cylinder, cylinder base, and outer pan with spout. • 6-ton, fast-lift hydraulic jack squeezes out every last drop. • Jack features a round stainless toggle for finger-tight lockdown and letdown —no need to use the handle to let down press, lessens wear on jack. • Platen is bolt-less and form-fitted, with stainless steel juncture to the jack— sturdy, steady, and perfectly plumb. • Spring-loaded return with stainless steel linkage—whisper quiet action. • Handle is mirror-finish stainless stock, milled and plugged in our shop. • Custom inner perforated cylinder assembly cannot get stuck, reduces pressing bag wear and is easily disassembled for cleaning—really sweet! • Pressing block is durable and easily-cleaned 3 inch HDPE. • 2 Tygon® hoses and 2 pressing bags included free-of-charge 1/2 Gallon Strictly Medicinal® Tincture Press: $1,850.00 Now available in shiny black or shiny forest green—please specify preference. Shipping free-of-charge via UPS ground within the continental USA 4 Herbal Extracts Herb Pharm makes brilliant herbal extracts. They start with Strictly Medicinal® seeds, grow the plants on their own organically certified farm, and finish the tinctures at their state-of-the-art facility right next door to us in Williams, Oregon.
Liquid Herbal Extract 1 oz 4 oz Liquid Herbal Extract 1 oz 4 oz Extract of Anise $15.00 $45.50 Extract of Mullein $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Arnica $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Myrrh $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Artemisia annua $15.00 $45.50 Extract of Nettle $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Ashwagandha $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Oat Seed $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Astragalus $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Oregon Grape $14.50 $45.00 Extract of Black Cohosh $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Passionflower $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Black Walnut $16.00 $48.00 Peppermint Spirits $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Bloodroot $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Prickly Ash $14.50 $45.00 Extract of Blue Cohosh $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Red Root $14.50 $45.00 Extract of Blue Vervain $15.00 $45.50 Extract of Rosemary $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Bugleweed $16.00 $48.00 Extr. of Saint John's Wort $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Burdock $14.50 $45.00 Extr. of Shepherd's Purse $14.50 $45.00 Extr. Cactus Grandiflorus $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Skullcap $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Calendula $14.50 $45.00 Extract of Spilanthes $15.00 $45.50 Calendula Succus $14.50 $45.00 Extract of Valerian $15.50 $46.00 Extr. of California Poppy $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Wild Yam $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Cascara Sagrada $15.00 $45.50 Extract of Willow Bark $14.50 $45.00 Extract of Catnip $15.00 $45.50 Extract of Cat's Claw $14.50 $45.00 Compounds 1 oz 4 oz Extract of Cayenne $14.50 $45.00 Adrenal Support Tonic $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Celandine $14.50 $45.00 Brain & Memory Tonic $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Chaparral $16.00 $48.00 Heart Health Tonic $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Chickweed $16.00 $48.00 Vein Health Tonic $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Comfrey $16.00 $48.00 Soothing Throat Spray $15.50 Extract of Damiana $16.00 $48.00 Relaxing Sleep Tonic $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Dandelion $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Echinacea $15.50 $46.00 Soothing Oak & Ivy $16.00 $48.00 Super Echinacea (extract) $16.50 $49.00 Extract of Elecampane $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Eleuthero $16.00 $48.00 Herbal Oils 1oz 4 oz Extract of Feverfew $14.50 $45.00 Oil of Arnica $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Gentian $14.50 $45.00 Oil of Calendula $14.50 $45.00 Extract of Ginger $16.00 $48.00 Oil of Saint John's Wort $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Goldenrod $15.00 $45.50 Tea Tree Essential Oil $18.00 $54.80 Extract of Gotu Kola $16.00 $48.00 Trauma Oil $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Hawthorn $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Hops $16.00 $48.00 Herb Pharm Original Salve® Extract of Horse Chestnut $16.00 $48.00 24 g tin $10.90 Extract of Horseradish $15.00 $45.50 Contains a potent blend of herbal oils: Extract of Juniper $15.00 $45.50 Comfrey, Saint John’s Wort, Calendula, Extract of Kava Kava $18.50 $56.80 Mullein, Chickweed, Plantain—powerful! Extract of Lavender $16.00 $48.00 Extract of Lemon Balm $15.50 $46.00 Extract of Licorice $15.50 $46.00 We at Strictly Medicinal LLC are plant Extract of Lobelia $14.50 $45.00 people—not licensed doctors. We do not Extract of Lomatium $16.00 $48.00 give health advice. Please seek help from Extract of Marshmallow $14.50 $45.00 a qualified health practitioner for any health problems. Extract of Motherwort $14.50 $45.00 Shipping free-of-charge for all Herb Pharm Products (USA only) Find more extracts at www.strictlymedicinalseeds.com Books by Richo Cech 5
The preferred herbal reference for herbal students, householders, and manufacturers making standard herbal tinctures, herbal formulas, teas, and more. Part 1: Medicine Making Includes: Drying & processing herbs; Tinctures made the easy way; Math of tincturing; Standard Compounds, Vinegar extracts, Glycerites, Teas, Herbal Oils, Salves, Poultices, and more. Part 2: A Gardener’s Formulary Includes: 143 herbs that can be cultivated in North America —parts used, formulas, practical uses, dosages, and an overview of alternate species. Making Plant Medicine: $24.95 (344 pp, soft cvr) Growing At-Risk The benefit of species diversity is wholeness Medicinal Herbs —conservation of medicinal plants, Cultivation, Conservation, and Ecology holistic medicine, nurturing nature, creating a healthy place to live and work and propagating a message of hope for our children. We are all in this together. A compendium of information about 20 native herbs of North America and Hawaii, with an emphasis on conservation through cultivation. Includes: Black Cohosh, Bloodroot, Blue Cohosh, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Lomatium, Osha, False & True Unicorn, Virginia Snakeroot, Wild Yam . . . Growing At-Risk Medicinal Herbs, 2nd ed. By Richo Cech $24.95 (336 pages, soft cover) Illustrated by Sena Cech The Medicinal Herb Grower “The most definitive herb grower’s guide A Guide for Cultivating Plants that Heal on the planet, a book that breathes with Vol. 1 aliveness, humor, and how to really do it!” — Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac. Part 1: Principles of Natural Gardening Techniques includes: Observation in Nature; Creating Plant Habitat; Benefits of Diversity; Rules of Green Thumb Part 2: Practices of Natural Gardening Techniques: Growth Cycles of Plants; Preparing the Ground; Potting Soil; Planting Seeds; Greenhouse & Shadehouse; Making Cuttings; Caring for Plants; Seed Production; Processing & Harvesting. by Richo Cech “The Medicinal Herb Grower” illustrated by Sena Cech $19.95 (176 pp, soft cover)
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Seed Cleaning Screens Set of 8 precision stainless steel screens mounted in frames of Port Orford cedar. Each screen is 1 foot square and 3 inches deep. Handmade, these are extremely tough and they smell excellently of cedar. Specifically designed for sorting and cleaning a diverse array of types and sizes of seeds,the graduated sizes assist in separating viable seed from inferior seed and cleaning seeds of chaff and dust. They will work equally well on medicinal herb seeds, flower seeds, and vegetable seeds. These screens are only available as a set and function best as a set—once you start to use them, you’ll see what we mean, and you’ll be glad you have them. Set of 8 graduated screens: $260.00
Herb Rubbing Screens Made of Port Orford cedar and the heaviest grade of stainless steel screen. Big 18-inch square and 3-inch deep box allows for a vigorous and unimpeded sweep of the arm when rubbing culinary or medicinal herbs. Suitable for small samples up to a pound at a time. These screens: remove sticks from culinary herbs; pro- duce a tea cut; and grind dried medicinal herbs to the right size for tincturing. These are available only as a set. The medium herb rubbing screen is fitted with a 12-strands-per-inch stainless mesh, and the coarse herb rubbing screen is fitted with a 6-strands-per-inch stainless mesh. Set of 2 Herb Rubbing Screens: $144.95 (one medium, one coarse)
Shipping free-of-charge via UPS ground within the continental USA Seed Gift Collections 7 Essential Medicinals® 16 Full Color Medicinal Herb Seed Packets Certified Organically Grown These are some of the best choices for an all-around useful and beautiful medicinal herb garden. This makes an inspirational gift for your favorite gardener. It is the gift of life, the gift of light—a true connection to the healing ways of our ancestors. 1 full-color seed packet each of: Astragalus (Huang-Qi); Calendula, Orange; Chamomile, German; Comfrey, True; Echinacea angustifolia; Echinacea Purpurea; Elecampane; Lavender, English; Feverfew; Hyssop; Marshmallow; Sage, White; Self-Heal; Tulsi,Temperate—Holy Basil; Valerian, Official; Yarrow, Official. Essential Medicinals® Seed Collection: $29.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.)
Hoedown Seed Collection Fun and easy-to grow, seed saver friendly Vacuum-packed to last at least 3 years. 1 pkt. each of: Beans, Blue Lake Bush; Beets, Detroit Dark Red; Carrots, Scarlet Nantes; Corn, Golden Bantam; Cucumber, Marketmore; Greens, Mixed Cooking: Beets; Kale, Collards; Red Orach, Spinach; Greens, Mixed Salad: Mizuna; Lettuces, Mixed; Arugula; Onions, Walla Walla Sweet; Peas, Oregon Sugar Pod II; Squash, Red Kuri; Zucchini— Midnight Lightning; Tomato, Chadwick’s Cherry 12 pkts/$24.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.)
Survival Medicine Garden The best herbs for first-aid and emergencies. Easy to grow and use. Be prepared simply by being in your garden! 1 seed packet each of: Burdock, Gobo; Calendula, Orange; Comfrey, True; Dandelion; Lettuce, Wild; Self-Heal; Valerian; Yarrow. Survival Medicine Garden: $19.95/8 pkts, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) My Mother's Kitchen Garden Seed Collection Herbs used to spice simple foods and make them savory and attractive. 1 packet each of: Basil, Sweet Lettuce Leaf; Coriander; Dill; Marjoram, Sweet; Oregano, Greek; Parsley, Italian; Sage, Garden; Savory, Summer; Tarragon, Russian; Thyme, English Broadleaf. 10 pkts/$21.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) Tasty Tea Seed Collection Our tastiest, easy-to-grow herb tea favorites. 1 pkt. each of: Greek Mountain Tea; Chamomile, German; Hibiscus, Roselle; Lemon Balm, Marshmallow; Nettles, Tulsi—Temperate 7 pkts/$16.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) 8 Lifeline Medicinal Herbs Garden
A diverse medicinal herb garden that contributes to every aspect of health and well-being. 18 full-size seed packets, 1 each of: Astragalus; Gobo Burdock,, Mixed Calendula, German Chamomile, Elecampane, Echinacea purpurea, Evening Primrose, Brown Flax, Lemon Balm, Marshmallow, Official Motherwort, Nettles, Cayenne Pepper, Garden Sage, Official Valerian, Temperate Tulsi (Holy Basil), Wood Betony, and Yarrow. Inside—18 Strictly Medicinal® seed pkts.: $29.95—Organic (discounted)
Butterfly Lover Seed Collection Not only butterflies, but hummingbirds, honeybees, and native pollinators are attracted, fed, and housed by these bright flowers. 1 pkt. each: Aster, Aromatic; Cardinal Flower; Echinacea purpurea; Gayfeather; Milkweed, Common; Milkweed, Showy; Sunflower, Mexican; Valerian, Red. Butterfly Seed Collection: $19.95/8 pkts (Price shown is a discount.) Honeybee Lover Seed Collection These flowers feed bees with their profuse nectaries and are also cleansing to the bees and the hive, protecting the colony from harm. 1 packet each of: Bergamot, Lemon—Bee Balm; Comfrey, True; Mullein, Greek; Hyssop; Pleurisy Root; Sage, Scarlet; Tulsi, Temperate (Holy Basil); Viper’s Bugloss. Honeybee Seed Collection: $19.95/8 pkts (Price shown is a discount.) If delivered to WA state, Mint, Yellow Dotted will be substituted for Viper’s Bugloss.
Kidzerbs: A Kid’s Guide to Growing Medicinal Plants Garden kit includes: “Kidzerbs” book by Sena Cech, givng a tour of her garden, plant by plant with stories, fun projects, and recipes. 12 Organic Seed packets: Anise, Basil, Borage, Calendula, California Poppy, Catnip, Chamomile, Feverfew, Flax, Johnny-Jump-Up, Lemon Balm, Love-in-the-Mist, and 12 wooden row markers. Kidzerbs: $24.95, a great gift for a kid in your life! Ayurvedic Herb Collection. 9 Seeds of rejuvenative and medicinal herbs: Amla; Andrographis; Ashwagandha, Vedic; Eclipta (Bhringraj); Lemongrass; Spilanthes, Official; Tulsi, Rama 7 pkts/$19.95 (Price shown is a discount.)
Bouquet Garni Made into bouquets and dried, these herbs impart their essence to fine cookery. 1 pkt. each: Basil, Genovese; Balm, Moldavian; Savory, Summer; Thyme, French. 4 pkts/$9.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) Chinese Herb Seed Collection. A potent slice of TCM. 1 seed pkt each: Dan-shen (Sage, Chinese Red); Dang-shen (Codonopsis); Huang-Qi (Astragalus); Ku-shen (Sophora flavescens); Ma-Huang (Ephedra sinica), Tien-hua-fien (Gourd, Snake); Tou-gu (Balsam, Chinese); Wu-wei-zi (Schisandra); Yi-mu-cao (Motherwort, Chinese) 9 pkts/$29.95 (Price shown is a discount.) Dye Plants Seed Collection. Some of the most outstanding of dye plants. Chamomile, Dyers; Indigo, Japanese; Madder; Marigold, French; Nettles; Our Lady’s Bedstraw; Sunflower, Hopi Black dye. 7 pkts/$14.95 (Price shown is a discount.) Edible Flowers Seed Collection An array of flowers for dressing up your salad. 1 packet each of Bean, Scarlet Runner; Borage; Calendula, Mixed; Nasturtium, Jewels; Love-in-the-Mist; Shungiku; Violet, Heartsease. 7 pkts/$16.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) Fines Herbs Seed Collection Foodies take delight! Chopped up fresh, these fine herbs impart luscious taste and aroma to high-end cuisine. Herbal butter extraordinaire! 1 seed packet each of: Chives, English; Marjoram, Sweet; Parsley, Flat-Leaved; Tarragon, Russian. 4 pkts/$9.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) Four Sisters Vegetable Seed Collection 1 pkt. each: Bean, Mohawk Pole; Corn, Golden Bantam; Squash, Yellow Crookneck; Sunflower, Hopi Black Dye. 4 pkts/$9.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) Japanese Herb Seed Collection. 5 unique medicinal foods from Japan, an inexpensive in-road into exceptional diversity. Ashitaba, Burdock, Gobo; Shiso, Purple; Shungiku; Yomogi. 5 pkts/$19.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) Native American Spirit Plants Seed Collection Seeds of native aromatic herbs. 1 packet each of: Beeplant, Rocky Mountain; Bergamot, Mixed; Tobacco, Hopi; Tobacco, Desert; Mugwort, Western; Spikenard, Eastern; Sage, White. 7 pkts/$19.95, Organic (Price shown is a discount.) 10 Cover Crops
Alfalfa ...... Medicago sativa Clover, Crimson . . .Trifolium incarnatum Zones 3 to 11. Perennial cover crop, best for Annual. Sow fall, spring or summer. Bears fertile soils, home garden. All zones. myriads of truly luxurious, upright blos- Sprouts provide a rich source of dietary soms; quickly producing monotypic stand chlorophyll. Excellent for shelterbelts. that fixes 150 lbs of pure nitrogen/acre. Sow Fixes 200 lbs nitrogen per acre, yields up to 1 lb/2,000 sq. feet. 10 tons of organic matter per acre, and effec- 500 seeds/pkt $2.95, tively sequesters subsurface minerals by $13.00/100 g (~26,500 seeds) way of its deeply delving root system. Sow $24.00/lb (~120,000 seeds), Organic early fall or spring. Broadcast, rake in, and Clover, Medium Red . .Trifolium pratense keep moist. Use 1 lb per 1,000 sq. feet. Zones 5 to 10. Native to temperate Europe 500 seeds/pkt $2.95, and Asia. The tea thins the blood and helps $6.00/100 g (~170,000 seeds), dispel toxins from the system. Used as a $12.00/lb (~2,040,000 seeds), Organic cover crop, Red Clover fixes 140 lbs of For planting, inoculated with rhizobium. nitrogen per acre, while the roots break up Bean, Fava ...... Vicia faba hardpan and oxygenate the soil. Flowers (Broad Windsor) yield a yellow dye. Average germ 3 days. Annual or overwintering annual, 80 to 100 Sow 1 lb per 2,000 sq. feet; 10 lbs per acre. days to harvest, fall-planted zones 7 to 10, 500 seeds/pkt $2.95, spring planted any zone. Growing Favas $6.00/100 g (~140,000 seeds), provides much biomass and fixes atmos- $12.00/lb (~636,000 seeds), Organic pheric nitrogen, thereby conditioning the For planting, inoculated with rhizobium. soil and providing nutrients. This cultivar Clover and Poppies Mix (for all seasons) (Broad Windsor) is not only a great cover Zones 5 to 10. A beautiful mix of: Clover, crop, it is also good to eat. Can be shelled Red; Clover, Crimson; Poppy, California; green and steamed, or can be dried, stored, Poppy, Flanders. Inoculated. Sow anytime then soaked and made into soup or ground for an ongoing display. Sow 100 g per 500 up to make falafels. square feet; 1 lb per 2,000 square feet; 10 lbs 20 seeds/pkt $2.95, per acre. Grows 1 to 2 feet tall. $5.00/lb, Organic $13.00/100 g Buckwheat (for spring, summer or fall) $24.00/lb Annual, maturing in 70 days—not winter Fenugreek . . .Trigonella foenum-graecum hardy. Excellent biomass and nectar-pro- Annual. Native to the Mediterranean ducing cover crop for warm soils. Fast ger- Aromatic foliage bearing white flowers with mination and quick growth make this an distinctive blue markings. Breaks up heavy ideal choice for protecting bare soil from the clay soils—contributes nitrogen and organic sun, working well on both fertile and deplet- matter. Direct-seed late summer, fall, or ed soils. Buckwheat sequesters soil phos- early spring. Germinates in cold soils. Sow phorus and solubilizes for use by other 1 lb per 1000 square feet; 35 lbs per acre. plants, an excellent all around companion 200 seeds/pkt $2.95, plant that can readily be sown between rows $10.00/100 g, of other crops. Sow 2 lbs per 1,000 square $22.00/lb, Organic feet; 30 lbs per acre. Grows to 2 feet tall. Planting, sprouting or extraction quality. 500 seeds/pkt $2.95 $5.00/lb, Organic Oats, Cayuse Annual or overwintering annual hardy to Chicory, Forage ...... Cichorium intybus Zone 7 to 12. Excellent type for production Family: Aster (Asteraceae) of hay, grain or milky oat medicine. For fall Zones 3 to 9. Taprooted perennial with or spring application, scatter the seed, rake edible greens and roots dried and used as a in, tamp securely and keep moist until the coffee substitute. Native to Europe and one crop is set. Sow 3 lbs per 1,000 square feet; of the oldest cultivated crops. Superior 45 lbs per acre. Grows to 5 feet tall. forage for cattle, horses, goats, containing 5 g pkt/$2.95 up to 30% protein. Sow in fall or spring, at $5.00/lb, Organic 100 g per 1,000 square feet. 500 seeds/pkt $2.95, Oats and Peas $10.00/100 g, Sow in fall in Zones 7 to 12, sow in spring in $22.00/lb any zone. This 50/50 combo sets the stan- dard for a symbiotic cover crop. The oats CLOVER: grow tall to support the peas and the peas fix Lush, nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Broadcast nitrogen for the oats. When the crop is on newly-tilled ground in spring, summer, or mowed, allowed to settle for a couple of fall. Clovers are the best choice for weeks, then tilled in or planted in a no-till forcing out unwanted weed species. Their system, great results occur! Sow 3 lbs per activity is three-fold: they loosen subsoil 1,000 square feet; 45 lbs per acre. Grows to with their roots, fix nitrogen in the soil, and 5 feet tall. dispel disease from the human body. $5.00/lb, Organic Organic Pasture Seed Mixes 11 Hayflower Hayflower Herbal Pasture Mix, Zones 2 to 9. At the bottom of the 100% Organic seeds: haystack, where the “fines” accumulate, Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) is a substance made from all the friable Oat (Avena sativa) Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) leaves and flowers that shatter from the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) hay itself. Naturopathic doctors of the Greek Hay (Trigonella feonum-graecum) early 1900’s called this “hayflower,” Chicory, Wild Form (Cichorium intybus) and used it extensively, making teas, Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) compresses, decoctions and poultices Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita) from it. Coupled with hydrotherapy, the Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) results achieved against the common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) ailments of the day—colds and flu, Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) aches and pains, arthritis, fever, Avens (Geum urbanum) headache, digestive woes, skin com- Poppy, Flanders (Papaver rhoeas) plaints, injury, infections, etc. were leg- Coverage: The 10 g packet covers a bed endary. Modern-day-hay doesn’t make 4 feet wide x 10 feet long. The 100 g pkt. very good hayflower, because it lacks covers a bed 4 x 100 feet. The pound cov- ers 2,000 square feet. Sow 10 lbs per acre. the healthy diversity of medicinal herbs that used to grow in every hayfield. Our Hayflower Medicinal Pasture Seed Mix: $6.10/10g, $19.00/100g, $49.00/lb, Organic Hayflower Medicinal Pasture Seed Mix is designed to bring back the original formula, making it possible for you to grow your own hayflower, perennially, in a colorfully florific and aromatic field that is good for browsers, pollina- tors, wildlife, and herb walks. Sow the seeds on a fertile seedbed, rake in, tamp well, water or let the rain water for you, Oats, Peas, Beans & Barley and when the grass grows high, then The traditional folk song, “Oats Peas make hay! Cut, rake, and sun-dry in Beans and Barley Grow” dates back to shucks, stacks or winrows, turning fre- 1870, and is as singable today as it was quently. Layer the dried hay on a back then. The song describes a pasture threshing floor and flail until the fines mix, and that, too, remains viable to this sift down. Use the straw for animal day. Rich in protein, fiber and trace bedding, feed, or mulch. Collect the minerals, this cover crop may be sown fines and bag them up for later use. in the fall or early spring and makes Voila!—you now have real hayflower! excellent forage for cows, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens. It is not recommend- ed for horses. Prepare a seedbed, strew Cultivation—Hayflower Herbal Pasture Seed Mix may be planted in and rake in the seed, tamp and keep the fall or spring. Prepare a fine moist. <
FLAX (LINSEED) Family: Flax (Linaceae) Brown and Golden native to temperate Europe and Asia. Perennial Blue native to SUNFLOWER Western US. 90 days to maturity. Direct- Family: Aster (Asteraceae) seed in spring. One packet covers 40 sq. ft. Native to the New World, this is one of the first domesticated plants. Archaeological Flax, Brown ...... Linum usitatissimum evidence points to the middle archaic for Flax is a pretty blue flower in the garden that first human harboring of Sunflower. Direct- yields a valuable seed—excellent sprouted, seed as soon as soil warms up in spring. raw, added to baked goods. 200 seeds/pkt $2.95, Sunflower, Mexican ...... $9.00/lb, Organic ...... see MEDICINAL HERBS Flax, Golden ...... Linum usitatissimum Sunflower, Russian Mammoth ...... (Omega Flax) ...... Heliathus annuus Cultivar producing seeds containing high <<
CORN Family: Grass (Poaceae) open fire borrowed nothing from the modern Annual, domesticated in Meso-America in age. We were happy to just be. We sang Neolithic times—this plant has become the songs to the chords of a guitar that gleamed staff of life for peoples near and far. Corn in the firelight, and nobody missed their prefers full sun and warm, fertile soil. phone. May it often be so, on into the night. Spread compost or composted chicken 50 seeds/pkt, $3.95, Organic manure below the furrow before direct- seeding in the early spring. Plant a patch at Corn, Golden Bantam ...... Zea mays least 3 rows wide in order to assure pollina- 80 days to maturity. Standard open-pollinat- tion. Try to plant when the weather is hot ed Sweet Corn producing up to 2 ears per and dry, avoiding rain and cool weather, plant, each bursting with 8 rows of broad, which hamper germination. Sow most types golden kernels. Excellent old-fashioned only after the soil has truly warmed up. Sweet Corn flavor. Can be planted in up to Space rows 3 feet apart and thin to 6 inches three successions to keep Corn coming all to 1 foot between the plants. Cultivate often summer long. . and heap up soil around the plants to keep 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, the stalks upright. Water deeply once a $12.10/100 g (~460 seeds), Organic week unless the rain does it for you. When Corn, Hopi Blue ...... Zea mays the Corn is knee high, cultivate one last 90 days to maturity. Robust, drought-toler- time, then strew Crimson Clover between ant cultivar selected over many generations the rows, rake it in and tamp. The clover by the Hopi tribespeople of the American will cover the Corn patch and help nourish SW. Short plants produce ears to 1 foot the Corn with nitrogen, and keep down long, usually 2 per stalk. Powerful food and weeds. Harvest the ears when the kernels medicine. When picked during the early plump up. Sweet Corn gives highest sugar milk stage, the massive ears can be roasted content when newly harvested. Get the pot or boiled. Allowed to fully mature and dry, boiling, then go out to pick the ears. Fresh produces a sweet, high protein corn flour corn stalks (post-harvest) make excellent (30% higher protein than hybrid Corn) used feed for cows and goats, and will signifi- in making tortillas and cornbread. Eating cantly boost milk. Corn husks can be saved cornmeal porridge made from hand grown for doll making or tamales. Dried Corn may Hopi Blue is a transformational experience. be soaked overnight, then slow-cooked the 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic next day and eaten with beans. Perfect homegrown protein! Corn, Midnight Snack ...... Zea mays 75 days to maturity. Dual-purpose, Tuscan Corn, Country Gentleman . . .Zea mays Corn type selected by Prof. Elwyn Meader (White Corn, Shoepeg Corn) in 1978 and given over to the public domain. 100 days to maturity. One of the best of all The early harvest Corn is a yellow Sweet heirloom open-pollinated Corns, dating Corn and the late harvest Corn is black. back to 1890. This variety is resistant to This black Corn may be allowed to dry on outcrossing and tends to breed true year the plant and used during the winter, recon- after year. Country Gentleman, when given stituted in soups or ground up into cornmeal. sufficient water, makes monstrous plants to Good, simple food. The plants make 1 to 2 8 feet heavily laden with oversized ears. The medium-sized ears per plant. The stalks are taste is milky sweet. One year we camped about 5 feet tall. The raccoons did not both- as an extended family on a quiet lake, made er this planting. This Corn was truly enjoyed a campfire that produced thick coals, then by our family. We found it to be filling and roasted our Shoepeg Corn. The atmosphere not overly sweet. was timeless, as the home-grown food and 100 seeds/pkt, $3.95, Organic Our seeds are open-pollinated, untreated, and seed-saver friendly. Vegetable Seeds of Sustenance 15 We are growing old-time open-pollinated vegetable seeds and plants that are nutrient-dense and adaptable.
Achira ...... Canna edulis BEANS Family: Canna (Cannaceae) Family: Legume (Fabaceae) (Indian Shot) Easily grown by direct-seeding in warm Hardy to Zones 7 to 12. Broadleaved peren- garden soil. A few seeds planted under a nial to 5 feet, native to South America and good trellis produces a surprisingly large West Indies. Flowers bright orange, showy. amount of beanage. Food of the past for the Tubers are a source of starch, very similar to future. All Beans are magic Beans. Arrowroot. Tubers and young sprouts are deliciously edible, mild-tasting, gummy Bean, Anasazi Cave . .Phaseolus vulgaris when fresh, high in potassium and protein. Annual. 50 to 55 days. Vigorous, a relict Easy and fun in the garden, yard, or potted originally discovered in a sealed ceramic pot culture—lends a tropical touch. Commonly in a cave in the SW, dated to 1500 BP. grown in large containers on city streets. 20 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic Scarify seed and soak overnight, then sow Bean, Bird Egg . . . . .Phaseolus vulgaris warm. Space plants 4 to 6 feet apart. Heirloom annual Pole Bean. 55 days. 5 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic Produces a fat, pinkly blushing pod full of $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic delectable speckled Beans that may be shelled to cook up fresh in 30 minutes. Artichoke, Globe . . . . .Cynara scolymus Dried Beans cook up with a creamy texture. Family:Aster (Asteraceae) 20 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic Zones 6 to 12. Perennial, but can be grown as a 120 day annual. Native to S. Europe. Bean, Blue Lake Bush Snap .P. vulgaris The steamed flower buds make a pleasant- Annual. 55 days. A no-nonsense Bush Bean, tasting vegetable. The bitter leaf makes an easy germinator, well-known to produce excellent digestive tea. Produces giant, sweet, round in cross section, stringless edible globes, flowering purple to 5 feet. Beans. Pods 6 to 7 inches long on a self- 20 seeds/pkt $2.45, supporting bush to 15 inches. $11.55/5g (~100 seeds) 30 seeds/pkt $2.45, $20.10/10g (~200 seeds), Organic $12.10/100 g (~300 seeds), Organic Asparagus, Garden Asparagus officinalis Bean, Bolita ...... Phaseolus vulgaris (Mary Washington) (Little Balls) Annual. 50 to 55 days. Family: Lily (Liliaceae) Popular heirloom, quick to produce many Zones 3 to 9. Dioecious perennial, native to well-filled pods of small salmon-colored the Mediterranean. This culinary Asparagus frijoles, excellent for burritos, refrieds, produces both male and female plants, both soups or chili. These cook fast and make a of them deliciously edible. Harvest fresh flavorful gravy. Bolitas taste like Pintos. spears in the spring of the second year and 20 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic ongoing. Asparagus may be counted among Bean, Cherokee Trail of Tears P. vulgaris the spring tonics, as it clears the urinary Annual Pole Bean. Heirloom. 55 days to tract of winter’s toxins. The effects are both purple podded Green Beans, 90 days to dry diuretic and laxative. Sow in spring and Beans. Vigorous and tasty as a Green Bean. grow out for a year before transplanting. 20 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic Mulch the bed. 100 seeds/pkt $2.45 Shatavari . . . . .see MEDICINAL HERBS 16 VEGETABLES CONTINUED Bean, Christmas Lima ...... P. lunatus Bean, Mohawk Pole .Phaseolus vulgaris 90 days to harvest. Climbing heirloom Pole (Pioneer Pole Bean, Ram’s Head Bean, Bean with moon-shaped pods and Beans Kahnawake Mohawk Bean) white mottled in red. Delicious fresh shelled <<
Spinach, Winter ...... Spinacia oleracea PEAS Family: Goosefoot (Chenopodiaceae) Family: Legume (Fabaceae) Annual, 50 to 60 days to maturity. A very Choose a sunny, moist location where there fast grower and tolerant of cool soils and is mellow, well-rested garden soil. Peas frost. Very good for early spring or late fall. must not be planted too deeply (just below 200 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic the soil surface). Plant 3 inches apart. Each Shungiku . . .Chrysanthemum coronarium Pea seedling is precious—do not thin them! (Chop Suey Greens) Peas, Hypertendril Edible Pod ...... Family: Aster (Asteraceae) ...... Pisum sativum Annual. Native to Eurasia. This is a culti- (Elmira Edible Pod Pea) vated strain originally from China. Harvest <<
Peppers in terms of bush size and Pepper and prevent sun-scald. Jalapenos are very morphology, taste and heat, and wow! do hot, being quite popular for fresh consump- they produce—average 60 Peppers per tion, in cooking, and of course for pickling. plant, and in this year’s grow-out, they all The Peppers start out dark green and ripen to matured to a beautiful deep crimson. We an apple-red. dried Peppers, pickled Peppers, made hot 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 salsa, Pepper sauce and collected a great $14.55/5 g (~1,200 seeds), pile of clean seeds—all with the Aji Sivri. $26.10/10 g (~2,400 seeds), Organic 30 sds/pkt $2.95 Pepper, Romanian Sweet ...... $14.55/5 g (~1,200 seeds) ...... Capsicum annuum $26.10/10 g (~2,400 seeds), Organic Annual. 80 days to maturity. Sweet, Pepper, Aleppo ...... Capsicum annuum crunchy, yellow maturing to sunny orange, (Halaby Pepper, Pul Biber) almost red, slightly elongated Bell Peppers ~10,000 Scoville Heat Units on a squat, early-bearing, cold-tolerant bush. Annual, 60 to 65 days to harvest. A blunt- Our most popular Pepper. At $3.00 a piece for bottomed Red Pepper with a citrusy taste, store-bought, colorful yet odorless organic full of flavor and medium hot. The plants Peppers, it makes sense to grow your own! are less than 2 feet tall, no staking needed, 20 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic good leaf cover against sunburn. Native to Pepper, Thai Volcano Capsicum frutescen Syria and Turkey, named after the ancient ~50,000 Scoville Heat Unitss city of Aleppo, located on the famed silk Perennial in Zones 10 to 12. Back by popu- road of antiquity. Best dried, crushed and lar demand, this Pepper makes a compact, salted for extraordinary Pepper flakes globe-shaped plant giving forth clusters of 20 sds/pkt $2.95, Organic bright red, upright fruits that are very hot. Pepper, Cayenne . . .Capsicum frutescens Observed from above, the plant looks like ~77,500 Scoville Heat Units the cauldron of an active volcano. These do Cayenne makes abundant long, thin, very excellently in pots, and are also a good dark red fruits. Early to mature even in a choice for gardeners with limited space. cool summer. Cayenne is the standard 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 medicinal herb of commerce. Cayenne $14.55/5 g (~1,200 seeds), increases circulation, enhances flavor of $26/.10/10 g (~2,400 seeds), Organic foods, and improves digestion. 50 sds/pkt $2.95, Organic Pumpkin, Styrian Hull-less, Standard ...... Cucurbita pepo Pepper, Criolla Sella Capsicum baccatum (Hull-less or Naked-Seeded Pumpkin) ~30,000 Scoville Heat Units Annual. 90 days to maturity. Styrian Native to Bolivia. The plants are short and Pumpkins are grown for their naked seeds sturdy, short-season, studded copiously with that are a high protein snack, sexual tonic, the 3-inch, golden-orange, thin-skinned and source of a wonderful fixed oil that is Peppers. Very prolific. These are not too much like Olive oil. The Pumpkins them- hot, and they have a very citrusy taste. selves are also edible, and may be baked in 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, the usual manner or made into soup. $17 .55/5 g (~1,200 seeds), Pumpkins prefer full sun and rich garden $31/.10/10 g (~2,400 seeds), Organic soil. Sow directly in the garden in spring, in Pepper, Jalapeno . . . .Capsicum annuum hills 5 feet apart. Sow 5 seeds per hill and ~8,000 Scoville Heat Units thin to the best 3 seedlings. Harvest when Annual. 70 to 90 days to harvest. Jalapenos they turn from green to golden, or after first are easy to grow and become loaded with frost. Remove seeds and dry them on blunt-nosed fruits. The leaves of the plant screens. Scrumptious! are designed by nature to umbrella the fruit 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic VEGETABLES CONT’D 23 Radish, Daikon, Miyashege White . . . . . Tomato, Amish Paste ...... Raphanus sativus 70 days to fruits. Heirloom paster is the Family :Mustard (Brassicaceae) largest of its class. Tall indeterminate vines A quick grow in fall or early spring. 60 to 65 need caging, especially since the fruits are days to mature roots. Crisp and mild when dense and heavy. Best for sauce. sliced fresh and dipped—also excellent stir- 20 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic fried or pickled. Daikon likes rich, deeply Tomato, Black Cherry spaded soil. Direct-seed and thin to 4 inches. 70 days to fruits. Vigorous, sparsely leaved 100 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic yet heavily fruited, indeterminate vine to Rhubarb, Garden see MEDICINAL HERBS 5 feet tall does best when caged. Fruits are 1-inch plus diameter, very round, dusky in SQUASH color and possessed of superb Tomato taste. Family: Cucurbitaceae We also observed that these are very firm, Native to the New World. Squashes like full making them long-lasting on the vine and sun and regular garden soil. Sow directly in durable in transport. the garden in the spring after the ground 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic warms up. Make hills 3 feet apart, press the Tomato, Chadwick’s Cherry seeds about 1/2 inch into the soil, tamp 60 days to fruits. Indeterminate vine likes a securely, water once and then await germi- cage, to 3 feet. Bright red, large-sized nation. After they come up, thin to 3 best Cherry Tomatoes are produced early in the seedlings per hill. If row cropping, thin to season. They are presented as sturdy clus- 1 plant every 2 feet. Do not overwater— ters of 6. We rate this Tomato 10 out of a let them go a bit dry between waterings. possible 10 on the basis of taste. Excellent Squash, Blue Hubbard Cucurbita maxima consumed fresh or halved and sun dried. 80 days. This heirloom dates back to at least 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 the year 1859. It is the mother of all squash- $14.55/5 g (~2,220 seeds), es, like a beached whale. Sweet, golden $26.10/10 g (~4,440 seeds), Organic flesh is fine for pies, baked squash, or soups. Tomato, House We weighed one of ours to 41.85 lbs. We Dwarf House Tomato prefers to grow have kept these cool and dry all the way indoors as a novelty plant, best planted in a through from fall to spring. A good keeper. gallon of compost and set on a sunny win- 10 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic dowsill. Squat, thick-stemmed, determinate Squash, Red Kuri . . Cucurbita maxima plant produces miniature “slicers” in 75 100 days. Rounded, bowling-ball-sized, days. As cute as can be. bright orange-red squashes on a sprawling 10 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic vine. Baked in the oven, these become Tomato, Lakota syrupy-sweet and are not at all watery, which 80 to 85 days to fruits. Heirloom Native means they make the best pumpkin pies ever. American selection. Round, mid-sized red 10 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic slicers on a large indeterminate bush. These Squash, Yellow Crookneck . . . . C. pepo plants beg to be caged, which optimizes 60 days. Annual. All-time favorite Summer yield and keeps the fruit off the ground. The Squash, loved by kids and adults alike. Best fruits are among the tastiest of the tomato when harvested at early stage when fruits are clan, clear-skinned, sparsely seeded and nearly solid and the skin is soft and deli- slow to ripen. We started our’s indoors on cious. Try slicing thinly and pan-frying with March 25 with peak harvest on August 25. tamari. Large plants—space a bit wider than usual. 30 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Zucchini—Midnight Lightning C. pepo Tomato, Old German 55 days. Annual bush type that produces (Multicolor Beefsteak) long, dark green (think midnight at the <<
WATERMELON ANDEAN DELICACIES Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) Goldenberry ...... Physalis peruviana Watermelon prefers rich and sandy soil and (Giant Groundcherry, Topotopo, Cape does best in the warm, full sun, watered Gooseberry, Husk Cherry, Peruvian Ground infrequently. Seed directly in the garden Cherry, Poha Berry) once the soil has truly warmed up. Plant 1 Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae) /2 inch deep and tamp securely, then thin to Short-lived perennial in Zones 10 to 12, 3 per hill. Make hills 6 feet apart. As the otherwise grown as a garden annual, 100 to vines grow, you can train them to where you 120 days to harvest. Native to the Andes, a want them to go. Lift and place. cultivated crop since Incan times. Watermelon, Moon & Stars ...... Nutritious, citrusy-sweet fruits occur in a ...... Citrullus colocynthis decorative inflated lantern-like husk. 70 to 90 days to maturity. Annual vine bear- 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic ing oblong fruits ranging in weight from 10 Mashua ...... Tropaeolum tuberosum to 30 pounds. This is an heirloom classic Family: Nasturtium (Tropaeolaceae) with very sweet, red flesh and an outer skin Perennial in Zones 8 to 12. Vining perenni- that is dark green with yellow markings that al native to Peru and Bolivia, with flattish, resemble the moon and stars shining out palmate leaves and orange, spurred flowers. from the dark firmament. Highly desired delicate climber to 8 feet tall, 10 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic very very showy. Tubers used in soups, Watermelon, Sugar Baby ...... being kind to the liver and kidneys...... Citrullus colocynthis Purportedly anaphrodisiac. Raw tubers <<
BASIL Caraway, German ...... Carum carvi Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) Family: (Apiaceae) These Basils are excellent in soup, in stir- Biennial or overwintering annual to 2 feet fry, in Asian cookery, and they make incom- tall. Native to the Mediterranean, Russia, parable PESTO. Basils prefer full sun and Iran, and the Himalayas. The seeds of this plenty of water. Start early in pots in the handsome plant are used to assuage indiges- greenhouse, or direct-seed in the spring gar- tion and infant colic. Allays flatus. den. Growing Basil gives fast results, with 200 seeds/pkt $2.95, harvest in 70 days or less. $11.55/5 g (~1,500 seeds) $20.10/10 g (~3,000 seeds), Organic CULINARY BASIL SET (1 seed pkt. each Genovese, Greek, Mrihani, Sweet, and Thai. Chervil, Fijne Krul ...... $13.90/5 pkts ...... Anthriscus cerefolium Price shown is a discount. Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Annual. Fast-growing, ferny, anise-flavored Basil, Genovese . . . . .Ocimum basilicum green is an essential ingredient in salad Culinary. Tall, uniform, and slow to bolt. mixes. The plants are petite and the flavor is Highly productive broadleaf variety, popular fine. Bee-friendly Chervil is cold-hardy! for market gardens and for pesto. 100 seeds/pkt $2.45, 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, $6.00/g (~900 seeds), $6.00/g (~890 seeds), $18.55/5 g (~4,500 seeds), $14.55/5 g (~4,450 seeds) $34.10/10 g (~9,000 seeds), Organic $26.10/10 g (~8,900 seeds), Organic Cilantro ...... Coriandrum sativum Basil, Greek ...... Ocimum minimum (Coriander) Culinary. A tiny hummock of a plant, Family: Aster (Asteraceae) resembling a Lilliputian Oak tree, but redo- Annual. Native to the Mediterranean shores. lent with the finest of Basil aroma. We vote 60 days to maturity. The herb and seeds are this the best-tasting Basil of all. stimulant, aromatic, and carminative. The 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic herb chelates heavy metals and helps remove $7.00/g (~880 seeds), them harmlessly from the body. $17.55/5g (~4,400 seeds), Organic 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Basil, Kivumbasi Lime Ocimum africanum $11.55/5 g (~500 seeds) (Kivumbasi Ndimu) $20.10/10 g (~1,000 seeds), Organic Originally collected by Richo on the Island Cumin ...... Cuminum cyminum of Unguja in Zanzibar. Diminutive in size Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) yet giant in aroma, a Basil like no other; a Annual. Native to the Mediterranean and tasty tea herb that powerfully rejuvenates. cultivated worldwide. Easy-to-grow aromatic 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic spice—appetizing and carminative. Basil, Mrihani ...... Ocimum basilicum 300 seeds/pkt $2.95 Annual, 60 days. This is a traditional $11.55/5 g (~1,500 seeds) cultivar grown in Zanzibar. The leaves are $20.10/10 g (~3,000 seeds) ruffled, with a Basil-Licorice aroma and fla- vor. The flowers are purple. In East African cuisine, the fresh or dried leaves are used as DILL an ingredient in coconut milk curries (yum!) Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Repels ghosts and attracts lovers. Annuals native to Southern Europe, Iran, 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic and India. Stimulating arom-atic carmina- tive—leaf and seed. Plant prefers regular Basil, Sweet Lettuce Leaf .O. basilicum garden soil and full sun. Direct-seed spring, Culinary. Prolific producer. Easy to grow, a thin to 6 inches apart. good beginner’s basil. Large, thick leaves are fine for pesto or salsa. Dill, Greensleeves . . . .Anethum gravolens 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic 45 days to leaf.. This variety is compact, leafy, and slow to bolt. It is a great choice Basil, Thai ...... Ocimum basilicum for container gardens and for leaf produc- Culinary. This is a showy, globe-shaped tion. Dill pickles, here we come! plant with medium-sized, lance-shaped pur- 100 seeds/pkt $2.45 plish leaves and flowers. Spicy variety $13.10/10 g (~7,000 seeds), Organic preferred for Thai cooking. Combines well in stir-fry or in coconut milk soup. Dill, Bouquet ...... Anethum graveolens 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 65 days to seed. The standard heirloom vari- $7.00/g (~1,100 seeds), ety, fast-maturing, tall, with lacey foliage. $17.55/5g (~5,500 seeds), Organic Best choice for increasing garden pollina- tors, cut flowers, and seed production. Basil, Holy ...... see TULSI 200 seeds/pkt $2.45, $13.10/10 g (~7,000 seeds), Organic 26 CULINARY HERBS & SPICES Epazote . . . .Chenopodium ambrosioides (Wormseed) Family: Goosefoot (Chenopodiaceae) Perennial hardy to Zones 8 to 12, otherwise grown as an annual, 45 days to harvest. Native to Mexico. Dried herb is the pre- ferred spice for Mexican refried Beans (allays flatus). Plant prefers poor ground, sandy and rocky soils in full sun. 300 seeds/pkt $3.95 $6.00/g (~3,000 seeds) $14.55/5 g (~15,000 seeds) $26.10/10 g (~30,000 seeds) $214.00/100 g (~300,000 seeds), Organic Fennel, Common . . .Foeniculum vulgare Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Perennial hardy to Zones 3 to 11, otherwise grown as an annual, 60 days to leaf harvest. Native to Europe. Choice cultivar produc- ing seed and green herb that are edible, aromatic, antiseptic, expectorant, and carmi- native. Thin plants to 2 feet apart. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, $11.55/5 g (~1,350 seeds) $20.10/10 g (~2,700 seeds), Organic [WA no] Lemongrass . . . . .Cymbopogon flexuosus Family: Grass (Poaceae) Zones 9 to 12. When grown as an annual, 60 days to harvest. Native to Southern India. Contains an inviting essential oil that has a scent of Violets and Lemon. Light- Oregano de la Sierra ...... dependent germ. Sow in spring. Easy...... Monarda menthifolia 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 (Wild Oregano, Mintleaf Bergamot) $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $40.00/gal, Organic Zones 3 to 9. Woody subshrub native to the mountains of the west. Leaves aromatic, OREGANO minty and bright when fresh, deeply Family:Mint (Lamiaceae) oregano-spicey when dried. Flowers laven- These Mediterranean standbys grace any der in showy globular whorls, 18 inches tall. border or path, establishing in colonies. 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 They are both a culinary boon that enhances $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic fine cooking and a useful medicinal— antiseptic, antioxidant, and carminative. Oregano, Greek Origanum heracleoticum Here’s the reality that’s been hitting us right Zones 4 to 8. Herbaceous or evergreen in the face (and nose, and tastebud) all perennial. Commonly grown in containers, along, and we didn’t even recognize it. where it is dependable and trouble-free. Fatty foods, fried foods, red meats, all those Native to Greece, the Oregano used by the things that are so delicious and not so Italians as well. A prized medicinal and healthy, are rendered better for us by the culinary Oregano cultivar—aromatic and addition of common Mediterranean spices! spicy herb. Antioxidant, preservative, and Plant prefers full sun, dryish soils. Light- antifungal. dependent germinator. Press firmly into 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 surface of soil in early spring. Average $9.00/g (~9,000 seeds) germ 1 to 2 weeks. Space 1 to 2 feet apart. $23.55/5g (~45,000 seeds), Organic Marjoram, Sweet . .Origanum majorana $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic Annual, 60 days to maturity. Culinary spice Zaatar ...... Origanum syriacum used for flavoring poultry, sausages, and (E’zov) vegetable dishes Stimulant and carminative. Zones 8 to 12, colder if the winter is dry.. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic May be grown as an annual, 90 days to har- Oregano, Common Origanum vulgare vest. Evergreen perennial. Native to the (Wild Marjoram, Pot Marjoram) Middle East. Originally mentioned in the <<
Parsley, Italian . . .Petroselinum crispum Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Biennial or overwintering annual, hardy to Zones 5 to 9, usually grown as a 70-day annual. Native to southern Europe. We con- sider this flat-leaved variety to be superior. Seeds are a powerful diuretic. Fresh, green herb is an appetite stimulant. Purifies the palate. Sow directly in garden in spring. Space 6 inches apart. 300 seeds/pkt $2.45 $11.55/5 g (~2,500 seeds), $20.10/10 g (~5,000 seeds), Organic Quilquina (Papalo) Porophylum ruderale (Bolivian coriander, Killi, Papaloquelite) Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Annual, 90 days to harvest. Native to South America, this smooth-leaved plant makes a rounded, multi-stemmed bush to 3 feet. The leaves may be harvested as needed, a tasty addition to summer salads where the influ- ence is appetite-inducing and digestive. Sow small, needle-like seeds on surface, barely cover, tamp well, and keep warm and in the light until germination. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart. 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic ROSEMARY Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) SAVORY Woody perennials native to the Mediter- Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) ranean that appreciate very fast-draining soil Bright green-leaved aromatic shrubs native and a full sun exposure. The upright form to the Mediterranean. Scarify seeds lightly tends to overwinter more readily than the and press into surface of soil, keeping moist prostrate form. Both types will benefit from and in the light until germ. Work up in pots a thick sand mulch around the base of the and transplant out to the landscape spring to plant to reflect light up into the foliage, dis- early summer. These require generous courage weeds, encourage drainage. watering to start with, becoming drought- tolerant once established. People, we use Rosemary, Creeping ...... dried Savory daily, a tasty, life-supporting ...... Rosmarinus officinalis prostratus antioxidant extraordinaire. (Prostrate Rosemary) Zones 6 to 12. Creeping woody perennial, Savory, Lemon ...... flowers vibrant light-blue Plant in rockery, ...... Satureja montana var. citriodora raised bed or parking and allow to drape Zones 5 to 8. Evergreen woody perennial to down over the edge. 20 inches. Compact form of Winter Savory $10.00/plant, $28.50/3 plants, Organic with strongly lemon-scented foliage. 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 Rosemary, Upright Rosmarinus officinalis (Tuscan Blue) Savory of Crete ...... Satureja thymbra Zones 6 to 12. Upright woody perennial. Hardy to Zones 8 to 12. Evergreen perenni- Flowers abundantly dark purple in the early al native to Crete. Low-lying bushes with spring when most other Mediterraneans are large, pink flowers. Shiny leaves soft, aro- still winter dormant. Unlike many other matic and spicy. Massage oil analgesic to evergreen perennials, the plant seems to pain and stimulating to circulation. make the most resin and fragrance during 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 the colder months. . Savory, Purple Winter ...... $10.00/plant, $28.50/3, Organic ...... Satureja montana var illyrica Hardy to Zones 4 to 10. Evergreen perenni- Sage, Garden ...... Salvia officinalis al groundcover native to Albania, growing Zones 5 to 9. Woody perennial. Indispens- to only 6 inches. Plant is a blue-flowered, able spice that imparts a wild flavor. Sage aromatic spice, leaves purple in winter. makes an antibacterial mouthwash or gargle 20 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic for sore throat; memory enhancing. 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 Savory, Pygmy ...... Satureja spinosa $14.55/5 g (~555 seeds) (Crete Mountain Savory, Pygmy Savory) $26.10/10 g (~1,110 seeds), Organic Zones 6 to 9. Evergreen perennial to 6 inch- es tall, with Thyme-like leaves and multi- $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic tudes of white flowers filled with nectar. Plant prefers a dryish, sunny exposure. More Sages under MEDICINAL HERBS 20 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic 28 CULINARY HERBS & SPICES
Savory, Summer . . . . .Satureja hortensis Thyme, French ...... Thymus vulgaris Annual. 60 days to perfect spice. The best Zones 6 to 10. Tender evergreen perennial, culinary Savory. Bushes to 2 feet. a select cultivar from France. Excellent as a 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 spice, this nicely green, narrow-leaved culti- $6.00/g (~1,900 seeds), var is one of the most flavorful of all the $14.55/5 g (~9,500 seeds) Thymes. Wonderful flower displays are $26.10/10 g (~19,000 seeds), Organic much visited by bees. Plant prefers full sun, mesic soils. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic $7.50/plant, 19.95/3 plants, Organic Thyme, German Winter Thymus vulgaris Zones 4 to 10. Evergreen perennial sub- shrub similar to Broadleaf English, but more cold-tolerant. An excellent choice for Savory, Winter ...... Satureja montana kitchen garden; they are tidy near the house Zones 6 to 10. Evergreen perennial to 2 feet where they will be always handy for cutting. tall. The dark green, shining leaves are rich 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic in thymol. For herbal landscaping, this is one of the better choices—a nice rounded aromat- $7.50/plant, 19.95/3 plants, Organic ic bush that is handsome winter and summer. Thyme, Long-Flowered ...... Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart...... Thymus longiflorus 100 seeds/pkt $3.95 <<
ACONITE ALKANET & ANCHUSA Family: Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae) Family: Borage (Boraginaceae) Zones 3 to 9. Finest of herbaceous perenni- Herbaceous perennials with neon flowers, als for the discriminating medicinal herb the source of healing mucilage and unique gardener, thriving best in rich soil and part secondary compounds. Drought-tolerant shade. All parts are TOXIC unless properly and very, very pretty. Plants prefer full sun prepared. Sow in cool, moist shade and and dry soils. grow in cool, moist shade. We test our Aconite seeds regularly to assure viability. Alkanet, Oriental...... Alkanna orientalis Aconite, Chinese . .Aconitum carmichaeli Zones 4 to 11. Herbaceous perennial native (Fu-zi) to Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Herbaceous perennial native to China. Palestine, and Egypt. Soft, forgiving, citrus- Bears extraordinary light blue flowers scented leaves give rise to dense, yellow- shaped like schools of heavy-jawed fish of flowered aerials. Source of antibacterial and the coral reef. In TCM, the processed root is efflux pump inhibiting compound sarothrin. used for warming the internal fire, improv- Plants prefer full sun and dry soils. Sow in ing circulation, and tonifying the kidneys. fall or spring. 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, $9.00/g (~220 seeds), Organic Aconite, Monkshood .Aconitum napellus (Wolfsbane) Anchusa, Azure ...... Anchusa azurea Native to central Europe. Dark blue to pur- Zones 3 to 9. Herbaceous perennial native ple, hood-shaped flowers protect profusely to Italy. This species is noted for its edible, productive nectaries. Absolutely stunning! intensely royal purple flowers, as big as 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 quarters. Plants prefer full sun and poor, fast-draining soil. Drought-tolerant. Sow in Agrimony ...... Agrimonia eupatoria spring, either in pots or directly. Plant Family: Rose (Rosaceae) prefers full sun and fast-draining soil, little Zones 3 to 9. Herbaceous perennial. Native fertility. Flowers to 4 feet. After flowering, to temperate Northern hemisphere. Classic cut back to base and they will go for anoth- herb has a marked hemostataic effect, kills er cycle. Adorn landscape, salads! tapeworm, and is used as a douche to control 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 Trichomonas. Plant prefers full sun, average Anchusa, Undulate . . . .Anchusa undulata soil. Sow in fall or early spring. Zones 3 to 9. Herbaceous perennial native 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic to the Middle East. Bushy plant to 3 feet Alehoof ...... Glechoma hederacea flowers prolifically, violet to blue. Prefers (Ground Ivy, Creeping Charlie) sun and fast-draining soil. Taprooted plant Zones 3 to 9. Low-growing stoloniferous is quite drought-tolerant and provides nec- perennial used by the Saxons for brewing taries for bees throughout the summer. beer and in traditional herbal medicine for When overgrown, cut back to the root and it treating eye infections, colds, flu, and con- will re-grow very nicely. Space 3 feet apart. gestion. Sow in cold soils or give 10 days 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic moist refrigeration. 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic
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ALOE Aloe castanea ...... (Cat’s Tail Aloe) Family: Aloe (Aloeaceae) Small tree Aloe to 12 feet tall, native to Zone 9 to 13. For all practical purposes, S. Africa and relatively cold-tolerant. The protect from frost. The several species that rosette gives rise to multiple, fuzzy, orange withstand light frost will be noted individu- racemes that curve like the tail of a cat. ally. Perennial succulents with showy flow- Winter blooming. ers, easy to grow indoors in low light areas, 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 where they help purify the air. Please note: $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, Organic All Aloe seeds are from the current harvest Aloe cryptopoda ...... (Twerkleur Aloe) and have been tested viable. All Aloe plants Showy succulent native to the Western Cape are priced according to rarity and size and of S. Africa. Protect from frost. Robust will be bare-rooted to ship. rosettes of tapered, sword-like leaves give Aloe aculeata . . . . .(Red Hot Poker Aloe) rise to multiple upright racemes crowned by Protect from frost. Native to Zimbabwe. large, red inflorescences. Produces large rosettes of fat leaves with 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 nippled spines giving rise to dense racemes $5.00/plant (1-year-old seedlings),Organic of yellow flowers. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 Aloe deltoideodonta ...... (Deltoid Aloe) Showy succulent native to the mountains of $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, Organic south-central Madagascar. Light frosts are Aloe africana ...... (African Aloe) tolerated. One of the most elegant of all Native to the eastern cape of S. Africa. aloes, the plant is distinguished by the par- Classic, deeply-toothed rosette with narrow allel lines that seem to score the leaves as if leaves, giving forth oversized flowers of they were made of translucent candy, or yellow. One of our finest specimen aloes. blown from glass. . 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 $20.00/plant, Organic $5.00/plant (1-year-old seedlings),Organic Aloe dichotoma ...... (Quiver Tree Aloe) Aloe arborescens ...... (Krantz Aloe) Succulent tree Aloe native to South Africa Used in (TAM) folk medicine against and Namibia. CITES listed rare plant—all metastasis of cancer, this plant is in high our stock is nursery grown. The plant forms demand. Otherwise used in creating living a knobby trunk and a long stem, giving forth fences, this upright, firm-leaved Aloe is flaring branches topped with the elegantly native to South Africa, growing to 8 feet clustered rosettes. Butter-yellow flowers tall. Flowers coral-red in fall and winter. are produced in winter. Native medicinal $20.00/plant, $50.00/3 plants (quart-size), plant for treating asthma, cough and TB. $60.00 (gallon-size plant, 5-year-old), Considered to harbor spirits of the deceased. Organic $10.00/plant, Organic Aloe cameronii . .(Red Aloe, Ruwari Aloe) Aloe ellenbeckii . . . .(Kenyan edible aloe) Clumping Aloe native to Zimbabwe and IUCN red-listed species, these are nursery- somewhat cold-tolerant. Narrow, saw-tooth grown plants. More cold-tolerant than leaves turn very red when sunned, stressed, many—withstands light frost. Leaves or very dry. Clumps can be composed of swollen, round in cross-section, maculate, multiple rosettes that extend racemes of toothed but harmless, crunchily edible and orange flowers to 1 foot tall. quite tasty, giving frequent rise to orange, $20.00/plant, Organic tubular flowers with green tips. $20/plant, Organic
All our seeds are tested viable and from the recent harvest. ALOES CONT’D 31 Aloe ferox ...... (Cape Aloe) Aloe petricola ...... (SpottedAloe) (Bitteraalwyn, Umhlaba) Solitary, stemless Aloe native to the East Trunk-forming Aloe native to S. Africa. Transvaal in S. Africa and slightly cold Protect from frost. Does very well indoors hardy. Firmly rooted between large stones, in pots, with fat leaves that curve gracefully the plant nonetheless makes smooth and upward, eventually pushing itself up on a succulent leaves, rimmed by dark brown squat trunk. One of the top 3 healing Aloes teeth. Bicolored racemes of white and worldwide. Flowers bright orange-red. orange. 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, $20.00/plant, $50.00/3 plants, Organic $50.00/10 plants, Organic Aloe sinkatana ...... (Sinkat Aloe) Aloe globuligemma ..(Globular Bud Aloe) Endemic to a small natural population that Bluish-green leaved Aloe native to the occurs near Sinkat in Sudan. IUCN red list- African savannah. Protect from frost. ed. Plants prefer part sun. Protect from frost. Recurved leaves formed in a solitary rosette Easy in potted culture, they spread their give rise to a short, red raceme that branch- leaves out horizontally, thick and shiny, with es horizontally. a peculiar array of linear variegations, their 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 saw-toothed, red margins being very, very $20.00/plant, Organic showy. In winter, even young plants bear prolific, bright yellow flowers. Aloe littoralis ...... (Windhoek Aloe) $20.00/plant, $50.00/3 plants (quart-size) Large, trunk-forming succulent native to $60.00 (gallon-size plant, 5-year-old), northern S. Africa. The weighty leaves are Organic dark green, spotted in white, with toothed, reddish margins. Flowers coral. Aloe spicata ...... (Bottle Brush Aloe) $5.00/plant (1-year-old seedlings),Organic Perennial Aloe native to Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Kwa-Zulu-Natal. Protect Aloe macrocarpa ...... (Zebra Aloe) from frost. Elegant, slender-leaved rosettes A wonderful houseplant to 18 inches, with give rise to cattail-like inflorescences of red fat, deep-green leaves conspicuously band- and yellow. Very easy to cultivate. ed in white. Native to Ethiopia and Nigeria, 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 slightly cold-hardy. Edible flowers colored red to orange. Large plantings used to stabi- $20.00/plant, Organic lize soil. The leaf exudate is employed as a Aloe striata ...... (Coral Aloe) stomachic in Africa. Succulent perennial native to East and West $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic Cape Provinces in S. Africa. Leaves broad, Aloe maculata . . .(Soap Aloe, Zebra Aloe) flattened, with white margins and candy-like Fat succulent widely distributed throughout pinstripes of white and green that give rise to S. Africa. Highly variable. Protect from 2-foot-tall, flowering spikes of coral red. frost. Stubby-leaved plant makes a stout Very cold- hardy and moisture-tolerant. stump, giving rise to branched stalks topped 20 seeds/pkt $4.95 by outsize pompoms of orange or red. $20.00/plant, Organic Locals use the sap as soap. Aloe thraskii ...... (Coast Aloe) 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 Perennial succulent native to the east coast $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, Organic of South Africa. Protect from frost. Tree- Aloe marlothii ...... (Mountain Aloe) like to 10 feet tall, with cylindrical, branched Large, single-stemmed succulent to 15 feet inflorescences colored yellow and orange. tall, native to S. Africa, Swaziland, 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 Botswana, and Mozambique, slightly cold- $60.00/plant (gallon size), Organic hardy. The rosette produces a candelabra of Aloe variegata ...... (Tiger Aloe) up to 30 racemes of orange, tubular inflo- Native to South Africa and Namibia. Leaves rescences. Native remedy against tape- thick, dark-green with horizontal bands of worm. Aloes are the most commonly used white. Fan-shaped clusters giving forth medicinal herb in all of Africa. orange flowers to 12 inches. One of the 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 most popular of European houseplants. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Super-duper easy. $50.00/10 plants, Organic 10 seeds/pkt $4.95 Aloe parvibracteata ...... Aloe vera ...... (Fond of Stones Aloe) Native to Socotra in Yemen. The plant is not Clumping succulent native to the South from “Barbados,” nor is it correctly African Savannah, with long,spotted, flat- monikered “barbadensis.” Aloes are all old- tened, purplish leaves. Flowers pink to world in origin. Softly edible, spotted leaves orange. Extremely fine as an indoor potted giving rise to flowers of yellow. This is a plant, very soft-leaved and comely. common houseplant that filters the air and is 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 there with its healing mucilage when emer- $20.00/plant, Organic gencies, whether external or internal, occur. $20.00/plant, Organic 32 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS
Alum Root ...... Heuchera richardsonii Anise, Official ...... Pimpinella anisum Family: Saxifrage (Saxifragaceae) Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Zones 3 to 8. Herbaceous perennial native Annual. Native to the Mediterranean, Asia to the Pacific Northwest. Pretty mounding Minor, and Egypt—introduced into Europe plant with white, bell-shaped flowers. during ancient times. The sweet and spicy Astringent roots are for treating cuts, gun- seed is a universal flavoring agent, emmena- shot wounds or as a mouthwash. Shade. gogue, and galactagogue. Sow fall to very 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 early spring. Anchusa, Azure see ALKANET & ANCHUSA 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, $11.55/5 g (~2,000 seeds), Andrographis . . .Andrographis paniculata $20.10/10 g (~4,000 seeds), Organic (Kalmegh, Chuan-xin-lian, King of Bitters) Family: Acanthus (Acanthaceae) Anise Hyssop ...... see Mint, Licorice Annual, but long season. Native to China and India. Used in treating sluggish diges- tion, gastroenteritis, Lyme. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95 $7.00/g (~600 seeds), $17.55/5 g (~3,000 seeds), $31.10/10 g (~6,000 seeds) ANGELICA Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Zones 4 to 8. Biennials, preferring part shade to full sun in rich, moist soil. Sow in fall or early spring. Cold-stored, short-lived seed. Press these light-dependent germina- tors into surface of moist soil. Angelica, Official .Angelica archangelica Biennial. Native to temperate Europe, Siberia, and the Himalayan Mountains. Cultivated worldwide. Bitter aromatic, antimicrobial, and carminative. Flowers ARNICA yellow-green in the second year to a height Family: Aster (Asteraceae) of 3 feet. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart. Creeping alpine herbaceous perennials with 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, yellow flowers. Zones 4 to 9, especially at $11.55/5 g (~650 seeds), elevation (up to 6,000 feet). Fresh or dried $20.10/10 g (~1,300 seeds), Organic flowers used in classic herbal pharmacy as the most effective of anti-inflammatories. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic Homeopathic rescue remedy. Low-dose Angelica, Oregon Coast . .A. hendersonii botanical. Plant prefers moist, loamy, Biennial, sometimes perennial, native to the acidic soils or rock garden Sow in spring. Pacific coast. Root used by native peoples Arnica chamissonis . . .(Meadow Arnica) to treat infections and colds. Native to Western North America. High 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 yielding, forming multiple flower stalks. Angelica, Shining ...... Angelica arguta This is the easiest species to grow and the Herbaceous perennial mountain dweller, best for lowland gardens. native to Western US and Canada. Creamy 50 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic umbels, aromatic roots, high medicine. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 Arnica montana . . . . .(Mountain Arnica) Ashitaba, Standard ...... Native to the mountains of Europe and Asia...... Angelica keiskei koidzumi The official species. This one makes the (Tomorrow’s Leaf, Hachijo-sou) largest flowers of all Arnicas. Plant prefers Zones 6 to 12. Native to Hachijojima island a shady spot or altitude. in Japan. Ashitaba is unique among 50 seeds/pkt $3.95, Angelicas due to its edibility and the pres- $20.00/g (~670 seeds), Organic ence of flavonoids known as “chalcones.” A general liver tonic, also specifically treats $10.00/plant, $28.50/3 plants, Organic gastric disorders, hepatitis, cancer, anemia, “Mexican Arnica” .Heterotheca inuloides and chronic fatigue. Munch the fresh stalks (Telegraph plant, Camphorweed) or dry for tea or tincture. Plant prefers moist, <<
Bergamot, Lavender . .Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) Perennial. Makes tight clusters of lavender, BELLADONNA long-tubed flowers. Fantastic fresh-cut Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae) flower and tasty tea herb. Full sun, dry soils. Zones 5 to 9. Herbaceous perennials with 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 showy, dangling flowers giving way to soft, Bergamot, Lemon . .Monarda citriodora blackly shining berries. Medicinally, these (Lemon Mint, Purple Horsemint) are best employed externally to sedate and Annual. Self-seeding. Native to midwestern relax muscle and nerve pain. TOXIC if and southern US. The leaves are delicious- taken internally. Plants prefer partial to ly lemon-scented. Plant prefers full sun, full shade, average fertility, moist but well- dryish soils. Flowers to 3 feet tall. drained soil. Sow in fall or early spring. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 Slow to germ. Ongoing germ. Bergamot, Mixed Colors ...... Belladonna, Official . .Atropa belladonna ...... Monarda fistulosa Native to Central and Southern Europe. (Bee Balm) This is the official species, used in homeo- This is a highly aromatic and showy cultivar pathy and also in herbalism as a muscle relax- that makes mixed colors. The tea or tincture ant and to prevent motion sickness, being is delightfully tasty. This plant is easy in antispasmodic to smooth muscle tissue. home culture. 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic $20.00/g (~1,200 seeds), Organic Bergamot, Sweet Leaf ...... $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic ...... Monarda fistulosa Belladonna, Turkmenistan ...... (Lakota Bee Balm) ...... Atropa komarovii Herbaceous perennial native to western Native to the Kopet-dag mountains. Rare. North America, with showy flowers of Flowers yellow, veined with violet. lavender to rose and leaves both pungent 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic and minty. Commonly used as a tea herb and for rubbing the face and hands to purify Scopalia ...... Scopolia carniolica energy, the plant brings long-lasting joy. (Russian Belladonna, Japanese Belladonna) 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Native to Northern Europe and Asia. Highly decorative, low-lying, with pendant $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic flowers of dark maroon. Appears and flow- Oregano de la Sierra ...... ers in early spring, disappears midsummer...... Monarda menthifolia 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 (Wild Oregano, Mintleaf Bergamot) Zones 3 to 9. Woody subshrub native to the BERGAMOT mountains of the west. Leaves aromatic, Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) minty and bright when fresh, Oregano- Certainly one of the most revered of Native spicey when dried. Flowers lavender in American medicinals, these can be planted showy globular whorls, only 18 inches tall. as chest high, herbaceous hedges. Light- 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 dependent germinators. Direct-seed in $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic spring or start in greenhouse. Germ 30 days. Yellow Dotted Mint . .Monarda punctata BERGAMOT SET (1 seed packet each of Native to the eastern and southern US. This Bergamots: Lavender, Lemon, Mixed, minty plant has flowers resembling the Sweet Leaf, and Yellow Dotted Mint) markings of a leopard—whorls of striking $12.90/5 pkts golden flowers spotted with purple. Price shown is a discount. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic 36 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS Betel, Wild ...... Piper sarmentosum Bittersweet Nightshade ...... Family: Pepper (Piperaceae) ...... Solanum dulcamara (Lolot Pepper, Wild Pepper, Kadok) Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae) Evergreen vining perennial hardy to Zones Vining perennial with purple, shooting-star- 10 to 12, commonly grown as a summer like flowers with exerted yellow stamens annual or a potted plant brought in for the that give way to oblong, red fruits. Low winter. Shiny, heart-shaped leaves lend a doses used in treating STD’s. tropical touch. Aromatic and tasty, used in 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic salads, soups, stir-fried. Warm shade. Not for sale to WA state. $10.00/plant, Organic Black Cohosh . . . . .Cimicifuga racemosa Bistort ...... Polygonum bistorta Family: Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae) Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae) Forest dwelling herbaceous perennial. All Perennial. Native to Europe, Asia, and east- temperate zones. Elegant plants with serrat- ern US. Classic medicinal herb, a gentle ed, compound leaves and soaring, white- and effective astringent. Prefers full sun, flowered racemes. The tincture of root is regular garden soil. Multicycle germinator. proestrogenic, antidepressant, analgesic. Sow in fall or early spring. Space 1 foot 50 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic apart. Flowers cream-colored to 18 inches. 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic BLACK SEED Family: Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae) Self-seeding annuals. 90 days to flowers. Brightly colored and complex, crowned flowers/seedpods. Strew seeds on prepared seedbed in early spring, cover with soil, and tamp. Keep moist until germ. Black Seed ...... Nigella sativa Native to the Middle East. Compact plants yield strongest medicinality of all the Nigella—seeds used for treating indigestion, loss of appetite, parasites, etc. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, $8.00/g (~400 seeds), $20.55/5 g (~2,000 seeds), $38.10/10 g (~4,000 seeds), Organic Love-in-the-Mist . . . .Nigella damascena (Nigella, Neon Lights) A cultivar selected here at Strictly Medicinal®. The plants are miniature, with bright purple, highly frilled flowers that give way to bicol- ored pods. Nigella seeds on cookies—yum! 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Blazingstar ...... see Giant Blazingstar Blessed Thistle ...... see THISTLE Bloodflower ...... see MILKWEED Blue Cohosh . .Caulophyllum thalictroides Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae) Zones 3 to 7. Herbaceous perennial. Native to the eastern US hardwood forest. Exquisite, 3-lobed, light green leaves and purple berries. Used to facilitate difficult births. Plant likes rich, composty soil in for- est or shade garden. Grows 2 to 3 feet. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic Bitter Melon . . . . .Momordica charantia Family: Cucumber (Cucurbitaceae) Blue Flag Iris ...... Iris versicolor Perennial vine grown as an annual in tem- Family: Iris (Iridaceae) perate climates. 80 to 120 days to maturity. Zones 3 to 9. Water-loving native of south- Pantropical. Standard oblong fruits with ern and eastern US. Brilliant violet-blue green, warty skin. Bitter Melon is one of blossoms. Traditional usage (TWM): low- our most potent antidiabetic medicines. dose botanical, lymphatic, liver stimulant. Slice and stir-fry, boil in soup or slice, dry Barely cover seeds, tamp well, and keep cool and tincture or tincture fresh. Drop seeds in and moist until germ. Space 1 foot apart. boiling water, soak overnight, sow warm. 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 More seeds available! Check strictlymedicinalseeds.com MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS 37
Boneset ...... Eupatorium perfoliatum Bundle Flower . . .Desmanthus illinoensis Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Herbaceous perennial nitrogen-fixer native Zones 4 to 9. Herbaceous perennial. Native to the American Midwest. Good choice as a to Southern and Eastern US. Large and nutritious forage crop, also for prairie showy, bearing masses of long-lived, white restoration/dryland erosion control. flowers. Dried leaf and flowering tops are Scarify seed on sandpaper before sowing. made into a tea to treat colds and flu. Plant 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 prefers part shade to sun and moist soils. Sow seed on surface and tamp in, keeping BULBINE evenly moist until germination. Good to use Family: Asphodel (Asphodelaceae) a weed-free mix on this one—the seedlings Soft-leaved succulents native to South are small and slow-growing at first. Africa and hardy to Zones 10 to 12, com- 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 monly grown as lovely potted plants. Good on the windowsill, delicate and fleshy, they Bone Setter ...... Cissus quadrangularis will go for weeks without water and let you (Veldt Grape, Asthisamhari) know when they want a drink. Family: Grape (Vitaceae) Zones 10-12, otherwise grown as a fun and Bulbine, Natal ...... Bulbine natalensis fascinating indoor succulent. Sectioned (Rooiwertel) stems creep to a distance of 9 to 12 feet, pro- Traditional muti for male enhancement, the ducing small grape-like leaves and tendrils, fleshy leaves make a showy rosette that flowering white/green with burgundy high- gives rise to bright yellow flowers like lights, giving way to clusters of red fruits. candles in the night. Traditional use (Ayurvedic): Analgesic, 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic healing, poulticed to speed knitting of bro- Burn Jelly Plant . . . . .Bulbine frutescens ken bones. Fast-draining medium, sun, dry. The name says it all. Leaves filled with $10.00/plant, Organic glorious gel. Very free-flowering yellow, Borage ...... Borago officinalis making sweeping racemes, rounded pods. Family: Borage (Boraginacea) 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Annual. Native to the Mediterranean. 80 $10.00/plant, Organic days to maturity. Children love to eat the nodding, blue and purple flowers that glad- BURDOCK den the heart. Direct-seed in fall or spring. Family: Aster (Asteraceae) If sowing in warm soil, best to give the seed Zones 3 to 9. Most useful when grown as an 30 days moist refrigeration before sowing. annual, 70 days to root harvest. Hardy tap- 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, rooted biennials with wide leaves make $11.55/5 g (~300 seeds), scrumptious and medicinally charged roots $20.10/10 g (~600 seeds), Organic the first year. Sow in the spring by planting Bowman’s Root . . . . . Gillenia trifoliata directly in beds where the soil is deep and (Indian Physic, Wild Ipecac) easy to dig. Sow seeds 2 inches apart and 1/2 Family: Rose (Rosaceae) inch deep, in rows 2 feet apart. Seeds germ Zones 4 to 9. Herbaceous perennial. Native in 6 to 12 days. to the deciduous forests of southeast Canada Burdock, Gobo ...... Arctium lappa through southern US. Plant prefers moist, (Niu-bang) fertile soils and shade. Standard medicinal plant, making taproots 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic sometimes as big as your forearm. Brahmi ...... Bacopa monniera Combined with Dandelion, a trustworthy Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) bloodcleanser for treatment of many ills, Zones 8 to 12. Tropical semi-aquatic peren- including staph. nial, grown as an indoor specimen, aquarium 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, plant, or summer annual in the temperate $14.55/5 g (~525 seeds) zone. Native to India. Brahmi is a memory- $26.10/10 g (~1,050 seeds) enhancing herb of high repute. Prefers fer- $117.00/100g (~10,500 seeds) tile soils, moist shade. Sow seeds on surface $266.00/lb (~47,670 seeds), Organic and press in gently. Keep warm, evenly Burdock, Takinogawa . . . Arctium lappa moist and in the light until germination— Heirloom Japanese version best for fall har- 1 to 3 weeks. Space 1 foot apart. vest. Roots up to 3 feet long, flavorful. 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic Burdock, Lesser ...... Arctium minus Buckwheat ...... see COVER CROPS This is the standard wild form that quickly Bugle ...... Ajuga reptans produces long, delicious roots used in food An excellent groundcover for shady situa- and medicine. tions, including under Redwoods or in acidic 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 soils. A historical herb of great repute as a Burdock, Watanabe . . . . . Arctium lappa vulnerary, can be used as a tea, tincture, Watanabe produces long, thin, tender, early- salve, or poultice. Purple leaves, blue flowers. maturing roots. They tend to be very con- 20 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic sistently sized and are excellent for eating. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic 38 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS Butterbur ...... Petasites palmatus Calamus ...... Acorus calamus (Petasites, Western Coltsfoot) (Sweet Flag, Rights What’s Wrong Herb) Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Family: Arum (Araceae) Zones 6 to 10. Herbaceous perennial. Zones 4 to 11. Perennial monocot water Native to the western US. The creeping rhi- plant. Native to the northern prairie states. zome produces robust, umbrella-shaped The bitter and aromatic rhizome is a premier leaves. Contains PAs. Used to treat spas- digestive herb. Best germination will be modic cough or deep-seated pain. obtained by giving a warm/cold/warm cycle. $5.00/live root, $27.00/6 roots, Organic Plants prefer edge of waterway or an ever- moist, cool, shaded bed. CACTUS 100 seed/pkt $3.95 Cactus, Bolivian Torch ...... $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic ...... Trichocereus bridgesii Zones 8 to 12. Perennial “Achuma” native to Bolivia. This blue-green skinned colum- nar Cactus sports star-shaped clusters of medium length spines. It is a traditional sacrament that can be grown in a bright win- dow. Do not water in winter. 20 seeds/pkt $4.95 Cactus, Giant Saguaro ...... Carnegia gigantea Zones 8 to 12. Long-lived, branching, elon- gated barrels. Native to the SW. Waxy, white 4-inch flowers crown this most classic of Cacti, a source of diverse medicines, edi- bles, and an inebriating beverage. Spines for CALENDULA tattoo. Scenery for cowboy movies. All are: Calendula officinalis 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 (Pot Marigold) $8.00/g (~ 9,000 seeds), Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Cactus Grandiflorus Selenecereus grand Annuals or short-lived perennials. Native to (Night Blooming Cereus) southern Europe, although the modern culti- Protect from frost. A rare and significant vated form does not really exist in the wilds epiphytic Cactus. Flowers intoxicatingly except as a garden escape. Probably the most fragrant—huge, white, frilled—usually all-inclusive medicinal herb, the plant is expressing during the full moon in summer. healing and anti-inflammatory. Easily grown The tincture of the plant is a low-dose by direct-seeding into a prepared garden bed botanical used to tonify the heart muscle. in the spring. Tamp well, keep moist. $20.00/plant, Organic Germinates best in cool soils and may take up to 2 weeks to germinate. Start early for Cactus, Peruvian Torch . . . .T. peruvianus best results. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Native to the Andes. Blue-green columnar Cactus with long spines. Rare and powerful Calendula, Mixed ally similar to San Pedro. This heirloom produces a lovely combina- 20 seeds/pkt $4.95 tion of single and double, yellow and orange flowers. Cactus, Queen of the Night ...... 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, ...... Peniocereus greggii $14.55/5 g (~1,000 seeds), Native to the American SW and Mexico. $26.10/10 g (~2,000 seeds), Organic Tuberous, flowers vanilla-scented, medici- nally interchangeable with C. grandiflorus. Calendula, Orange $40.00/plant, Organic This strain produces orange flowers measur- ing up to 3 inches in diameter. They are Cactus, San Pedro Trichocereus pachanoi pretty, yield well, and make good medicine. Zones 8 to 12. Dark blue-green, nearly spine- 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, less, ribbed, psychoactive, columnar Cactus $14.55/5 g (~600 seeds), native to Ecuador and Peru bears 10-inch, $26.10/10 g (~1,200 seeds), Organic fragrant flowers. May be grown indoors in a bright window. Calendula, Solis Sponsa . . .C. officinalis 30 seeds/pkt $4.95 <<
COSTMARY Cucumber, Squirting ...... Family: Aster (Asteraceae) ...... Ecballiunm elaterium Short-lived herbaceous perennials that Zones 8 to 12. Perennial vine native to the exude brightly balsamic aromatics. All are Mediterranean. A trick plant that ejects its very cold-hardy and prefer full sun and dry- seeds in a startling manner, often humorous. ish, well-drained soils. Sow in spring. Dainty mounds produce large golden blos- Light-dependent germ. Space 2 feet apart. soms giving way to 1-inch, bluntly horned fruits that forcibly eject the viscid sap and Costmary ...... Tanacetum balsamita seeds. Source of the low-dose laxative mol- Zones 5 to 9. Native to Asia. Long, broad ecule Elatarin. Standard culture, sun and leaves support loose clusters of yellow flow- fast-draining. Rich soils unhelpful. I have ers that emit a pleasant, balsamic fragrance. to share one tiny thought about all this. It is One of the ancient strewing herbs, a classic. slightly absurd that I spend such a large part 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic of my summer chasing after squirting Feverfew ...... Tanacetum parthenium cucumber seeds. One would think I would Zones 5 to 8. Native to temperate zones of have better things to do. But then, where the world. Single, white and yellow, daisy- would a plant like Ecballium be without the like flowers grow densely on upright bushes, assistance of a few madpeople who some- as pretty as Chamomile. Valuable tonic for how value its evident absurdities? the prevention of migraine. Our single- 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic flowered cultivar has been tested several Culver’s Root . .Veronicastrum virginicum times and shown to contain higher levels of (Black Root) parthenolide than other types. Once again, Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) the old standard types show more utility than Zones 3 to 8. Herbaceous perennial. Native fancy modern selections. to eastern and central US. The aged root is 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, gently laxative and tonifying to the liver, $7.00 g (~7,000 seeds), used extensively by Native Americans and $17.55/5 g (~35,000 seeds), Eclectics. The tall, white flowering spikes $31.10/10 g (~70,000 seeds), Organic are long-lived and very showy in the herbal $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic garden. Seed is a light-dependent germina- tor and should be pressed into surface in early spring and kept cool and moist until COWSLIP germ. Space plants 2 feet apart. Family: Primrose (Primulaceae) 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Zones 3 to 7. Bright yellow flowers spring forth from the basal rosette, designed by Daisy, Oxeye ...... nature to thrive among the grasses. A bit of ...... Chrysanthemum leucanthemum herbal desideratum: The word “Cowslip” is Family: Aster (Asteraceae) a reference to the plant’s favorite growing Zones 3 to 9. Perennial native to Europe place. That is, where a cow “let slip.” and temperate Asia. Widely naturalized, harmless and pretty. Traditional usage: Cowslip ...... Primula veris upper respiratory infection and asthma. Herbaceous perennial. Native to Britain. Excellent attractor of polinators and also The flowers are sedative and pain-relieving, children, who will make daisy chains of used in homeopathy, tinctures, teas, face them. washes, and in wine-making. Sow seed in 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic fall, midwinter, or very early spring. Not for sale to CO, IN, WA, MT states. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Dandelion ...... Taraxacum officinale Oxlip, Wild Form ...... Primula elatior Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Clumping herbaceous perennial native to Zones 3 to 10. Herbaceous perennial. meadows of Europe and Russia, flowering Native to all temperate zones. Dandelion is pale yellow to 12 inches tall, a very showy a medicinal food, a gentle liver tonic and plant. Dried root used in TWM for treat- diuretic. Sow in spring. Space plants 1 foot ment of headache, fever, flu and the apart and keep well-watered. Harvest the common cold. Plant does well in moist following spring. Flowers yellow to 1 foot. garden soil, clay soils, or rich grasslands in 200 seeds/pkt $2.95, part sun to shade. $6.00 g (~ 2,000 seeds), 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 $14.55/5 g (~ 10,000 seeds), $26.10/10 g (~ 20,000 seeds), $214.00/100 g (~200,000 seeds), Organic 43 Dang-shen pilosula Codonopsis pilosula (Poor Man’s Ginseng) Family: Bellflower (Campanulaceae) Zones 5 to 9. Twining and climbing herba- ceous perennial. Native to China. Delicate, comely plant makes sweet, crispy roots that build chi. The vines are exquisite, soft- leaved, gentle climbers. Plants prefer full sun to partial shade, average soil. Sow in spring. Light-dependent germinator. Space 1 foot apart. Trellis. Flowers cream. Standard type used in TCM. 50 seeds/pkt $3.95, $10.00/g (~ 2,500 seeds), Organic
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Toloache ...... Datura meteloides Zones 7 to 12. Evergreen or herbaceous perennial native to the deserts of Southern California, Utah, Texas and Mexico. Flourishes in dry, disturbed soil in full sun. 10 seeds/pkt $2.95 Torna Loco ...... Datura ceratocaula (Atlinan) Fleshy, water loving or aquatic annual, native to Mexico. Non-thorny, egg-like pods dangle from a smooth stem. The flowers are showy—large violet-hued, flaring trumpets that emit the fragrance of Wintergreen. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Illus: Mranaha Dianthus, Fringed Pink Dianthus superbus (Qu-mai, Jove’s Flower) Family: Pink (Caryophyllaceae) Zones 4 to 8. Herbaceous perennial native DATURA to China, flowering lavender to 20 inches. Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae) The fragrance is a cross between baby pow- Magico-religio-therapeutic plants character- der and strawberry milkshake. Qu-mai is ized by fast growth, and trumpet-shaped used in TCM for treating urinary complaints flowers emitting heady perfume. TOXIC and suppressed menses. Plant prefers sun to Do not take internally. Plants prefer full part shade and fast draining soil. sun and are not picky about soil. All these 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 will benefit from a pre-soak in Willow tip tea $7.50/plant, Organic before planting—they are GA3 dependent. Jimson Weed ...... Datura stramonium DOCK Multiple upright white or blue trumpets on a Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae) feisty little annual plant. Zones 3 to 9. Herbaceous perennials. 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Native to Europe and north Asia. Plant prefers partial shade to sun, moist ground. Moonflower ...... Datura inoxia Zones 7 to 12. White flowers track the moon Dock, Red-Veined . . . .Rumex sanguineus in the sky while they emit narcotic odors that (Bloody Dock, Bloody Sorrel, Wood Dock) attract giant moths, and during the day, bum- Bright red venation. Edible. blebees that roll drunkenly, covered with 100 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic pollen. Dock, Yellow ...... Rumex crispus 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Root is a gentle laxative and a good source $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic of iron. Leaves are a spring tonic. Grows well in rich, moist soil. Mranaha ...... Datura fastuosa 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Tropical form, native to the Island of Unguja $7.55/5 g (~1,700 seeds), in the Zanzibar archipelago. Plant is con- $14.10/10 g (~3,400 seeds), Organic spicuous, with very dark purple stems and regal, upright white chalices nicely tinged in Dragon Fruit ...... see CACTUS lavender. Seedpods warty, not so spiny. Dragon’s Head ...... see BALM 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Dream Root, Xhosa see MAIDEN’S TEARS $7.50/plant, Organic 44 Echinacea pallida (Pale-purple Coneflower) Zones 3 to 8. Herbaceous perennial. Native to the central plains states. This is a tall, taprooted plant bearing beautiful, composite flowers with drooping ray flowers and white pollen. Moist refrigerate 30 days. Pale purple to 3 ft. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95 $7.00/g (~ 300 seeds), $17.55/5 g (~ 1,500 seeds), $31.10/10 g (~ 3,000 seeds), Organic $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic Echinacea paradoxa (Yellow Coneflower) ECHINACEA Zones 4 to 8. Herbaceous perennial. Native Family: Aster (Asteraceae) to the Ozarks. The paradox is, that this All species are incredibly beautiful. “Purple Coneflower” is yellow! Rare. Cold- Echinacea prefers full sun, well-drained condition seed 2 months. Flowers to 3 feet. soil, and regular watering. Most species will 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, germ in 2 to 3 weeks in a warm (not too $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic hot!) greenhouse and watered gently. A period of cold, moist refrigeration increases Echinacea purpurea germ. Most species do best planted 2 feet (Purple Coneflower) apart. You will find more information on Zones 4 to 12. Herbaceous perennial. Echinacea in “Growing At-Risk Medicinal Originally native to the midwest. Widely Herbs” 2nd ed. cultivated. Derived from a rare, wild col- lection and unmodified. This species adapts Echinacea angustifolia to a wide array of growing conditions. No (Narrow-leaved Coneflower) cold-conditioning needed. Flowers purple, Zones 3 to 9. Herbaceous perennial. to 3 to 4 feet. Ecotype from the Black Hills of South 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 Dakota. Most herbalists consider this to be $7.55/5 g (~ 2,100 seeds), the strongest of all the species in terms of $13.10/10 g (~4,200 seeds), medicinal activity. Seed is a reliable germi- $117.10/100 g (~42,000 seeds) nator. Give 30 days moist refrigeration or $293.00/lb, (~190,680 seeds), Organic sow outdoors in very early spring. A good technique is to sow in deep flats and leave $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic outdoors for a month in rain and snow, then Echinacea sanguinea bring into greenhouse for germination. (Sanguine Purple Coneflower) Always screen your flats, otherwise birds Zones 6 to 12. Herbaceous perennial native will help themselves to a very expensive bit to the sandy, acidic soils in the open fields of bird feed. Space plants 6 inches apart. and pine woods of the West Gulf Coastal Flowers to 2 feet tall. Plain. Similar to E. pallida, with long, thin 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic ray flowers. Disk corolla and seeds charac- $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic teristically blood red. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Echinacea laevigata (Smooth Purple Coneflower) $7.50/plant, Organic <
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Eclipta ...... Eclipta alba (Bhringraj, Eclipta prostrata, Mo-han-lian) EPHEDRA Family: Aster (Asteraceae) (Joint Fir) Annual. 60 days to harvest. A creeping and Family: Ephedra (Ephedraceae) moisture-loving herb, we grow these in the Perennial, primitive shrubs with jointed open garden and take pleasure in their soft stems. Ma-huang is native to China, while dark greenness punctuated by starlike flow- Mormon teas are native to the American ers, a bush like the heavens at night. In Southwest. Plants prefer full sun and fast- Ayurvedic practice, Eclipta is used both as a draining soil, with a surface mulch of sand or hepatic tonic and a hair tonic. Used similar- pumice. Soak seeds overnight in Willow tea ly in TCM. Sow in spring. (GA3 dependent) and sow 1 inch deep in sand 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic and keep warm and in the light. Space plants ELECAMPANE 3 feet apart. Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Ephedra, Bluestem.....Ephedra equisetina The “Official” species is best used as medi- Zones 3 to 10. Evergreen perennial sub- cine, the “Magnificent” is better reserved for shrub to 2 feet tall. Traditional use (TCM): its showy flowers. An indispensable genus Secondary source of Ma-huang. CNS stim- in that it has saved many lives. Sow in early ulant, higher in pseudoephedrine than spring by pressing into soil surface and ephedrine. Overdosage can be harmful. keeping evenly moist and in the light. Space Equisetina is larger, more robust, more plants 2 to 3 feet apart. adaptable and higher-yielding than sinica. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Elecampane, Magnificent Inula magnifica Zones 5 to 8. Native to southern and central $20.00/plant (3-inch pot), Organic Europe, the Balkan Peninsula, and central Ma-huang ...... Ephedra sinica Asia. Herbaceous perennial native to Zones 3 to 9. Evergreen perennial subshrub Europe. Large, upright herbaceous perenni- to 18 inches tall. Traditional use (TCM): al bearing many bright yellow flowers. Bronchial dilator in treatment of upper respi- Giant, coarse, aromatic leaves and multiple ratory congestion and asthma. CNS stimu- upright flowers measuring up to 6 inches lant. Overdosage can be harmful. across. Plant prefers sun to part shade and 20 seeds/pkt $5.95, Organic moist soils. For use in herbal medicine, the official species (below) is preferred. $20.00/plant (3-inch pot), Organic 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Mormon Tea, Green . . . . .Ephedra viridis Elecampane, Official . . . . .Inula helenium Zones 6 to 12. Bushy subshrub to 5 feet tall. Zones 3 to 8. Large, upright herbaceous Native to the American SW. Thick, dark- perennial bearing many bright yellow flow- green stems, winter-flowering. ers. Native to southern and central Europe, 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 the Balkan Peninsula, and central Asia. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic Plant prefers sun to part shade and moist soils. Premier cough and lung remedy. Mormon Tea, Nevada Ephedra nevadensis 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Zones 6 to 12. Bushy subshrub to 5 feet tall. $9.00/g (~ 250 seeds), Makes a congenial tea, which is astringent $23.55/5 g (~ 1,250 seeds), and has a marked bronchial-dilating effect— $44.10/10 g (~ 2,500 seeds), Organic ephedrine free. Mormon tea grows in the cool weather; summer dormant. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic 46 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS Erigeron ...... Conyza canadensis (Canada Fleabane) Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Annual or overwintering annual native to North America, being a tough roadside weed that is inobtrusive in appearance, yet aro- matic in essence. Considered one of the strongest of astringents, it is used primarily to stem capillary bleeding. Very small seed is best pressed into medium and kept moist. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Evening Primrose . . .Oenothera biennis Family: Evening Primrose (Primulaceae) Zones 4 to 9. Biennial. Native to Europe and North America. Very good woman’s herb. High in essential fatty acids. Plant FOUR O’CLOCK prefers full sun and withstands poor and Family: Four O’Clock (Nyctaginaceae) dry soils. Light-dependent germinator. Sow These are among the best of all flowering in fall or spring. Space 1 to 2 feet apart. medicinal plants for dry sites. Grounded in Flowers 3 to 6 feet tall. tuberous perennial roots, they give forth 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, stems and minions of brightly colored, flar- $7.55/5 g (~ 2,000 seeds), ing flowers. Plants prefer full sun and dry $13.10/10 g (~4,000 seeds), soils. Direct-seed in spring, flowers in July. $117.10/100 g (~40,000 seeds), Organic Four O’Clock, High Desert ...... Fame Flower ...... Talinum paniculatum ...... Mirabilis multiflora (Tu-ren-shen) (Maravilla) Zones 7 to 11. Family: Purslane (Portulaccaceae) Tuberous rooted herbaceous desert perennial Zones 7 to 11, otherwise grown as an annu- native to the American Southwest. Produces al. Perennial succulent native to the central myriads of extraordinary, tubular, flaring and southern US and used in TCM to tonify purple flowers on a sprawling bush. the digestion, promote breast milk. Bright 7 seeds/pkt $3.95 cinnibar-red seedpods. Four O’Clock, White . . Mirabilis jalapa 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Zones 7 to 10, otherwise grown as an annual, $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic 100 days to flowers. A signature perennial plant in our Zone 7 gardens. Can be easily Fang-feng . . . . .Saposhnikovia divaricata started by direct-seeding. Big cotyledons (Chinese Laserwort, Siler) entertain. Medicinally potent. These plants Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Zones 5 to 9. make large, fountaining bushes dotted Herbaceous perennial flowering in white resplendently with fragrant white blossoms. umbels to 32 inches, native to China, Russia, 7 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Korea, and Japan. The dried root is tradition- ally used as a warming herb in TCM for treat- ment of spasm, tremor, and pain of head and FOXGLOVE body; arthritis. Plant prefers regular garden Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) soil and a sunny exposure. In fall or early Zones 4 to 8. An easy-to-grow, strikingly spring, sow seed on surface and press in. beautiful, and historically significant plant Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. for the medicinal garden. Low-dose botani- 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 cals. Press light-dependent seed into surface Fennel, Common ...... of soil in fall or spring. . .Foeniculum vulgare var. Grosfruchtiger Foxglove, Grecian ...... Digitalis lanata Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) (Wooly Foxglove) TOXIC Zones 3 to 10. Herbaceous perennial. Biennial. Native to southeastern Europe. Native to Europe. Choice cultivar producing Species most widely used for production of seed and green herb that are tasty, aromatic, cardiac glycosides (digitoxin). Stunning antiseptic, expectorant, carminative. flowers cup-shaped with a prominent lip 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 veined in purple. $7.55/5 g (~ 1,350 seeds), 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic $13.10/10 g (~2,700), Organic Not for sale to Washington state. $7.50/plant, Organic Foxglove, Purple . . . .Digitalis purpurea Fenugreek, Common see COVER CROPS TOXIC Feverfew ...... see COSTMARY Biennial. This is the classic Foxglove. Fireweed ...... Epilobium angustifolium Flowers trumpet-shaped, lipped, deep pink to Family: Primrose (Onagraceae) purple, interior spotted with darker purple (Kaporie Tea) Zones 3 to 7. and white. Sow in the fall or early spring. Herbaceous perennial. The showy flowers Light-dependent germinator. Space plants occur in long plumes, colored pink to purple, 1 to 2 feet apart. Flowers up to 5 feet tall. on plants ranging from 1 to 6 feet tall. 300 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic 300 seeds/pkt $3.95 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS 47 Foxglove, Zimbabwe .Ceratotheca triloba GERANIUM Family: Sesame (Pedaliaceae) Family: Geranium (Geraniaceae) <<
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Giant Anise Fennel . . .Ferula communis Ginger, Myoga ...... Zingiber mioga Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Perennial native to Japan and China, hardy Zones 7 to 10. Giant, bearing tiered umbels to Zones 6 to 12, otherwise gainfully grown on upright stems with ferny leaves. Biennial as a potted plant and brought indoors for or triennial. Native to northern Africa. The winter. Edible flower buds occur regularly circumference at the base of the dark red, at base of stem. Shoots and flower buds are flowering stalk of 1 plant measured 9 inch- a flavorful delicacy used in sushi. es! Attracts beneficial insects. It is the $15.00/plant, $40.00/3, Organic source plant for an aromatic gum—ammoni- Ginger, White . . Hedychium coronarium ac of Morocco. Don’t eat the leaves. (Butterfly Ginger, White Ginger Lily) 20 seeds/pkt $3.95, Zones 8 to 12. The roots are used in cook- $22.10/10 g, (~200 seeds), Organic ing like a mild Yellow Ginger. The Giant Blazingstar . .Mentzelia laevicaulis Gardenia-scented essential oil from the lav- <<
Gopher Spurge . . . . .Euphorbia lathyris Gourd, Tobacco Box Lagenaria ciceraria Family: Spurge (Euphorbiaceae) (Kalimba gourd) Evergreen perennial. Curiously formed Gently domed, smallish (up to 12 inches plant has proven, after much experimenta- across), thick-walled. The seed was grown tion, and plenty of opportunity to experi- by our local thumb-piano craftsman ment, to repel gophers better than anything Rickason and he has tested every gourd else. Keep sap out of eyes. variety (practically) on earth and found 10 seeds/pkt $2.95 these to be the best for making kalimbas. $13.10/10 g (~230 seeds), Organic Also suitable for bowls, canteens, spoons, Gotu Kola ...... Hydrocotyl asiatica birdhouses, etc. Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) 10 seeds/pkt $2.95 Zones 8 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted $13.10/10 g (~60 seeds) plant or summer annual, 90 days to harvest. $80.10/100 g (~600 seeds) Tropical perennial with pantropical distribution. This is a classic Ayurvedic herb that increases mental clarity, longevity. $7.50/plant, $17.55/3 plants, Organic GOURDS Family: Cucumber (Cucurbitaceae) These represent the most ebullient of plant personalities. All climbing broad-leaved vines, they are native to the tropics of Africa, Asia, New World. The Lagenarias are true Gourds while Luffa and Trichosanthes resemble Gourds, but are botanically distinct. Soak seeds overnight GRASS and sow upright (ears up!) in very warm Family: Grass (Poaceae) soil. Start in greenhouse or sow in hills after Sturdy contenders for sun and moisture, the soil truly warms up. Prefers full sun, grasses spread when given the opportunity. poor soil. Trellis or grow on a fence. Lemongrass . . .see CULINARY HERBS Gourd, Lauki ...... Lagenaria siceraria Grass, Mondo . . . .Ophiopogon japonicum (Loki, Edible-Fruited Bottle Gourd) (Mai-men-dong) Lauki makes long, thin-skinned fruits that <<
Plant Milkweed for the butterflies. 59 Mint, Mayan ...... Lippia dulcis Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae) (Orozuz, Aztec Sweet Herb) Zones 8 to 12, also does well in pots, and drapes handsomely. Trailing perennial. Native to South America and the Caribbean. Protect from frost. Purple-leaved creeper with upright, white, conical flowers. Aromatic, pleasant-tasting, antitussive. Plant prefers rich soil, moisture, partial shade to full sun. Space 1 foot apart. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic 7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic Mint, Mountain ...... Pycnanthemum virginianum Zones 4 to 8. Herbaceous perennial. Native to north central and eastern US. Long-lived, delightfully aromatic, and a great butterfly attractor. Dried flowers and leaves make a fine-tasting tonic tea. Sow in early spring. 100 seeds/pkt 2.95 Mint, Yellow-Dotted . . .see BERGAMOT Pennyroyal ...... Mentha pulegium Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) MORNING GLORY Zones 6 to 9. Herbaceous perennial. Native Family: Morning Glory (Convulvaceae) to Europe. One of the smallest of the Mints, In spring, nick seed and soak overnight, then Pennyroyal nonetheless has the strongest sow in warm soil. 60 days to flowers. Trellis aromatics. Do not use if pregnant. Plant prefers moist garden soil, the edge of a Morning Glory, Flying Saucers ...... stream or ditch. Sow in spring. Space 6 ...... Ipomoea tricolor inches apart. Flowers to 1 foot tall. Flaring white blossoms with radiating blue 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, venation. $9.00/g (~12,000 seeds), Organic 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic Morning Glory, Grandpa Ott’s ...... Ipomoea purpurea Peppermint ...... Mentha piperita Flowers purple with a red star, a traditional Zones 3 to 7. Cultivated worldwide. hippy cultivar. “Classic Peppermint taste.” Plants carefully 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 selected to produce the stimulating and digestive tea. Space 1 foot apart. Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue ...... 100 seeds/pkt 2.95 ...... Ipomoea tricolor Classic light blue flowered annual climber $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic that loves morning sun and rewards with Spearmint ...... Mentha spicata myriads of saucer-shaped blooms. Zones 3 to 7. Native to temperate Europe 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 and the Mediterranean. Carminative and $11.55/5 g (~300 seeds) mind-stimulating. Makes bright green, finely $20.10/10 g (~600 seeds) toothed leaves, flowering lilac to 2 feet. Space Ololiuqui ...... Rivea corymbosa 1 foot apart. (Turbina corymbosa) 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic E Hardy to Zones 10 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted vine, brought indoors for the winter. Moldavian Balm ...... see BALM Tuberous, woody perennial vine native to Moonwort ...... Lunaria biennis Central and South America and Oceana. (Money Plant) Rare shamanistic plant bearing multitudes of Family: Mustard (Brassicaceae) trumpet flowers-white corollas with pur- Biennial or overwintering annual. Native to plish-red interior. Scarify seeds by rubbing Europe. The seedpods are perfect, satiny individually on sandpaper or nicking with a “moons” that sandwich the weighty seeds. . blade and plant warm and well-drained. Cold-condition 30 days or sow in fall or very Space plants 1 foot apart. early spring. Cold-soil germinator. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 10 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic $10.00/plant, Organic Mormon Tea ...... see EPHEDRA Quamoclit ...... Ipomoea quamoclit (Cyprus Vine, Cardinal Climber) Perennial climber native to the tropics of South America. Myriads of small, crimson, 5-pointed stars. 5 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Not for sale to AR or AZ states. 60 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS MOTHERWORT NASTURTIUM Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) Family: Nasturtium (Tropaeolaceae) Zones 3 to 8. Sow in the fall or early spring. Brightly flowered vining annuals native to Specific for treating tachycardia. Invigor- Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Brazil. 70 ates the blood, regulates the menses. Likes days to flowers. Sow up to 4 inches deep in partial or full sun, regular garden soil, and the garden after last frost or grow in contain- lots of water. Harvest early for 2 cuttings. ers. Average germ time 12 days. Space plants 2 feet apart . Free-flowering to Nasturtiums do best in very well rested 4 to 6 feet. soil—they abhor fresh manure and really do MOTHERWORT SET (1 packet each of not require fertilization. the Leonurus species following.) Nasturtium, Empress-of-India ...... $7.90/3 pkts ...... Tropaeolum nanum Price shown is a discount. (Indian Cress) Motherwort, Chinese Leonurus artemisia Small-leaved, mounding form well-suited (Primary source of Yi-mu-cao) for growing in pots or as a handsome Biennial, sometimes annual. Native to bedding plant. Does not vine out. Velvety, Eurasia. The plant makes delightful, long- vermillion flowers to 14 inches tall. lasting, red-purple flowers. 15 seeds/pkt $2.95 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Nasturtium, Jewels . .Tropaeolum majus Motherwort, Official .Leonurus cardiaca “Jewels” is an heirloom strain of bedding Herbaceous perennial, but short-lived. plant with vibrant, multicolored, velvety Native to Europe and Asia. Downy flowers flowers and pungent buds. Will sprawl. occur in whorls on the stem. 15 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 $7.00/g (~ 1,200 seeds), $17.55/5 g (~ 6,000 seeds), $31.10/10 g (~ 12,000 seeds), Organic $7.50/plant, $17.55/3 plants, $50.00/10 plants, Organic Motherwort, Siberian Leonurus sibericus (Secondary source of Yi-mu-cao) Biennial. Native to Siberia, Manchuria, China, and Mongolia. Multiple, lithe stems topped by red-purple racemes. The tallest of the Motherworts, these can get up to 6 or 7 feet. Space 2 feet or more apart. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Mugwort ...... see ARTEMISIA MULLEIN Navajo Tea ...... Thelesperma filifolium Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) (Cota, Hopi Tea, Greenthread) Zones 3 to 8. Mulleins tolerate poor, gravel- Family: Aster (Asteraceae) ly soil and fierce sun. Sow in fall or spring. Annual or overwintering annual, 60 to 120 Light-dependent germinator. Strew on sur- days. Native to the American SW, with thin face and pack down hard. leaves flowering yellow to 16 inches tall. Mullein, Common . . .Verbascum thapsus Dried herb makes a delicious, smoky-tasting Biennial. Native to central and southern beverage—diuretic and kind to the stomach. Europe, west Asia. Superior leaf used med- 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 icinally for soothing throat, bronchi, and Nettle, Stinging ...... Urtica dioica lungs. Flowers yellow, from 3 to 7 feet. Family: Nettle (Urticaceae) 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Zones 4 to 9. Herbaceous, dioecious peren- $5.00/g (~8,800 seeds), nial. Native to temperate climates world- $11.55/5 g (~44,000 seeds), wide. Premier spring tonic and one of the $20.10/10 g (~88,000 seeds), Organic best terrestrial plant sources of micronutri- Not for sale to SD, WA state ents and minerals. Plants will prosper in Mullein, Greek . . .Verbascum olympicum moist fertile soil, shade, or sun. Biennial, sometimes perennial. Native to 200 seeds/pkt $2.95 Greece. Produces many flowers at once that $9.00/g (~3,500 seeds), adhere loosely to the candelabrum. $23.55/5 g (~17,500 seeds), 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, $44.10/10 g (~35,000 seeds), Organic $5.00/g (~8,800 seeds), $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic $11.55/5 g (~44,000 seeds), $20.10/10 g (~88,000 seeds), Organic Nigella ...... see BLACK SEED Garden Myrrh ...... see Sweet Cicily Oats ...... see COVER CROPS Oca, Mixed Colors . .see VEGETABLES under ANDEAN DELICACIES MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS 61 Osha ...... Ligusticum porteri Patchouli, True . . . . .Pogostemon cablin Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) (Bear Medicine) Zones 10 to 12, normally grown as an indoor Zones 4 to 8. Herbaceous perennial native potted plant. Tropical perennial native to to the Rocky Mountains. Smokily aromatic Asia. Iconic essence of the Hippy culture root is one of our best indigenous treatments that arose during the 1960’s and now seems for upper respiratory infection. Sow seed in like a dream albeit a varicolored one. Plant fall to early spring or give 3 weeks moist prefers full to part shade, moist, rich soils refrigeration and then sow warm. and enjoys frequent watering. Press small Germination occurs in 80 days. seeds into surface. Germ in 16 days. 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 100 seeds/pkt $4.95, Organic $9.55/5 g (~1,500 seeds) $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic $17.10/10 g (~3,000 seeds) Pennyroyal ...... see MINT SECTION Our Lady’s Bedstraw . .see CLEAVERS Pansy, Heartsease ...... see VIOLET PEONY Family: Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae) Papalo (Quilquina) see CULINARY HERBS Zones 4 to 10. Choice perennials for the shade garden, with showy flowers and processed roots much valued in TCM. Sow seeds in the fall for germination in the spring, or scarify and give 90 days refrigera- tion in moist medium, then sow warm. Peony, Chinese Garden ...... Paeonia lactiflora (Bai-shou, Common Garden Peony) Herbaceous perennial. Native to China, Tibet, and Japan. Growing to about 28 inch- es, the plant makes a bouquet of large, round, fragrant, cup-shaped flowers in spring. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 Peony, Tree ...... Paeonia suffruticosa (Mu-dan-pi, Moutan Peony) Woody perennial from from 3 to 6 feet tall. Large, handsome, dark-green, deeply-lobed PASSIONFLOWER leaves bearing huge, heaven-scented flow- Family: Passion Flower (Passifloraceae) ers. Popularly used for medicine, producing Fleshy vines becoming woody with age. strong tuberous roots. Space 6 feet apart. The plant loves a dryish, full-sun exposure. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 Trellis. Sow fall or spring. Slow, sporadic germ is typical. Soak seeds and nick, then plant in fast-draining mix. Or, soak seeds for up to a week and sow in warm soil. Passionflower, Banana .Passiflora mollis Hardy to Zones 9 to 12. Tropical vine native to South America. Deep mulching, excellent drainage, and solar exposure will improve hardiness. Produces elongated fruits filled with black seeds—refreshing! $15.00/vine, Organic Passionflower, Official . . . . .P. incarnata (Maypop) Zones 6 to 12. Herbaceous or woody vine. Native to southern and eastern US. Flowers wonderfully large, complex—vibrant purple and white. The leaves and tender stems are a gentle hypnotic, useful in treating insom- Periwinkle, Madagascar ...... nia and nervousness...... Catharanthus roseus 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 (Vinca) Zones 9 to 12, otherwise grown as a $31.10/10 g (~300 seeds), Organic 120 day annual. Evergreen perennial sub- shrub with widespread distribution in the $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic tropics and in temperate gardens. Excellent Passionflower, Purple . .Passiflora edulis choice for sandy areas needing stabalization. (Purple Passion Fruit, Purple Grenadilla) Makes masses of very pretty pink flowers. Zones 9 to 12. Subtropical perennial vine Traditional usage (TAM): stomach pain. native to South America. Produces complex Source of anti-cancer compound vincristine, flowers with deep violet markations, fruits used mainly in treating infant leukemia. of low acidity—best for eating. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 Petasites ...... see Butterbur 62 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS PIMPERNEL Plantain, Sea ...... Plantago maritima Family: Primula (Primulaceae) (Goosetongue Plantain) (Cure-all, Poor Man’s Weatherglass) Evergreen, perennial, halophytic, semi-suc- Self-seeding annuals growing to only 4 inch- culent native to the coast of the Pacific NW. es, native to Europe. The plants open their Defying heavy breakers and whipped by flowers to the sun and close them to the stormy winds, holds on for dear life. clouds. The saponin-rich herb can be used Excellent, pre-salted, edible plant. like a pre-soaped sponge. 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 Pimpernel, Blue . . . . .Anagallis linifolia Plantain, Tall Coast . . .Plantago subnuda A pretty groundcover, sky-blue flowers. Perennial halophyte forms a stout rootstock 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 giving rise to long, reddish, radiating leaves. Will grow in clay or the cracks between Pimpernel, Scarlet . . . .Anagallis arvensis rocks. The flowering stalks of older individ- Groundcover, flowers shockingly scarlet! uals can be magnificent. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Psyllium ...... Plantago psyllium Annual. 90 days to maturity. Native to the PLANTAIN Mediterranean. This is the main species Family: Plantain (Plantaginaceae) used to produce Psyllium seed and husk. Herbaceous perennials hardy to all zones and 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, naturalized worldwide. This herb is a gentle, $5.00/g (~1,000 seeds), yet persistent, antimicrobial and anti-inflam- $11.55/5 g (~5,000 seeds), matory. Plantain is loaded with chlorophyll $20.10/10 g (~10,000 seeds), Organic and fiber, tannins that astringe tissue and relieve pain, also cell-proliferating allantoin, Pleurisy Root ...... see MILKWEED and aucubin, with anesthetic, antiseptic, and anti-tumor properties. Plants prefer sun or shade, moist or sodden soils. Light-depend- POKE ent germinators. Sow in spring, on the sur- Family: Pokeweed (Phytolaccaceae) face, and tamp in securely. Prefers cool soil Low-dose botanicals. Sow in very early for germ. spring or give 60 days cold, moist condition- Herba Stella ...... Plantago coronopus ing, then sow warm. Zones 4 to 9. Herbaceous perennial with worldwide distribution. Starlike rosettes of Poke, Domestic . . .Phytolacca americana sweetly edible leaves. Zones 4 to 9. Herbaceous perennial with 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 thick, reddish stems; large, drooping leaves, and purple berries. Native to the US. This $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic plant is incredibly effective for resolving Plantain, Broadleaf . . . .Plantago major lymphatic blockage and is commonly used Broad, oval, bright green leaves of great in treating mastitis and Lyme disease. utility in medicine. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 $12.10/10 g (~900 seeds), $6.00/g (~2,000 seeds), $59.00/100 g (~9,000 seeds), Organic $14.55/5 g (~10,000 seeds), Poke, Tibetan ...... Phytolacca acinosa $26.10/10 g (~20,000 seeds),Organic Zones 7 to 10. Herbaceous perennial native Plantain, Che-qian . . .Plantago asiatica to Asia, China, Tibet, and Japan. This is an The seed is official to the Chinese pharma- elegant plant that is showy both when in copoeia. Harvested when young, the most flower and when in fruit. deliciously edible of all Plantains. 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Plantain, Giant Turkish .Plantago major Rare. Largest of all true Plantain cultivars, POPPY this one produces striking, deeply-veined, Family: Poppy (Papaveraceae) toothed leaves, 8 inches across, and up to Swift-growing plants bear outrageous flow- 20 inches long, Flowering to 4 feet. ers and have all been used in medicine due to 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic the presence of pain-relieving alkaloids. All temperate zones. Must be sown in cold Plantain, Narrow-Leaved ...... soils! We usually recommend late fall sow- ...... Plantago lanceolata ing in the western states and early spring Interchangeable with Broadleaf Plantain as sowing in the eastern states. Press into sur- the official medicinal herb. face. Thin to 6 inches apart. All our Poppies 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic are tested fertile. Check the photos online at Plantain, Saline ...... Plantago eriopoda www.strictlymedicinalseeds.com. (Saline Plantain of the Oregon Coast) POPPY SET (1 pkt. each of Black; Perennial halophyte does well in sodden California Open-Pollinated; Danish Flag; soils, thrives in clay. The leaves are long and Flanders; Giant Pod, Greek Red; Peshawar; bright green, while the flowering stalks are Turkish Red and Yellow-Horned Poppy.) handsome and conspicuous. $24.90/9 pkts 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 Price shown is a discount. MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS 63 Poppy, California Organic ...... Eschscholzia californica Same as California Poppy (previous entry); however, Certified Organically Grown. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Poppy, Danish Flag .Papaver somniferum Flowers large, red and frilled, with a white cross at center. Flower gives way to a large, round pod. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95 Poppy, Flanders ...... Papaver rhoeas (Corn Poppy, Shirley Poppy) Annual. Native to Europe and temperate Asia. Bright red. All parts of this plant con- tain the nonaddictive alkaloid rheadine. 300 seeds/pkt $2.95 $14.55/5g (~3,000 seeds) $26.10/10 g (~30,000 seeds), Organic Poppy, Giant Pod . . .Papaver somniferum Flowers large, light, with a purple cross at center. Flower gives way to an extra-large, urn-shaped pod. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95 Poppy, Greek Red ...... Papaver dubium Annual, native to Greece. Bears vivid scarlet and black flowers. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 Poppy, Peshawar ...... Papaver somniferum var. album (Persian White Poppy) Annual or overwintering annual. A very fast crop. Produces a compact plant with white flowers and a potent, elongated pod. 300 seeds/pkt $3.95, $10.00/g (~2,000 seeds), Organic Poppy, Plume ...... Bocconia cordata (Tree Celandine) Zones 4 to 10. Herbaceous perennial native to China. Deeply lobed leaves filled with blood-red sanguinarine give rise to showy plumes of white flowers to 6 feet tall. Traditional usage: all the same uses as bloodroot, including wart removal. Plant prefers sun to part shade, rich, moist soil. Sow seeds in fall or early spring, or give 30 Poppy, Black ...... days cold/moist refrigeration. . . .Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 Plants to 4 feet tall produce frilled midnight purple flowers that last 6 times longer than Poppy, Turkish Red Papaver somniferum standard somniferum. Elongated pods. Annual or overwintering annual. Bright red 300 seeds/pkt $3.95, flowered, monocolor Poppies on a medium- $10.00/g (~2,000 seeds),Organic sized bush. The flowers tend to be numerous per plant and last somewhat longer than Poppy, California Open Pollinated . . . . . other somniferums, which is a big treat...... Eschscholzia californica They give way to medium-sized pods. Herbaceous perennial, self-seeding. Native 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic to California, Oregon, and the southwestern US. Hardy to Zones 5 to 9. Traditional Poppy, Yellow Horned . .Glaucium flavum usage (TWM): analgesic, sedative. Strew <
All our seeds are tested viable and from the recent harvest. 64 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS Pulsatilla ...... Anemone pulsatilla Rhodiola, Russian ...... Rhodiola rosea (Wind Flower, Pasque Flower) (Arctic Root, Golden Root, Roseroot) Family: Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae) Family: Stonecrop (Crassulaceae) Zones 4 to 9. Herbaceous perennial. Native Zones 1 to 7. Perennial, fleshy succulent to Europe. The plant is diminutive, but with circumpolar distribution. The dried brazen—sending up large, showy, purple roots are rose-scented, loaded with immune- flowers that bedeck the early spring garden. stimulating glycosides (e.g. rosavin, rosin). The fresh plant tincture is used to calm nerv- These demonstrate antidepressant, uplifting ous disorders associated with shock, adaptogenic properties similar to Eleuthero. menopause, PMS, or insomnia. Low-dose Seed originally from inside the Russian botanical. Plant prefers to grow in the full Arctic Circle. Yellow flowered. Results sun among rocks or in average garden soil. from mass spectrometry analysis of plants Short-lived seed. Sow in fall or spring. from this seed shows high levels of bio- Germ in shade, 30 to 40 days. Plant 1 foot active Rosavins. Refrigerator stratify moist apart. Flowers to 18 inches. for 90 days or surface sow outdoors in fall or 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic early spring. Snow on flats will melt and seeds will sprout. Remember this is a suc- PURSLANE culent, so a fast-draining mix is essential. Family: Purslane (Portulacaceae) 100 seeds/pkt $4.95 Creeping annuals native to Europe. 60 days to maturity. Mucilaginous poulticing agent, RHUBARB also used as a salad herb or lightly steamed Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae) for table, being among the best terrestrial Hardy to Zones 5 to 8 sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Prefers sun Giant leaves with colorful stalks on an and moist, rich soil. Sow spring or summer. herbaceous perennial, preferring part shade Purslane, Common . .Portulaca oleracea to full sun, fertile and well-drained soils. Standard green pot herb, lush and juicy. Sow in spring. Average germ 13 days. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Direct-seeding in a rich hill is good. Plant Purslane, Golden . . .Portulaca oleracea 2 to 3 feet apart. Juicy, golden yellow, lemony tasting leaves Rhubarb, Alexander .Rheum alexandrae on a compact mounding plant. Native to Yunnan Province of western China 200 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic and also found in Tibet. Alternate source of Da-huang. Leaves lime green, stems red. The plant is tolerant of clay soils and prefers a full sun position with moist, fertile, poorly drained soil. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 Rhubarb, Garden—Glaskins Perpetual ...... Rheum rhabarbarum Herbaceous perennial. Glaskins Perpetual makes nice red stems and keeps pro- ducing throughout the season, therefore the “perpetual” adage. Pyrethrum, Dalmatian ...... 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 ...... Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium $7.55/5 g (~400 seeds) (True Pyrethrum, Pyrethrum Daisy) $13.10/10 g (~ 800 seeds) Family: Aster (Asteraceae) $65.00/100 g (~ 8,000 seeds), Organic Zones 5 to 9. Perennial, flowering in the second year and thereafter. Native to west- Rhubarb, Garden—Victoria ...... ern Asia and Iran. Flowers white with yel- ...... Rheum rhabarbarum low centers. The buds are dried and ground Standard market pie type with sweetish, into insect powder, often used against fleas. greenish stems, producing heavily in first Space 2 feet apart. year. Provide rich garden soil for best yield. $7.50/plant, Organic 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Quamoclit ...... see MORNING GLORY Rhubarb, Himalayan . . . . .Rheum emodi syn. Rheum australe Queen Anne’s Lace . . . . .Daucus carota Native to the Himalayas. Stems deep red. Zones 4 to 8. Pan-temperate. Ancient con- May produce gigantic leaves to 3 feet across traceptive. Scatter seed on open or disturbed and flowering to 9 feet tall. Source of ground. Volunteers freely. Flowers and seeds medicinal Rhubarb root sold in Himalayan to 4 feet in the second year. markets as a laxative. Moist, fertile soils. 500 seeds/pkt $2.95, 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 $11.55/5 g (~5,000 seeds) $20.10/10 g (~10,000 seeds), Organic Rhubarb, Noble ...... Rheum nobile Not for sale to WA state. (Chinese Glasshouse Plant) Native to Tibet, this is a high altitude medic- Queen-of-the-Meadow . .see Gravel Root inal Rhubarb that produces a unique spire of Rapunzel ...... see Rampion overlapping, transparent scales. Very rare in ...... under GREENS in VEGETABLES the trade. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 65
Rhubarb officinale . . . .Rheum officinale Rue ...... Ruta graveolens (Da-huang, Chinese Rhubarb) Family: Rue (Rutaceae) Easiest and fastest to grow large roots, these Zones 4 to 9. Woody perennial. Native to tend to naturalize easily on the landscape. the Mediterranean. This is one of the oldest Primary medicinal type for TCM. Spring medicinal plants, said to bring financial flowers of cream. rewards while warding off contagion, 30 seeds/pkt $3.95 malevolent spirits, and fleas. Make sure to Rhubarb, Rhapontic Rheum rhaponticum wash skin after exposure to Rue. Plant Herbaceous perennial growing to 4 feet, prefers sun, regular garden soil. Sow in native to Europe. Hardy to Zones 3 to 7. spring. Av. germ 15 days. Space at 2 feet. Very showy clump-forming plant, used 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 herbally for treating hot flashes and PMS. $7.00/g (~700 seeds) Leaf, stem and bud, raw or cooked, for pies $18.55/5g (~3,500 seeds) and tarts. $34.10/10 g (~7,000 seeds), Organic 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic Rhubarb, Turkey R. palmatum tanguticum Rupturewort ...... Herniaria glabra (Da-huang, Chinese or Turkey Rhubarb) Zones 4 to 8. Perennial evergreen carpet- Large palmate-leaved plants are highly forming creeper to 2 inches tall. Native to esteemed by collectors, being very showy in Southern Europe. Pillow-soft. Not picky the garden. This type is also the epicurean’s about soil, grows even in gravel, Gently choice, with roots of superior palatability. coumarin-scented. Herbal walkways, rock 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 gardens, living sculptures. Rock Rose, Tauric Cistus incanus tauricus 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Family: Rock-rose (Cistaceae) $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic Zones 7 to 11 Bushy evergreen perennial subshrub, native to the Mediterranean basin, flowers showy, rose-purple, to 40 inches tall. Traditionally (TWM): dried aerial parts of SAGE the plant used in therapies against viral Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) infections and Lyme disease. The herb We feature the main species used in medi- demonstrates an ability to break down cine, as well as some of the strikingly deco- biofilms. Plant prefers dry, sandy or rocky rative ones. Planting in a sunny, dry, and soils in the full sun. Press seeds into surface well-drained microsite will help assure win- of potting soil and keep moist and cool until ter survival. Sow in spring, work up in pots, germination. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart. transplant to warm soil. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 SAGE SET (1 seed packet each of Sages: $7.50/plant, Organic Black, Clary, Dan-shen miltiorrhiza, Garden, Pitcher, Purple, Scarlet, White) $23.90/8 pkts Rosemary . . . . .see CULINARY HERBS Price shown is a discount. Not for sale to WA state. 66 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS
Sage, Black ...... Salvia mellifera Sage, Kashmir ...... Salvia hians Zones 9 to 12. Evergreen to 5 feet, native to Zones 5 to 9. Herbaceous perennial to 3 the dry hills of Southern California, from the feet. Loose racemes of large, deep-throated, Pacific Ocean to the Mojave Desert. Blue- blue to purple flowers in second year. flowered, aromatic. Plant 2 to 3 feet apart. Flowering continues for weeks. Very 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 robust. Intoxicating fruity fragrance. Bright red roots. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 Sage, Clary ...... Salvia sclarea Zones 5 to 9. Biennial. The purple-pink $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic inflorescences are covered with glandules, Sage, Lyre-Leaf ...... Salvia lyrata redolent with Clary’s peculiar essential oil. (Cancer Weed) 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 Zones 4 to 9. Herbaceous perennial native $14.55/5g (~1,400 seeds) to central and eastern US. Basal leaves bear $26.10/10g (~2,800 seeds), Organic striking purple variegations and resemble Not for sale to WA state perhaps in outline the shape of a lyre. Sage, Cleveland ...... Salvia clevelandii (TNAM): a salve used for healing wounds. Hardy to Zones 9 to 12. One of the finest of 20 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic California native Sages—blue flowering Sage, Pitcher ...... Salvia spathacea whorls and fruity fragrance. (CA Pitcher Sage, Hummingbird Sage) 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Zones 9 to 12. Evergreen, clumping peren- nial flowering to 3 feet. Native to the Sage, Dan-shen Gansu . . .S. przewalskii California Central Valley and Southern Zones 3 to 9. Herbaceous perennial to 2 feet California. The upright, outsize flowers tall, native to Gansu in China. Bears bright attractive to hummers and sphinx moths. red roots, making it an alternative source for Plant prefers dry shade. Dan-shen. Rotund flowers of violet-blue. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 $10.00/g (~40 seeds) Sage, Dan-shen miltiorrhiza S. miltiorrhiza $26.55/5 g (~200 seeds) (Chinese Red Sage) $49.10/10 g (~400 seeds), Organic Zones 9 to 12. Herbaceous perennial. Native to China. Rare. The part used is the $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic blood-red root. Quickens the blood. Sage, Purple—Wild . .Salvia leucophylla Prophylactic against strokes. Flowers large, Zones 9 to 12. Deciduous woody perennial seductive, sky blue to purple. growing to 6 feet, unless seriously pruned 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic back. Native to Baja, coastal California, and associated transverse mountain ranges. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic Silvery foliage with purple flowers, occur- Sage, Dominican ...... Salvia dominica ring in whorls with protruding stamens. Zons 7 to 11. Woody perennial flowering 2 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 to 3 feet tall, native to the Middle East. White flowers disproportionally large to the $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic plant, foliage fruitily redolent with sclaerol. Sage, Scarlet ...... Salvia coccinea 20 seeds/pkt, $3.95, Organic (Hummingbird Sage) Annual, 70 days to flowers. With a gene- $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic center in Mexico, the plant may also be Sage, Garden ...... Salvia officinalis found in the wild in the southeastern states, Zones 5 to 9. Woody perennial. Indispen- the Caribbean, Central and South America. sable spice that imparts a wild flavor. Sage Cardinal scarlet flowers. Sunny, dry sites. makes an antibacterial gargle for sore throat; 200 seeds/pkt $2.95 memory enhancing. Sage, Sacred White ...... Salvia apiana 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 Hardy to Zones 7 to 12, otherwise grown as $14.55/5 g (~555 seeds) a potted plant and protected from severe $26.10/10 g (~1,110 seeds), Organic frost. Woody perennial native to Southern $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic California. The most desirable Sage used Sage, Himalayan Cloud .Salvia nubicola worldwide for smudging, to carry prayers on Zones 5 to 9. Herbaceous perennial native high. Plant prefers full sun and sandy, fast- to Asia. Upright racemes to 3 feet bedecked draining soil. Sow seed just under soil with whorls of yellow flowers marked in surface and keep evenly moist and very purple. A Sage collector’s dream. warm until germ. Space 3 feet apart. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, $9.00/g (~600 seeds) Sage, Jupiter’s Distaff . .Salvia glutinosa $26.55/5 g (~3,000 seeds) <
Tobacco, Oneida ...... Nicotiana rustica Annual. Thin leaves with high nicotine con- tent, similar to Hopi. Originally from the Oneida tribe of Wisconsin. A northern hardy strain that makes for mild smoking. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Tobacco, Scherazi . . .Nicotiana tabacum Annual. Dark-leaved Iranian pipe tobacco. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Tobacco, Smoking . . .Nicotiana tabacum (Virginia Smoking Tobacco) Annual. This is a very mellow, heirloom smoking Tobacco that matures early. 100 seeds/pkt $3.95, $10.00/g (~10,000 seeds), $26.55/5 g (~50,000 seeds), $49.10/10 g (~100,000 seeds), Organic Tobacco, Tree ...... Nicotiana glauca Zones 8 to 12. Woody perennial to 9 feet tall, native to Argentina and Bolivia. Sometimes acts like an herbaceous perenni- TULSI al if knocked back by frost. The bright-yel- Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) low, long-tubed flowers are like blaring Hardy to Zones 10 to 12, otherwise grown trumpets. The cured leaf is smokable, but as a summer annual or potted indoor plant. strong, very rich in anabasine and low in Tea herb from the Ayurvedic tradition that is nicotine. Some people use it to wean them- uplifting to the spirit and brings blessings to selves from nicotine addiction. Leaves the household. Satisfying tea, with taste and poulticed to heal wounds, skin infections, aroma most appealing. Traditional use and to kill subcutaneous larva of the botfly. (Ayurveda): stress reduction, immune 100 seeds/pkt $3.95 enhancement, promoting longevity, improv- $10.00/tree, Organic ing metabolic oxygenation, increasing endurance, fighting infections, and improv- Tobacco, Walker’s . . .Nicotiana tabacum ing digestion. Sow in the spring to early Heirloom Virginia smoking tobacco with summer. The seeds require light to germi- leaves light-green, crowding closely on the nate. Hold seeds briefly in the palm of the stalk. Flowers pink to 5 feet. Suitable for hand in sunlight before sowing. OM. Sow small gardens. seed on soil surface and press in, then keep 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic moist and in the light. Germination may take up to 3 weeks. Thin seedlings and pot Tower-of-Jewels ...... Echium wildpretii up once they have achieved the second set Zones 8 to 12, more frost hardy if kept dry. of true leaves. Plants are happiest outdoors. Biennial native to the Canary Islands does best on the California or Oregon coast, TULSI SEED SET (1 seed packet each of where they flower in impressive, head-high, Amrita, Krishna, Rama, Temperate, Vana.) cone-shaped, towering columns bedecked $12.90/5 pkts, Organic by rows of coral flowers. Price shown is a discount. 30 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic Tulsi—Amrita . . . . .Ocimum tenuiflorum Tronadora ...... Tecoma stans (Nectar of Immortality) Family: Trumpet Creeper (Bignoniaceae) This colorful and tasty cultivar has more Zones 9 to 12. Perennial deciduous viney purple in the leaves than our standard Rama shrubs native to the American Southwest Tulsi, and is very high in the anxiety-reduc- and Mexico. Not spiny. Prefers sun and ing compound Rosmarinic acid. Growing poor, sandy, and/or gravelly soils. Sow in as a dense, rounded bush, the plants over- spring. Space at 4 feet. Oversize yellow winter well indoors. flowers on a perennial self-supporting vine. 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 A treatment for fungal infections of the skin. $12.00/g (~2,000 seeds), Organic 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic $17.55/5 g (~840 seeds) Tulsi—Rama ...... Ocimum tenuiflorum Tsuwabuki ...... Farfugium japonicum Tropical perennial grown as an annual in the Family: Aster (Asteraceae) temperate zones. 120 days to maturity. (Green Leopard Plant, Bai-jiao-wu) Open-formed, green leaves, sometimes with Hardy to Zones 7 to 10, otherwise readily purple venation on leaves and stem. Flowers grown in containers. Evergreen perennial purple. native to Japan. Flowers to 18 inches. 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 Leathery-leaved ornamental with wide, $12.00/g (~2,000 seeds), Organic plate-like leaves of dark green. Traditional (Japanese): Cough, seafood poisoning. $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, $10.00/plant, Organic 50.00/10 plants, Organic 72 MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS Tulsi—Krishna . . . .Ocimum tenuiflorum VALERIAN (Shyama Tulasi, Black Tulsi) Family: Valerian (Valerianaceae) Tropical perennial grown as an annual in the Tender, edible leaves and narcotically scent- temperate zones. 120 days to maturity. ed flowers typify these demure, sedative Plants usually remain quite short, no more plants. All prefer part shade and rich, moist than 20 inches, small leaves usually dark but well-drained soils. purple or sometimes lighter purple, with purple venation and purple stems. Many Valerian, Indian . . .Valeriana jatamansi prefer this type. syn Valeriana wallichii 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 Zones 6 to 9. Diminutive dioecious ever- $30.00/g (~2,000 seeds), Organic green perennial native to the temperate Himalayas. A rare accession. The aroma of $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic the root evokes higher thoughts, like incense Tulsi—Temperate . . .Ocimum africanum to the soul. This plant is a secondary source (Holy Basil) Self-seeding annual. 70 days. of the biblical oil of nard. Best Holy Basil for temperate gardens— $10.00/plant, $28.50/3 plants, Organic good, easy medicine. We have learned to Valerian, Official . . .Valeriana officinalis direct-seed in the spring garden (10 grams Zones 4 to 8. Herbaceous perennial. Native easily direct-seeds a 100 foot row) and allow to Europe and temperate Asia. Widely used the plants to grow closely together. Early as an effective cerebral sedative. Seed is harvest for the leaf encourages a bushier short-lived; sow within 1 year of receipt. plant, and 2 or 3 cuttings are possible during Light-dependent germinator. Sow in spring the summer. There is also a demand for and keep moist. Germ in 10 to 16 days. Tulsi seed, which exudes a soothing Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Flowers white mucilage when wetted, and is used in in the second year to a height of 5 feet. Ayurveda for treating cough, gastrointestinal 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 ailments, and for increasing sperm count. $9.00/g (~1,200 seeds) The thrifty bulk packets reflect our good har- $23.55/5 g (~6,000 seeds) vest and a heartfelt wish to give more people $44.10/10 g (~12,000 seeds), Organic access to the healing. 50 seeds/pkt $2.95, $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic $6.00/g (~1,580 seeds) Valerian, Select . . . .Valeriana officinalis $14.55/5 g (~7,900 seeds) Zones 4 to 8. Selected for high concentra- $26.10/10 g (~15,800 seeds), Organic tion of valeric and valerenic constituents, $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic this strain produces one of the strongest of all herbal cerebral sedatives. Tulsi—Vana ...... Ocimum gratissimum 50 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Perennial bush basil native to India and North and East Africa. Leaves large, soft, Valerian, Red ...... Centranthus ruber and redolent with oil of Eugenol. After Zones 5 to 9. Herbaceous perennial. Native many seasons of growing perennial Tulsis in to Europe. Root is rich in valeric com- the temperate north, we have come to the pounds. Highly aromatic, crimson flowers conclusion that under our conditions, Vana is are excellent for cutting. the highest yielding type. 30 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic 30 seeds/pkt 3.95 $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic $9.00/g (~1,000 seeds), Organic $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic Udo ...... see SPIKENARD VERVAIN Unicorn, False . . . . .Chamaelirium luteum Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae) (Helonias Root, Star Grub Root) Blue-flowered, upright herbaceous perenni- Family: Lily (Liliaceae) als significant in medicine and ritual. Plants Hardy to Zones 4 to 8. Herbaceous dioe- prefer full sun to part shade, regular garden cious perennial. Native to the central and conditions. eastern hardwood forests of North America. Vervain, Blue ...... Verbena hastata Rare and in danger of extinction. We offer Zones 3 to 7. Native to US. Flowers in mul- only seed of cultivated individuals. The tiple, long-lasting, handsome spikes. Bitter flowers occur in gracefully curving spikes. remedy for indigestion, colds. Most famous of all uterine tonics. Sow 100 seeds/pkt $2.95 seeds in acidic soil in the fall, midwinter, or $9.00/g (~3,500 seeds) very early spring. Space 6 inches apart. $23.55/5 g (~17,500 seeds) 30 seeds/pkt $7.95, Organic $44.10/10 g (~35,000 seeds), Organic Unicorn, True ...... Aletris farinosa $7.50/plant, $19.95/3, $50.00/10, Organic Family: Lily (Liliaceae) Zones 6 to 9. Perennial. Native to south- Vervain, European . .Verbena officinalis eastern US. Rare. Important vanishing Zones 4 to 8. Native to Europe and the medicinal. Urn-shaped, mealy-surfaced Mediterranean. Astringent, antispasmodic, flowers, white. Plant prefers sun and moist, and fever-reducing agent. Druidic altar plant sandy, acidic soils. Press seed into surface. exudes romance and mystery. 500 seeds/pkt $3.95 50 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic 73 Vetch, Kidney ...... Anthyllis vulneraria (Kidney Vetch, Ladies’ Fingers) Family: Legume (Fabaceae) Zones 6 to 10. Herbaceous perennial native to Europe and flowering yellow in globular heads to about 8 inches. Plant prefers full sun to part shade and calcerous, sandy or regular garden soils. With its soft and pret- ty flowers and forgiving, slightly downy foliage, the plant makes a natural emollient treatment for the skin, having been poulticed against wounds since time im- memorial. Scarify the seed on medum grit sandpaper and sow in spring. An overnight soak in water will help speed germination, which occurs in 1 to 3 weeks. 50 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic
Viper’s Bugloss ...... Echium vulgare Family: Borage (Boraginaceae) Zones 3 to 11. Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe. All zones. This hairy- stemmed beauty bears large, delicately per- fumed, bright blue, tubular flowers in a scor- pioid inflorescence from summer to frost on an upright plant. Root is a source of the red pigment “shikonin.” Considered one of the best bee plants on Earth. Sow seed on sandy soil in the spring, press in hard, and keep evenly moist and in the light. I am not sure about the feasibility of growing fields of this lovely plant—try a smaller planting first! 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, $8.00/g (~400 seeds), Organic Not for sale to MT, WA states & Canada. Wild Lettuce ...... see Lettuce, Wild Wilde Dagga ...... see CORDAO VIOLET Family: Violet (Violaceae) Plants form slow-spreading colonies in WILD YAM moist shade to part sun. Family: Yam (Dioscoraceae) Violet, Heartsease ...... Viola tricolor Vining herbaceous dioecious perennials with (Johnny-Jump-Up, Heartsease Pansy) overlapping, heartshaped leaves. The Annual, self-seeding. 60 days to maturity. American species arise from hard rhizomes Deep velvety blue, purple, and yellow used in herbal medicine and make winged flowers. Traditionally used to treat allergies seeds. They occur in the eastern, central and of children. Germination in 16 days. southern US. The Asian species produce 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, potato-like tubers used as food and make $8.00/g (~1,200 seeds) aerial bulbils that may be planted like seeds $18.55/5 g (~6,000 seeds) or toasted to make a tasty snack. $34.10/10 g (~12,000 seeds), Organic Wild Yam, American quaternata ...... Dioscorea quaternata $7.50/plant, $19.95/3 plants, Organic (Four-Leaf Yam, Medicinal Wild Yam) Violet, Sweet ...... Viola odorata Zones 6 to 9 The leaves are large, and may Zones 4 to 9. Creeping evergreen perennial. be held on a self-supporting vine or may Native to Eurasia. The early spring flowers climb into the overstory. Roots knuckled, emit a sweet, fleeting scent and are much knotted and thick. used in perfumery. May be made into a $7.50/plant, Organic pleasant cough syrup that nonetheless has Wild Yam, American villosa . . .D. villosa deep-seated resolvent activity—dissolves (Wild Yam, Colic Root, Rheumatism Root, phlegm, used to treat oral cancers. Sow Medicinal Wild Yam) seed in cool, moist shade. <<
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ACACIA Annatto ...... Bixa orellana Family: Legume (Fabaceae) Family: Achiote (Bixaceaea) Zones 10 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted Protect from frost. Bushy evergreen shrub tree, brought in for the winter. Drought- to tree, 30 feet tall, native to tropical tolerant trees with aromatic yellow flowers America. Highly ornamental, with showy prefer full sun and a fast-draining soil. flowers giving way to the orange-red pods. Scarify seed by nicking or dropping in just- The pulverized, brick red seeds are the boiled water and allowing to soak overnight. source of a harmless coloring agent that is Germ warm in 1 to 2 weeks. used extensively in dairy products and other foods. Aphrodisiac and anti-inflammatory. Gum Arabic ...... Acacia arabica Living fence. Plant prefers sun to part Source of gum arabic, which exudes from shade. Bring plant in for the winter. the bark when incised. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 5 seeds/pkt $3.95 Angel Trumpet Tree ...... Maiden’s Wattle ...... Acacia maidenii ...... Brugmansia sanguinea This is an attractive ornamental, becoming (Tree Datura) <<
Empress Tree Seed Pod (Paulownia tomentosa) “Converts pollution into wood.”
ELDERBERRY Family: Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae) Zones 4 to 7. Perennial, deciduous, multi- stemmed bushes to small trees, native to Elderberry, Blue . . .Sambucus caerulea temperate zones worldwide. Berries are Wild form native to Pacific Northwest, a healthily endowed with antiviral compounds tough beauty. Deliciously edible berries are and procyanidins—excellent for treating the a favorite of herbalist and bird alike. flu or common cold. Elders prefer moist, 50 sds in dried berries/pkt, $4.95 rich soil and grow best as an understory to Eleuthero, Spineless ...... taller trees. If you eat raw Elderberries, ...... Eleutherococcus senticosus spit out the seeds. Sow seeds in outdoor (Ci-wu-jia, “Siberian Ginseng”) conditions in very early spring for germina- Family: Ginseng (Araliaceae) tion as the ground warms up. If the weather Zones 3 to 7. Not very heat-tolerant. Woody has already warmed, mix seed in moist medi- perennial with clusters of blue-black berries. um (sand or peat moss) in a sealed container Native to North Korea, northern China, and in the fridge, not the freezer, and leave there Siberia. Classic adaptogen. Rare and desir- for 90 days, then sow in cool, moist shade. able spineless cultivar. Shade. ELDERBERRY SET (1 seed packet each of 20 seeds/pkt $4.95, Organic the Sambucus species following.) $9.90/3 seed pkts Price shown is a discount. $26.00/shrub, Organic Elderberry, Black (American) ...... Empress Tree . . . . .Paulownia tomentosa ...... Sambucus canadensis Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) Wild form native to North America. Often Zones 6 to 9. Deciduous tree. Native to found in low, poorly drained areas in the central and western China. Impressive full- midwest, this is the large-flowered, common size trees with huge elephant-ear leaves and type that is often cultivated by cutting back commonly growing 15 feet per year. to the crown every year. It tends to make a Bioremediation: Reduction of soil salinity; wide, multi-stemmed bush as opposed to the increases soil fertility; converts pollution European and Blue forms which are treelike. into wood. Sun to part shade. The berries of this American Black 200 seeds/pkt $2.95, Elderberry are traditionally used for jams $8.00/g (~1,800 seeds), and wine, and are gaining popularity in the $18.55/5 g (~9,000 seeds) medicinal realm. $34.10/10 g, (~18,000 seeds), Organic 50 sds in dried berries/pkt $4.95, Organic $15.00/tree, Organic Elderberry, Black (European) ...... Not for sale to TN, AL, NC, CT states...... Sambucus nigra Eucalyptus, Tasmanian Blue Gum . . . . . Wild form native to Europe. Probably the ...... Eucalyptus globulus most dependable type for making Elderberry Family: Myrtle (Myrtaceae) syrup, tincture, and glycerite. Source of a Zones 9 to 11. Native to Tasmania. Main unique antiviral protein. Germinates spring. species used for making oil of Eucalyptus. We have a row of these crucial allies on our An incredibly fast-growing tree with elegant farm, which produce these seeds. sweeping branches that beg to be rubbed. 50 sds in dried berries/pkt $4.95, Organic Sow on surface, keep warm and moist. Easy germinator. Sun, dryish soils. $20.00/tree, Organic 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 ELDERBERRY DRIED BERRIES for tincture or syrup, $19.90/100 g bag, $7.50/tree, $19.95/3 trees (small), Organic $40.00/tree (gallon size), Organic TREES, SHRUBS & WOODY VINES 79 Eucommia ...... Eucommia ulmoides HAWTHORN (Du-zhong, Eucommia bark, Hardy Rubber Family: Rose (Rosaceae) Tree, Gutta-percha) Zones 4 to 8. Deciduous thorny bushes to Family: Rubber (Eucommiaceae) small trees. Native to Europe. Hawthorn Zones 4 to 8. Deciduous broadleaf native to berries or the leaf and flower are the most China, to 60 feet tall with a 40 foot spread of effective, broadscale, and gentle heart medi- branches. Drought-tolerant tree prefers a cine known to herbalist. Considered “an sunny, well-drained position. (TCM): kidney adaptogen for the heart.” Sow very hard and liver deficiency, sore back, fatigue, seeds in the spring, summer, or fall for germ frequent urination. Give 90 days cold, moist in the following spring. May take 2 vernal stratification, then sow flat, barely cover and cycles to germ. tamp well. Work up in pots until sufficient- ly sized. Space 30 feet apart. Hawthorn, English .Crataegus laevigata 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 syn. Crataegus oxyacantha (Midland Hawthorn, Mayflower) Gardenia, Common . . . . .G. jasminoides Famously native to the Midlands of Britain, (Cape Jasmine, Zhi-zi) the tree enjoys a wide distribution through- Family: Madder (Rubiaceae) out western and central Europe. The flower Zones 8 to 12. Low-growing evergreen color is variable, from pink to red. Fruits are shrub native to China and Japan. Grown plump and meaty, each with 2 seeds. Does worldwide for its landscape value and its well as a yard tree, roadside, or lined up close waxy, fragrant blossoms. in a row and kept trimmed back as a hedge. 50 seeds/pkt $2.95 Heavenly. $20.10/10 g (~1,400 seeds) 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 Ginkgo ...... Ginkgo biloba $15.00/tree, $40.00/3 trees, Organic Zones 3 to 12. Perennial, deciduous, dioe- cious tree native to Eastern China. Darwin Hawthorn, Red . . .Crataegus columbiana dubbed it “a living fossil.” Beautiful and (Columbian Hawthorn) resilient, adaptable to farm or city street. Zones 6 to 8. Shrub to small tree to 16 feet, However, do not disturb their roots—they native to the Pacific NW. Thorny. Used for are pansies about that. The lithe, humanoid hedges and wildlife refuge. Deer resistant. trunks beg to be touched. The bright yellow Pure white flowers in spring give way to autumn leaves of this tree are showy and clusters of deep red berries that are edible melancholy in a “tea at the window sill while and used in herbal medicine. Berries contain raindrops stream” kind of a way. Gardeners up to 5 seeds fused in a hard globe. Tree is often ask if there is a way to determine what very tough once established and will do fine sex (male or female) will be produced by in poor or alkaline soils. seeds or seedlings, but we know of no way to $40.00/tree (gallon size), Organic determine the sex of our Ginkgos until they Hawthorn, Wild . . .Crataegus monogyna flower. In TCM it is the nuts that are most Tough landrace from the West Coast with valued, but recently the leaves have also white flowers and large, single-stoned been employed, with claims that the leaf fruits. This tree does well in the yard or nat- extract improves memory. uralized along woodlands, pastures, roads, or $40.00/tree (gallon size), Organic, unsexed shoreside. Guggul ...... Commiphora wightii 10 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic Family: Myrrh (Burseraceae) $20.00/tree, $55.00/3 trees, $170.00/10 (Indian Bdellium Tree, Mukul Myrrh) trees, Bare-Root, Organic (read below) Hardy to Zones 10 to 12, otherwise grown in A small explanation: The above bare-root a pot and protected from frost. Shrub to Wild Hawthorn tree listing pertains to 3 to 5 small tree to 12 feet tall, native to India. foot tall trees with trunks averaging as big Traditional usage (Ayurveda): obesity, uri- around as your thumb. They are field-grown nary infection, antiseptic. Source of gum on our farm and will be offered only in the guggul, an oleo/gum/resin with a myrrh-like early spring, before they break bud, so please aroma. The tree is quite growable in indoor order early! We will prune back to 3 feet and potted culture. Plant prefers plenty of light, ball the roots in peat to make sure they stay heat, a fast-draining soil and infrequent happy during transport. The trees will need watering. Nick seed and sow 1/2 inch deep in to be potted up or planted to the landscape cactus mix and keep very warm until right away. They will probably flower with- germination, which takes about 18 days. in 2 years of planting out. These are large Freshly harvested seeds work best. and robust trees that have been given a lot of 5 seeds/pkt $7.95, Organic love. We think they will be very well Goji, Red ...... Lycium barbarum received. Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae) Zones 5 to 10. Deciduous woody shrub to 9 feet tall. Native to Northern China. ORGANIC HAWTHORN BERRIES, Goji berries are delicious, dried like raisins. Berries hand-picked from our farm at peak of 100 seeds in fruits/pkt $3.95, Organic ripeness and gently dried on screens. $12.00/100 g bag, Organic
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Heather ...... Calluna vulgaris Horse Chestnut .Aesculus hippocastanum Family: Heath (Ericaceae) (Conker Tree) Zones 4 to 9. Woody, densely-flowered, Zones 3 to 8. Native to the Balkans of acidic-soil-loving shrub native to the British Southeastern Europe. This is a sturdy decid- Isles. A very classy herbal landscape plant, uous tree to 90 feet tall, magnificent, a easy to maintain, free-flowering in season, spreading crown tipped by swollen buds that drought-tolerant once established. Leaves shine with resin. An excellent choice for the are a source of the medicinal compound mature landscape. Containing alkaloidal arbutin, used in treating urinary tract infec- saponins and glycosides, the tincture of fresh tion. Yellow dye plant. Heather prefers full nuts is a low-dose botanical used for tonify- sun. Give peat moss. Surface sow seed in ing the blood vessels. The poultice of the fall, midwinter, or early spring and keep fresh seeds treats thrombo-phlebitis and vari- evenly moist until germination. Work up in cose veins. Seeds are in cold-stratification pots, then transplant to the landscape, where and may be sown immediately in deep pots the shrub is particularly handsome as a or nursery bed in cool, moist shade. sculptured accent to pathways and gates. Germination is rapid. 100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic 3 seeds/pkt, $9.95, Organic Heimia ...... Heimia salicifolia $15.00/tree (quart size) (Sinkuiche, Sun Opener) $40.00/tree (gallon size), Organic Family: Loosestrife (Lythraceae) Zones 7 to 12 Woody or herbaceous peren- Jacaranda ...... Jacaranda mimosifolia nial bee plant to 4 feet tall, bearing large yel- Family: Bignonia (Bignoniaceae) low flowers. Traditional usage: anxiolytic, Hardy to Zones 9 to 12. Deciduous tree hypotensive, sedative. Source of alkaloidal native to Argentina and Bolivia, to 50 feet crogenine. Sow seed on surface and press tall and equally as wide. Ferny, tropical- in. The plant prefers a warm and sunny looking leaf fronds friendly to the touch, exposure. Space 2 to 3 feet apart. making blue-purple trumpeting flowers in 500 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic spring. Aromatic. Incredible choice for pot- ted culture in large tropical greenhouses. $10.00/plant, Organic TWM: antibacterial wash. Plant prefers hot, He-shou-wu . . . .Polygonum multiflorum sunny, and humid weather; fertile, well- (Ho-shou-wu, “Fo-ti” is a misnomer) drained soil. Nick seed, soak overnight, and Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae) plant warm. Germ 2 weeks. Zones 7 to 12. Perennial vine, native to 30 seeds/pkt, $2.95 E Asia.. Vigorous climber giving birth to $20.10/10 g (~1,200 seeds) large, orange-brown, underground tubers Jatropha, Biodiesel . . . .Jatropha curcas (the part used). This is a longevity herb of Family: Spurge (Euphorbiaceae) great renown. (Barbados Nut, Purging Nut, Green Diesel) $10.00/vine, $28.50/3, $90.00/10, Organic Protect from frost. Tropical woody perenni- Hopbush ...... Dodonea viscosa al shrub to small tree to 20 feet, native to the (Hop Bush, Hopseed Bush, Ake Ake) American tropics. Large seeds contain up to Zones 8 to 12. Evergreen shrub or small tree 40% oil which will run engines. Source of to 15 feet with a wide distribution in the dry- anticancer alkaloid known as jatrophine. Oil lands and tropics worldwide, including the used externally for treating rheumatism. deserts of the American SW. Plant used to Emollient to hemorrhoids. Bark of plant flavor beer and tonify the mucous mem- produces a blue dye. Plant 1 inch deep in branes. Plant prefers a sunny, well-drained cactus mix and keep barely moist and very site and is perfectly drought-tolerant. warm until germination within 3 weeks 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 5 seeds/pkt, $3.95, Organic TREES, SHRUBS & WOODY VINES 81 Jojoba ...... Simmondsia chinensis New Jersey Tea . .Ceanothus americanus (Goat Nut, Pig Nut, Coffeeberry) (Red Root) Family: Jojoba (Simmondsiaceae) Family: Buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) Zones 8 to 12. Perennial, evergreen, dioe- Zones 4 to 8. Perennial woody shrub native cious, woody shrub native to the Sonoran to the eastern US and Canada. Extremely and Mojave deserts, growing to 6 feet and tough, drought-tolerant, and cold-hardy. preferring full sun and very dry conditions. Permaculture nitrogen-fixer and highly Can be grown in potted culture. Protect respected astringent and lymphatic. Showy, from frost. Seeds are source of a liquid wax lilac-like flowers of white. This is the offi- known as jojoba oil, a.k.a. vegetarian whale cial species. Full sun to light shade. Dryish oil. Valuable in cosmetics and medicine. and/or depleted soils OK. Scarify, sow in fall Sow seeds in pots 1 inch deep, in well- or early spring. drained soil and keep barely moist and very 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 warm until germ in 10 to 20 days. Work up $10.00/tree (seedling), Organic in successively larger pots and transplant out Nirgundi ...... see CHASTE TREE at 5 foot spacing. 5 seeds/pkt, $2.95 Ocotillo ...... Fouquieria splendens (Candlewood, Couchwhip) Linden, Littleleaf ...... Tilia cordata Zones 10 to 12. Native to the SW, Baha, and Zones 2 to 8. Deciduous tree to 70 feet tall, Mexico. The plant is like a barbed-wire with a handsome, dense, round crown. whip, blooming scarlet in early spring, a dis- Multipurpose tree with substantial wildlife play that drives hummingbirds wild! Fresh and pollinator value, producing copious nec- bark of stem used for treating maladies of tar. The flower bracts make a delicious tea the pelvic zone: urinary infection, hemor- (often termed Lime Flower tea) that has a rhoids, and prostate problems. Ocotillo drains sweet taste and a honeyed aroma. lymph. Plant prefers a sunny and dry desert Traditional use (TWM): Hypertension, environment. Germination starts in 5 days. sleeplessness. Crack the pericarp, plant 1 Pot up to successively larger pots. densely, /2 inch deep, in gallon pots or deep 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 flats, tamp well and mulch. Sow seeds soon after receipt, with germination in the spring. Orange, Bitter ...... Poncirus trifoliata Keep potting up to successively larger (Hardy Orange, Trifoliate Orange) pots until sufficiently sized to withstand Zones 6 to 9. Thorny deciduous shrub to 9 the rigors of the landscape. Very good year feet, native to China. Grows well in sun to on these. part shade and does best in loose, sandy soils 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 of medium moisture, being tolerant of both acidic and alkaline conditions. This is the Mimosa ...... Albizzia julibrissin most cold-hardy of all fruit-bearing citrus (Persian Silk Tree, Collective Happiness trees. Traditional usage (TCM) dried peels Bark, He-huan-pin) Zones 6 to 9. Perennial used as an aromatic, digestive bitter. Seeds tree to 30 feet, native to Asia. Flattened are in cold-stratification and may be sown branches bearing frilly flowers like plates of immediately in deep pots or nursery bed. Pot candy. Traditional use (TCM) sedative, up seedlings to successively larger pots. tonic, and antidepressant. N-fixing tree 5 seeds/pkt $4.95, Organic thrives in marginal soils and requires little water or care. Scarify seeds by dropping in just-boiled water and allowing to sit OREGON GRAPE overnight. Plant and keep warm and well- Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae) drained, with germ in only a few days. The stoloniferous roots are loaded with Grow in pots and transplant to 30 feet apart. bright yellow berberine and the leaves con- 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 tain unique flavonoids that enhance the anti- bacterial activity of the root. Make teas or $7.50/seedling, $19.95/3, Organic tinctures of both root and leaves. Used to Moringa ...... Moringa oleifera gently stimulate the liver, fight infection, (Drumstick Tree) and purify questionable drinking water. Zones 9 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted Seeds are cold-stored and are best kept plant and brought in for the winter. Fast- refrigerated or planted ASAP. growing, deciduous tree native to India and cultivated throughout the tropics. Immature Oregon Grape, Creeping Mahonia repens seedpods tasty and nutritious. Root is white Zones 4 to 8. Woody creeper. Plant prefers and crispy like Horseradish, same sweetly moist, forest soils or garden in shade or dap- pungent taste. Every part of the tree used in pled sunlight. Deep, rich soils are preferred, food and medicine, increasing sex drive, seed although marginal soils will be tolerated as mash for purifying water, leaves and pods long as there is sufficient moisture. Flowers full of vitamins. These tend to suffer in pots. rich yellow. The tree prefers a fast-draining soil and a 20 seeds/pkt $5.95 warm, sunny exposure. Enjoys regular Oregon Grape, Tall .Mahonia aquifolium watering, but must never be allowed to sit in Zones 4 to 9. Woody perennial shrubs water. Space trees at least 15 feet apart. native to the Pacific Northwest. Plant does 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 well in full sun or on forest edge. Yellow $14.10/10 g (~40 seeds) flowers. To 7 feet tall. Space 4 feet apart. 20 seeds/pkt $5.95 82 TREES, SHRUBS & WOODY VINES
Osage Orange Maclura pomifera Persimmon, Wild Form ...... (Bow-Wood, Hedgeapple) ...... Diospyros virginiana Family: Mulberry (Moraceae) (American Persimmon) Zones 4 to 10. Deciduous, dioecious tree to Zones 4 to 8. Deciduous tree to 50 feet. 60 feet, perfectly cold hardy. Native to Smooth bark and comely form. Fruits plum- south-central North America. The brain-like, like, edible, sweet. Wildlife favorite. bright green fruit of this dense and thorny 10 seeds/pkt $5.95, Organic tree is said to repel spiders and other insects. Pipsissewa ...... Chimaphila umbellata Avoid getting white sap in eyes. Major (Prince’s Pine) hedgerow component, wildlife shelter—the Family: Shinleaf (Pyrolaceae) tree, honestly, with its dangling, tropical- Zones 4 to 8. Evergreen perennial ground- looking fruits of green, seems out of place in cover native to the Pacific Northwest. An the Midwest, but. . . there it is! old-growth cohabitant, with glossy leaves 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 and pretty woodland flowers. Mix dustlike $13.10/10 g (~250 seeds) seed with sawdust and sprinkle within the Pagoda Tree ...... Sophora japonica drip-line of coniferous trees. (Scholar Tree, Huai-hua, Huai-mi)) 500 seeds/pkt $3.95 Family: Legume (Fabaceae) Rock Rose, Tauric see MEDICINAL HERBS Hardy to Zones 4 to 7. Deciduous tree to 60 feet tall, native to the dry plains of Western Rose, Virginia ...... Rosa virginiana China. The weeping form and lustrous, pin- (Prairie Rose) nate leaves that cast only a light shade, along Pink flowers are borne singly or in small with the long clusters of fragrant, creamy clusters, long-lived, blooming throughout the blossoms make this a preferred landscape summer. Small, round, deep red hips. tree. Traditional usage (TCM): regulate the $15.00/shrub, $40.00/3 shrubs, Organic blood, stop bleeding, hemorrhoids. The Sarcococca, Himalayan ...... flowers make a yellow dye. Ancient tree, ...... Sarcococca hookerana var. humilis tolerant of diverse soils and climes, but does (Himalayan Sweetbox, Qing-xiang-gui) not like to have wet feet. Scarify seeds, soak Family: Buxus (Buxaceae) in hot water overnight, sow warm. Work up Zone 6 to 8. Evergreen perennial shrub in pots. Space trees at least 30 feet apart. native to the Western Himalayas.. The plant 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 bears handsome, waxy leaves and thrives in Palm, Desert Fan . .Washingtonia filifera cities, likes acidic soils and shade. Used in (Desert Fan Palm, California Fan Palm) TCM as an antiseptic and poulticing agent. Family: Palm (Araceae) $10.00/shrub, Organic Zones 9 to 12. Perennial, evergreen Palm native to Southern California, the protector of the proverbial desert oasis. Soak seeds in warm water for 3 days, changing water daily. Then remove seeds from water and plant in cactus mix, keeping warm and in the light until germination, which is usually rapid, but may take as long as 90 days. These make a showy potted plant, or may be planted 30 feet apart. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95 $40.00/tree (one 3-gallon-size tree), bare-rooted to ship, Organic Pawpaw ...... Asimina triloba Family: Custard Apple (Annonaceae) Zones 5 to 8. Perennial deciduous tree. Native to central and southern US. Schisandra, Official Schisandra chinensis America's largest edible fruit, the banana- Family: Magnolia (Magnoliaceae) like Pawpaw looks like an escape from the (Wu-wei-zi) tropical rain forest. The Pawpaw fruit, Zones 4 to 8. Perennial dioeceous woody tasting like banana custard, is a sedative and vine, native to Manchuria, Malaysia, Korea, laxative medicine. Tree prefers rich, well- northeastern China, and Japan The fragrant drained, slightly acidic soil and shade. pink or white flowers give way to bright red 10 seeds/pkt $5.95 fruits that droop down in clusters—aphrodisiac $15.00/seedling, $40.00/3, Organic and immune-enhancing. Give 30 days warm (70 to 80° F), then 30 days cold (40° Pencil Tree ...... Euphorbia tirrucalli F) then plant in cool shade for germination. (Walking Stick, Mkalamu) Screen flats against birds and mice. Work Zones 9 to 12. Perennial succulent shrub to seedlings up in pots. Space 3 feet apart. small tree, native to Africa. Protect from 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 frost. Entertaining show-plants. $23.55/5 g (~178 seeds) $10.00/tree, $28.50/3 trees, $44.10/10 g (~356 seeds) $160.00/tree (one 3-gallon size show-plant), Organic $30.00/plant, Organic TREES, SHRUBS & WOODY VINES 83
Sea Buckthorn . .Hippophae rhamnoides Tobacco, Tree ...... Nicotiana glauca Family: Oleaster (Eleagnaceae) Zones 8 to 12. Woody perennial to 9 feet Zones 3 to 7. Dioecious, spiny shrub to tall, native to Argentina and Bolivia. small tree. Native to temperate Europe and Sometimes acts like an herbaceous perenni- Asia. Bears handsome, silvery leaves, and al if knocked back by frost. The bright yel- yields copious quantities of bright orange low, long-tubed flowers are like blaring fruits that remain long among the thorns. trumpets. The cured leaf is smokable, but The fruit juice is loaded with vitamins, strong, very rich in anabasine and low in amino acids, and antioxidants. Oil of seeds nicotine. Some people use it to wean them- is an unparalleled sunblock. Plant prefers selves from nicotine addiction. Leaves full sun. Scarify seed and sow warm. Many poulticed to heal wounds, skin infections, authorities claim that these need cold treat- and to kill subcutaneous larva of the botfly. ment but a test run in the late summer 100 seeds/pkt $3.95 germinated in 30 days. $10.00/tree, Organic 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 $6.00/g (~180 seeds), Uva Ursi ...... Arctostaphylos uva-ursi $14.55/5 g (~900 seeds) (Bearberry, Kinnickinick) $26.10/10 g (~1,800 seeds) Family: Heath (Ericaceae) Zones 4 to 8. Spreading perennial evergreen Slippery Elm...... Ulmus rubra groundcover. Circumpolar. Drought-toler- Family: Elm (Ulmaceae) ant, glossy-leaved creeper bearing globular, Zones 3 to 7. Deciduous tree native to sweet, red berries. Smokeable. Tea or tinc- Eastern and Southern United States and ture treats mild urinary infections. Plant Canada. Excellent shade tree and a produc- prefers acidic soils, full sun. Scarify vigor- er of the perfect antitussive and throat- ously. Fire-dependent germinator or multi- soothing mucilage, the gift of the inner bark, cycle germinator. Sow in fall, spring, or the chaw that keeps giving. The tree thrives summer. Space plants 2 feet apart. in part shade to sun and likes a limey, well- 30 seeds/pkt $2.95 drained soil and frequent watering.. $15.00/seedling, Organic WILLOW Southernwood . . . .Artemisia abrotanum Family: Willow (Salicaceae) Zones 4 to 10. Woody shrub, native to the Deciduous trees with lance-shaped leaves, Mediterranean. Lemon-scented moth-repel- best in high water table areas or streamside. lent and bitter tonic. Plant prefers full sun Basketry, horticulture and medicine— and well-drained soils. a multipurpose tree for the times. $10.00/plant, $28.50/3 plants, Organic Willow, Purple ...... Salix purpurea Spice Bush ...... Lindera benzoin (Purple Willow, Purple Osier) Family: Laurel (Lauraceae) Zones 3 to 10. Deciduous tree to 16 feet, Zones 4 to 9. Perennial deciduous bush to native to Europe, Asia, and Japan. This 12 feet. Native to Appalachia. Shrub bears dwarf Weeping Willow has purple-hued glossy, green leaves and waxy, spicy- leaves and among all the Willow species smelling crimson berries. The bark and does contain the highest content of pain- small twigs make an aromatic tea used for relieving salicylic acid in its bark. Plant colds. Plant prefers part shade and moist, prefers sun and moist roots and is not par- rich, loamy soils. Sow in the fall or spring. ticular about soil—will grow in clay. These Fresh, cold-stored seed is an easy germinator. can be trained to hanging baskets or planted Sow 1 inch deep in loamy soil in a gallon pot in the permaculture landscape. They make a and watch the magic happen! nice streamside willow that stays relatively 10 seeds/pkt $7.95 short and bushy. Space at least 5 feet apart. $15.00/tree, $40.00/3 trees, Organic $15.00/plant, $40.00/3 plants, Organic Willow, Weeping ...... Salix babylonica Tea Tree, New Zealand ...... Zones 4 to 10. Deciduous, fountaining tree ...... Leptospermum scopari native to China growing to 50 feet tall. (Manuka) Green branch tips (whips) make a safe and Family: Myrtle (Myrtaceae) organic homemade rooting hormone “sun Zones 7 to 11. Evergreen shrub to small tea.” Place a large handful of whips in a tree, growing to 10 feet tall, native to high- 5-gallon bucket of water and steep in the sun land Tasmania, New Zealand and New for 3 days with occasional aeration. Use South Wales in Australia. Comely plant pro- resulting sun tea to water in roots of trans- duces a dense early summer display of blos- plants or cuttings, and to pre-soak seeds. soms colored white and tinged with red. The tea contains the growth-promoting hor- Manuka figures prominently in local medi- mone GA3. The bark of the tree contains cine as an antiseptic and analgesic rub for anti-inflammatory salicylic acid. Fluff that treating muscular pain and rheumatism. collects on and falls off of catkins is appre- Honey that bees make from Manuka flowers ciated by some as a fine streamside smoke. is used to treat skin infections, staph. $15.00/tree, $40.00/3 trees, Organic Surface sow in warm conditions, press seed into potting soil and keep evenly moist until germination, which takes 2 to 3 weeks. 50 seeds/pkt $3.95 84 YUCCA Family: Agave (Agavaceae) Bold rosettes of spiny-tipped, fat, leathery and succulent leaves give occasional rise to flowering spikes garlanded with colorful flowers. These are an excellent choice for greenhouse, potted culture or landscape, according to zones listed. Full sun. Seeds are best laid on surface of potting soil and covered with 1/4 inch of sand. Keep warm and evenly moist. Germ in 7 to 10 days. Yucca, Banana ...... Yucca baccata (Broadleaf Yucca, Blue Yucca) Zones 6 to 9. Native to the American SW. Pointy-leaved monocot. The flowers are fat plumes of goldish white, giving way to large seed heads. Anti-arthiritic. 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 Yucca, Common . . . . .Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s Needle, Spanish Bayonet) Zones 4 to 10. Evergreen, fibrous-leaved WISTERIA succulent native to the American SE. Large Family: Legume (Fabaceae) spires of cream-colored flowers. Leaves Zones 5 to 9. Long-lived, deciduous, used for making rope, roots for soap, dilute woody, nitrogen-fixing, clockwise climbing boiled juice speeds growth of other plants. vines to 60 feet, native to E. Asia. Valued for 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 their shade and aromatic flowers. Scarify $15.00/plant, Organic and soak seed overnight and sow warm. Do Yucca, Joshua Tree . . . .Yucca brevifolia not eat the seeds. Plants relish root con- Hardy to Zones 6 to 12, native to Mojave striction and do well in sun to part shade Desert, California. Individual trees dated to with minimal water. Provide trellis, or allow over 1,000 years old. A striking curiosity, to climb up the side of the house. potted plant or desert landscape. These test- Wisteria, Chinese Blue . .Wisteria sinensis ed to 90% germ in 7 days. Fragrant blue flowers. Spectacular! 10 seeds/pkt $2.95 5 seeds/pkt $2.95 $20.10/10g (~80 seeds) Wisteria, Japanese . . .Wisteria floribunda $50.00/100g (~800 seeds) Richly pendant purple flowers, showy and Yucca, Red ...... Hesperaloe parviflora fragrant. Zones 5 to 11. Evergreen bunching succu- 5 seeds/pkt $2.95 lent. The plant produces a fountain of narrow leaves, gray-green, to 4 feet long, with fibrous WITCH HAZEL margins. Bright red, tubular flower on multi- Family: Witch Hazel (Hamamelidaceae) ple flowering stalks to 6 feet. Widely used as Zones 3 to 8. Multistemmed, woody shrubs a landscape plant, this is also a good nectar to small trees, winter-flowering. These are producer. Source of fiber that can be used in tough survivors on the landscape, wood flex- paper production. ible and useful for tool handles, basketry, 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 crafting. Astringent leaves and bark are $15.00/plant, $40.00/3 plants, Organic classic in herbalism—anodyne, wound heal- Yucca, Soap Tree ...... Yucca elata ing, astringent. Give 30 days moist refriger- Zones 9 to 11. Native to the Chihuahuan ation and then sow in pots, with germ in 30 Desert. A bristling globe atop a fleshy trunk. to 90 days. Source of fine soap. Picture the broken-down Witch Hazel, Ozark .Hamamelis vernalis fence lines of the American SW, punctuated Perennial shrub or small tree to 15 feet. by Yucca trees producing large clusters of Native to the Ozarks. Prefers sandy or rocky creamy, bell-shaped flowers on 18-foot soil, some shade to full sun. plumes rising up to the turquise sky. 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 20 seeds/pkt $2.95 $30.00/tree (gallon size), Organic Yucca, Soapweed ...... Yucca glauca Witch Hazel, Virginian . . .H. virginiana (Narrowleaf Yucca) Woody perennial bush to small tree native to Zones 4 to 10. Pointy-leaved monocot native the Eastern US. A sturdy and handsome to the rocky mountains and flowering to 5 feet addition to any landscape, with a multi- tall. Drought-tolerant, northern hardy, and is stemmed habit, tolerant of poor soils, shade. not consumed by buffalo. Tea of root makes a 20 seeds/pkt $3.95 fine hair wash and is considered a cure for baldness. Space plants 3 feet apart. $15.00/tree, $40.00/3 trees, Organic 20 seeds/pkt $2.95
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