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Allium tuberosum
Garlic Chives
75-150 seeds per pack. A delightful perennial often grown both for its ornamental appeal and its edible leaves, which have an aromatic, slightly garlicy flavor. It is a low-lying perennial with elongated leaves that spread from the base. 1-2ft tall flower stalks are borne in summer yielding ornamental, white flowers that smell like violets. Hardy to well below freezing, can be grown in most climates. #1375
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Althaea officinalis
Marsh Mallow
30-60 seeds per pack. Highly useful herb, used both for eating as a vegetable, and medicinal. Its main medicinal uses include as an immune system stimulant, for throat and stomach inflammation, and externally for bruises, aches, and pains. The leaves and roots are eaten and sometimes used in salads. Annual. #381
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Amaranthus cruentus
Golden Giant Amaranth
200-400 seeds per pack. An attractive ornamental and seed-grain producing amaranth featuring large, golden-orange flower plumes. Young leaves can be eaten fresh and the white seeds are used as a grain. The plant also makes an eye-catching ornamental for any garden! Grows to 6-7ft. 100-110 days. Annual. #2181
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Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Hopi Red Dye Amaranth
100's of seeds per pack. Once used by the Hopis to produce a dye, this beautiful ornamental and edible amaranth is useful in any garden. Flower spikes are dark red, young leaves have edible greens. Seeds can be used to produce flour. 70-100 days. #2116
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Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Pygmy Torch
100's seeds per pack. A delightful dwarf amaranth with long 12", dark red, tassel-like flowers. Plants are compact and only grow to 1-2ft. Great for small spaces and gorgeously colorful in the garden. #2113
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Andrographis paniculata
Andrographis
40-80 seeds per pack. A small herb with significant use in traditional Siddha and Ayurvedic medicine. Its main use is as an antiinflammatory, antimicrobial and antibiotic. It is currently being investigated for its anti-tumor and anti-HIV activity. Herbaceous in habit. Can be grown pretty much anywhere as an annual. #1384
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Anethum graveolens
Dukat Dill
100-200 seeds per pack. An exotic dill having blue-green leaves and a beautifully aromatic flavor. Leaves have a wonderful sweet flavor and make a unique addition to salads and garnishes. Plants are vigorous producers and grow to a few feet. Seeds can be harvested as a spice. Annual. #2180
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Anethum graveolens
Long Island Mammoth Dill
100-200 seeds per pack. A giant dill, with wispy leaves and a great flavor! Grows to 3-5ft. Leaves are popular as a pickling spice, or as fresh additions to garnishes and salads. This variety is one of the more widely grown dills. 65-75 days. #2179
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Angelica archangelica
Angelica
15-25 seeds per pack. A short biennial known for its many edible and medicinal uses. The beautiful, spreading Angelica has a long history of use in herbal medicine, often for digestive and circulatory problems. The leaves are edible and taste a bit like liquorice. The stalks and seeds also have a number of edible uses. Hardy to Zone 4. #1343
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Angelica atropurpurea
Giant Purple Angelica
30-60 seeds per pack. A native American angelica, and one of the largest. Features purple stems and large, multi-pinnate leaves. During warmer months, produces large clusters of small white flowers. Pretty, and fairly uncommon. Hardy to 0F. #2184
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Anthriscus cerefolium
Chervil
100-200 seeds per pack. A small, annual herb with many similarities to parsley. Grows to 1-2ft. The leaves are quite popular for a variety of uses, having a delicate flavor that contains a hint of licorice. Chervil is one of the basic French herbs and is popular for use in French cooking. Annual. #2173
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Arctium lappa
Greater Burdock
25-50 seeds per pack. A biennial with fleshy edible roots used in a number of cuisines, most notably Japanese. Roots have a sweet, mild, but somewhat pungent flavor that is often combined with soups and meats. Grows to 6ft, with spiky purple flowers. Freeze hardy, native to Northern and Central Europe. #2127
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Arctium lappa
Japanese Burdock
15-25 seeds per pack. A small, herbaceous biennial with ancient medicinal uses too numerous to list. The plant is also cultivated in Japan for its edible roots, known as gobo. Easy to grow in any climate. Hardy to Zone 3. #1382
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Artemisia drancunculus
Tarragon
100-200 seeds per pack. Native throughout much of the Northern hemisphere, this popular herb is a common ingredient for flavoring. Grows to several feet, with thin leaves that are quite aromatic and reminiscent of anise. Frost hardy. #2167
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Artemisia princeps
Yomogi
100's seeds per pack. A vigorous perrenial growing to about 3-4ft whose leaves are a principal ingredient in parts of Japanese cuisine. Along with their pleasant aroma and color, the leaves have some important uses in traditional medicine. Hardy plant, can be grown in most climates. #1365
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Atriplex hortensis
Garden Orach
25-35 seeds per pack. A versatile plant, grown both for its edible leaves and also as an ornamental. The leaves are eaten much like spinach and have a similar flavor. Plants are more tolerant to hot and cold extremes than spinach, making it a popular choice in many areas. Hardy to some frosts. Grows to a couple of feet. #2134
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Barbarea verna
Winter Cress
100-250 seeds per pack. A small biennial native to Europe. The young leaves are the most commonly used part, having a unique, almost spicy flavor that is popular in salads. The oil as well sprouted seeds are also edible. Very easy to grow. Short plant to 12-18". Hardy to freezes. #1399
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Basella rubra
Malabar Spinach, Green
15-20 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the green-leaved type. Annual in cold climates, perennial in warm climates. An easy to grow, fast-growing tropical vine whose leaves and young stems are eaten (and have a taste) like spinach. #418
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Borago officinalis
Borage
50-100 seeds per pack. 1-3" tall annual. Ornamental herb produces profuse blooms of blue and purple flowers. Attracts bees. Leaves and flowers are edible, and eaten raw or used in teas. Leaves taste a bit like cucumbers. Can be grown pretty much anywhere. view plant information #305
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Borago officinalis
White Borage
20-25 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the rare, white-flowered variety. 1-3" tall annual. Attracts bees. Leaves and flowers are edible, and eaten raw or used in teas. Leaves taste a bit like cucumbers. Can be grown pretty much anywhere. #2136
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Calamintha sylvatica
Calamint
50-100 seeds per pack. A short perennial usually growing to about a foot. Calamint has highly aromatic leaves with a unique scent akin to mint and marjoram. The leaves are used as a flavoring for tea and as a spice. The plant also has some historical medicinal uses. #1338
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Carthamus tinctorius
Safflower
15-25 seeds per pack. An herbaceous annual and one of the world's oldest crops. Safflower plants can grow to several feet and a have bright yellow, orange, and/or red flower blooms that make this a popular ornamental. Dyes are made from the beautiful flowers and the seeds contain a cooking oil similar to sunflower oil. The flowers are also sometimes used as an alternative to saffron. An easy and fun to grow annual. #1335
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Carum carvi
Caraway
100-200 seeds per pack. An aromatic spice used mainly for its seeds, which are a bit like cumin. Caraway is a small biennial that can be grown pretty much anywhere as an annual. The seeds are a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. #1351
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Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
Pyrethrum
25-50 seeds per pack. a.k.a Chrysanthemum cinerareiifolium. A difficult to find yet extremely valuable economic plant that produces the Pyrethrum used to ward off insects. In recent years, pyrethrum has become the major chemical used in 'natural' insecticides. The growing plant can even provide some insecticidal relief to nearby plants in the garden. The Pyrethrum plant is a small perennial growing to 1-2ft. Closely related to the Chrysanthemum. #1340
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Chrysanthemum coccineum
Painted Daisy Pyrethrum
25-50 seeds per pack. A pretty garden ornamental and a source of pyrethrum, a natural insecticide. It is a hardy perennial, usually growing to 1-2ft with colorful flowers that can range from white to pink and red, having a typical daisy-like shape. The dried flower heads are a source of pyrethrum. Easy to grow. Hardy to well below 0F. #1385
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Chrysanthemum coronarium
Shungiku
50-100 seeds per pack. A popular ingredient in Cantonese cooking, Shungiku is appreciated both for its ornamental beauty and its edibility. The pretty flowers are reminiscent of daisies, and are edible raw and sometimes added to salads. Young shoots and stems are also edible and strongly aromatic. Very hardy. Annual. Grows to a few feet. #1386
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Cichorium endivia
Red Endive Radicchio
50-100 seeds per pack. A small leafy vegetable green grown for its edible leaves. The white endive that is commonly known in cooking is picked from specially light-starved plants. Leaves are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Low-growing, usually to no more than 6-12". Easy to grow as an annual. #1377
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Cichorium intybus
Dolce Greco Chicory
50-100 seeds per pack. type of Chicory variety that is popular or its use as baby salad greens. Has narrow and upright, green colored leaves. Along for its ornamental value, chicory is historically used as a coffee substitute. The plant also has some notable medicinal uses. Very hardy, can be grown pretty much anywhere. #1379
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Cichorium intybus
Italian Dandelion Chicory
100-200 seeds per pack. A type of chicory, not a type of dandelion, this old Italian heirloom is best-known for its dandelion-like leaves and bright red stems. The young leaves have a tangy flavor and are a popular addition to salads. Very frost hardy. #2159
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Coriandrum sativum
Coriander
125-175 seeds per pack. From one plant comes two important culinary spices: coriander (the seeds), and cilantro (the leaves). An annual, it will pretty much grow in any climate type, though it does best in drier, Mediterranean climates. Small, bushy annual, easy and fun to grow in the home garden. #389
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Coriandrum sativum
Slo-Bolt Coriander
125-175 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the standard slo-bolting variety. From one plant comes two important culinary spices: coriander (the seeds), and cilantro (the leaves). An annual, it will pretty much grow in any climate type, though it does best in drier, Mediterranean climates. Small, bushy annual, easy and fun to grow in the home garden. 45 days. #2169
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Cucurbita foetidissima
Buffalo Gourd
10 seeds per pack. A gourd native to the southwestern United States and parts of Northern Mexico. Fruits supposedly can be cooked and eaten when young, much like a squash. The ripe fruits, while bitter to eat, make excellent drying gourds and historically were used for decoration, rattles and musical instruments. Fast growing. Needs little water. Annual. #2186
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Cymbopogon martinii motia
Palmarosa
100's seeds per pack. An important aromatic herb used to scent perfumes, essential oils and to repel insects. Its main component, geraniol, gives the leaves their sweet scent. The oils are also used medicinal to aid in sleep and to to relieve stress and tension. Palmarosa is a clumping perennial to several feet, that is sometimes grown as an annual. #1346
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Diplotaxis tenuifolia
Wild Arugula
100's of seeds per pack. a.k.a Rucola selvatica. A wild type of arugula with a nice flavor that is a bit spicier than most standard arugula's. Grows to 1-2ft. Bears yellow flowers. Very easy to grow, but can become weedy in some areas. Fairly tolerant of drought once established. Annual or perennial. Extremely frost hardy. #2188
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Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea
50-100 seeds per pack. A showy perennial to 2-3ft, featuring large lavender-colored flowers. Plants make beautiful ornamentals in the garden, and echinacea has a variety of alleged medicinal benefits, most notably a strengthening of the immune system. #1009
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Ephedra equisetina
Mu Zei Ma Huang, Ephedra
15-20 seeds per pack. Low-lying, arid climate plant with needle-like leaves. This species is extremely hardy, to well below 0F. Needs only limited water. Similar in growth habit to E. distachya, although this species, along with E. sinica and E. equisetina, is the most commonly grown for a variety of alleged medicinal purposes. #1339
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Ephedra intermedia
Ma Huang
10-15 seeds per pack. Low-lying, arid climate plant with needle-like leaves. Very hardy, to at least 0F. Needs only limited water. Similar in growth habit to E. distachya, although this species, along with E. sinica and E. equisetina, is the most commonly grown for a variety of alleged medicinal purposes. #1332
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Ephedra nevadensis
Mormon Tea
25-50 seeds per pack. An ephedra native to the high deserts of the Western United States. Mormon Tea was once used to prepare an herbal tea, but is now used as a tough and hardy landscape oddity. Has needle-like leaves and small fleshy fruits. Hardy to well below 0F. #1392
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Ephedra sinica
Ephedra
10-15 seeds per pack. Low-lying, arid climate plant with needle-like leaves. Very hardy, to at least 0F. Needs only limited water.Similar in growth habit to E. distachya, although this species is the most commonly grown for a variety of alleged medicinal purposes. #1316
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Ephedra viridis
Mormon Tea
15-20 seeds per pack. Low-growing needle-leaved ephedra sometimes used to brew a coffee-like beverage. Once used often by Native Americans for a variety of edible and medicinal purposes. Grows well in poor soils and will withstand extremely cold temperatures. #1318
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Eruca sativa
Arugula
250-500 seeds per pack. A low-growing, leafy annual popularized in Europe for its edible leaves. Arugula is extremely easy to grow and fast-maturing, providing a harvest as early as 40 days from seed. Plants grow to 1-2' and are hardy to zone 7/0-10F. The leaves have myriad uses in salads and as a flavoring. #1308
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Eryngium foetidum
Culantro
200-500 seeds per pack. A tropical perennial or temperate annual, the aromatic culantro plant is used extensively in many regional Asian cuisines. Spicy-like flavor, a bit akin to cilantro, with which it is often confused. Easy to grow in pots or in the summer garden. #1588
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Foeniculum vulgare
Bronze Fennel
50-100 seeds per pack. Bronze leafed variety of the popular herb fennel, known for its anise-scented foliage and seeds used in cooking. Plant very fast-growing to 6-8ft. Annual or perennial depending on how cold the winter gets, hardy to the 20's. Very easy to grow, plant is both attractive and highly useful. #317
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Foeniculum vulgare
Florence Fennel
75-100 seeds per pack. While the same species as other types of fennel, Florence Fennel has unique use in Italian cooking. Plants grow smaller than typical fennel and have a sweeter and more aromatic flavor. Fast-growing. Annual or perennial depending on how cold the winter gets, hardy to the 20's. Very easy to grow, plant is both attractive and highly useful. #1358
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Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice
15-25 seeds per pack. A shrubby perennial growing to about 3-4ft that is the source of commercial licorice. The main part used of the plant is its roots which have the characteristic anise-like flavor. The licorice plant also has a variety of medicinal uses. It is a reasonably hardy plant, surviving temperatures into the upper teens (F). The plant is also a nitrogen-fixer. #1319
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Glycyrrhiza lepidota
American Licorice
25-35 seeds per pack. An extremely hardy licorice native to Canada and the United States. Roots have a mildly licorice-like flavor, and can use for flavoring. It is a short shrub, usually to 2-3ft and a very tough plant, capable of growing in pretty much any soil. Perennial. #1387
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Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Chinese Licorice
12-20 seeds per pack. A shrubby perennial growing to about 3-4ft that is one of the sources of commercial licorice. The main part used of the plant is its roots which have the characteristic anise-like flavor. This Licorice is native to the Himalayan region and is widely used in Chinese herbal medicine. It is a hardy plant, surviving temperatures into the low teens (F). The plant is also a nitrogen-fixer. #1341
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Green Globe Artichoke
Cynara scolymus
15-30 seeds per pack. The standard green artichoke variety. Produces flavorful green heads with an excellent, slightly nutty taste. The small perennials grow to 4-5ft and can be ornamental in their own right, with silvery green foliage and interesting, pink flowers. Hardy to zone 7. 180 days. #2607
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Hamamelis virginiana
Witch Hazel
10 seeds per pack. A fairly slow-growing, medium sized deciduous shrub best known for its medicinal value. The bark and bark extract is used as a topical medicine for various skin problems, external inflammation and soreness. The leaves are also used to make a type of tea. Very hardy, can survive to -30F. view plant information #1324
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Hordeum vulgare
Variegated Cat Grass
15-25 seeds per pack. The classic cat treat now comes in a variegated form! This popular annual or perennial is often grown in small pots, for its grassy leaves which are popular with cats. Seeds are from a variegated form, with ornamental green and white leaves. Can grow to 2-3ft if planted in the ground. Clumping habit. #2151
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