Acacia baileyana var purpurea Purple Leafed Cootamundra Wattle 12-20 seeds per pack. A rare variant of the already delightful Cootamundra Wattle. Features purple-tinged young foliage, along with puffy yellow flowers that are a sight to behold when in bloom! Drought tolerant. Hardy to the 20's (F). Usually grows to 10-20ft. #2428
Acacia baileyana var purpurea Purple Leafed Cootamundra Wattle 12-20 seeds per pack. A rare variant of the already delightful Cootamundra Wattle. Features purple-tinged young foliage, along with puffy yellow flowers that are a sight to behold when in bloom! Drought tolerant. Hardy to the 20's (F). Usually grows to 10-20ft. #2428
Adenium obesum Pink Desert Rose 5 seeds per pack. Seeds are from mixed, named pink flowered varieties. A very popular container plant, known for its other-worldly foliage and its gorgeous lowers. The Desert Rose is an arid-climate plant native to East Africa. It is great in pots, indoors in bright light and blooms when as small as just 6". Hardy to about 32F. #2519
Adenium obesum Red Desert Rose 5 seeds per pack. Seeds are from mixed, named red flowered varieties. A very popular container plant, known for its other-worldly foliage and its gorgeous lowers. The Desert Rose is an arid-climate plant native to East Africa. It is great in pots, indoors in bright light and blooms when as small as just 6". Hardy to about 32F. #2520
Adenium obesum Striped Desert Rose 5 seeds per pack. Seeds are from mixed, named multi-colored/striped flowered varieties. A very popular container plant, known for its other-worldly foliage and its gorgeous lowers. The Desert Rose is an arid-climate plant native to East Africa. It is great in pots, indoors in bright light and blooms when as small as just 6". Hardy to about 32F. #2522
Albino Beet Beta vulgaris 50-100 seeds per pack. A tasty white colored beet, with both white skin and white flesh. The round shaped roots can grow to a few inches, and the white flesh makes a great contrast with more common colored beets. 55 days. #2709
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
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
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
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
Annona montana Mountain Soursop 3 seeds per pack. Somewhat closely related to the soursop, the Central American native Mountain Soursop bears large, green edible fruits. Flavor is inferior to the soursop, though fruits are often processed for juice-making. The tree is of particular interest as it shows considerably more frost hardiness than the soursop, surviving to 32F and if brief, a few degrees lower. Small to medium sized tree can grow to 15-30ft, with attractive foliage. #2426
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
Arctotis grandis Blue-Eyed African Daisy 75-150 seeds per pack. A beautiful garden annual or perennial having rich white petaled flowers, with petals surrounding a beautiful blue with gold ringed center. Blooms grow to 2", with a daisy-like appearance. A perennial to zone 9. Shows good drought tolerance once established. #1445
Asparagus sprengeri Asparagus Fern 25-40 seeds per pack. a.k.a Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'. Native to South Africa, this short shrub is usually grown for its attractive fern-like leaves. The delicate-looking leaves create a "soft" appearance to the plant, and are accented by bright red-orange berries in season. Hardy to some frost. Not edible. #2501
Bauhinia monandra Pink Orchid Tree 8 seeds per pack. Native to Madagascar, this Orchid Tree relative bears beautifully ornamental pink-white flowers. The flowers look much like orchid flowers, hence its common name. The leaves are bi-lobed and have a tropical look, making this species a wonderful, though somewhat uncommon ornamental. This species is low-growing, and has more of a dwarfing habit as compared with its relatives. Hardy to some frost. #2502
Beaucarnea recurvata Bottle Palm 10-15 seeds per pack. Though not a true palm, this plant has become a popular ornamental and even houseplant, appreciated for its palm-like growth habit. Grows to 30ft in its arid home, but generally stays to 6-10ft in containers. The tree has a slender trunk, with a mop of drooping, narrow and long leaves that perch atop. Hardy to 15-20F. #1099
Bombax malabaricum Silk Cotton Tree 10 seeds per pack. a.k.a. Red Kapok Tree, Bombax ceiba. This tropical beauty is best-known for its bright red flowers which bloom when leaves are absent. Trees can grow up to 125ft, but many specimens remain much smaller. It is a popular species in tropical Asia, and is a fixture as an ornamental in cities. Hardy to some frost. Fruits contain copious amounts of a plush cottony substance which can be used as a substitute for cotoon. #2505
Brahea dulcis Sombrero Palm 6 seeds per pack. A short to medium sized palm with edible fruits. Can grow to 25ft, but often remains at 6-12ft. Native to Mexico, this attractive species also shows some frost hardiness, to 25F. The cherry sized fruits have a mildly sweet flavor. Usually single-trunked, but sometimes produces suckers. The large, fan-shaped leaves have a slight blue tinge and because of this, make this species a popular ornamental. #1218
Brazilian Orange Oval Eggplant Solanum melongena 25-50 seeds per pack. A bright and uniquely colored eggplant, having elongated, oval fruits that ripen from orange to bright red. Fruits are great for any standard eggplant use, but the plants also make attractive ornamentals, both for their foliage and for the eye-catching fruits. #2708
Brunfelsia lactea Lady of the Night 10 seeds per pack. Small to medium sized shrubby tree with long, tubular white-purple flowers that are beautifully fragrant during the night. Plant is relatively uncommon, native to Puerto Rico, will survive to 32F. #805
Byrsonima crassifolia Nance 3 seeds per pack. A well-known fruit through much of the Caribbean and parts of tropical America. Bears small orange-yellow fruits to about 1/2" wide with varying sweetly acid flavor. The fruits have a number of uses, from raw eating, to their role as a flavoring in drinks and alcoholic beverages. Quite drought tolerant. Frost hardiness unknown, though it seems to be fine to 32F. Trees grow to 25-35ft. #2416
Caesalpinia spinosa Tara 7 seeds per pack. A tough, shrubby tree native to Peru. Bears flat, pod fruits up to a few inches long and containing several hard seeds. The fruits are a good source of tannins, which have various industrial and food additive uses. The tree makes a nice ornamental, with pretty yellow inflorescences and attractive bipinnate leaves. Hardy to light frosts. #2515
Calendula officinalis Neon Calendula 40-80 seeds per pack. A brilliant orange-red colored calendula, with huge blooms! The double flowers can grow 2", on 1-2ft plants. Gorgeous colors and and hues will add a vibrant touch to any garden. Annual. #1443
Callicarpa americana American Beautyberry 50-75 seeds per pack. Much like the Japanese Beautyberry, this is one shrub that lives up to its name! Bears clusters of bright, lilac colored berries throughout the warm months. The clusters are eye-popping and remain on the branches for quite a while, making this plant an extremely popular ornamental. Native to much of the Southern East coast of the United States, this species is equally at home in the tropics. Grows to 5-10ft. Hardy to some frost, to 0-10F. #2157
Cassia angustifolia Indian Senna 12-20 seeds per pack. a.k.a Senna alexandrina. Native to the Egypt and Sudan region, this ornamental senna is commonly known for its medicinal uses. It is a short, shrubby tree growing to 2-4ft. Yields brightly colored yellow flower blossoms, followed by broad, legume fruits containing a few seeds. Hardy to light frosts. #2512
10-15 seeds per pack. An uncommon Cassia, though popular in a few parts of the tropics. Features bright yellow flowers that form in good sized racemes. Very ornamental both in flowering and not. Flowers are followed by long, thin seed pods. Hardiness unknown. #2525
Cassia marilandica American Senna 10-20 seeds per pack. A native, American Senna, found throughout parts of the middle and eastern United States. Features classic Senna/Cassia flower clusters, with pretty yellow petals that bloom through the warm months. The leaves have some medicinal uses as well. Frost hardy. Grows to several feet. #2166
Cassia tora Chinese Senna 12-20 seeds per pack. A native Indian senna with a variety of uses, from ornamental to medicinal and insecticidal. Generally grows as an annual herb, to only 2-3ft high. Bears yellow flowers with the typical cassia/senna look, followed by woody leguminous pods containing a few hard seeds. Most parts of the plant have numerous uses. #2513
Chenopodium quinoa Black Quinoa 100's of seeds per pack. Seeds are from the uncommon black seeded type. A grain-crop annual grown for its seeds which are used like wheat, but can also be sprouted and eaten. It is a highly popular crop in parts of South America. #2410
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
Citron Watermelon Citrullus lanatus 10 seeds per pack. A unique watermelon, grown not for raw eating, but for preserves and sweetmeats. Bears exotic, large round fruits with prominent green speckled coloration, white flesh and red seeds. The flesh is not edible raw, only when processed. Fruits store for up to a year or more. 90-100 days. Please read before ordering watermelon seeds #2707
Coccoloba tuerckheimii Wild Grape 6 seeds per pack. Short to medium sized tree native to Central America. Bears large clusters of small, red-purple ripening fruits that look a bit like grapes. Fruits are edible and can be eaten fresh or used in desserts. Has large, glossy leaves that have an ornamental, tropical look. Unknown frost hardiness. #2421
Crataegus oxyacantha English Hawthorn 5 seeds per pack. Similar to the common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), this well-known English tree has a place in the ornamental as well as herbal garden. Cold hardy and tough, the tree is popular as a street tree in many parts of the world. Bears small red fruits which are quite popular with birds and have some medicinal uses. Grows to 15-30ft. #2182
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
Dianthus barbatus Sweet William 100-200 seeds per pack. Mostly planted as an ornamental, this European native features (often) white, pink and purple flowers. The flowers are wonderful cut, in arrangements. The plant is also popular as a border and garden ornamental. Grows to 1-2ft. The flowers are said to be edible. Frost hardy, biennial. #2168
Digitalis grandiflora Yellow Foxglove 100-200 seeds per pack. A very hardy and less common form of foxglove. It features tubular flowers on long stems that can grow to 12-18". Very hardy, to zone 1. Note that like other foxgloves, all parts of the plant are poisonous. #1434
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
10-15 seeds per pack. A tiny dyckia bromelia, with rosettes that grow to only 8-10". Lends itself very well to container culture or small spaces. Has slender, typical bromeliad leaves with bright, long inflorescenes (up to 24") colored both yellow and orange. Hardy to light frosts. #2516
Echinacea pallida Pale Purple Coneflower 50-100 seeds per pack. An exotic echinacea with very long, drooping, pale purple petals. Quite different from some of the common garden coneflowers and fairly uncommon. Grows to 2-4ft. Annual or perennial. #1448
Echinacea tennesseensis Tennessee Coneflower 15-30 seeds per pack. An endangered wildflower, native only to a few areas of Tennessee. Related to the more common coneflower, or echinacea, this rare species features beautiful purple-pink flower with characteristic upturned petals. Grows to 1-2ft. #1447
Ensete ventricosum Abyssinian Banana 5 seeds per pack. A popular ornamental plant that is closely related to the edible banana. Known for its huge leaves, which fan out from the top and grow to several feet long. Can produce small, banana-like fruits which are barely edible. However, the flower stalks and portions of the stem are edible. Shows mild frost hardiness. Very showy in the ornamental landscape. #2406
Eruca sativa Apollo Arugula 200-400 seeds per pack. An improved strain of arugula or rocket. Yields nicely rounded leaves with a great flavor that lacks bitterness. Leaves are also high in vitamin C. Fairly quick grower. 40-45 days. #2189
Eugenia uvalha Uvalha 1 seeds per pack. A rare Eugenia, native to the Brazilian Amazon. Bears bright, shiny orange fruits that can grow to 1-2". Fruits are prized for their flavor, which is used in juice production. The fruits are highly aromatic, with a tartbut sweet flavor. Medium bush-like tree that can grow to 20-30ft. Unknown frost hardiness, though probably not hardy below 32F. #2425
Forono Cylindrical Beet Beta vulgaris 125-250 seeds per pack. This variety is not like your ordinary beet! Roots are slender, growing to only 2" across, but long (up to 5"). They feature a dark red-purple color and are great for all usual beet purposes. Leaves are edible and colorful, with pretty red veins. 55 days. #2719
Fouquieria splendens Ocotillo 8 seeds per pack. Native to the Southwestern U.S. deserts, the ocotillo is a popular, tough and hardy ornamental. Features attractive, orange-tufted flowers that appear at the ends of branches during blooming season. The brances are sometimes used as living fences. Once established, plants need virtually no water. Highly drought and heat tolerant. Hardy to 0F. #2508
Galilee Spinach Spinacia oleracea 100-200 seeds per pack. A unique heirloom spinach featuring odd, triangular shaped leaves. Good eating and adds an interesting look to a common salad staple. Plants are also quite heat tolerant and good for summer growing. 35 days. #2704
Giant Belgium, Yellow Tomato Lycopersicon esculentum 20-40 seeds per pack. A yellow fruited version of the Giant Belgium, known for its vigorous vines and healthy fruit production. Fruits have a mild tomato flavor, with less acid. Vines are quite large and routinely grow to many feet long. Fruits are round in shape and ripen to a golden yellow. 85-95 days. #2710
Gliricidia sepium Madre de Cacao 8 seeds per pack. A very fast-growing leguminous tree and one of the most important multi-purpose trees in the tropical world. The trees are commonly used for shading (particularly of cacao, hence the common name), live fences, reforestation, insect repellent properties and for various medicinal uses. Grows to 30ft, hardiness unknown. #2504
Gomphrena globosa Globe Amaranth 20-40 seeds per pack. Popular as a dried flower, this multi-colored mix yields flowers of white, pink, purple, red, and shades in between. The globe-shaped flowers dry well and have the added bonus of attracting butterflies! 1-2ft high. Annual. #1433
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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