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Alcea rosea
Nigra Hollyhock
Made famous by Thomas Jefferson, who once grew this plant at Monticello, this pretty hollyhock produces some of the most truly black flowers in the plant world. The pretty flowers are born on biennial plants that can grow to 4-6ft. #2112
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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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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
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Capparis spinosa
Caper
Vining, bushy plant, producing the capers of commerce. Subtropical/Mediterranean, can survive to 20F, as well as temperatures well above 100F. Pretty flowers are followed by egg shaped fruit. #302
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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
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Chenopodium berlandieri
Aztec Red Spinach
100's seeds per pack. A hardy, herbaceous garden annual generally used much like spinach (it is not related to common spinach). The leaves turn a fiery red color as they mature and can be eaten raw or cooked much like spinach. The seeds also have uses in the making of baking flours. Very hardy, grows to about 3-4ft, and can be a gorgeous ornamental as well. Similar in appearance to Lamb's Quarters. view plant information #1336
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Chenopodium capitatum
Strawberry Spinach
100-200 seeds per pack. A delightful garden annual with both edible fruits and edible leaves. The leaves are eaten raw and used like spinach, being high in vitamins A and C. The small red fruits have a sweetish flavor and are sometimes used in salads. It is a cute little plant, ornamental, growing to 1-2ft. Will grow pretty much anywhere during summer months. #1311
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Chenopodium giganetum
Tree Spinach
100-200 seeds per pack. A hardy annual growing to six feet having delicious edible leaves. The leaves are eaten cooked or raw as spinach. The seeds can also be processed into a wheat-like substance and used in baking. Grows in almost all environments and soil types. #1329
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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
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Cudrania tricuspidata
Che
10 seeds per pack. Temperate-subtropical tree native to Asia is the home of silkworms and is used for feeding. Edible berry-like fruit resembles a mulberry and has a sweet flavor. Hardy probably to 10-15F. #315
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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
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Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon
6 seeds per pack. Medium fruit, generally apricot-sized, with soft, fruity pulp. The American Persimmon is similar to the more common Asian Persimmons but the fruit tends to be smaller in size. Trees can grow up to 50ft and are hardy to 0F. They adapt well to a wide variety of climates and are useful (along with their edible fruit) as ornamentals and rootstock for other persimmons. Mature trees are single-sexed. #1326
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Elaeagnus multiflora
Goumi
10-20 seeds per pack. A relatively unknown, yet very tasty temperate fruit tree bearing small, red berry-like fruits with a delicious sweet, juicy and mildly astringent flavor. Short shrub to 6-10ft. Plants bear heavily when fully fruiting. Hardy to 0F and lower. Seeds are very slow germinators. view plant information #1389
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Fragaria vesca
Alexandria Alpine Strawberry
100-125 seeds per pack. Red colored alpine strawberry with a good, rich flavor. Probably the best of the red varieties. Care is similar to that of the standard strawberry. #312
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Fragaria vesca
Alpine Strawberry
100-150 seeds per pack. This is the true alpine strawberry; a white form with smaller berries than that of the standard red variety. Alpine strawberries have an excellent flavor, much like a strawberry-wine. Care is similar to that of the standard strawberry. view plant information #300
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Gingko biloba
Gingko Nut
One of the oldest evolutionary trees on the planet, the ginkgo is now grown worldwide for its beautiful graceful ornamental appearance as well as for its edible nuts. The nuts are often eaten roasted, but they, as well as other parts of the ginkgo tree are used extensively in herbal medicine. Among other things, nuts are used to increase mental cognition, treat asthma, heart problems, digestive problems, and numerous other ailments. Trees are very hardy, and can survive to 0F. Single trees have lived for over 3000 years! #327
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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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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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Hibiscus aculeatus
Pineland Hibiscus
15-20 seeds per pack. Native to the Southern United States, this beautiful wild hibiscus bears cream-white 4-5" flowers. Leaves and stems have a characteristic fuzz. Plant grows to a few feet, with a narrow stature. Makes a great ornamental, especially in poorly draining soils. #2140
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Hibiscus trionum
Flower of an Hour
75-150 seeds per pack. A flowering annual, and a type of hardy hibiscus. The Flower of an Hour is 2-3ft tall, with white petaled, magenta centered flowers. The beautiful flowers have similarites to the Rose of Sharon and are closely related to the tropical hibiscus. Annual, can be grown anywhere. #1362
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Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn
15-25 seeds per pack. Native throughout much of Europe and Asia, the Seaberry is known both for its fruits and landscaping uses. It is frost hardy plant which also stands up well to salt spray. The small orange fruits are born in large clusters and are popular with birds. The fruits are edible though highly acidic and are usually processed into foods and drinks. They contain very high levels of vitamin C as well as other nutrients. Hardy to well below 0F. #2177
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Hovenia dulcis
Raisin Tree
12-20 seeds per pack. Deciduous tree bearing tasty raisin-pear flavored fruit, (actually the swollen true fruit receptacle). The tree is extremely hardy, to roughly -15F. Native to the Himalaya's. #379
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Lotus tetragonolobus
Winged Pea
15-20 seeds per pack. A small annual with edible seed pods used much like peas. Pods are eaten raw or cooked and have a flavor resembling asparagus. Popularly used in salads and soups. Short plant to about a foot. Hardy in all climates. Nitrogen fixed. #1398
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Mahonia lomariifolia
Chinese Holly Grape
15-20 seeds per pack. An evergreen shrub bearing large clusters of edible, small blue-purple berries. The fruits reportedly have a juicy, acidic flavor. The shrub is quite ornamental, especially when in bloom and in fruit, with the vibrant flower and fruit clusters contrasting the glossy green foliage. Grows to 5-10ft. Hardy to 15-20F. #2149
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Panax quinquifolium
American Ginseng
8 seeds per pack. An important medicinal herb native to the Eastern United States. Nearly identical to Asian Ginseng, American Ginseng is used for a wide range of medicinal purposes, and has a long history of use in Asia, especially as a general health tonic to promote vigor and longevity. Plant is hardy to well below 0F, zone 3. A tea is made from the roots and the leaves. Grows particularly well in shaded areas. #1312
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Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
6 seeds per pack. The versatile Pinon Pine is the source of the delicious, commercial pine nut. The small nuts have a wide variety of uses and contain 15% protein. Trees are evergreen, to 30-40ft and are native to the Rocky Mountains. Hardy to below -30F. #2154
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Pinus thunbergii
Japanese Black Pine
A tough and reasonably hardy ornamental pine tree native to Asia. Trees generally grow to 20-30ft, making a nice, more compact type of pine. Very drought tolerant. Has dark green, stiff needles. Hardy to freezes and down to about 0F. #1383
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Prunella grandiflora
Big-Flowered Self Heal
50-75 seeds per pack. A pretty ornamental and edible herb, similar to the better known Self-Heal. Plants are frost hardy to 0F and lower and grow to 9-12". Flowers are a vibrant pink and purple and the plant is often grown as an ornamental, though its leaves have edible uses. #2144
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Prunus mahaleb
Mahlab
10 seeds per pack. A tree of many uses, the mahlab cherry produces small cherry-fruits with a seed that is used as an important spice in middle eastern cuisine. The tree is related to the common cherry and is also commonly used as a disease resistant rootstock for its better known cousin. Hardy to below 0F. #1301
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Rhamnus californica
Coffeeberry
8 seeds per pack. Generally regarded as an ornamental, and not edible, the coffeeberry is a fairly hardy shrub native to parts of the Pacific coast. Evergreen, with growth to 5-8ft. Bears purple fruits that are 1-2cm. Some think the seeds look a bit like coffee beans, hence its common name. Drought tolerant, hardy to at least 10F. #2160
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Ribes sativum
White Currant
25-50 seeds per pack. Fine flavored, translucent-white colored berry best known for its use in desserts, jams, and jellies. The white currant grows on a small bush, best adapted to cool and cold climates as plants need winter chill. Hardy to well below 0F, the currant will produce in near-arctic climates. Fruits in 2-3 years from seed. #346
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Ribes triste
Swamp Red Currant
15-20 seeds per pack. Bushy shrub to 6-12ft, bearing edible, red, currant berries with a tart flavor. Often used in pies. This currant grows fairly well in warmer subtropical areas, but is also extremely hardy, surviving near-arctic temperatures. #348
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Rosa davidii
Father David's Rose
12-20 seeds per pack. A wild rose, with pleasing, soft-pink flowers. Native to China and one of the French Missionary collected roses. Shows good frost hardiness and bears nice-sized rose hips. A few horticultural crosses and hybrids are derived from this species, though it remains mainly a wild rose. #2163
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Rosa pimpinellifolia
Scotch Rose
Native to Western Europe, this creamy white colored rose is popular as a hardy ornamental. At home in coastal locations, this short deciduous plant generally reaches only 1-2ft. Cream-white flowers bloom, measuring 1-2", followed by dark purple rose hip fruits. Very hardy. #2109
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Rosa rugosa
Red Rugosa Rose
Large, dark red-flowered rose native to China bearing 1/2-1", bright red fruits, the rose hips. Fruits are edible and extremely high in vitamin C. Shrubby bush, hardy to at least 0F. #397
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Rosa rugosa
Rugosa Rose
25-50 seeds per pack. Large, pink-flowered rose native to China bearing 1/2-1", bright red fruits, the rose hips. Fruits are edible and extremely high in vitamin C. Shrubby bush, hardy to at least 0F. #340
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Rubus idaeus
Golden Raspberry
50-100 seeds per pack. Beautiful gold colored raspberry having high-quality, sweet raspberry flavor. Plants are hardy to freezes. Small, bushy plant to 1-2ft. #322
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Rubus occidentale
Black Raspberry
40-80 seeds per pack. A vining shrub with canes growing up to 6ft bearing black raspberry fruit. The deep colored fruits have a rich raspberry flavor and are of high quality. The plant is hardy to below 0F and will grow in a variety of habitats. #1327
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Rubus x
Ollalieberry
50-75 seeds per pack. Blackberry relative known for its sweet, juicy, black-colored berries. Plants are hardy to freezes, and should survive to 10-15F. Bushy vining growth habit. #342
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Sambucus racemosa callicarpa
Pacific Red Elderberry
40-60 seeds per pack. A beautiful ornamental and edible fruit tree native to the Pacific coastline of North America. The bright red fruit clusters cover the tree in season and are a remarkable sight to see. Fruits are edible, raw or cooked and are sometimes made into preserves. The tree also has some medicinal uses. Grows to 20-30ft, hardy to 0F or lower. #1333
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Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra
6 seeds per pack. A frost hardy, woody vine, known for its berries which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. The vine make a pretty ornamental when in fruit, with its bright red berries hanging in long clusters. Fruits are also used to make teas and a type of wine. Plants are dioecious and need both male and female flowers to produce fruit. Hardy to zone 4. #2172
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Vitex agnus-castus
Chaste Tree
20-30 seeds per pack. Small, shrubby tree known for its beauty--large spikes of purple/lavender flowers cover the tree. Grows only to 10-20ft, hardy to at least -10F. Fruits can be used as a pepper substitute. This tree is also known for a variety of alleged medicinal benefits for women, including increased fertility, production of LH/FSH, and some estrogens. #387
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Vitis riparia
Wild River Grape
10-15 seeds per pack. A hardy grape, native across North America with edible fruits. This species is most commonly used as a rootstock for various popular grape varieties. It features edible fruits with a somewhat sour, acidic, though tasty flavor. A vining plant that can grow to a few dozen feet. Hardy to -50F and below. #2148
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Vitis rotundifolia
Muscadine Grape
8 seeds per pack. A wild grape native to the Southeastern United States. The edible fruits have a unique, yet grape-like flavor, which some have liked to the jaboticaba. A vining plant, deciduous, and may grow up to 50-100ft. Hardy to 0-10F. #2129
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Vitis vinifera
Syrah Grape
10-15 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the Syrah variety of grape, often used in the production of red wines. Bears small, grape fruits, colored dark purple, with a rich and deep flower. Seed grown grapes will not produce clones of the parent, though plants are often similar. While specific varieties are propagated via cuttings, seed grown grapes can offer assortment and possibilities of new varieties. #2176
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Yucca brevifolia
Joshua Tree
A distinct and famous desert yucca, the Joshua Tree is a stately plant that has captured many imaginations. Plants grow up to 40ft, but often remain small and are extremely slow growing and long-lived. Their scraggly and thorny appearance adorns the slopes of the high deserts of North America. Hardy to 0F, they also survive very high temperatures and need little water. #1331
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