FLOWERS A-L
All prices are in canadian dollars.
Abutilon Flowering
Maple (Abutilon
hybridum) Large bushy plant with nodding, hollyhock-like flowers. Mix of orange, red, pink and white. 5 or 8 cm. Nice tub plant for the balcony. Bring inside for winter. Blooms from the first year. Height: 1 to 3 m. Trim. Tender perennial (zone 8).
Packet of 15 seeds: $1,49
Adenophora Amethyst Adenophora hybrida
Perennial. Long flower spikes covered with purplish blue flowers. Similar to campanula. Height 1 m. Blooms first year. Sun to part shade. Perennial to zone 3.
Packet of 30 seeds: $1,99
Agastache
CanaPerennial. Spikes with rosy purple flowers. Scented foliage. Blooms first year. Nice bee plant. Attracts hummingbirds too. 60-90 cm by 30-40 cm. Perennial up to zone 5. Full sun.
Packet of about 25 seeds: $1,99.
Agastache Lavender
Haze (Agastache Lavande)
Agastache
neomexicanaDelicate spikes of pink flowers and grayish green scented foliage. Real lavender smell. Small compact plants, 30 cm. Nice for borders or pots. Blooms first year, from July until September. Perennial to zone 7.
Packet of about 50 seeds: $1,99.
Amaranth Fat Spikes
Annual. Strange flowers made up of fluffy balls placed on side of each other. Huge, very long spikes (+ 75 cm) that can get quite heavy after rains. Tall, 2 m plant that needs a support. Also needs space to grow well (75 to 100 cm). Blooms from august until october. Fast growth. Goes well with sunflowers. Start plants 3-4 weeks before last frosts. Packet: $1,99 (around 50 seeds).
Amaranth Golden Giant (Amaranthus hypochondriacus)
Annual. Impressive tall plant with massive golden orange terminal spikes (click thumbnail for details). Nice with sunflowers. Can reach more than 6 or 7 feet. Rapid growth. Full sun, part shade. Sow directly outside or start inside a couple of weeks before last frost. Produces small, edible dark red grain, even here in zone 5 (harvest begins in september). The grains are very nutritious and can be ground into flour or cooked like oatmeal. From the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico.
Some other nice photos: 1...2...3
Packet of more than 100 seeds: $1,99
Amaranth Giant Purple (Amaranthus hypochondriacus)
Annual. Impressive tall plant with massive terminal spikes of a most beautiful purple (click thumbnail for details). Nice with sunflowers. Can reach more than 6 or 7 feet. Rapid growth. Full sun, part shade. Sow directly outside or start inside a couple of weeks before last frost. Produces small, edible dark red grain, even here in zone 5 (harvest begins in september). The grains are very nutritious and can be ground into flour or cooked like oatmeal. From the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico.
Some other nice photos: 1...2...3
Packet (more than 200 seeds): $1,99
Amaranth Velvet Curtain (Amaranthus cruentus) New for 2008
Annual. Showy purple-burgundy foliage and flower heads make this one a good focal point in the garden. Gorgeous. Click thumbnails for detailed view. Seedlings are already colored. Blooms from July until frosts. Tall plant, about 1,20 to 1,50 m. Sun to part shade.
Packet of 100 seeds: $1,99
Anagallis (Anagallis linifolia, Anagallis monellii)
Annual. Cascading plant with nicely colored, indigo blue flowers. Good for hanging baskets, flower boxes, pots, rock gardens and small borders. Tumbling, crawling stems reaching about 25 cm long. Small, 2 cm flowers with contrasting centers. Start plants 8 to 10 weeks before last frosts. Height: 15-20 cm. Full sun.
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Columbine McKana Giant
(mix)Perennial. Tall variety with larger flowers and a wide range of colors. Flowers are measuring about 7,5 cm, with long 10 cm spurs. Height: 75 cm. Perennial to zone 3. Reseeds. Full sun to part shade. Blooms in May to July. Remove dead flowers for longer blooming. Slow germination that can take more than 6 weeks. Packet of more than 50 seeds: $1,49
Asarina White
(Asarina scandens)Annual. Delicate climber producing an abundance of 3 cm, white flowers. Good for hanging baskets as it has also a nice trailing habit. Can be trimmed. The flowers are said to attract hummingbirds. Profuse bloomer. Full sun, part shade. Sow inside 10 to 12 weeks before last frost. Back. New seeds for 2006.
Packet of minimum 30 seeds: $1,49
Asarina Purple (Asarina scandens)
Annual. Delicate climber with small, inch long purple
flowers.
Very
good for hanging baskets or pots. Quick growing annual that will twine
itself around trellises. You can also let it creep down from pots.
Attracts
hummingbirds. Sow inside 3-4 months before last frost. Flowers freely
for
a long period. Pinch to allow ramification and a more bushy look.
Packet is more than 30 seeds: $1,49
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Asarina Victoria Falls (Asarina purpusii)
Annual. Purple-cerise, 2-inch trumpet shaped flowers on cascading stems. Good for hanging baskets and pots. Not really a climber. Flowers from July until frosts. 2nd year plants begin flowering in May. Sow early (february).
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99
Butterfly Weed (Asclepisa tuberosa)
Perennial. Monarchs and other butterflies come visit regularly the flowers of the Butterfly Weed to feed on their abundant nectar. The small, 1 cm orange flowers grow in dense clusters and bloom for a long time. May take more than one year to get fully established, but once there it will bloom freely and heavily every year from June to September. Deep, well drained soil. Height: 45-60 cm. Perennial to zone 3. Packet of more than 30 seeds: $1,99
The Monarch butterfly will sometimes lay its eggs on the butterfly weed. If you enjoy the sight of those butterflies, let the caterpillars munch a little on your plants. They will become Monarchs some day.
Aster Pink
Perennial. 10 cm, daisy-like flowers with yellow center and thin pink petals. Finely cut foliage. Height: 70-100cm. Part shade to full sun. Flowers from July through September. Limited supply.
Packet is more than 30 seeds: $1,49
Balsam Impatiens balsaminaAnnual. Fast and profuse bloomer that can be sown outside. Mix of pinks and fuchsias. Click thumbnails for details. This flower is in the impatiens family and its seed pods will explode upon touch. Fast growth, sturdy plants. Easy. Starts blooming about one month after sowing. Sow directly outside or inside a few weeks before last frosts. Full sun to part shade. Height: about 40 cm.
Packet of 25 seeds: $1,49
Glory Vine (Eccremocarpus scaber)
Annual. This glory vine comes in a unique color combining shades
of
yellow and pink. Small, 3 cm tubular flowers grow on a delicate
climbing
vine. Good for climbing among other plants, like rose bushes and
clematis,
or on walls, trellises or aches. 2 to 3 m long. Full sun. Flowers from
end of July until frosts. Sow early in the season.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99
Utrecht Blue
Wheat
(Utrecht Blue)
One of the most beautiful
ornamental strain with silvery bluish grains and golden-black hairs.
Click thumbnails for details. Used for decorations, dried flowers or as
an ornamental in the garden. 60-80 cm high. Sow directly outside. Grow
in tight clusters for best effect.
Packet of 25 seeds: $2,49
Brachycome
(Brachycome iberidifolia) Annual. Delicate plant with finely cut foliage and colorful,
small
daisy-like flowers in shades of white, lavender and purple. Small, 2 cm
blooms with yellow centers. Click thumbnail for a larger view. Blooms
from July to September. Height: 20-25 cm. Full sun, part shade. Good
for flower boxes, hanging baskets, pots or a small border. (Swan River
Daisy mix).
Packet of more than 100 seeds: $1,49
Calendula
(Pacific
Beauty
Mix)
Annual. Large 10 cm double blooms on top of long straight stems. Mix of
cream, yellow, apricot and orange. Easy to grow and adapted to a wide
range of conditions. Nice cut flower, long lasting. Borders and
pots. Height: 30-60 cm. Flowers from July to frosts. Reseeds itself.
One of the last flowers to succumb to frost.
Packet of 50 seeds: $1,49
Callirhoe
involucrata (Callirhoe
involucrata)
Perennial. Cup-shaped magenta
flowers on a crawling plant. Covers soil. Very tolerant to draught.
Nice for the rock garden or to cover space. Also good for pots. Height:
10-15 cm, spread: 60-90 cm. Blooms from July until fall. Full sun,
well drained soil. Perennial up to zone 4. Also known as "Wine cups".
Packet of 30 seeds: $1,99
Canterbury
Bells
(Campanula medium)
Biannual. 3 cm, bell shaped flowers in a blend of white and
purple.
Excellent
cut flowers that last very long in water. Height: 1m. Flowers at second
year. Full sun, part shade. Zone 4-9.
Packet of more than 100 seeds: $0,99
Campanula Tussock
Bellflower (Campanula carpatica)
Perennial. Compact mounds covered with bell shaped flowers. Nice in
rock gardens or the borders. Small plant, about 30 cm wide by 20 cm
high. Blooms from June to August. Remove dead flowers to allow a longer
blooming period. Full sun, part shade. Perennial up to zone 3.
Packet of more than 200 seeds: $1,99
Creeping Bellflower
(Campanule
Fausse-Raiponce)
( Campanula rapunculoides )
Perennial. Campanula with little blue flowers. Blooms for July
until September. Its root is edible and has a nice sweet and nutty
taste. Aggressive growth. Grows wild in many places. Perennial up to
zone 3. Full sun to part shade. Height: 1,2 m. The longest stems tend
to fall towards the ground, thus the common name.
Packet of about 100 seeds: $1,49
Beware, this plant can become invasive with its root
system. Make sure to grow it in a contained space.
Campanula pyramidalis
White (Campanula
pyramidalis alba) New for
2008 Perennial. Long spikes of star-shaped white bellflowers. 1,30 to 1,50 m.Sun to part shade. Bloom: July to September. Zone 4. Short-lived perennial.
Packet: $1,99
New for
2008 Campanula Takesimana (Campanula takesimana, Korean Bellflower)
Perennial. Large, pale pink nodding bellflowers with speckled throats. Bushy plant, around 40-60 cm high by 40 cm wide. Blooms from July to September. Zone 4 or 5. Sun, part shade. Can become invasive. Keep it contained. From Korea.
Packet: 1,99$ (about 50 seeds)
Celosia
Flamingo Feather
(Celosia spicata)
Spikes of feathery purple-rose flowers produced over a long period of time. Can be used as bedding plant, or as a cut/dry flower. Height: 2-3 feet. Packet is 50 seeds: $0.99
Celosia Red (Celosia
argentea plumosa, "Fresh Look") New for
2008
Annual. Feathery spikes of a bright red color.
30-40 cm high. Blooming: July to frosts. Sun,
part shade.
Packet of 50 seeds: $1,49
Celosia
Pink (Celosia
argentea var. spicata) New for
2008 Annual. Pink flower spikes. 30-40 cm high .Blooming: July to frosts. Sun, part shade.
Packet of 50 seeds: $1,49
Jerusalem
Cherry
(Solanum
capsicastrum,
solanum pseudocapsicum)
Packet of 15 seeds: 1,49$
Purple Goosefoot, Tree Spinach (Chenopodium giganteum) Chénopode Magenta Géant
Annual. Young shoots from this variety are covered with a fine iridescent magenta powder. (Click on photos). The young leaves and shoots are sweet and tender. They can be harvested and used in salads. Trim the plant regularly to keep it manageable. Otherwise, this plant will reach more than 2 m. Young seedlings already show the nice magenta coloring. The mature plant tends to loose its colors in late August and September. You can then cut it back or completely remove it. You can also let it finish its cycle: the seeds are very much appreciated by the birds.
Packet of more than 100 seeds: $1,49
Chrysanthemum
Painted Daisy mix
(Chrysanthemum carinatum)
Annual. Colorful mix of red, orange, yellow, white and purple,
many
with contrasting concentric circles. Daisy-like flowers, 2 to 3 inches
wide. Height: 60 cm. Finely cut foliage. An old favorite that can
tolerate
some neglect. Nice cut flower.
Packet of more than 35 seeds: $0,99
Convolvulus (Convolvulus tricolor)
Also called Dwarf Morning Glory, this plant has 1" flowers with yellow throats surrounded by jagged bands of white and with blue at the rim. Some flowers are entirely white. They bloom in masses with new flowers opening every day. Bright and cheerful in containers, or as a delightful garden edging. 2' tall. Sun to part shade. 12 wks. Limited supply. Packet is 20 seeds: $1.99
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Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
Annual. Small, 4 cm yellow flowers on a 25 cm plant. .
Packet of more than 100 seeds: $0,99
Cosmos Orange Small New for 2008
Annual. Bright orange flowers on short, bushy plants. About 30 cm high. Covered with double blooms, 4 cm in diameter. Nice to add color to borders. Click thumbnail for details. Full sun.
Packet of 30 seeds: $1,49
Cosmos
Orange Large New for
2008 Annual. Same as the small variety but with taller, larger plants reaching about 90 cm high. Well branched, covered with 4 cm, bright orange double blooms. Click thumbnail for details. Full sun. Packet of 30 seeds: $1,49
Cosmos
Seashells (Cosmos
bipinnatus)
Unusual rolled-up petals form
tube-like structures, reminiscent of seashells. Apart from that, same
as standard cosmos (Sensation), with 8-10 cm flowers in a mix of colors
(white, pink, purple). Nice cut flowers. Finely cut foliage. 1 m high.
Full sun.
Packet of 30 seeds: $1.49
Cosmos Sensation Mix (Cosmos bipinnatus)
Annual. The daisy blossoms are found in shades of pink, white, and deepest rose. They tip gracefully at the ends of tall stems. The grassy green, fern-like leaves and branching stems make for a billowing, graceful form in your garden. This Mexican flower is right at home here in ordinary garden soil, requiring little care. Self sows. 4' tall. Sun. 8-12 wks.More than 25 seeds/packet: $0.99
Dahlia Dwarf mix
Mix of semi-double flowers in shades of red, pink, orange,
yellow and white. Dwarf dahlia variety, only 30 to 50 cm tall. Blooms
from June-July until September. Very nice choice pour borders and
excellent cut flower. Full sun to partial shade. You can dig up the
root
in fall, store them in a dry place and replant them the next year. New
seeds (2006).
Packet of 30 seeds: $1,99
Datura
White
Also called Angel's Trumpet. Hardy annual (Perennial: zone 7-10).
Huge
8" trumpet shaped flowers releasing a sweet scent. Easy to grow and
perfect
for containers. 3 to 4 feet high. Start indoors 2 to 3 months before
setting
out (for zone 4-8). (All parts of plant are toxic when ingested.). Half
hardy annual.
Packet of 10 seeds: $1,49
Datura
Discolor (Desert Thornapple)
Annual. Large white flowers with contrasting purple throats. Bushy
plant, about 1 m, with large, bluish green leaves. Flowers are about 12
cm wide. Nice plant for the moon garden. As with the other daturas, all
parts of this plant are poisonous. Erratic germination that can take
from 2 to 5 weeks to occur. Nick and pre-soak seeds 12 hrs before
sowing. Sprout
faster when warm (30 Celsius). Full sun, part shade.
Packet of 30 seeds: $1,99
Datura Double Yellow (Golden
Queen)
Annual. Gorgeous double or triple trumpet shaped yellow
flowers with a wonderful scent. Very large, impressive flowers, about
15-18 cm long. Very nice plant for the balcony. Grows well in a medium
size pot if watered regularly and kept in part shade. Height: 50 cm.
Blooms from July until frosts. Start plants as early as possible.
Erratic germination that can take from 2 to 5 weeks to occur. Pre-soak
seeds 24 hrs before sowing and keep warm afterwards (30 Celsius). Full
sun, but best in part shade. Packet of 15 seeds: $2,99
When flowers open they begin to
exhale a wonderful sweet, refreshing perfume. It will linger a few
meter around the plant. It is most prevalent in the evening.
Datura
Double Purple (Purple
Queen) Variety with big double blooms releasing a wonderful fragrance. Click picture for detail. 40 to 60 cm. Good for containers. Start plants early. Germination: 2 to 4 weeks (steep in water then sow and keep warm.). Toxic seeds. Germination rate: 50 to 75%.
Packet of 15 seeds: $1,99
Datura
Tatula (Datura stramonium, var.
Tatula)
Fragrant and delicate 2" white flowers with purple throats. Plant
grows
3-4 feet tall. Best suited for containers. Easy to grow. Must be
started
indoors 2-3 months before last frost in zone 4-8. Zone 9-10: start
outside.
(All parts of plant are toxic when ingested.). Annual.
$1,49
African Foxglove
Ceratotheca trilobaAnnual. Nice foxglove like tubular flowers growing along tall spikes. Mix of purple and white. Tall plant, about 1,5 m, but can reach 2 m in ideal conditions. Velvety foliage. Large flowers: 5-8 cm. Start plants 1-2 months before last frosts. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Plant in groups. Pinch it for ramification.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,49
Chinese
Foxglove Rehmannia elataPerennial (zone 6). Not a real foxglove, but very beautiful! Very nice, large pink flowers with contrasting throats. More spectacular than foxgloves. Click thumbnails for details. Root is used in traditional chinese medicine (Sheng Di Huang, Rehmannia). About 1 m high. Blooms from July until frosts. Perennial to zone 6, or maybe even zone 5*. Packet: $2,49 (about 50 seeds)
* In Quebec, use it like an annual (flowers easily the first year) or try to make it go through the winter by protecting it or growing it near the house.
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Foxglove Mix (Digitalis purpurea)
The pendulous bell shaped flowers are arrayed along one side of the tall spikes. Comes in shades of pink, purple and yellow. A late spring blooming biennial (usually the second year). Poisonous. 5' tall. Sun to part shade. Zones 4-9. Packet is 100 seeds: $0.99
Foxglove
Pink (Digitalis
purpurea)
Biannual. Pale pink-cream flowers on long spikes. Flower throats are finely speckled with pink and yellow spots. Flowers 5 to 8 cm long. Plant height: 1m or more. Good for back of borders or mass planting. Used also for cut flower. Flowers second year and self sows afterwards. Packet of more than 200 seeds: $1,49
Dimorphotheca pluvialis (strain Purple Center) Cape marigold, Rain daisy
Annual. Superb daisy style flowers with purple rings around the center. Looks like African daisies. Flowers close during cloudy or rainy days. Plants form compact mounds, 30 cm by 30 cm. Blooms from July until frosts. Full sun. Rare "Purple Center" strain.
Packet of 20 seeds: $2,99
This plant produces 2 completely different types of seeds (dimorphotheca): large flat types and small long ones.
White
Coneflower
(White Swan)Perennial. Nice echinacea with white flowers. Height: 75 cm. Full sun to part shade. Perennial up to zone 3.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,49
Echinacea - Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Daisy-like flowers, 4" wide, with rose petals attached to a deep orange bristled cone center. Employed medicinally by Native peoples as well as in modern times as an anti viral and immune strengthening herb. 3-4' tall. Sun. Perennial. Zones 3-8. Packet is 50 seeds: $0.99
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Nicandra -Shoe Fly Plant (Faux-Coqueret) (Nicandra physaloides)
Annual. Bushy, 1 to 1,5 m tall plant with 3 cm blue flowers
followed
by strangely shaped seed pods (click thumbnails for details). Said to
be
a repellent against white flies. Toxic. Flowers July-September. Reseeds.
Packet of more than 30 seeds: $0.99
Nicandra -Shoe Fly Plant Splash
of
Cream
(Nicandra physaloides)
Same as standard shoe-fly
plant above except for its variegated foliage.
Packet of 30 seeds: $1,49
Gaillarda
(Gaillardia grandiflora)
<>Perennial. Composite, daisy-like red and yellow flowers. Blooms from July onwards. 30-75cm. Full sun. Easy to grow. $1,49
Gazania
Annual. Beautiful mix of brightly colored flowers rising from small,
dense
mounds of narrow leaves. Very consistent bloomer, will start in July
and go on until frosts. This sun loving, south african species is well
adapted to withstand heat and drought. It doesn't need to be watered
every day during the hot summer days. Good choice for flower boxes,
rock gardens and sunny borders. Compact: 20 cm. Place closely together
for greatest effect. The 7 cm flowers close during cloudy days. Click
thumbnails for larger views.
Packet of 25 seeds: $1,99
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Morning Glory Dwarf Picotee Mixed (Sun smile) (Ipomoea nil)
Nice morning glory with picotee flowers and beautiful decorative variegated foliage (click second thumbnail for details). This variety is more of a crawler than a climber, so it won't need any support. Well adapted to pots or hanging baskets. Height: 30-60 cm. Length: 1m or more. Flowers open early in the morning. Full sun, part shade. Uncommon.
Plant in pot Solana 2002
Small packet of 5 seeds: $2,99
Morning
Glory Pink
A twining vine with smooth heart shaped leaves and 3-inch, trumpet shaped flowers of a pink shade, with darker star and cream center. Flowers open up in the morning. 10' tall. Sun. Annual; tender perennial zones 10-11. 14 wks. Packet is 15 seeds: $1,49
Morning Glory Split Blue
Annual. A mix of different split flowers with 2, 3 or more
"petals".
Some of them are even curly. Indigo
color
that turns into purple during the day. Place more than one plant per
pot
in order to get different types together. Uncommon. Full sun. Climber.
Packet of 5 seeds: $1,99
Morning Glory Split
Personality
Annual. Partly to fully divided flowers with a
tropical look.
Rose fuchsia flowers with white throats. Opens in the morning. Climber.
Blooms from July onwards. First flowers to appear in the season are
less divided. Full sun.
Packet of 10 seeds: $1,99
Morning
Glory
Star
of Yelta (Ipomoea tricolor)
A twining vine with smooth heart shaped leaves and deep purple,
trumpet-shaped
flowers with a dark star and a cream center (about 3" wide). Flowers
open
up in the morning. Grows to 10'. Sun. Annual; tender perennial zones
10-11.
14 wks.
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Gomphrena Strawberry Fields Gomphrena globosa
Annual. Globular red flowers the size and shape of strawberries. Excellent cut flower. Heat tolerant. Make it grow among other flowers for best results. Blooms July-September. 45 cm high. Full sun to part shade.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,49
Marshmallow
Althea officinalisPerennial. White malva-like flowers gathered along tall stems. Height: 1,7 m. Pinch back to get a bushier plant. Soft velvety foliage. Blooms from July until September. The root was used to make marshmallow candies. Perennial, zone 3.
Packet of 15 seeds: $2,49
Heliopsis Summer Sun (Heliopsis helianthoides scabra)
Perennial. Wonderful perennial with bright, golden yellow flowers. Extended blooming period, from July until frosts. Single to double flowers, 10 cm wide. Height: 90-150 cm. Full sun to part shade. Perennial up to zone 3. Packet of more than 20 seeds: $0,99
Hibiscus Disco Belle
(Hibiscus
moscheutos)
Perennial. Gigantic, spectacular flowers that can reach more than 20 cm
in diameter (dinner plate sized). Mix of pink and dark rose. Large,
bushy plant with big leaves. 1 to 1,5 m high. Good for containers. Full
sun to part shade. Start indoors as early as possible. Perennial to
zone 5 and even zone 4. Give a good mulching for protection the first
winter or keep plants in the garage.
Packet of 10 seeds: $1,99
Hibiscus
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Sunset
Hibiscus (Abelmoschus manihot)
Known also as an edible hibiscus, this obscure Chinese species is a tropical perennial, half shrub that can reach 6 feet in height. Flowers are three to five inches, yellow in color, and have a dark burgundy eye. The edible leaves have a large ovate shape with five to nine lobes, and resemble maple leaves. The leaves of Abelmoschus manihot are highly nutritious, and are commonly used in salads, stir fry, stews, and soups. Watered during dry spells, they will flower abundantly until frost. 6' tall. Sun. 14-16 wks. This plant prefers full sun and rich, moist soil. Annual, tender perennial in zones 7-10. Packet is 10 seeds: $1,99
Hibiscus Texas Star (Hibiscus coccineus)
Large, 8-inch showy red flowers blooming on a tall plant reaching more than 5 feet. Palm tree-like leaves. The overall look of the plant is quite "tropical". Full sun. Packet is 6 seeds: $1,99
New
2008 Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Roselle, Jamaica)
(Hibiscus sabdariffa, var. sabdariffa ruber)
Hibiscus variety grown in the tropical regions for its edible flower calyx. Can be used to prepare juice, syrups and other beverages. The steeped dried calyces add a nice red color to drinks and a pleasant fruity-tart flavor reminiscent of cranberries. Click on the link below for more info on the different uses of Roselle. It is important to note that this species is day length sensitive, so it will only start to bloom when the days get short, usually after october. So if you leave in Canada or in the northern US, grow it inside if you ever want to get a chance to get it to bloom. Otherwise, grow it outside only for its nice red-veined foliage and stems. Height: 2-3 m. Pale yellow or pink flowers, about 8 to 10 cm wide. Tender perennial. Easy germination. Full sun.
Packet of 10 seeds: $2,49
Wikipedia: Hibiscus Sabdariffa
Hibiscus
Simply Love
(Hibiscus
trionum)
Dwarf strain rarely about 50 cm high,
rarely reaching more than 1 m high. Small cream flowers with nice
contrasting throats and stamen. Pinch to make it more bushy. Full
sun to part shade. Tender perennial used like an annual in the north.
Borders or containers.
Packet of 15 seeds:
$1,99
Hibiscus Trionum (Hibiscus trionum
"African") New for
2008
Annual. Medium size variety (50-80 cm), bearing pale yellow
flowers with burgundy throats and contrasting yellow stamens. Similar
to Simply Love, except for its larger size and a more vertical growth
pattern. Not very ramified, so you might want to pinch it at some
point. Long bloomer, until frosts. Height: 50-80 cm. Full sun to part
shade.
Packet of 15 seeds: $1,99
Hops (Humulus
lupulus)
Perennial. Climbing ornamental used to cover trellises, fences
and walls. Divided leaves somewhat similar to those of grapevines. Hops
flowers are used to flavor beer and give it its bitterness. Vigorous,
fast growing plant that can reach more than 6 meters in one season.
Needs a lot of space to grow and a good soil. Sun, part shade. Only
female plants produce the hop flowers. Zone 4. Sow and place pots at 4
C until germination.
Packet of 10 seeds: $1,99
Link to image of female
flowers
(Oregon Hop Commission).
Link to image
of male flowers (first ones), foliage and female flowers
(Biology Faculty, Univ. Kulak)
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis "Blue Nectar"
Perennial. Small blue-purple flowers. Very nice scented, fragrant foliage. Can be used like lavender: essential oil, culinary herb, pot pourri, etc. Good bee plant, loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. Small plants, 35-50 cm. Blooms first year when started in February or March. Perennial up to zone 3. Full sun. Well drained soil.
Packet of 20 seeds: $1,99
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Texas Strawflower Immortelle du Texas (Xanthisma texana, Sleepy Daisy, "flower power")
Annual. Bright yellow strawflower with fine, waxy petals. Good for
cut
flowers or for drying. Adapted to heat and resist some drought. Can
grow
well in sandy soils. 50 cm. 7 cm flowers. Flowers from july until
frosts.
Packet of more than 20 seeds: $1,49
Inula
Inula magnifica
Perennial. Big, massive plant with huge basal
leaves (almost 1 m long). Large, 15-cm yellow flowers with very thin
petals. Height: 2 m. One of the largest perennial. Blooms from June
until July. Full sun, part shade. Perennial up to zone 5. Packet of
about 30 seeds: $1,99
Ipomoea
luteola
Annual. Small Morning Glory species with delicate, 2-cm,
bright scarlet-orange trumpet-shaped flowers. Do not grow this one on
its own, but let it rather twine among other climbers. It will add a
nice spark of color into the mix. Long, slender plant, 2 m tall. Not
invasive. Blooms rapidly, starting in early July. Remove dead flowers
and seed pods to extend blooming period.
Packet of 15 seeds: $1,99
Ipomopsis
rubraBiennial (zone 6). Wonderful sparkling red flowers and finely divided, delicate foliage. Stunning. Click thumbnails for details of the flowers. The bright scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds. Plant in group for best effect. Can be used as an annual since it easily flowers the first year. Height 60 cm to 150 cm. Drought tolerant. Full sun, well drained soil.
Packet of 50 seeds: $2,99
Germination: 1 to 4 weeks @ 18 Celsius. Germination rate is low (25-30%), but enough seeds to get 10 plants.
Moonflower Ipomée Belle de
Nuit
(Ipomoea alba) 
Annual. Huge white flowers opening up in late afternoon and releasing one of the most wonderful scent! Large twining vine needing lots of food, water, and space. Feed it generously. Very large trumpet-shaped blooms, 15 cm wide and 20 cm long, unraveling in just a few seconds (like a time lapse movie). Blooming start late here (end of August). Incredible fragrance.
Packet of 5 seeds: $1,99
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Chinese Lantern alkékenge, coqueret (Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii)
Perennial. Beautiful, bright orange decorative husks with orange berries inside. The dried stems and lanterns can be used in flower arrangements. The 2-cm fruits have a pleasant, tart flavor reminiscent of lemon. Can be used to make jams. Start plants early in February for first year blooms. Full sun. Zone 4. Can become invasive. Keep it contained. Packet of 25 seeds: $1,49
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Lavatera Thuringiaca (Lavatera thuringiaca)
Perennial. Large sized lavatera species (1,6 m) covered with small pink flowers (5-6 cm). Also known as "Tree Mallow". July-September blooming. Sun, part shade. Zones 4-9
Packet of 50 seeds: $1,49