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Black Eyed Susan Seeds - Rudbeckia hirta - 250 Seeds + *FREE SEEDS*
* Annual/Perennial: Biennial * Color: Yellow / Black * Bloom Time: Early / Mid Season * Height: 12 - 36" * Sun/Shade: Sun * Approx. Seeds/Lb.: 1,700,000 * Native To: North America
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Herb, Black Cumin Packet 250 seeds
(Nigella sativa) (a.k.a. Roman Coriander) Grown for its aromatic black seeds that are ground and used like pepper. Feathery plants have bluish-white flowers that are followed by inflated ornamental pods. A nice ornamental, too. Annual.
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Adriana is a Big Boston variety which is has loose leaves and is not compacted like iceburg lettuce. This means you do not have to harvest the entire plant but can go out each day and pull a few leaves as you need them.
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(Viola tricolor) Velvety dark purple (almost black) flowers with pale yellow eyes. Blooms from spring until frost. A true garden classic, self-seeds freely and comes back true-to-type each year at Heritage Farm in enormous numbers. Great for starting in packs. Biennial, 4–6" tall.
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Average seed life: 1 year Packet of 250 Seeds
At our first bite, we were blown away by Rustic Arugula’s very special nutty, earthy flavor. Some of our group were actually speechless for a moment, even though we were talking about our favorite subject: vegetables! This is a smaller, wilder arugula featuring fine, deeply-indented dark green leaves which resist bolting in heat. Rustic takes longer to germinate than other arugula but is worth the wait. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Traditionally grown in the hills of Italy, this...
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Medium-long, 7-8" roots are uniform, thick, slightly tapered, and blunt, with a medium core and average internal color. The taste is good and fresh.
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(Pimpinella anisum) One of the oldest known spices in England, that first appeared in the Grocers’ Company of London. Added to bread and sausage in Italy for centuries. Wonderful strong licorice flavor. Very easy to grow, similar to dill in habit, harvest seeds when dry. Annual.
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(Stachys lanata) Beautiful silvery-grey felt-like foliage and tiny purplish flowers. A favorite in Heritage Farm’s perennial border. Used by settlers to bandage wounds because leaves are absorbent. Cut off stalks when blossoms fade for a second bloom in late summer. Great for plant sales. Grows 18-24" tall. Perennial in zones 4-9.
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(Levisticum officinale) Extremely uniform selection of Lovage, with greenish-yellow flowers. The leaves, stems and seeds of the lovage plant all taste like celery. Still used extensively in preparing soups and salads. Perennial in zones 3-8.
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(Tagetes lucida) Beautiful, glossy leaves with small anise-scented orange flowers. The darling of many renowned Southwestern chefs, some even make a pesto from it! Thrives in warm, well-drained, sunny areas. Plants grow 12-24" tall. Perennial in zones 8-11.
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(Artemisia dracunculus) Prized for its sweet, aniseflavored leaves. Used extensively in fish and poultry dishes. Productive, freezes and dries well, but hard to beat fresh. Perennial in zones 3-8.
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(Moluccella laevis) Great conversation piece in any garden. Interesting spikes of green bell-shaped calyces surrounding the insignificant white flowers, extremely nice for cutting. Native to the Mediterranean region. Color and shape are preserved nicely when dried. Very easy to grow. Half-hardy annual, 18–36" tall.
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(Cleome hassleriana) Cleome or Spider Flower was introduced from the West Indies to England in 1817. The thorny stems resemble those of a rose bush. Flowers are followed by narrow 4-5" intriguing seedpods which resemble spider legs. Extremely low maintenance. Self-seeding, half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall. (BRIGHT ROSE)
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(Nigella papillosa) Large violet-blue flowers are followed by deep purple spider-like seedpods. Finely cut feathery green foliage. Nice when in borders, as a cut flower, or dried for arrangements. Self-seeding, hardy annual, 20–24" tall.
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(Cosmos sulphureus) Diablo in Spanish translates as the Devil. Native to Mexico, introduced into English horticulture late in the 18th century. This scarlet strain is beautiful when planted in a random pattern, and lasts up to a week when cut for arrangements. Thrives in poor soil with minimal care. AAS winner in 1974. Half-hardy annual, 2–3' tall bushy plants.
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(Convolvulus tricolor) Beautiful free-flowering mixture, remarkably showy blossoms are open all day. Extremely handsome flowers often planted in beds or mixed in borders. Referred to for centuries as Dwarf Morning Glory. Captivating flower that has inspired many artists. Hardy annual, 12" vining plants.
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(Cleome hassleriana) Cleome or Spider Flower was introduced from the West Indies to England in 1817. The thorny stems resemble those of a rose bush. Flowers are followed by narrow 4-5" intriguing seedpods which resemble spider legs. Extremely low maintenance. Self-seeding, half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall. (PURE WHITE)
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(Viola x williamsiana) Sometimes referred to as Hearts-ease. Native to Spain and the Pyrenees Mountains. Truly a classic garden flower that never seems to go out of fashion. Like all violas, can be used as an edible garnish with cheeses or salads. Plants are exceedingly free-blooming from spring through late autumn. Self-seeding biennial, 5–6" tall.
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(Nigella damascena) First appeared in England around 1570. Some very imaginative folk names include Love-Entangle and Jack-in-Prison. Intriguing striped seedpods dry well. It is hard to resist popping the seedpods when they are green, because they pop like little balloons! Self-seeding, hardy annual, 18–24" tall.
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(Centaurea cyanus) For those who cannot stand to just have one color of Bachelor’s Button! Extensive range of colors, long stems are great for cutting. Plants will bloom throughout the season, great for mass plantings. Self-seeding hardy annual, grows 2-3' tall.
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(Salpiglossis sinuata) Spectacular Chilean relative of the petunia, introduced in 1824. Branching 12–24" stems with 2" striped trumpet-shaped flowers in a wide range of almost metallic colors. Salpiglossis comes from two Greek words meaning trumpet and tongue, referring to the velvet-like blossoms. Annual.
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(Cleome hassleriana) Cleome or Spider Flower was introduced from the West Indies to England in 1817. The thorny stems resemble those of a rose bush. Flowers are followed by narrow 4-5" intriguing seedpods which resemble spider legs. Extremely low maintenance. Self-seeding, half-hardy annual, 3-4' tall. (PURE PINK)
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(Calendula officinalis) Calendulas have been referred to as Pot Marigold for centuries. Radio was introduced to gardeners in the 1930s and is now quite hard to find. Beautiful orange flowers have quill-like petals. Blooms from early summer until frost. Well suited for pots. Self-seeding, hardy annual, 18-24" tall.
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(Tagetes patula) Continuous succession of beautiful 2" blooms provide a spectacular splash of color all summer. Perfect for edging paths and borders or scattered throughout the garden. Classic marigold aroma. Annual, 12–18" tall.
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(Cosmos bipinnatus) One of the earliest blooming cosmos mixtures which gives northern gardeners a great new choice for their gardens. Large, sturdy plants have beautiful ferny foliage and a wide mixture of colors. Grows well in light, dry soils. Great cut flower. AAS winner in 1936. Half-hardy annual, 4–5' tall.
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