Seeds - P -  Plant Nursery

Poppy - Iceland Nudicaule Mix
Papaver nucicaule

The Poppy Iceland Nudicale Blend, 'Papaver nucicaule', has dainty, graceful bright colored flowers on 15 inch slender, leafless stems. No flower is quite as dramatic as the Iceland Poppy when the sun shines through the petals. The Iceland Poppy has 3 inch flowers in colors of orange, red, pink, rose, yellow, cream, and white. The Iceland blooms in the cool weather of spring for 2 to 3 weeks.The Nudicale Blend Poppy prefers full sun and they must have well drained soil. It is fairly drought tolerant, so do not overwater. Sow this poppy in early fall in mild climates and plant in very early spring in cooler climates. Successive plantings every 20-25 days apart will produce blooms all growing season. The Iceland Poppy makes great cut flowers.

Poppy - Oriental Mix
Papaver orientale

The Poppy Oriental, Oriental Blend, 'Papaver orientale', will be the most dramatic flower in your garden when its large 4 to 8 inch crepe paper-like flowers appear. This is a very hardy perennial in cooler climates and it is short lived in warmer climates, but no less dramatic. The foliage completely dies back after bloom and reappears in the fall. The large flowers appear in colors of orange, pink, red, salmon, and white. Oriental Poppies have a blooming season of 2 to 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring or early summer.The Oriental Blend prefers full sun and must have well drained soil. Too much soggy moisture will rot the plant at its base. Plant the seed in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date or in late summer. This Poppy looks great mixed in with summer and fall blooming annuals and perennials.

Poppy - Shirley Single Blend
Papaver rhoeas

The Poppy Shirley Single Blend, 'Papaver rhoeas', has masses of tissue-paper like flowers and it is a very easy annual to grow in the garden. The Shirley Single Blend as 2 inch spectacular flowers that sway in the wind in even the slightest breeze. Flower colors include pink, white, red, and rose shades. Shirley Poppies bloom duriing the spring and summer.The Shirley Poppy does best in fertile well drained soils. They should be placed in full sun and kept evenly moist. Pinching off spent flowers significantly increases bloom period. Plant in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in the fall in mild climates. The Single Blend Poppy is a good cut flower.

Shiso Perilla - Green aoshiso
Perella frutescens

The Shiso Perilla Green 'Perella frutescens', is an intoxicating, flavorful herb that should be as popular as basil or cilantro. It is called "ohba' at sushi bars, and it is an absolute must for herb gardeners. The incredible flavor has been described as curry-like and a combination of cumin, cilantro, and parsley, with a hint of cinnamon. Shiso Perilla have green leaves that resemble parsley except they have sharply serrated edges. The crushed leaves smell like lemon balm.Herbalists claim Shiso has antibiotic qualities and is the one reason it is used with sushi. In salads, the leaves add a very unique flavor. Mix or sprinkle over cucumbers, cabbage, fish, soups, rice, and potato dishes. The Shiso is also an excellent container plant. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date.

Shiso Perilla - Red akashiso
Perella frutescens 'crispa'

The Shiso Perilla Red 'Perella frutescens 'crispa', is an intoxicating flavorful herb that should be as popular as basil or cilantro and it also is an attractive bedding plant. The incredible flavor has been described as curry-like and a combination of cumin, cilantro and parsley with a hint of cinnamon. Red Shiso Perilla have green leaves that resemble parsley except they have sharply serrated edges. Red Shiso is also commonly called Japanese basil/mint. The flavor is milder than Green Shiso.Red Shiso has edible flowers. Mix or sprinkle over cucumbers, cabbage, fish, soups, rice, and potato dishes. The Shiso is also an excellent container plant. The crushed leaves smell like lemon balm. This easy to grow herb should be planted in the spring after the last average frost date.

Perennial Bloom
Perennial Bloom

The Perennial Bloom is a mix of many perennials that are the mainstay of many a garden. They provide an enormous array of colors, shapes, textures and bloom times, year after year. Most perennials require minimum maintenance once established. This mix of nineteen varieties includes flowers from subtle to showy. Most perennials have one blooming season a year, usually lasting from one week to more than a month. Maintenance usually involves deadheading, yearly cleanup, some fertilizing, and watering as needed.In cool climates plant in the spring, 3 to 6 weeks before the last average frost date. In mild climates, sow seed during cooler months, generally October through March. Soil must be kept moist while the seeds are germinating and beginning to grow. Be sure to keep the weeds pulled so they do not compete with the flowers for water and sun. Some of the perennials included are Basket of Gold, Black Eyed Susan, Blanketflower, Coneflower, Cottage Pinks, Shasta Daisy, Forget Me Not, and Mexican Hat.

Bluebells - Desert
Phacelia campanularia

The Bluebells Desert, 'Phacelia campanularia', captures the magnificence of the desert wildflower show in your garden. The Bluebells luminous, upward-facing chalices glow in the spring garden The tough and easy Desert Bluebells laugh off the most inhospitable conditions. The 1 inch wide flowers are produced in clusters several inches across. They bloom in the spring for 4 to 5 weeks.. The beautiful blue flowers will attract butterflies.Desert Bluebells prefer full sun in cool overcast regions and partial shade where summer heat and sun are intense. Soils should be well drained and not excessively watered. Plant in early spring 3 to 4 weeks before the the average last frost date, and in mild climates, sow them in the fall. Bluebells are excellent in wildflower plantings, rock gardens, and in containers.

Chinese Lantern
Physalis alkekengi 'franchetii'

The Chinese Lantern, 'Physalis alkekengi ', has bright orange, lantern-shaped, papery seed cases that will glow in your garden in the late summer. The Chinese Lantern is very popular because of its brilliant color, unique shape, and easy to grow capabilities. This plant is also called the Winter Cherry. The flowers are small, white and star shaped, with calyces that enlarge and change from green to red-orange in the fall. The Chinese Lantern grow well in full sun to light shade and in moist, well drained soils. This plant can be invasive, so plant where it can be controlled or in large containers. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost or in the summer up to 2 months before the first fall frost. The Chinese Lantern is a striking addition to fall/winter decorations, as well as late summer color for borders, beds and containers.

Anise
Pimpinella anisum

The Anise, 'Pimpinella anisum', was so enjoyed by the Romans, they could pay taxes with anise. The seeds and leaves are tasty and they are also useful for medicinal purposes. Anise seed has a sweet, licorice flavor and is used to intensify sweetness in cakes, pastries, and cookies. Also, either alone or combined with cinnamon or bay, compliments duck, pork, or fish. The leaves are also added to salads, soups, and vegetables. Tea or ground seeds are said to aid in digestion. Chewed, anise removes bad odors from the mouth.Anise is a tall plant with rounded leaves at the base and narrow leaves further up the upright stem. The yellowish-white flowers occur in umbels during the summer. Plant after the last spring frost when soil temperatures are warm. Anise prefers a protected spot because it grows spindly and is easily damaged by wind. The soil should be fairly rich and well drained.

Balloon Flower - Pastel Blend
Platycodon grandiflorus

The Balloon Flower Pastel Blend, 'Platycodon grandiflorus', displays fascinating inflated buds that open to reveal star-shaped flowers. The flowers are 2 to 3 inches across. The unique green buds mature to violet, white, and rose colored flowers. The rose bells of the balloon flower are delicately accented with purple veining and creamy yellow stamens. Balloon flowers are rugged and have few pests. They begin to bloom in mid-summer and often continue through to fall. Second year blooms come from seeds.Pastel Blend Balloon Flowers perform best in full sun in hot and humid climates. Light afternoon shade is ok. They prefer well drained, fertile soils amended with plenty of compost. The plants are long-lived and never need dividing to control their spread. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost, or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Balloon Flower is a great cut flower.

Portulaca - Double Mix
Portulaca grandiflora

The Portulaca Double Mix, 'Portulaca grandiflora', is a great plant for hot, dry summers or warm locations such as parking strips, dry banks, rock gardens, ground cover, and hanging baskets. The Double Mix displays beautiful 1 to 2 inch rose-like, double, brilliantly colored flowers in red, cerise, rose pink, orange, yellow, white, and pastel shades. It blooms from early summer into the fall. The flowers open in the sun and close at night or in the shade.Portulacas prefer a hot location in full sun. The soil should be well drained. They are drought tolerant, so do not over water. These easy to grow plants should be planted after the last average frost date, when the temperatures are warmer. The Double Mix Portulaca are great for ground cover in a hot spot.