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List of Seeds for Sale

(updated February 12, 2008)

Top Ten Perennials for 2008

PLEASE NOTE- US SEED ORDERS REQUIRE A MINIMUM $20 ORDER.

If you want seeds shipped to the United States, there is a minimum order amount (not including shipping) of $20.

Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. Henry David Thoreau - Quote from “Faith in a Seed” (1993)

This is my Seeds for Sale list with abbreviated descriptions, be sure to check out my Plant list if you would like more information and a photo. Most seeds are listed under their latin name (with the Heritage or common name in brackets), some like Columbine (Aquilegia) are listed under their Heritage name as it is in such wide use. If you have any questions, just e-mail me.

Heirloom and Native North American varieties will be highlighted in a green color.

Chosen from nearly 200 garden-worthy species, these represent a range of excellent plants that will perform exceptionally well.

 

Alchemilla mollis- Lady's Mantle

Allium cristophii - Star of Persia

Aquilegia- Columbine
Astrantia - Masterwort
Crocosmia - Bressingham Blaze
Eschscholzia - California Poppy
Anise Hyssop
Clematis alpina Pamela Jackman
Papaver ruprifragram plenum- Tangerine Gem Poppy
Veronica spicata
 
ORDERING SEEDS

All seeds are individually priced in US funds. (Canadians are welcome to pay in CAD funds $US=$CAD) All orders will include specific growing instructions - as well as a general seed-sowing guide. You can e-mail me if you have any further questions.

The following seeds are what is still in stock, new seeds will be added as they are harvested, so check back often. This time of year, some **seeds sell out quickly, and may not show up as sold out, so please confirm by email before you send your payment. Let me know if you are looking for a particular seed, I just may have it!

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Custom ordered seed packages are available upon request- they make thoughtful wedding favours, birthday gifts, thankyous, etc.

Take a peek at my Bed Buddies page - perfect for those aching muscles after a hard day in the garden- and a thoughtful gift to all those hard- to - buy for people on your list!

Thanks for visiting.

**Indicates limited amount - check first about availability.

Heirloom and Native North American varieties are highlighted in green

Name

 

Price
Description Paypal Shopping Cart
 
Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' (Varigated Goutweed)
$2.45
Vigorous groundcover, varigated green and white leaves, Queen Anne's Lace-type flower. Introduced to England during the Norman conquests - once used to cure gout.

SORRY SOLD OUT

2007 ready soon

ALCHEMILLA

(Lady's Mantle)

The genus name of Alchemilla originated in medieval times when dewdrops were added to recipies for gold. Many herbal medicine uses.  
Alchemilla alpina- (Mountain Lady's Mantle)**
$2.75
Charming form, each small leaf is outlined with silver! Spreads slowly by runners. .
Alchemilla erythropoda (Dwarf Lady's Mantle)***
$3.00
Very dwarf, carpet form of lady's mantle. Good for rockeries, gaps in pathways, etc. in sun. Flowers May-August. 2004 seed.
Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle)
$1.75
Scalloped leaves, chartreuse baby's breath-like flowers. Dewdrops form like diamonds on leaves. Good dried, good cut flower. 
ALLIUMS have been increasing in popularity Every year new varieties become available
13 varieties
Some varieties are very easy to grow from seed. A. pulchella and A. scorodoprasm may even bloom the first year from seed! Though all alliums are 'onions',not all varieties are edible.

Allium Aflatunese Purple Sensation

 

$3.50

ON SALE

$2.50

Purple 5" blooms 30-36"high-outstanding! good dried seedheads, good cut flower ($5 a stem in the florist shops) 

Allium Cernum

(Nodding onion)pink

$3.50

ON SALE

$3.29

Darling North American native Allium. Highly desirable garden form. 12-14" stems. Pretty nodding head in a range of pink blooms in summer.

Allium Cristophii (Star of Persia)

formerly A. albopilosum

$2.50
Beautiful silvery-lilac to deep lilac balls 8-12" across with up to a hundred star-shaped flowers per individual head. Excellent dried!

Allium humile

white

$2.25
Late summer bloomer - carries season into fall. Hard to find- easy to grow- may bloom first year from seed. Bright white flowers on 15-18" stems.
Allium karataviense
$3.50
Best foliage of all the Alliums! Thick bluish-green wide leaves (Like a short, fat amaryllis leaf), and 200+ mauvey white florets in a 5"sphere on stems 6-8" high.

Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen'

ONE PACK LEFT!

$3.25

A selection with 3-5" flower heads of clear ivory. They shine above broad, glaucous leaves. This is one of the rare Alliums worth growing for its handsome blue foliage alone. It is a good choice for rock gardens and other well-drained, sunny sites. Late spring bloom. (10+ seeds)

Allium pulchella

Pink

$3.50

ON SALE

$2.75

Rare-2-3" loose clusters -partially nodding blooms late summer 18-24" tall. Interestingly, seed head droops as flower is pollinated.

Allium pulchella

White

 

$3.50

ON SALE

$2.75

Rare-2-3" loose clusters -partially nodding blooms late summer 18-24" tall. Easily grown from seed.

Allium pulchella**

Mix

$3.50

ON SALE

$2.75

Rare-2-3" loose clusters -partially nodding blooms late summer 18-24" tall. Mix of Pink and White. Easily grown from seed.

Allium Schuberti**

(Fireworks Allium)

$3.75

 

Spectacularily large lilac blooms 12-15" across- like a huge sparkler. I had one this year over 2 feet across!

Allium scorodoprasum ssp. 'jajlae'(sand leek)**

SORRY SOLD OUT
$2.00
Alpine native, rosy-purple balls 1-1.5" across, flowers June-July. 15" high.

SORRY SOLD OUT

2007 ready soon

Allium splendens

(Miyama-rakkyo)

$2.75
Asian native, stems 12-15" tall, flowers bowl shaped; rose purple in rounded umbels in midsummer.
Allium Tuberosum (Garlic Chives)
$1.50
Showy white flowers late summer into fall. Leaves edible with garlic taste.
ANEMONE CORONARIA- (BLUE POPPY ANEMONE) **
 
$3.00

GORGEOUS! Perhaps my favorite! Outstanding- everyone that sees this in bloom wants it! Flowers a long time- beautiful large poppy-like blue flowers with striking black stamens.

SORRY SOLD OUT

Anemone cylindrica

(Thimbleweed)

$2.25
Long-fruited 'thimble' will become cottony in appearance once it has been fertilized. North American native wildflower of the prairies. 2004 seed.

Anemone japonica

Single Pink

$2.50
Large single deep pink blooms on 3-4 foot stems late summer through fall until heavy frost. Attractive maple-leaf shaped foliage.

Anemone Japonica (Japanese Anemone)

Double Pink

$2.50
Double deep pink blooms on 3-4 foot stems August through October. Fluffy seedheads. Grow in partial shade to sun.

Anemone multifida rubra

(Cutleaf Anemone- Red)**

$2.79
North American native wildflower is a sub-arctic species found throughout Canada and the Northern States. Finely dissected leaves- red flowers 12" high.

Anemone sylvestris

(Snowdrop anemone white)***

$2.79 Beautiful springtime single white flower with bright yellow stamens. Grows densely, so perfect to cover small early spring bulbs. 15" high.

Antirrhinum majus

(trailing snapdragon)

$2.50
Delightful tender perennial- treat like annual in colder zones. Pink and yellow snapdragon flowers on trailing plant suitable for hanging baskets or rock garden. 2004 seed
Aquilegia-see Columbine Aquilegias or Columbines have been in cultivation since the 1500's.  

Armeria juniperfolia (dwarf sea thrift)

 

$2.00
Cutest little rock-garden plant! If you can give it good drainage, you'll be rewarded with months and months of bloom of tiny pink pom poms on needle-like foliage.
SORRY SOLD OUT
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' Pink***
$2.00
Hardy everywhere- this sea thrift forms tufted mounds of 6" long narrow grasslike leaves. Dense globular 1" heads of pink will bloom almost year round in the PNW.
SORRY SOLD OUT

Armeria maritima 'Splendens' White

$2.50
Same as above- but with pure white flowers on 12-15" stems. Great for areas where pink may not be suitable. 2004 seed.
Aruncus Dioicus (Goat's Beard)
$2.25
Excellent woodland plant, maple-like leaves, white astilbe-like plumes 3-4 ft. Grow in shade- part shade. 2003 seed.
Astilbe taquetii tall pale pink 
$2.25
Unusual flower form for an astilbe. Tall plume-like flower stalks- long bloom season. 24-30" high. 2003 seed

Astrantia 'Hadspen's Blood' ****

 

$4.00

 

ACT QUICKLY- SELLS OUT FAST! Excellent cultivar with deep red stems, and dark claret colored blooms. Must-add to any astrantia collection. I highly recommend this one. (20 seeds)
Astrantia major (Masterwort) white/pink/green 

$2.25 
Papery star blooms good dried, excellent cut flower lasts for weeks!! Good for sun or shade-long bloom season!

**NEW**

Astrantia maxima Soft Sherbert Pink

$3.50 
 Very unusual form of Astrantia! Flowers emerge chartreuse and change to a soft powdery pink! Largest flower of all the Astrantias!!
Astrantia Ruby Wedding

$2.49
My favorite Astrantia - deep pink almost claret flowers, bloom forever (well, almost!) last for weeks as a cut flower - even dries well!

Astrantia major Sunningdale varigated ***

 

$4.00

 

Extremely rare, and even harder to find seed! Not all seeds will show varigation right away, but keep them all, as it can take 2-3 years. (20 seeds)
SORRY SOLD OUT

Beebalm

(Monarda fistulosa) 

$1.75
Excellent meadow garden plant- attracts butterflies and hummingbirds-unusual lavender flowers with outstanding fragrance, 3-4 ft.
SORRY SOLD OUT

Belamcanda (Blackberry Lily)***

Sold Out

$3.25
Purple-spotted orange flowers bloom in late summer. Quite unusual- seedpods are like huge blackberries- can be used as dried flowers. 2-3 ft tall (10 seeds) cultivated since the 1800's

SORRY SOLD OUT

2007 ready soon

Bellis perennis (English Daisy)
SORRY SOLD OUT
$1.50
Pink, good low-growing perennial long bloom season 

SORRY SOLD OUT

2007 ready soon

Bidens- Golden Goddess-annual- **

$1.75 
Excellent fernlike foliage covered with yellow long blooming flowers all summer till frost, good for baskets, beds, planters 2ftX2ft
SORRY SOLD OUT

Buphthalmum salicifolium (Willow-leaf sunwheel)

$2.00
Bright yellow ox-eye daisy on attractive lance-shaped dark green foliage- mid-low-growing groundcover. Sun. 8-15" high.
Cape Fushia (Phygelius)
2004
$2.00
See Phygelius  

Carex buchananii

(New Zealand Sedge)

NEW FOR 2007!

$3.29
New Zealand Sedge is the colour of copper pipe and offers a unique architectural detail to the garden or planter. Fine textured foliage with tips that curl and crimp- perfect for arrangements.

Carex comans

(Bronze Sedge)

NEW FOR 2007!

$3.49
Sculptural grass that virtually needs no care. Forms a mound of extremely fine textured copper-brown foliage all year long.
Clematis alpina Pamela Jackman
$3.00
Rich mid-blue/purple nodding open bell-type flowers 2" across late spring, suitable for pots, trellises. 6-7 feet.(15+ seeds).

Clematis-hybrid Henryii

Sold out

$3.00
Huge white flowers, blooms all season- spring- late fall (10+ seeds) One of the Best Whites! Hybrid, may not come true from seed.
SORRY SOLD OUT
Clematis - hybrid Nelly Moser ***

$3.00
Huge Lavender with Purple stripes, late spring and slightly in fall. (10+ seeds) Very Popular! Hybrid, may not come true from seed.
SORRY SOLD OUT
Clematis tangutica- Radar Love****
$2.50
Golden bell clematis, grey-green finely divided leaves. Profuse nodding, lantern-shaped flowers, very attractive seed-heads. May bloom first year fm seed!

Clematis viticella 'Madame Julia Correvon' ***

red-maroon

SOLD OUT
$2.75
Hardy to all zones, this moderate sized climber blooms nearly all summer till heavy frost. Group 3 (Prune hard before new spring growth)

SORRY SOLD OUT

2007 ready soon

Columbine Magpie (Aquilegia)Black & white

$2.00
Deep purple-almost black petals with white center (hence the name 'Magpie'. Most single, may get some doubles too.

Columbine-(Aquilegia) Pink Towers

ON SPECIAL $0.99!!
Gorgeous Soft Pink Fully pleated- unusual form - 3 feet Beautiful Traditional Flower Good for Sun or Shade In cultivation since 1500's.
Columbine-(Aquilegia) Purple
$1.50
Short Spur Violet Purple 3 feet Beautiful cottage garden type flower, good for Sun or Shade.

Columbine (Aquilegia)

Pink Barlow

$2.49
Unusual form (more like a tiny Dahlia)- 3 feet Beautiful Traditional Flower Good for Sun or Shade In cultivation since 1500's. Pink

Columbine-(Aquilegia) Purple Barlow

2.49
Unusual form (more like a tiny Dahlia)- 3 feet Beautiful Traditional Flower Good for Sun or Shade In cultivation since 1500's. Purple

Columbine Woodside

(varigated)

$2.50
My favorite Columbine, Very attractive varigated foliage, double blue flowers. Comes true from seed.

Corydalis lutea- ** 

 

$3.50 

Yellow bleeding heart longest blooming perennial. Can bloom from April- November! Perfect for shady spots! Excellent ground-cover.

Crocosmia Lucifer

$2.25 
Brilliant red 4ft+ spectacular - definite humminbird magnet! Excellent sword-shaped foliage, attractive seed-pods. Recommended
Crocosomia-Bressingham Blaze
$3.49 
Excellent companion to Lucifer-orangey and blooms later on shorter stems- good addition to extend flowering season. Recommended
Datura are tender perennials
Fragrant and exotic!
Easy from seed!
Treat like annuals in climates with cold winters (15+ seeds). I start new plants fresh each year- they grow so fast!  
Datura tatulea 
$2.00 
Dwarf- White with purple throat/stripe, fragrant. Blooms very early from seed. 2001 seed. (20+ seeds)
Datura White Angel's trumpets 

$2.00 
Will grow to 3ftX3ft. These are fairly spectacular and always catch passerby's eyes- quite fragrant-
SORRY SOLD OUT
Datura Lavender

$2.00
Fragrant Lavender flowers very early, grows fast.  2-3 feet + Full sun.

Datura Double Yellow

***

 

$3.50
Absolutely outstanding in every way! Blooms all summer till frost, wonderful fragrance- good in beds or containers. One of my best sellers!
SORRY SOLD OUT
Delphinium Pacific Giant- Collected from Blue

$2.00
4-5 ft+ Absolutely stunning color, reached over 6 feet Great cut & dried. Heirloom perennial.
Delphinium Pacific Giants blues,purples, whites +bicolors
$1.50
4-5+ft one of my favorites! Good cut flower, good dried. Heirloom perennial. 2002 seed.

Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Lights'

1 pack left

$1.50
Red flowers, carpet type leaves, evergreen foliage. 2003 seed.
Dianthus hybridus Allwoodi Pinks
$1.50
Nice perennial carnation, considered one of the most fragrant,blooms all summer mix of pinks. 2004 seed.

Dianthus knappi

pale yellow

$2.75
Pale yellow flowers, ever-grey/green leaves, fragrant, blooms a long time! Recommended.
SORRY SOLD OUT

Dianthus White Lady

 

$2.75
Ground cover carnation,leaves are evergreen, white flowers are fringed, this fragrance is to die for!

Dicentra formosa (bleeding heart)

 

$3.00
Native Western fringed bleeding heart pink. Tidy plant, fringed blue-green leaves, flower stalks 8-15".
Digitalis mertonensis (Strawberry Foxglove)
$2.25
Flowers are an unusual crushed strawberry shade. Plants are short-lived perennials easy to raise from seed. Light dappled shade. 2-3 ft. high.
Digitalis