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Capsicum baccatum | Locoto | Aji


Capsicum baccatum Locoto Aji 1

Capsicum baccatum Locoto Aji 2

Capsicum baccatum Locoto Aji 3

Capsicum baccatum Locoto Aji 4

Capsicum baccatum Locoto Aji 5
Capsicum baccatum | Locoto | Aji

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These seeds are from Capsicum baccatum, also known as Locoto, and Aji. The plant has white and tan flowers, and the fruit is yellow, red, and orange and can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant itself growing in the ground repels insects. USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11.


Cardiocrinum giganteum | Giant Himalayan Lily


Cardiocrinum giganteum Giant Himalayan Lily 1

Cardiocrinum giganteum Giant Himalayan Lily 2

Cardiocrinum giganteum Giant Himalayan Lily 3

Cardiocrinum giganteum Giant Himalayan Lily 4

Cardiocrinum giganteum Giant Himalayan Lily 5
Cardiocrinum giganteum | Giant Himalayan Lily

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These seeds were collected from Cardiocrinum giganteum, also known as Giant Himalayan Lily. This is the largest Lily and the hollow stems are used to make a flute. These perennials like to live in light shade where they can grow up to 12 feet high and attract a wide variety of birds, bees, and butterflies. The blossoms are multi-colored with burgundy, maroon, white, cream, and tan. They are also fragrant and on grand display throughout the middle of the summer. These plants can be grown as an annual in any USDA Hardiness Zone, and can be grown year round as perennials in USDA Hardiness Zones 7b to 9.


Castilleja coccinea | Scarlet Indian Paintbrush | Prairie Fire


Castilleja coccinea Scarlet Indian Paintbrush Prairie Fire 1

Castilleja coccinea Scarlet Indian Paintbrush Prairie Fire 2

Castilleja coccinea Scarlet Indian Paintbrush Prairie Fire 3

Castilleja coccinea Scarlet Indian Paintbrush Prairie Fire 4

Castilleja coccinea Scarlet Indian Paintbrush Prairie Fire 5
Castilleja coccinea | Scarlet Indian Paintbrush | Prairie Fire

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Here I am offering seeds from Castilleja coccinea, also known as Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, and prairie-fire. Growing to about 2 feet tall, this perennial is very popular among the butterflies, bees, and birds. Preferring sun or partial shade, the blossoms boast a wide array of yellows, reds, and oranges from the middle of Spring until early Summer. The flowers are edible and are sometimes used in salads. The flowers of this plant can be eaten in small amounts and in moderation. The other parts of the plant are toxic because of their high selenium content. Castilleja coccinea is the larval host plant for the Chalcedon Checkerspot, Theona Checkerspot, Black Checkerspot, Ediths Checkerspot, Fulvia Checkerspot, and Leanira Checkerspot butterflies. USDA Hardiness Zones 4b to 8.


Castilleja integra | Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush | Squawfeather


Castilleja integra Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush Squawfeather

Castilleja integra Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush Squawfeather

Castilleja integra Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush Squawfeather

Castilleja integra Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush Squawfeather

Castilleja integra Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush Squawfeather
Castilleja integra | Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush | Squawfeather

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This is Castilleja integra, also known as wholeleaf Indian paintbrush, and Squawfeather. This plant grows best in full sun where its brilliant red, crimson, and scarlet blossoms attract a wide variety of birds, bees, and butterflies. These drought tolerant plants grow about 1 foot tall and blossom from late Spring until early Fall. This is a larval host for the Fulvia Checkerspot butterfly. Castilleja in general are larval hosts for the Ediths Checkerspot, Theona Checkerspot, Leanira Checkerspot, and Black Checkerspot butterflies. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 7.






Castilleja linariifolia | Wyoming Narrow-Leaved Desert Paintbrush


Castilleja linariifolia Wyoming Narrow Leaved Desert Paintbrush 1

Castilleja linariifolia Wyoming Narrow Leaved Desert Paintbrush 2

Castilleja linariifolia Wyoming Narrow Leaved Desert Paintbrush 3

Castilleja linariifolia Wyoming Narrow Leaved Desert Paintbrush 4

Castilleja linariifolia Wyoming Narrow Leaved Desert Paintbrush 5
Castilleja linariifolia | Wyoming Narrow-Leaved Desert Paintbrush

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This is Wyoming Indian paintbrush, also known as narrow-leaved Indian paintbrush, desert paintbrush, Wyoming desert paintbrush, Wyoming paintbrush, linaria-leaved Indian Paintbrush, and Indian paintbrush. This has been the state flower of Wyoming since 1917. This plant likes to live in the full sun where it normally grows about two feet high, but has been know to get about four feet high in some places. The beautiful flowers are mostly rose, mauve, red, and orange with wisps of yellow. This is a larval host plant for the Leanira Checkerspot, Theona Checkerspot, Black Checkerspot, and Ediths Checkerspot butterflies. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.


Castilleja sessiliflora | Downy Indian Paintbrush | Paintedcup


Here I am offering Seeds from Castilleja sessiliflora, also known as downy Indian paintbrush, and downy paintedcup. Growing to a height of 1 foot maximum, this plant brings interest to any garden. This plant plant is parasitic under natural conditions and is also photosynthetic to some degree. It taps into the root system of the host plant to get the nutrients and water that it needs to stay alive. This should be planted with a short grass or other appropriate host in order for it to survive. This is a larval host plant for the Leanira Checkerspot, Theona Checkerspot, Black Checkerspot, and Ediths Checkerspot butterflies. The flowers of this plant can be eaten in small amounts and in moderation. The other parts of the plant are toxic because of their high selenium content. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8

Castilleja sessiliflora Downy Indian Paintbrush Paintedcup

Castilleja sessiliflora Downy Indian Paintbrush Paintedcup

Castilleja sessiliflora Downy Indian Paintbrush Paintedcup

Castilleja sessiliflora Downy Indian Paintbrush Paintedcup
Castilleja sessiliflora | Downy Indian Paintbrush | Paintedcup

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This is Castilleja sessiliflora, also known as downy Indian paintbrush, and downy paintedcup. Growing to a height of 1 foot maximum, this plant brings interest to any garden. This plant plant is parasitic under natural conditions and is also photosynthetic to some degree. It taps into the root system of the host plant to get the nutrients and water that it needs to stay alive. This should be planted with a short grass or other appropriate host in order for it to survive. This is a larval host plant for the Leanira Checkerspot, Theona Checkerspot, Black Checkerspot, and Ediths Checkerspot butterflies. The flowers of this plant can be eaten in small amounts and in moderation. The other parts of the plant are toxic because of their high selenium content. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.






Claytonia virginica | SpringBeauty | Fairy Spud | Good Morning Spring


Here I am offering Seeds from Claytonia virginica, also known as Eastern Spring Beauty, fairy spud, Good Morning Spring, Hammonds claytonia, and Virginia Springbeauty. Native Americans and Colonialists ate the croms of these plants. The roots can be eaten raw, in which case the flavor resembles a radish, or they vcan be cooked in which case they have a nutty and potato type of flavor. The leaves and flowering stems can be eaten raw, normally on salads, or cooked and eaten like greens. They are eaten similar to the way we eat potatoes. This plant attracts bees and predatory insects which prey on the pest insects. It is a documented nectar source for the West Virginia White butterfly. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8

Claytonia virginica Spring Beauty Fairy Spud Good Morning Spring

CClaytonia virginica Spring Beauty Fairy Spud Good Morning Spring

Claytonia virginica Spring Beauty Fairy Spud Good Morning Spring

Claytonia virginica Spring Beauty Fairy Spud Good Morning Spring
Claytonia virginica | SpringBeauty | Fairy Spud | Good Morning Spring

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This is Claytonia virginica, also known as Eastern Spring Beauty, fairy spud, Good Morning Spring, Hammonds claytonia, and Virginia Springbeauty. Native Americans and Colonialists ate the croms of these plants. The roots can be eaten raw, in which case the flavor resembles a radish, or they vcan be cooked in which case they have a nutty and potato type of flavor. The leaves and flowering stems can be eaten raw, normally on salads, or cooked and eaten like greens. They are eaten similar to the way we eat potatoes. This plant attracts bees and predatory insects which prey on the pest insects. It is a documented nectar source for the West Virginia White butterfly. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8