Acmella oleracea | Buzz Buttons | Electric Daisy | Toothache Plant
Acmella oleracea | Buzz Buttons | Electric Daisy | Toothache Plant
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These seeds were collected from Acmella oleracea, also known as Buzz Buttons, Electric Daisy, Tingflowers, and Toothache Plant. This perennial likes to live in sun to partial shade where it grows to about a foot and a half high. The red and yellow blossoms attract a wide variety of birds, bees, and butterflies. They also work great when used as cut or dry flowers. They bloom repeatedly throughout the summer and fall. The leaves can be eaten cooked or raw and leave you with a memorable experience ranging from spicy to tingling to numbness on the tongue. This is a very popular ingredient in some places like Madagascar for one example. An oil can be extracted from the plant and used in cooking as well. USDA Hardiness Zones 9b to 11.
Aconitum anthora | Yellow Monkshood
Aconitum anthora | Yellow Monkshood
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These seeds were collected from Aconitum anthora, also knoiwn as Yellow Monkshood. This plant likes to grow in sun to full shade where it grows to about 3 feet high and sports beautiful yellow blossoms during the summer and into early fall. It attracts a wide variety of bees, birds, and butterflies. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.
Aconitum anthora, a botanical masterpiece, unveils a spectacle of unparalleled grace in the garden. With blooms like golden flames, this perennial luminary showcases a resplendent hue that is both timeless and captivating. Flourishing in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, Aconitum anthora stands resilient against the ebb and flow of seasonal rhythms, a testament to its enduring spirit.
A symphony of fragrance emanates from the golden blooms, casting an aromatic spell that beckons butterflies to dance in its golden embrace. As the custodians of the garden, bees find sustenance amidst the petals, while hummingbirds, the aerial acrobats, hover with delight, drawn to the golden radiance.
In the intricate tapestry of life, Aconitum anthora emerges as a vital larval host for moths, facilitating the delicate metamorphosis that adds depth and beauty to the garden ecosystem. This resilient plant, in its golden splendor, weaves connections with the diverse wildlife that finds solace and sustenance within its verdant abode.
Step into a realm where golden blooms become a beacon of life, where fragrance and resilience entwine to create a harmonious tapestry in the garden. Aconitum anthora, with its golden allure, is not just a plant; it is a testament to the intricate dance of life and the vibrant interconnectedness that defines our natural world.
Aconitum napellus | Aconite | Blue Monkshood | Monks Coule
Aconitum napellus | Aconite | Blue Monkshood | Monks Coule
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These seeds were collected from Aconitum napellus, also known as Aconite, Blue Monkshood, and Monks Coule. This perennial likes to live in sun to partial shade where it can grow to about 4 feet tall. The blue and violet blossoms are on display from the middle of the summer until early fall where it attracts a wide variety of birds, bees, and butterflies. This is a great plant for making cut flowers. USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 9.
Aconitum variegatum | Devils Helmet | European Monkshood | Wolfs Bane
Aconitum variegatum | Devils Helmet | European Monkshood | Wolfs Bane
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These seeds were collected from Aconitum variegatum, also known as European Monkshood, Devils Helmet, and Wolfs Bane. These flowers blossom from the middle of the summer until early fall. They have beautiful blue and purple blossoms. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.
Aconitum variegatum, a botanical marvel, captivates the senses with its enchanting allure. This perennial beauty boasts striking variegated foliage that dances with shades of blue and purple, creating a mesmerizing visual symphony in any garden. The bloom of Aconitum variegatum unfurls a tapestry of azure blue petals, reminiscent of the vast cerulean skies.
Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, this resilient plant stands firm against the whims of weather, showcasing its endurance and fortitude. With a penchant for cool climates, Aconitum variegatum thrives in regions where the icy breath of winter graces the land.
In the secret language of fragrance, Aconitum variegatum whispers its aromatic tale, attracting butterflies with its scented notes. Bees, those diligent pollinators, find solace in its blossoms, as do hummingbirds, the avian acrobats of the garden. Ladybugs, the tiny guardians of nature, find sanctuary amidst its leaves, creating a harmonious ecosystem that transcends the ordinary.
This resilient plant serves as a vital larval host for moths, contributing to the intricate dance of life in the garden. Aconitum variegatum is a green haven that becomes a nurturing refuge, fostering the delicate transformation of these winged wonders.
As the sun sets and the garden comes alive, Aconitum variegatum emerges as a beacon of beauty, entwining itself with the natural rhythm of life. Embrace the allure of this botanical symphony, where every leaf, bloom, and fragrance tells a story of resilience and interconnectedness.
Actaea pachypoda | Dolls Eyes | White Baneberry | Cohosh
Actaea pachypoda | Dolls Eyes | White Baneberry | Cohosh
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This is Actaea pachypoda, also known as White Baneberry, White Cohosh, and White Dolls Eyes. This interesting plant has flowers that are delicate white cloudy pillows, but the berries are the ones that really steal the show with the black pupil on the white berry. These berries look like dolls eyes and they are on display until the first frost. These plants grow to about 3 feet tall and like to live in full shade or at least partial shade. The white flowers bloom from the middle of Spring until early Summer. This fragrant flower is popular with the bees, and butterflies. It is also deer resistant. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9