G. African Foxglove
Ceratotheca triloba (ser-uh-toh-THEK-uh)
5-6' h x 2-3' w | Tender perennial, zones 9-10 | TA
Tall and elegant, this rare flower has foxglove-shaped
flowers in lavender (or rarely white) with ochre tracings
inside the velvety bells that open in succession from summer to fall.
S754 Seed packet...30 seeds...$3.99
P2440
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
CIRCA 1941
A. Amaranth `Chinese Giant
Orange' Organic
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
(am-uh-RAN-thus)
8' h x 3' w | HHA | Self sows
With its massive bright orange
flowers and commanding height,
this amaranth is a not to be missed
stunning addition to your garden.
It is also an excellent food source.
The baby greens are delicious and
very high in important vitamins and
minerals; the plentiful golden seed is
a popular grain that can be harvested
or left as a feast for the birds.
S975 Organic packet...150 seeds
...$2.99
B. Amaranth `Dreadlocks'
A. caudatus gibbosus
3-5' h x 2-3' w | HHA | Self sows
This extra-rare amaranth has long
knotted ropes of claret-red that
drape almost to the ground, lending
a red-carpet opulence to your
garden. Sow along with cleome,
woodland tobacco and dahlias for
a showy summer and fall garden.
Over the top as a fresh or dry cut
flower!
S614 Seed packet...372 seeds
...$2.99
D. Amaranth `Oeschberg'
A. cruentus
3-4' h x 2-3' w | HHA | Self sows
Aubergine leaves and
amazing, fluffy, branched flower
spikes smolder among dark reds
and chartreuse green. A long
blooming outstanding selection
that makes dramatic cut flowers,
fresh or dry. Birds love the
seeds!
S250 Seed packet...225
seeds...$2.99
C. Amaranth `Green
Cascade'
A. caudatus
3-5' h x 2-3' w | HHA | Self sows
A waterfall of soft chartreuse
green tassels. Green stems
washed with yellow harmonize
with soft yellows and act as a
foil to vivid orange, magenta or
purple. The light green leaves
are decorative too. Outstanding
for summer bloom in cottage
gardens. Provide regular, moist,
well-drained soil.
S300 Seed packet...349
seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1828
E. Amaranth `Joseph's Coat'
A. tricolor
3-4' h x 2' w | HHA
A featured plant of Monticello's floral gardens, this
ever-popular plant has bold foliage in yellow, red and
green. Adds a blast of bright color, lovely with the reserved beauty
of salvias in the mid-summer and fall border. Sow direct into rich,
well-drained soil, they thrive in warm temperatures.
S976 Seed packet...389 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1806
F. Amaranth `Molten Fire'
A. tricolor
3.5' h x 2' w | HHA
Luther Burbank himself introduced this "glistening,
fiery, rosy-crimson" flower. Easily grown from seed, its
young, leafy seedlings make delicious and nutritious cooked greens.
As summer progresses, the bronzy maroon leaves develop the rich
coloring that gives it its name. Grow with fine textured grasses, gom-
phrena, or pair with Joseph's Coat for a vibrant late summer garden.
S1222 Seed packet...340 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1922
Cottage Garden Annuals
H. Ammi `Graceland'
Ammi majus (AM-me)
3-4' h x 1'.5 w | HHA
Grandmother's old-fashioned lace doily in floral form! Ferny
fresh green foliage complements the large white umbels. Of
easiest culture, it blooms in early summer and is our "go to"
flower for breezy bouquets.
S729 Seed packet...124 seeds...$3.99
J. Balsam
Impatiens balsamina (im-PAY-shens)
2-2.5' h x 1.5' w | TA
Too wonderful to ignore, balsam sports rich and varied colors
of white, apple blossom pink, red, salmon and violet, some spot-
ted with white. Old names such as Lady's Slipper, Balsamine,
Jumping Betty and Touch-Me-Not refer to the spring-loaded
seedpods that split apart when touched. Tolerates humid heat.
Easy to grow, it transplants easily at any growth stage.
S334 Seed packet...110 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1760
K. Balsam `Peppermint Stick'
I. balsamina
2-2.5' h x 1-1.5' w | TA
This heirloom almost slipped into obscurity, once a constant in
seed catalogs of the Victorian age when doubled forms called
Camellia flowered were prized. `Peppermint Stick' has spotted
and striped ruffled flowers in bright white and candy apple red
that bloom in summer. Moist, organic, well-drained soil. Heat
lover.
S1261 Seed packet...100 seeds...$2.99
PRE-1828
M. Blue Lace Flower
Trachymene coerulea (truh-KYE-men-ee)
2' h x 8" w | HHA
Lavender blue flat flower heads resemble Queen Anne's lace.
The lacy 2" flowers atop curvy stems with fine, deeply-lobed
leaves are graceful additions to the late summer and fall garden
and make superb cut flowers.
S369 Seed packet...140 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1828
L. Blue Woodruff
Asperula orientalis (as-PER-oo-luh)
1' h x 8" w | HA | Self sows
An annual relative of sweet woodruff, this freely blooming
plant is a treasure. Sky-blue flowers, like clusters of tiny trum-
pets, bloom all summer long with little care.
S232 Seed packet...260 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1867
RARE
True blue
for bouquets
new
I. Ammi 'Green Mist'
A. visnaga
3-4' h | HHA
Good foliage is king, and this variety rules with beautiful ferny
foliage all season long! Subtle hues of spring green tint the
large white lacy blooms that flower for a long time in summer,
providing interesting cut flowers and serving as a haven for
beneficial insects.
S276 Seed packet...201 seeds...$2.99
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