Medicinal Herbs
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Astragalus mongholicus 'Huang Qi' Medicinal Herb Seeds
Cultivate a hardy and beneficial perennial with these Astragalus mongholicus seeds. Traditionally known as 'Huang Qi', this resilient plant is a valued addition to sustainable gardens, prized for its elegant, pea-like creamy-yellow flowers and delicate, feathery foliage. A member of the legume family, it helps enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen, making it an excellent companion plant. Its attractive, bushy form adds soft texture and beauty to sunny borders, herb gardens, and xeriscapes. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in well-drained locations and establishes a deep taproot, making it incredibly low-maintenance and long-lived once established. It is valued by gardeners for its ecological benefits, ornamental charm, and its role in supporting pollinators like bees. Growing Information Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Sowing: For best results, start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Seeds benefit from scarification (gentle nicking of the hard coat) and soaking prior to planting. Best Planting Season: Spring, after the last frost. Days to Germination: 14–30 days (can be slow). Time to Maturity: Plants establish fully over 2-3 growing seasons to develop a mature root system. Sun: Full sun. Soil: Requires sandy or gravelly, very well-drained soil. Excellent drainage is critical. Spacing: 30–45 cm (12-18 inches) to accommodate its bushy, spreading habit.
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Angelica sinensis 'Dong Quai' Medicinal Herb Seeds
Cultivate a stately and architectural perennial for your garden with these Angelica sinensis seeds. Traditionally known as 'Dong Quai', this impressive plant is prized by gardeners for its dramatic presence. It forms a large, attractive clump of dark green, serrated foliage and sends up tall, purplish stems topped with expansive, compound umbels of small white or greenish-white flowers in summer. A magnificent specimen for the back of borders, woodland edges, or large herb gardens, it adds exceptional height and textural interest. This biennial or short-lived perennial thrives in rich, consistently moist soil and prefers cooler climates. It is valued for its bold, ornamental form and its ability to create a stunning vertical focal point, attracting a variety of pollinators to its flower clusters. Growing Information Plant Type: Biennial/Short-lived Perennial Sowing: Sow fresh seeds in fall for natural stratification, or provide a cold, moist period before spring sowing. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they require light to germinate. Best Planting Season: Fall or very early spring. Days to Germination: 30–90 days (requires cold stratification; germination can be slow and irregular). Life Cycle: Typically produces foliage the first year and flowers, sets seed, and dies in the second or third year. Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Requires rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil. Spacing: 60–90 cm (24–36 inches) to accommodate its mature size.
$15.98 - $27.98
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Anemarrhena asphodeloides 'Zhimu' Medicinal Root Seeds
Introduce a uniquely elegant and resilient perennial to your sunny, well-drained garden. Commonly known as ‘Zhimu’, this plant is prized by gardeners for its graceful, arching clumps of slender, grass-like foliage and its tall, airy spires of small, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in summer. Its refined form and texture make it an excellent choice for modern landscapes, rock gardens, xeriscapes, or as a striking architectural accent in mixed borders. Highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this hardy perennial thrives in poor, sandy soils and establishes a deep root system over time. Valued for its adaptability, delicate floral display, and year-round structural interest, it is a sophisticated choice for water-wise gardening. Growing Information Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Sowing: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Surface sow or barely cover seeds, as light aids germination. Can also be direct sown in fall for natural stratification. Best Planting Season: Spring (after stratification) or fall. Days to Germination: 21–45 days (can be slow and irregular). Time to Bloom: Often flowers in its second or third growing season. Sun: Full sun. Soil: Requires sandy, gravelly, or very well-drained, poor to average soil. Excellent drainage is essential. Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) to accommodate its clumping habit.
$15.98 - $28.98
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