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American Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Seeds (Edible, Hardy, Fall Color)

American Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Seeds Hardy, Edible Fruits, Fall Colors, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Low Growing Ground Cover, Cold Tolerant The American Cranberry is a low trailing, mat forming, evergreen shrub of bogs. This species is the source of the commercial cranberry. Plants grow 12 inches tall with a 3 to 4 foot spread and have small, glossy, leathery dark green leaves to 3/4 inch across, bronzy in spring and dark-green in summer, then turning a variety of colors in fall. Leaves turn bronze in winter. In spring thru summer, the American Cranberry produces fuchsia-pink bell-shaped flowers in nodding clusters. The flowers are unique, with four turned-back petals, that look like hats and beak-like stamens. Flowers are followed by edible, round, bright red berries that mature in September thru October. Allowed to spread, plants can form a carpet of lush green foliage. The American Cranberry can be grown for food crop, as an ornamental or both. Other Names: American Cranberry, Commercial Cranberry Zone: 2 to 7 Growth Rate: Less than 12 inches annually Plant Type: Low growing, fruiting ground cover Family: Ericaceae Native Range: United States Height: 0.75 to 1 foot Spread: 3 to 4 feet Shape: Low, prostrate mat Bloom Time: May – June Bloom Color: Fuchsia pink Flower/Fruit: Pinkish white flowers are unique, with four turned-back petals, looking a bit like hats followed by edible bright red cranberries. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Evergreen to Bronze Drought Tolerance: Low Water: Medium to Wet Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Cranberry prefers a cooler climate and moist to wet soil. Best grown in damp, acidic (pH 4.0-5.2), organically rich, well-drained soil with full sun. Culture: Plant 2 feet apart. Self-pollinating. Uses: Ground Cover. Mixed border with other acid-loving plants. For edible fruit. Sowing Vaccinium macrocarpon Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 60-90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Surface sow indoors under a grow light. Use a dome lid and mist regularly to keep moist. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.

Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea Quercifolia, Seeds (Fast, Showy, Fall Color)

Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea Quercifolia Seeds Showy Flowering Shrub, Fragrant Flowers, Exfoliating Bark, Fall Colors, Winter Interest, Fast Growth One of the most handsome plants for landscape designers, Oakleaf Hydrangea is an upright, deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit that typically grows 4 to 6 feet tall, spreading by stolons to form mound like colonies. Distinctive, deeply lobed, oak like, shiny deep green leaves to 8 inches long turn attractive shades of bronze, crimson or purple in autumn. Mature stems exfoliate to reveal a rich cinnamon brown inner bark which is attractive in winter. With a long spring to summer bloom period Oakleaf Hydrangea features elongated, 4 to 12 inch long conical clusters of white fragrant flowers which slowly turn pinkish purple with age. It likes moist acid organic laden well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, the edge of woodlands is ideal. Common Name: Oakleaf Hydrangea Zone: 5 to 9 Growth Rate: Fast Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering shrub Family: Hydrangeaceae Native Range: Southeastern United States Height: 6 to 8 feet Spread: 6 to 8 feet Bloom Time: May – July Bloom Color: White changing to purplish pink Flower/Fruit: 4 to 12″ erect panicles of creamy white fragrant flowers in summer; fades to pink, then tan; good for drying, seeds are eaten by birds Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Fall Color: Bronze, Crimson or Purple Drought Tolerance: Medium Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates damp soil. Grows best in woodsy situations on limey soils. Add lime if your soil is acidic. Avoid full sun in hot climates. General Culture: Mulch root zone in summer and provide somewhat constant moisture. Winter protection (e.g., burlap wrap) is advisable in USDA Zone 5, particularly when the plant is not fully established. Little pruning is needed, but should be done any time after flowering. Uses: Mass or group in a mixed shrub border or naturalize in a native plant or open woodland garden. Also may be used for backgrounds, accents or specimens, foundation plantings or hedges. Sowing Oakleaf Hydrangea Seeds: The seeds of Oakleaf Hydrangea are extremely tiny. Wear your glasses and don’t breathe while handling. Sow indoors. For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Germination: Surface sow indoors under a grow light. Use a dome lid and mist regularly to keep moist. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.

Black Chokeberry Shrub, Aronia melanocarpa, Seeds (Edible, Fall Color, Hardy)

Black Chokeberry Shrub, Aronia melanocarpa, Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Showy Flowers, Fall Color, Winter Interest, Showy Edible Fruits, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Hedge/Windbreak, Cold, Heat, Drought, Salt and Wind Tolerant Black Chokeberry is deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 6 feet tall. Black Chokeberry grows as an upright, somewhat rounded shrub that spreads readily by root sprouts. It is tolerant of most soils and climates. Leaves are glossy, dark green in summer, turning an attractive purple red in the Fall. Flowers are white, 5-petaled clusters, blooming in spring. Flowers are followed in early Fall by small dark purple, edible fruits. The fruits are high in vitamin C and antioxidants and although edible, are extremely tart and are not for eating fresh but can be used to make tasty jams, jellies, wine, syrup, juice, soft spreads and tea. The fruits are also eaten by birds and other wildlife. Other Names: Black Chokeberry, Black Choke Berry Zone: 3 to 9 Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Eastern United States and Southern Canada. Height: 3 to 6 feet Spread: 3 to 6 feet Shape: Spreading, colonizing upright shrub with numerous, slender stems Bloom Time: May Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Many clusters of small, white flowers followed by 3/8 inch glossy black fruits. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Orange, burgundy and purple. Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Average, well-drained soils in full sun. High tolerance to boggy soils. Culture: Remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread. Uses: Good ornamental for shrub border, grouped or massed in native plant gardens, open woodland or naturalized areas where its colonial growth habit need not be restricted. Suitable for growing along ponds, streams or water gardens. Sowing Aronia melanocarpa Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Sow 1/16” DeepFor more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.

Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea – 100+ Seeds

Chamaecrista fasciculata is a very nice annual Fabaceae (Pea) that readily self seeds. The plants produce wonderful yellow flowers which last all through the growing season. Partridge pea does not produce thorns and works to improve soil quality. This plant prefers sites that experience regular disturbance. Cultivation Guidelines: Light: Bright direct or indirect light. Restricted Range: Will not survive heavy shade. Growing Medium: Native soil, loam soils, clay soils. *We do not ship non-carnivorous plant seeds west of the Mississippi.

10 Pride of Barbados Seeds, Caesalpinia Pulcherrima, Red Bird of Paradise

10 Premium Pride of Barbados seeds The Pride of Barbados is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is a member of the Fabaceae or legume family. It is originally from Mexico and the Caribbean and has beautiful showy orange-red flowers, fern-like leaves, and prickles on its stems and branches. It is the national flower of Barbados. It may also be known as Barbados Flower Fence, Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock Flower, and Red Bird of Paradise. The genus, Caesalpinia, is named in honor of the 16th-century botanist, philosopher, and physician, Andreas Caesalpini. The species name, pulcher, is Latin and means beauty. The Pride of Barbados is a deciduous shrub in zone 9 and perennial in zone 8. In the tropics, it may grow 15-20 feet tall and equally as wide. The flowers are clusters of orange-red blossoms with long red stamens. They blossom most of the year in the tropics. In climates where frost occurs, the flowers appear late summer and fall. After flowering, the fruits appear which are pod-like. When they ripen, the pods split open and disperse the small seeds. The seeds contain tannic acid that is poisonous and can result in gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested. Exercise caution if using this specimen in areas frequented by children or pets. Hot humid weather and full sun ensure flowering. It is intolerant of poorly drained soils. Once it matures it tolerates some drought. During the growing season, they perform best if watered deeply but infrequently. Pruning may be needed to maintain its shape. It may be best to avoid planting this shrub near patios or walkways due to its prickly stems and branches. Used as a specimen, accent, or border, it would add beautiful color in a sunny, hot, and humid area. The flowers also attract hummingbirds and butterflies. They are considered deer resistant. Attributes: Genus: Caesalpinia Species: Pulcherrima Family: Fabaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): In South America, indigenous tribes used the juice from the plant to treat fever, heal sores, and relieve coughing. In Mexico, the green seed pods are cooked and eaten. The plant has also been used to make inks and dyes. The flowers are popular in Hawaii for making lei. Life Cycle: Perennial, Woody Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, West Indies Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Play Value: Attractive Flowers Dimensions: Height: 10 ft. 0 in. – 20 ft. 0 in. Width: 6 ft. 0 in. – 12 ft. 0 in.

25 Pride of Barbados Seeds, Caesalpinia Pulcherrima, Red Bird of Paradise

25 Pride of Barbados seeds The Pride of Barbados is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is a member of the Fabaceae or legume family. It is originally from Mexico and the Caribbean and has beautiful showy orange-red flowers, fern-like leaves, and prickles on its stems and branches. It is the national flower of Barbados. It may also be known as Barbados Flower Fence, Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock Flower, and Red Bird of Paradise. The genus, Caesalpinia, is named in honor of the 16th-century botanist, philosopher, and physician, Andreas Caesalpini. The species name, pulcher, is Latin and means beauty. The Pride of Barbados is a deciduous shrub in zone 9 and perennial in zone 8. In the tropics, it may grow 15-20 feet tall and equally as wide. The flowers are clusters of orange-red blossoms with long red stamens. They blossom most of the year in the tropics. In climates where frost occurs, the flowers appear late summer and fall. After flowering, the fruits appear which are pod-like. When they ripen, the pods split open and disperse the small seeds. The seeds contain tannic acid that is poisonous and can result in gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested. Exercise caution if using this specimen in areas frequented by children or pets. Hot humid weather and full sun ensure flowering. It is intolerant of poorly drained soils. Once it matures it tolerates some drought. During the growing season, they perform best if watered deeply but infrequently. Pruning may be needed to maintain its shape. It may be best to avoid planting this shrub near patios or walkways due to its prickly stems and branches. Used as a specimen, accent, or border, it would add beautiful color in a sunny, hot, and humid area. The flowers also attract hummingbirds and butterflies. They are considered deer resistant. Attributes: Genus: Caesalpinia Species: Pulcherrima Family: Fabaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): In South America, indigenous tribes used the juice from the plant to treat fever, heal sores, and relieve coughing. In Mexico, the green seed pods are cooked and eaten. The plant has also been used to make inks and dyes. The flowers are popular in Hawaii for making lei. Life Cycle: Perennial, Woody Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, West Indies Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Play Value: Attractive Flowers Dimensions: Height: 10 ft. 0 in. – 20 ft. 0 in. Width: 6 ft. 0 in. – 12 ft. 0 in.

Umbrella Palm {Cyperus Alternifolius} 50+ seeds Free Shipping US seller

Landscapers select! Umbrella Palm {Cyperus Alternifolius} 50+ seeds |Wetland hardy| Soil filtering | Useful perennial Free Shipping! US Grow this unique, tropical plant from Umbrella Plant seeds! Also called the Umbrella Palm or Umbrella Grass Plant, this unusual perennial prefers to be kept wet at all times. In fact, it can grow very well submerged in water. Flower spikes and slim leaves form “umbrellas” on top of dark green stems. The best flowering and growth results appear in full sun, but Umbrella Plants can tolerate some shade. Brown leaf tips will form on the Umbrella Palm tree if it is allowed to dry out. Tidy the plant by removing broken or dead stems. Cyperus Alternifolius Umrella Plant does best in a tropical environment, but it quickly adapts to the home. You cannot over water this plant! It will thrive when its roots are kept continuously wet. To ensure that the plant does not dry out, it is best to put the pot inside a second larger pot that has water in it, or grow Umbrella Plant in an aquarium or swamp type environment. Umbrella Grass Plant is well-suited as an ornamental water plant. How To Grow Umbrella Plant: Sow Umbrella Plant seeds indoors. Sow the Umbrella Palm seed on the surface, lightly cover. Keep the flower seeds continuously moist until germination. Keep the flower seed shielded from direct sunlight. Umbrella Plant will readily self-sow. The common name of Umbrella Plant, Palm, Sedge, or Grass comes from the bracts that grow atop of its tall stems.They have the appearance of the spokes of an umbrella.The bracts are sometimes referred to as leaves. The true leaves on this plant clasp the tall stem in a manner so that they are hard to distinguish from the stem. The Umbrella Plant is a member of a large family of plants, with over 600 grass-like varieties, typically native to predominately tropical locations. Its root system is well-developed, anchoring the plant into the surrounding wet soil where it can spread via its rhizomes as well as by its self-seeding tendencies. In some locations, with the rights conditions, it can become weedy and invasive. Typically reaching heights of 4′, under ideal outdoor conditions of a warm, moist environment, they can grow up to 6′.As a houseplant, the size can be cut in half. This plant does well in sun or light shade, however, requires protection from strong sun and harsh winds, as the bracts can be damaged from exposure, Whether grown as part of a water garden or indoors as a houseplant (container on tray of water), keep the soil moist or grow in standing water. Fertile soil is preferred. Browning leaf tips can be caused by the lack of proper water conditions. The roots need to remain wet at all times. It can be used as a filter for soils. Known as phytoremediation, where plants have the ability to extract and remove pollutants from soils, Cyperus alternifolius can accumulate copper, manganese from the surrounding soil. Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 8 – 10 Height: 30 – 40 inches Bloom Season: None Bloom Color: Inconspicuous Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Wet, pH 5.0 – 6.0 Deer Resistant: Yes Often House Plant: Yes Latin Name: Cyperus Alternifolius Planting DirectionsTemperature: 68 – 72F Average Germ Time: 12 – 15 days Light Required: No. Needs darkness to germinate. Depth: Lightly cover the seeds and keep them moist. Avoid dry substrates. Sowing Rate: 6 – 8 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 12 inches