Orchid Society of Middle Tennessee

Anise Hyssop / Licorice Mint (250 seeds) great for tea or pollinators!

Anise Hyssop or Licorice Mint is a great perennial to add to your garden to attract droves of different pollinators or to grow leaves for tea. It’s also drought tolerant and rarely requires any watering. It also blooms over a long period, so you have purple flowers for 6-8 weeks in mid to late summer. Even though it’s in the mint family, anise hyssop does not spread by roots, so it’s not invasive. Plants also not bothered by disease or pests, so it’s easy to grow. To make tea, just pick a few fresh leaves and let steep in hot water for a minute and you have licorice-flavored tea. One of the best plants for attracting pollinators and even gold finches. Sale is for 250 anise hyssop seeds, harvested summer of 2023 for 2024 gardening season. Scientific Name: Agastache foeniculumAnnual/Perennial: Perennial in Zones 4-8Color: Light purple Blooms:Mid / Late SeasonHeight:18-30″Sun/Shade: Sun to Part SunNative to: North AmericaWhen to Plant: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, with an early start you should get flowers the first year.Germinates: 7-10 days Germination tested on 8-23

800+ HYSSOP SEEDS – officinalis Perennial Hummingbird Plant & Medicinal Non-GMO

Welcome you to Smartbuyforever! We are a leading Seeds provider for many years! We provide fresh and high-quality Heirlooms seeds, NON-GMO and organic seeds to home gardeners and other’s Growers! Our main offerings: Hundreds of heirloom, rare, beautiful flowers and Herbs and Vegetables seeds. Especially we provide hard to find Herb and flowers seeds! HYSSOP SEEDS (Hyssopus officinalis) Qty: 800 Seeds Hyssop blooms in spikes of blue, pink and red flowers and it attracts pollinators to the garden. This flowering herb is commonly grown for its leaves. Sowing: Hyssop thrives in light, well drained soil and full sun or partial shade, and should be planted after the last frost of spring. It can also be planted in late fall for spring germination. Since the seeds need light to germinate, sow them on the surface of the soil 6″ apart and thin them to 12″ when the seedlings appear. Germination may take as long as 3-4 weeks. For companion planting benefits, plant hyssop near cabbages or grapevines, but not radishes. Hyssop also makes an excellent border, hedge, or container plant because of its attractive blooms and bushy, compact growing habit; this herb attracts many bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Growing: Do not over water, since this herb prefers slightly dry soil. Hyssop resists nearly all pests and diseases. Before the spring growth, prune the plant heavily for healthy, tender new stems. Harvesting: Harvest leaves for fresh use as soon as they reach a desirable size. The best time for harvesting is the morning after the dew has dried. Though both the leaves and flowers can be used as an herb or a flavoring, the flavor of the leaves is stronger than that of the flowers. Entire stalks can be harvested as soon as the flowers begin to open, and hung upside down to dry; they should be dried quickly and away from direct sunlight. Once dried, remove the leaves and flowers from the stem and store in an airtight container. Seed Saving: In the late summer, the flowers will fade and the seeds begin to develop. Remove the stalks individually as they ripen, and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Shake them to remove the seed. Store the seed in a cool, dry place. Growing instruction Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season|Warm Season Life Cycle: Perennial USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Planting Method: From Transplant Sunlight: Full Sun Height: 20 Inches Color: Purple Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Aromatic Free Shipping: Package Shipped on Same or next Business day.  All orders are shipped by USPS First Class Mail. Only orders $10 or more will include free tracking information. Customer care: If you have any issues with your order please Just leave us a message and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. We are always here for customer support. Thank you!

Perique tobacco seeds (1000+ seeds)

Perique Almost every pipe and cigar enthusiast knows the history of Perique. Perique was first cultivated by the Choctaw and Chickasaw in the deep south and dates back prior to 1776. They would pack the tobacco leaves in hollowed out logs to age. Years later as settlers spread across the US a local farmer by the name of Pierre Chenet in Louisiana’s Saint James Parish was credited as developing the method of pressing and fermenting Perique into a much sought after form of very strong and dark tobacco. The processed form of tobacco was given a name synonymous with the variety it was derived from and is also referred to as perique. There are many online resources that detail the process of how to make perique at home. What many people don’t realize is that even when unprocessed and simply air cured, Perique makes for a pleasant tobacco variety and is an excellent choice for a home growers use in pipe, cigar, cigarettes and chewing tobacco. The leaves air cure easily from a light to mid brown color and do not require an extensive aging period prior to use. They have a mid to low nicotine content and provide a pleasant rich smoke with just a hint of sweetness. Pressing and fermenting the leaves into “Perique” yields an entirely different and stronger flavor profile. The long dark green leaves can reach over two feet in length and the plant can grow over 6 feet tall. The plants are hardy and disease resistant. All seed was collected from bagged flower heads to prevent cross contamination. I do not use any non-organic pesticides, fungicides, or insecticides and all plants are grown here in the beautiful USA. Each package comes with 1000+ seed and germination instructions. Free shipping in the US. Tracking is not available. Seed will be sent in a discreet envelope. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Basma Tobacco – Nicotiana seeds (1000+ per packet)

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Turkish Basma has a distinct flavor and aroma that many cigarette and pipe smokers love. Basma is an excellent strain of Turkish oriental tobacco that is grown near the region of Turkey and Greece. It has a mild semi sweet flavor profile with the characteristic wonderful rich aroma of Turkish tobacco. Like many orientals it is low in nicotine (roughly 1%), easy to smoke and brings a very pleasant component to blends for cigarette, pipe, and hookah use. Due to its high sugar content and pleasant aroma, Basma was once very famous for its use in snuff and is still used in modern snuff and chewing tobacco mixes. Basma is smooth and flavorful enough to be enjoyed unblended as well. The goal with growing Basma, like many orientals, is to focus on leaf quality rather than yield. Basma is grown closer together and under drier conditions than most broadleaf tobaccos in order to achieve smaller leaves with stronger flavor profiles. Optimally, Basma should not be allowed to grow much taller than 5-5.5 feet in height and leaves should not get much larger than hand sized. Basma can get larger under good growth conditions but the leaf quality and flavor will decrease. Like many orientals, the lack of yield from an individual plant is made up for by having many more plants growing closer together in a given area. Plants can be grown closely spaced at 12 inches apart and kept under dry conditions (once established) to limit excessive growth. Basma is an excellent variety to grow in pots with a one gallon pot size being sufficient for a single plant. Basma is also topped with a cluster of beautiful pinkish trumpet shaped flowers which brings a note of beauty to the garden and is great at attracting hummingbirds. Basma is very hardy and will often start out larger and grow faster than many broadleaf varieties during the first few months. Basma is typically sun cured but can also be air cured although some of the sweeter notes will be lost. To sun cure, harvest the leaves and allow them to wilt for a day or two in the shade then place them in the sun until the leaves are uniformly light brown and dry (usually 3-5 days). Basma can be used immediately after sun curing, but will provide a smoother smoke if allowed to age for about a year. Basma is a good choice if you are after the quintessential Turkish oriental tobacco flavor and aroma. All my plants are grown in the USA and I do not use any non-organic pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. Seed is collected from individually bagged flower heads to ensure varietal purity. Free shipping in the US. International shipping is calculated when sale is finalized. Tracking is not available. Seed will be sent in a discreet envelope.

Opuntia macrocentra Extra Long Spines Cold Hardy Cactus 1 Pad

Opuntia macrocentra Long Spines has compact multi-colored pads with very long needle spines. The spines grow the longest when planted in full sun. Pad color changes with the seasons: tends to be blue in warm months and purple in cooler months. Flowers are yellow with red throats. You are bidding on one pad cutting.

500++ Bird & Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix | Attracts Butterflies ,Hummingbirds

Welcome you to Smartbuyforever! We are a leading Seeds provider for many years! We provide fresh and high-quality Heirlooms seeds, NON-GMO and organic seeds to home gardeners and other’s Growers! Our main offerings: Hundreds of heirloom, rare, beautiful flowers and Herbs and Vegetables seeds. Especially we provide hard to find Herb and flowers seeds! Bird & Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix QTY 500 SEEDS As the name suggests, this is the perfect wildflower seed mix for the “wild” gardener that also wants to attract beautiful – and beneficial – birds and butterflies. This mix contains a generous heaping of both annual and perennial wildflower species that are known to attract our winged friends. Suitable for all regions of North America. MIX CONTENTS 75% Annual, 25% Perennial: Yarrow White, Calendula Pacific Beauty Mix, Cornflower Tall Blue, Godetia, Lance Leaf Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Cosmos Wild Sensation, California Poppy Orange, Indian Blanket, Birds Eyes, Perennial Lupine, Mexican Hat, Black Eyed Susan, Lacy Phacelia. Mix contents are subject to change. PLANT CHARACTERISTICS Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain USE Cut Flower Garden, Landscaping GROWING CONDITIONS Outdoor LIFE CYCLE Annual/Perennial Mix PLANTING SEASON Fall, Spring COLOR Mixed PLANT HEIGHT 25+ inches BLOOM SEASON Spring through Fall Free Shipping: Package Shipped on Same or next Business day.  All orders are shipped by USPS First Class Mail. Only orders $10 or more will include free tracking information. Customer care: If you have any issues with your order please Just leave us a message and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. We are always here for customer support. Thank you!

500++ Bird & Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix | Attracts Butterflies ,Hummingbirds

Welcome you to Smartbuyforever! We are a leading Seeds provider for many years! We provide fresh and high-quality Heirlooms seeds, NON-GMO and organic seeds to home gardeners and other’s Growers! Our main offerings: Hundreds of heirloom, rare, beautiful flowers and Herbs and Vegetables seeds. Especially we provide hard to find Herb and flowers seeds! Bird & Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix QTY 500 SEEDS As the name suggests, this is the perfect wildflower seed mix for the “wild” gardener that also wants to attract beautiful – and beneficial – birds and butterflies. This mix contains a generous heaping of both annual and perennial wildflower species that are known to attract our winged friends. Suitable for all regions of North America. MIX CONTENTS 75% Annual, 25% Perennial: Yarrow White, Calendula Pacific Beauty Mix, Cornflower Tall Blue, Godetia, Lance Leaf Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Cosmos Wild Sensation, California Poppy Orange, Indian Blanket, Birds Eyes, Perennial Lupine, Mexican Hat, Black Eyed Susan, Lacy Phacelia. Mix contents are subject to change. PLANT CHARACTERISTICS Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain USE Cut Flower Garden, Landscaping GROWING CONDITIONS Outdoor LIFE CYCLE Annual/Perennial Mix PLANTING SEASON Fall, Spring COLOR Mixed PLANT HEIGHT 25+ inches BLOOM SEASON Spring through Fall Free Shipping: Package Shipped on Same or next Business day.  All orders are shipped by USPS First Class Mail. Only orders $10 or more will include free tracking information. Customer care: If you have any issues with your order please Just leave us a message and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. We are always here for customer support. Thank you!

Kalanchoe Bryophyllum Tubiflora Mother of Thousands Chandelier in 4″ Pot

As with all succulents – drainage is key! Ensure the soil you use is appropriately composed to reduce water retention. Water the tubiflora no more than once a week. Usually, though, you will water it less often. If it appears to be stressed, and you don’t know why, it is probably over-watering. Don’t allow the soil to remain wet for extended periods of time. Kalanchoe are among those species of succulent that seem to do better with less attention, and even if you mess up, they are certain to have lots of babies from which you can try again. We will ship it without pot. You will receive similar like the third photo.