Anise, Pimpinella anisum (80-100 days) Frost-sensitive annual in the Apiaceae family with lacy leaves and small white flowers producing umbels about 2 feet tall. Requires full sun and well-drained soil. Direct sow when soil reaches 60 degrees farenheight. The leaves and seeds have a sweet and mild, spicy flavor not unlike licorice. It is commonly used in cooking and is used as a digestive and anti-inflammatory. Seeds require cold stratification to germinate. Packet 0.3g  ...

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Arnica, Meadow Arnica chamissonis  (pernnial) Perennial in the Asteraceae. Lovely yellow flowers accompanied by bright green foliage. A native to western North America, this variety is comparable to the much over harvested European variety, Arnica montana. Takes some time to establish but is a nice plant for gardeners or people looking to grow popular medicinal varieties in replacement of wild crafting. Plants reach about 24-30” when mature. Plants can be propagated from root cuttings once established.  0.1g ~40 seeds Photo credits: By H. Zell - Own work, CC BY-SA 3, By H. Zell - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8864108...

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Basil, Genovese  Ocimum basilicum (65-75 days)   The classic pesto basil produces a profusion of deep green large leaves full of complex flavor and aroma. Responds well to frequent harvests. Harvest low to encourage succulent re-growth rather than woody stems. In flower, it is an excellent nectar source for pollinators. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 400 seeds)...

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Basil, Tony Scavo   (65-75 days)  Ocimum basilicum Gale Morris of Iowa received the seeds from his friend, Des Moines truck farmer Tony Scavo in 2004. Tony's parents, Nick and Patricia, brought this heirloom to the United States when they emigrated from Bari, Italy, in the early 1900s. A great pesto sweet basil with prominent venation and somewhat serrated edges. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 400 seeds) Bulk (10g) ...

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Basil, Zanzibar Frills (55-70 days) Ocimum basilicum  We made selections from original Landrace seed that we obtained from seedsman, Frank Morton who had gotten it from herbalist and seedsman, Richo Cech who found this basil growing on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, off the coast of Tanzania, in 1990. We also pooled this with off types from the "Round Midnight Basil" that exhibited a lovely dark purple over green splashing on the leaves. It is unique in its wavy toothing along the leaf margins and olive green with purple highlights on the leaves and stems.  Flowers are purple.  Very beautiful and distinctly aromatic.  Expect plenty of variation as this is a stabilizing gene pool.  SSF.   Packet (1/2 g ≈ 400 seeds)  ...

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Bitter Melon, Chinese (65 days) Momordica charantia An heirloom variety of a vegetable also known as Balsam Pear that is unique and new to most Americans but has long been popular in Japan, China and throughout SE Asia for over 1000 years. Warty light green skinned fruits are borne on trailing vines that can be grown on a trellis.  Grow as you would cucumbers. They are rich in Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Iron and many vitamins. Unless carefully prepared the flavor can be quite bitter. There are many ways to prepare and eat it, steamed, pan fried, stuffed and so many more. Many people will peel before eating.  Medium sized ripe fruits are best, once over-ripe they will burst open to revel bright red seeds (as pictured). Fruits are oblong, 3" in Diameter and about 5" long Bitter gourd is a semi-tropical plant and requires 75-85 degree soil temperatures to germinate. Do not plant outdoors if the night temperatures are below 65 degrees. SSF. Packet (10 seeds)...

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Borage Borago officinalis (50 days)  An annual herb growing to 3 feet, Borage produces a small, blue, edible, star-shaped flowers.  Leaves are edible and commonly used in parts of Europe.  Borage is a mainstay of the home vegetable garden, attractive to many pollinators and readily reseeds itself. SSF Packet - 1 g (~50 seeds) ...

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Burdock, Takinogawa,  Arctium lappa (125 days)  An important staple in numerous Asian cuisines. This is the most popular Japanese variety and in deep soil can grow gorgeous roots that are 3-4’ long! Smaller roots are excellent peeled and grated into salads, while larger roots are delicious in soups and stir-fry. SSF. Packet (1/2g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Calendula, Resina (65 days) Calendula officinalis This strain was developed by medicinal herb pioneer, Mark Wheeler, at Pacific Botanicals in his quest for the highest resin content calendula variety.  Has a balance of orange and yellow flowers with mostly single layer of petals.  Useful for making infused oils for herbal salves and burn ointments.  Grow in part to full sun and will reach to 30".  Space 12" apart and pinch at 9".  HOO Packet (1g ~ 90 seeds)        Ounce (~3,000 seeds)...

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Chamomile, German - Matricaria recutita (70-85 days) A bushy annual variety of Chamomile, that grows to about 3 feet. A member of the Asteraceae family, with adorable small white daisy-like flowers, lacy green foliage and a light apple scent. German Chamomile is the most common variety used in herbal medicine and an excellent choice for tea. Easy to grow, sow lightly onto top of potting soil and cover lightly. Seeds are small and require some light to germinate. Sow in April for a mid-July start to a continuous harvest. Also, Chamomile is used as companion plant to repel cucumber beetles! Find this lovely plant featured in our Herbal Tea Collection! ...

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CHIVES, Chinese Garlic (90 days) - Allium tuberosum   Perennial – Wide flat leaves grow to 8-10” tall and can be repeatedly cut for a supply of mild garlic chives. Delightful in salads. Packet (1/2 g)...

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CILANTRO, CARIBE Coriandrum sativum (55 days) Dense bunches of aromatic dark green leaves. Long-standing, bolt-tolerant plants. Compared to Santo, Caribe has a slightly thinner stem, higher vigor, more seeds & better bolt resistance. Caribe leaf as in all Cilantro is used as a the flavorful and cooling kitchen herb or save the seed as coriander for a warming and pungent addition to your meals.  Photo by Cacia Huff at Feral Farms (1 1/2g packet)  1/2 oz 1oz ...

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Preorder ships in Early March 2025 or when the ground warms up! Russian Comfrey -  Blocking 14 strain (seed is sterile) Symphytum x uplandicum Comfrey is a miraculously hardy perennial herb that is renowned for it use herbally to aid in the healing of wounds, sprains and broken bones. You will receive a crown cutting that has both leaf buds and roots that will grow quickly and spread. Comfrey works great under fruit trees to out compete grasses and other weeds. Leaves grow to 24"+ and can be harvested for medicine, mulch or composted. Numerous species of livestock are quite fond of eating it as it is very rich in minerals. While regular Comfrey spreads by seed the strain we carry - Russian Blocking 14 - grows through root cuttings which makes it special and more manageable. Co-founder of Permaculture, Bill Mollison identified comfrey as his favorite plant! Can spread a few feet so plant in a location where that is acceptable. Once established its deep root system is known to "mine" up minerals and nutrients making them available in the more shallow areas of the soil. Plant soon after receiving your cutting. More info in Comfrey here! Comfrey: Is it Right for Your Garden? (Siskiyou Seeds Blog Article Link!) ...

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Devil’s Claw Proboscidea parviflora (90 days)  A very unique plant long cultivated by indigenous peoples throughout the desert southwest where the immature pods are used as food and the mature seed pods used in basketry.  12” long seed pods are sharply hooked and resemble a somewhat menacing looking claw, hence the common name. Large white seeds best started indoors and transplanted once the risk of frost has passed as the plants are frost tender.  Grows to about 18-24” tall.  The large pink flowers are quite showy. Packet (1.5g)...

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EPAZOTE (aka Wormseed) Dysphania ambrosioides - PERENNIAL Formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides, known as wormseed, Jesuit's tea, Mexican-tea, payqu (paico), epazote, mastruz, or herba sanctæ Mariæ, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb native to Central America long used as a medicinal and culinary herb.  Epazote is in the Chenopodaceae family and is related to lambsquarters and quinoa and is noted for its resinous medicinal pungency. The fragrance of D. ambrosioides is strong but difficult to describe. A common analogy is to turpentine or creosote. It has also been compared to citrus, savory and mint.  The most common use for this herb that grows to about 3 feet tall is in cooking with black beans for flavor and its supposed carminative (less gas) properties, although it is also widely used in Mexico and other parts of Central America in a wide variety of dishes. Packet: (0.3g ~100 seeds)  ...

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Look no further for the perfect gift for your green-thumbed friend! Give them the gift of seeds so they can choose to grow beautiful flowers or sunkissed veggies. Give the gift of a blooming garden!  We offer digital gift cards in $25, $40, $50, $100 or $200 values Just click on the appropriate one to get started.  Thank you! Wishing you all the best, Siskiyou Seeds *Please note, this is a digital gift card and is sent via email - perfect when you need a gift in a hurry or you would like to forgo the cost of mailing a physical certificate. Please allow 1-2 business days for processing. For those who would like a physical Gift Certificate in the mail check out the Siskiyou Seeds Gift Certificate (Mail)...

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Look no further for the perfect gift for your green-thumbed friend! Give them the gift of seeds so they can choose to grow beautiful flowers or sunkissed veggies. Give the gift of a blooming garden!  We offer gift certificates in $25, $40, $50, $100 or $200 values. Just click on the appropriate one to get started.  Thank you! Wishing you all the best, Siskiyou Seeds ON SHIPPING: *Please note this is a physical gift certificate, sent in the mail and as such may take up to 5 business days for order fulfillment. If you wish to purchase an online gift card code sent via email please select the Siskiyou Seeds Digital Gift Card   ...

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GRINDELIA  Grindelia sp. – PERENNIAL. Grindelia (aka Gumweed) is an herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family which requires full sun and is drought tolerant. It prefers sandy well-drained soil. This forb has small, resinous, yellow florets and is a food species for butterflies. Just as the florets start to open the white resin forms and this is the perfect time to harvest the flower for medicine. Direct sow in spring or in flats in late winter. It is used to sooth the respiratory tract and topically for poison oak and poison ivy rashes. Tincture the leaves and flower tops. Hardy in Zones 6 to 10. Helps with skin irritations( like a reaction from poison ivy and poison oak); simple remedy for asthma and can help with kidney and heart irritations. (1/5g) SUF. Packet (0.2g) ...

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Hawthorn, Washington Crataegus phaenopyrum – PERENNIAL Tree like Shrub in the Rosaceae family which can grow to 10-30’ with 1-2” long sharp thorns on branches. Dark green obovate deeply-lobed leaves that bloom with clusters of white flowers in May. Small and shiny orange are sweeter and smaller than the common hawthorne berry-like fruits called haws, rich in anti-oxidants, are collected in winter and can be used for jams, jellies, wine or tea. Use the leaf, flower and haw medicinally as a heart tonic in extract or tea. Excellent hedgerow plant and wildlife food. Can take up to a year to germinate so please be patient! (0.3g) SSF. Packet (1.3g~15 seeds) ...

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HAWTHORNE, Common Crataegus monogyna - PERENNIAL. Shrub in the rosaceae family which can grow to 15-40’. Dark green obovate deeply-lobed leaves that bloom with small pinkish white flowers in May. Small sweet, but mealy red berry-like fruits called haws, rich in anti-oxidants, are collected in winter and can be used for jams, jellies, wine or tea. The leaf, flower and haw are used medicinally as a heart tonic in extract or tea. Can take up to a year to germinate so please be patient! Minimally thorny. SSF. Packet (12 seeds) ...

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Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis   A charming herb garden staple that is very easy to grow once established. Top growth is annual, then it dies back in the winter, only to rise again with vigor early in the spring. Wonderful fresh or dried in tea and praised for its calming effects. Beekeepers have used it to rub inside of a new hive when capturing wild swarms. DBF Packet (0.2 g ≈ 300 seeds) ...

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Mexican Tarragon   Tagetes lucida (80 days) This is a delightful, small marigold with aromatic leaves that can be used in place of French Tarragon. The flowers are diminutive and about 1⁄2 “across on 8-16” tall plants. Once established they are quite drought-tolerant. Their aroma and flavor are somewhat reminiscent of anise and tarragon and mint. Makes a great container grown herb. SSF. Packet (1/4 g) ...

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Marshmallow  Althea offcianalis  Perennial. This is an easy to grow perennial herb that requires little to no care once established. The roots contain abundant mucilage, which is the original source of "marshmallows", and are beneficial medicinally for respiratory ailments. Chunky roots are harvested in winter when the plant is dormant and can be sliced thinly, dried and then used in teas, or infused for tinctures. Dried roots are actually pleasantly sweet to chew. Being a Malva family plant its relatives include hollyhock, hibiscus, and the common garden weed Malva, or "cheese weed", named so after the appearance of the seed clusters. It grows about 3 ft tall with pale pink blossoms that are attractive to bumblebees. Packet: (0.3g~100 seeds)...

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MEADOWSWEET Filipendula ulmaria – PERENNIAL. Forb in the Rosaceae family with dark green, downy leaves and delicate, fragrant clusters of white flowers with five petals growing in cymes. Contain salicylic acid which has pain relieving qualities. Sow seeds indoors and lightly cover with vermiculite from March to May as they require 21 days to germinate. HIF. Packet: (0.1g) ...

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Mint, Moldavian Balm Dracocephalum modavicum (100 days)   Easy to grow native medicinal from Europe that is also called Dragonshead, which refers to the shape of its large showy purple flowers. Highly aromatic, the flowering tops can be harvested and used in tea to support recovery from colds. Long flowering period and fairly upright growth habit to 30”. SSF Packet: (0.2g ~100 seeds)...

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Mustard, Dijon (90 days to seed) Sinapis hirta This quick growing mustard produces good sized yellow seeds that are ground into a meal to mix with vinegar and other spices to make table mustard. Very easy and rewarding to grow. Will not cross-pollinate with other mustards. Some sources mention being able to make mustard from Brassica juncea, which we tried, and it was so spicy that it was inedible! This is the stuff-get it! HEIRLOOM. SSF Packet:1/2 g (~250 seeds) bulk (10 g) ...

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Nasturtium, Cherry Rose (80-95 days)  Abundant soft pink flowers gracing bright green vines. Nasturtiums are an excellent companion to your garden. Flowers and leaves are edible and have medicinal qualities as well.  They help promote the health of many crops such as brassicas, cucurbits, tomatoes and radish. Excellent for pollinators. Usually grown as an annual but is a perennial in Zones 10 or higher. 36" tall, can be trellised.  Packet: 1 1/2 g ...

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Nettles Urtica diocia-(75 days) Perennial.   Also commonly called Stinging Nettles, this herb is a staple for tea, medicine making and as a delicious substitute for spinach in a variety of recipes. If you are not familiar with this plant, BE FOREWARNED!, as it has “spines” that sting you and can cause a burning, stinging sensation in that area. The spines lose their potency once steamed or put in tea – so you can enjoy it as food when cooked. Some folks enjoy nettle pesto. Can spread from root runners so plan and plant accordingly. Multiple medicinal uses. High in Iron. SSF Packet :(1/4g.) ...

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Nigella, White Nigella sativa (70 days to flower, 85 to pods)  A very easy to grow, self-sowing annual that should have a home in all gardens, especially for its charming balloon-like seed pods that young children find delightful to gather and pop, revealing the abundant black seed...spreading their joy for future flower pickers to enjoy.  Lacy, delicate foliage grows to about 18-24” tall and makes many dozen of blooms over a long period.  Works well in bouquets as focal points or filler. This plant is also known as “black- seed” that has been getting a lot of press for its medicinal uses, for treating indigestion, appetite loss, parasites, water retention and fever.   Seeds were found in a Hittite flask in Turkey from the second millennium BCE.  FLA. Packet: (1g ~ 150 seeds) ...

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Oats, Cayuse - Avena sativa A cool season annual cereal grain.  Cayuse Oats are used primarily for cover crop, green chop, hay and forage production.  It is common to mix them with legumes and other cereals.  Cayuse Oats are larger, mature later and have a larger stem than Montezuma Oats.  Cayuse oats should be planted in the Fall/Winter in California and mild climates.  In colder area they should be planted in the spring. Oats can also be grown and harvested in the green, "milk" stage for use as a medicinal tea which has benefits as a nervous system tonic. Milky oats are the oat tops harvested when they are in their milky stage, during which the oat tops release a white, milky sap when squeezed. This stage, which lasts approximately one week, occurs after the oat begins flowering and before the seed hardens and becomes the oat grain we eat as oatmeal. Tincturing the milky oats while fresh preserves their bioactive potency. Alternatively, milky oats can be dried and used as a nutritive tonic, and are a beautiful addition to tea blends. Organically Grown at Pacific Botanicals in Wilderville, Oregon  ...

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Oregano, Greek- Origanum vulgare – Perennial  A savory earthy mediterranean style Oregano in the Lamiaceae family that is quite drought tolerant. Grows to between 6 inches and 2 feet, with lovely purple flowers between July and September. Spreads easily and is hardy perennial zones 5 and above Requires full sun. An excellent culinary addition to your garden that attracts beneficial insects. Packet 0.1g (~120 seeds)...

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Oregano, Italian Origanum vulgare – Perennial  A kitchen garden staple, this tidy, compact, upright plant grow to about 12-18” tall and have a less spicy flavor than Greek Oregano.  Easy to grow, the plant will spread over time to form a patch so plan accordingly.  Flowers are attractive to a variety of small pollinators.  SSF. Packet: (0.1g~250 seeds)...

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Pepper, Aji Cristal (90 days) Capsicum baccatum An usual species of chili that grows to 3-4” long with a pretty waxy sheen to the fruit. Fruits start as a pale yellow aand ripen to a bright orange red.  Flavor is rich and full of citrus overtones even when unripe.  Abundant yields of up to 50 fruits per plant.  Originally from Curico, Chile, this seed comes to us from the Seed Savers Exchange. 30,000 SHU.  Packet (2/5 g ≈ 60 seeds) ...

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Pepper, Kalocsa Paprika (85 days) Capsicum annum This is a genuine Hungarian variety bred for the making of high quality spicy Paprika. There are 2 types of paprika. Most people are familiar with the sweet, mild type, however, in the Balkan region where paprika originated as a spice (all peppers were from the new world but spread through trade), most people prefer the spicy type. Plants are 24-36" tall  and produces abundant yields of 6" long by 1 1/4" wide fruits that have thinner walls than our Feher Ozan Paprika which is a bit blockier and wider in shape, with thicker flesh.  Fruits mature from dark green to deep red. A wonderful heirloom from Hungary that you will be pleased to grow. It is at 250-500 heat units on the Scoville Scale. SSF. Heirloom   Packet: 2/5 g (~30 seeds) ...

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Perilla, Shiso, Red Perilla frutescens (80-85 days) This herb is also known as Japanese Basil. It is used in oriental cooking, sushi, and the fresh leaves can be cut into thin strips for salads, spaghetti, and meat or fish courses. This culinary herb is also a sought after long-lasting foliage for bouquet fillers! This variety has green and burgundy-chocolate blushing leaves with serrated edges and curling wrinkled leaves providing lovely texture. It is used as a savory herb in a variety of dishes, even as a pizza topping in place of basil. In the summer of 2009, Pepsi Japan released a new seasonal flavored beverage, Pepsi Shiso. Red Shiso is used to dye radish pickles and umeboshi plums. It can also be made into a sweet, red juice to enjoy during summer. SSF Packet (0.3g ~ 120 seeds)...

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RUE Ruta graveloens Evergreen shrub in the Rutaceae family with gray green foliage and yellow flowers. Tolerates some shade and is hardy zones 4-10. Start seeds in late Winter as they are slow to germinate and transplant in Spring. Rue is used primarily for its anti-spasmodic properties and has high quantities of volatile oil which can be caustic to skin if exposed to sun light. SSF.  Packet :(0.1g, ~50 seeds) ...

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Sage, Culinary garden Salvia officinalis - Perennial Shrub This is an easy to grow perennial shrub that grows to about 2' tall and has a similar spread. Aromatic gray green leaves are about 2" long.  Plant produces 2-3' tall flower spikes with opposite clusters of pretty lavender flowers.  Garden Sage leaves have long been prized for their pleasant pungency that pairs well with many savory dishes.  I have become quite fond of sage leaves lightly fried in olive oil as a way to add an easy pizzaz to a meal.  HOO.  Packet: (1g) ...

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Shungiku, Double Garland / Edible Chrysanthemum (30-50 days)  Glebionis coronaria Lovely, finely dissected, aromatic Chrysanthemum leaves are used fresh in salads, as a tangy garnish, pickles, sushi or fresh vegetable dishes.  Direct sow thickly and cut repeatedly when 4-8" tall for a continuous supply.  If left to flower the plant grows to about 36" tall with pretty 1" golden yellow blooms that may also be used as an edible flower. Avg. 12,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 230 seeds. 0.6g ...

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SKULLCAP  Scutellaria lateriflora – PERENNIAL Wet-loving herbaceous mint with opposite, ovate leaves and blue flowers growing on racemes. Grows in partial shade to full sun. Direct sow in early Spring. The leaf and flower are used in teas and extracts to ease nervous tension and as a mild sleep aid. HIF.  Packet: 0.1g ~ 100 seeds ...

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Sunflower, Mother Garden Mix Helianthus annum (80-100 days)  This mix is a very diverse mix of multi-colored, multi-branched, poly-headed ornamental sunflowers in a spectrum of yellows, golds, orange and multi layered petal variants.  A feast for the eyes and wild birds in the garden!  SSF. Packet :(5g ~ 95 seeds) Bulk:1 Ounce Bulk:1/4 pound...

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Valerian  Valeriana officinalis – Perennial   We have found that common Valerian naturalizes quite well here in western Oregon, dying back in winter and re-growing vigorously in spring, then flowering in May with 5-6’ tall flower stalks with open clusters of diminutive but very aromatic pink/white flowers. The roots are traditionally used as sedative, painkiller and sleep aid. The flowers are also used in the making of one of the Biodynamic compost preparations.  HOO Packet Weight: (.1g ≈ 100 seeds)...

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