also: Wild celery, Angelica archangelica

Herb

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface press — needs light↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

View 4 varieties →needs stratification

Archangelica (Common)Atropurpurea Ebony / Purple Angelica Sinensis

🌿

Anise

also: Pimpinella anisum, Aniseed

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Anise Hyssop

also: Agastache foeniculum, Blue giant hyssop

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 3 varieties →needs stratification

Blue Fortune Common (Agastache foeniculum)Golden Jubilee

🌿

Ashwagandha

also: Withania somnifera, Indian ginseng

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌿

Asian Pigeonwings

also: Clitoria ternatea, Blue Pea

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Baikal Skullcap

also: Scutellaria baicalensis, Chinese Skullcap

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌿

Basil

also: Sweet basil, Genovese basil

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

View 8 varieties →

Genovese Genovese Basil Greek / Spicy Globe Holy (Tulsi)Lemon Purple / Opal

🌿

Bay Laurel

also: Sweet bay, Grecian laurel

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 68–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 4–8 ft (1.2–2.4 m) in ground; 12-in pot minimum

🌿

Bay Laurel

also: Laurus nobilis, Bay

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 10–20 ft (3–6 m) in ground

🌿

also: Salvia apiana, Bee Sage

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — barely press in↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌿

Big Sagebrush

also: Artemisia tridentata, Sagebrush

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Artemisia tridentata subsp. vaseyana Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis

🌿

Black False Hellebore

also: Veratrum nigrum, False Hellebore

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Black Henbane

also: Hyoscyamus niger, Stinking Nightshade

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface sow — press into mix, needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Black Sagebrush

also: Artemisia nova

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌿

Blue Skullcap

also: Scutellaria lateriflora, Side-flowering Skullcap

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌿

Boneset

also: Eupatorium perfoliatum, Feverwort

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface sow — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

needs stratification

💙

Borage

also: Borago officinalis, Starflower

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm) — needs darkness↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Alba (White)Common Blue Variegata

🌿

Breckland Thyme

also: Thymus serpyllum, Creeping Thyme

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Calla Lily

also: Zantedeschia aethiopica

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Canada Germander

also: Teucrium canadense, American Wood Sage

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Caper

also: Capparis spinosa, Caper Bush

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ Final: 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m)

🌾

Caraway

also: Carum carvi, Meridian fennel

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Annual Common (Biennial)

🌿

Castor Bean

also: Ricinus communis, Castor Bean

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1–1.5 in (2.5–4 cm)↔ Final: 3–6 ft (0.9–1.8 m)

🐈

Catnip

also: Nepeta cataria, Catmint

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm) — barely cover↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 4 varieties →needs stratification

Catmint (Nepeta × faassenii)Catnip Common (Nepeta cataria)Lemon Catnip

🌿

also: Salvia hispanica, Chia sage

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light; press in only↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Chinese Sweet Tea

also: Rubus chingii, Chinese Sweet Tea

Herb

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ Final: 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m)

🧅

Chives

also: Onion chives, Garden chives

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 6–8 in clumps

View 2 varieties →

Common (Onion)Garlic Chives

🌱

Cilantro

also: Coriander, Chinese parsley

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–68°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm)

🌿

Comfrey

also: Symphytum officinale, Common Comfrey

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

also: Myrtus communis

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

🌿

Common Purslane

also: Portulaca oleracea, Little Hogweed

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press or 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ Final: 6–12 in (15–30 cm)

needs stratification

🌿

also: Jeera, Cuminum cyminum

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Common Cumin

🌿

Curly Dock

also: Rumex crispus, Curly Dock

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Cut-Leaf Chastetree

also: Vitex negundo 'Heterophylla'

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Dill

also: Anethum graveolens, Dill weed

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Bouquet Fernleaf Mammoth

also: Artemisia frigida, Prairie Sagewort

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Giant Ironweed

also: Vernonia gigantea, Tall Ironweed

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Ginseng

also: American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius

Herb

☀ Deep shade🌡 Germ 50–65°F⬇ 1/2" (1.25 cm)↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

View 3 varieties →needs stratification

American Ginseng Asian Ginseng Himalayan Ginseng

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Golden Alexanders

also: Zizia aurea, Golden Zizia

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Golden Seal

also: Hydrastis canadensis, Goldenseal

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Goldilocks Aster

also: Aster linosyris

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Gotu Kola

also: Centella asiatica, Indian pennywort

Herb

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ Surface sow — needs light↔ 6–12 in (15–30 cm)

🌿

Great Burnet

also: Sanguisorba officinalis, Great Burnet

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Great Plains Yucca

also: Yucca glauca, Soapweed

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Greater Burdock

also: Arctium lappa, Bardane

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Hemp

also: Cannabis sativa

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4–1/2 in (6–12 mm)↔ 6–12 in (15–30 cm) for fiber; 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m) for seed

🌿

Henna

also: Lawsonia inermis

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 3–6 ft (1–2 m)

🌺

Hibiscus

also: Rose mallow, Hibiscus spp.

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm), soak seed 24 hrs↔ 3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

View 8 varieties →

Common Rose Mallow Cranberry Hibiscus Florida Cranberry Halberdleaf Hibiscus Pink Rose Mallow Red Hibiscus

🌿

Hoary Verbena

also: Verbena stricta, Hoary Vervain

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

also: Tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm) — surface sow, barely cover↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Krishna Tulsi Rama Tulsi

also: Hyssopus officinalis, Herb Hyssop

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Indigo

also: Indigofera spp.

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Chinese Bush Indigo Indigo Bush True Indigo

🌿

Ironweed

also: Vernonia noveboracensis, N.Y. Ironweed

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

also: English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface press — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 5 varieties →needs stratification

Grosso (Lavandin)Hidcote Munstead Spanish Spike Lavender

🌿

Lavender Sage

also: Salvia officinalis ssp. lavandulifolia, Lavender Sage

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌿

Lemon Balm

also: Melissa officinalis, Bee balm (Melissa)

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Lemon Balm

🌿

Lemon Verbena

also: Aloysia citrodora, Lemon beebrush

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm) — surface sow, needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌾

also: Saururus cernuus, Lizard's Tail

Herb

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Lovage

also: Levisticum officinale, Sea parsley

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

View 1 varieties →needs stratification

Lovage

🌿

also: Silybum marianum, Blessed Milkthistle

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌿

Milky Bellflower

also: Campanula lactiflora

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Mint

also: Peppermint, Spearmint

Herb

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press only — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 6 varieties →

Apple Chocolate Mojito (Yerba Buena)Peppermint Pineapple Spearmint

🌿

also: Vernonia angustifolia, Tall Ironweed

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Oregano

also: Wild marjoram, Greek oregano

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ 12–15 in (30–38 cm)

View 5 varieties →

Golden Greek Greek Oregano Italian Spanish Marjoram

🌿

also: Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

🌱

Purslane

also: Portulaca oleracea, Pigweed

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–90°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Common Green Golden Golden Purslane (Portulaca sativa)

🌿

Ribwort Plantain

also: Plantago lanceolata, Narrowleaf Plantain

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface sow; press into soil↔ Final: 6–12 in (15–30 cm)

needs stratification

🌿

Rosemary

also: Salvia rosmarinus, Rosmarinus officinalis

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm) or surface↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

🌿

Russian Sage

also: Perovskia atriplicifolia

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Sage

also: Common sage, Garden sage

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 10 varieties →needs stratification

Berggarten Blue Monday (Salvia farinacea)Clary (Salvia sclarea)Common (Salvia officinalis)Golden Pineapple (Salvia elegans)

🌿

Securinega

also: Securinega suffruticosa

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌿

also: Artemisia cana, Hoary Sagebrush

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌿

also: Allium christophii

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Stevia

also: Stevia rebaudiana, Stevia

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌿

Stinging Nettle

also: Urtica dioica, Common Nettle

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Summer Savory

also: Satureja hortensis, Bean herb

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm) — barely cover↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Common Winter Savory (Satureja montana)

🌿

Sweet Fern

also: Comptonia peregrina, Sweet-fern

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Tall Kangaroo Paw

also: Anigozanthos flavidus

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Thyme

also: Common thyme, English thyme

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface press only↔ 9–12 in (23–30 cm)

View 4 varieties →

Caraway Creeping English (Common)Lemon

🌼

also: Satureja montana

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press↔ 12 in (30 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Winter Savory

🌿

Woolly Mule-ears

also: Wyethia mollis, Wooly Mule's Ears

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Yellow Gentian

also: Gentiana lutea

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Yerba Santa

also: Eriodictyon californicum, California Yerba Santa

Herb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

needs stratification

also: Spring Adonis, Spring Pheasant's Eye

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 8–10 in (20–25 cm)

🌸

African Dream Herb

also: Entada rheedii, Cacoon Vine

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Agapanthus praecox

also: African-lily, Blue Lily

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press — needs light↔ Final: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌸

Agati

also: Sesbania grandiflora, Vegetable Hummingbird

also: Love-lies-bleeding, Amaranthus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light; press in only↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 6 varieties →

Emerald Tassels Golden Giant Hopi Red Dye Love Lies Bleeding Red Army Red Leaf

🌼

also: False Queen Anne's Lace, Bishop's flower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–60°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 12 in (30 cm)

View 3 varieties →needs stratification

Ammi majus (Bishop's Flower)Ammi visnaga (Green Mist)Dara / Chocolate Lace

🌼

Ammobium

also: Winged Everlasting, Ammobium alatum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70°F⬇ Barely cover — needs some light↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

🌿

Amorpha canescens

also: Lead Plant, Leadplant

Armeria (Sea Thrift)

also: Sea Pink, Armeria maritima

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 8–10 in (20–25 cm)

🌸

🌸

Bai Hua Shao Yao

also: Paeonia sterniana, White Peony

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌼

Bai Tou Weng

also: Bai Tou Weng, Pulsatilla chinensis

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ Surface-sow; light required↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

needs stratification

🌸

Baker's Azalea

also: Rhododendron X bakeri, Baker's Azalea

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 4–8 ft (1.2–2.4 m)

🌸

Baldhip Rose

also: Rosa gymnocarpa, Dwarf Rose

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Balloon Flower

also: Chinese bellflower, Platycodon grandiflorus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press↔ 12 in (30 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Fuji Blue Fuji Pink Sentimental Blue

🌺

Balsam

also: Rose Balsam, Impatiens balsamina

Flower

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — press in, do not cover↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

🌸

Banana Yucca

also: Yucca baccata, Datil Yucca

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

💐

also: Bergamot, Oswego tea

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — do not cover↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 6 varieties →needs stratification

Jacob Cline Lemon Bee Balm (M. citriodora)Panorama Mix Scarlet Beebalm Wild Bergamot Wild Bergamot (M. fistulosa)

🌸

Bellflower

also: Campanula

also: Solanum dulcamara, Climbing Nightshade

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

Black Goji Berry

also: Lycium ruthenicum, Russian Box Thorn

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

also: Thunbergia alata, Clock vine

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12 in

View 3 varieties →

Blushing Susie Spanish Eyes Mix Susie Orange with Eye

🌸

Blackhaw

also: Viburnum prunifolium fruits

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌼

Bladder Campion

also: Silene vulgaris, Maidenstears

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

also: Baptisia australis, Blue Wild Indigo

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

🌸

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

also: Senna alata, Candelabra Bush

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

Candytuft

also: Iberis sempervirens, Evergreen Candytuft

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

💙

Canterbury Bells

also: Cup and Saucer, Campanula medium

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface — do not cover↔ 12–15 in (30–38 cm)

🌸

Cape Jasmine

also: Gardenia jasminoides, Common Gardenia

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Carolina Azalea

also: Rhododendron carolinianum, Carolina Azalea

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m)

🌸

Carolina Jessamine

also: Gelsemium sempervirens, Carolina Jasmine

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ Final climbing — give support

🌸

Catawba Rhododendron

also: Rhododendron catawbiense, Catawba Rhododendron

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 5–8 ft (1.5–2.4 m)

🌺

Cayenne Porterweed

also: Stachytarpheta cayennensis, Cayenne Vervain

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🔥

Celosia

also: Cockscomb, Plume flower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–80°F⬇ Surface to 1/8 in — needs light↔ 9–12 in (23–30 cm)

View 5 varieties →

Amish Cockscomb Cramer's Amazon Fan Dance Purple Flamingo Feather Ruby Parfait

🌸

Ceylon Leadwort

also: Plumbago zeylanica, Wild Leadwort

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press or 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ Final: 12–24 in (30–60 cm)

needs stratification

🌸

Changeable Rose-Mallow

also: Hibiscus mutabilis, Confederate Rose

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Chaparral Yucca

also: Hesperoyucca whipplei, Our Lord's Candle

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

China Aster

also: Callistephus chinensis, Powderpuff Aster

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

View 4 varieties →

King Size Mix Matsumoto Mix Powderpuffs Mix Tower Chamois

🌿

Chinese Aristolochia

also: Aristolochia manshuriensis

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m) on a strong support

needs stratification

🌸

Chinese Astilbe

also: Astilbe chinensis, Tall False-Buck's-Beard

also: Godetia, Farewell-to-Spring

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–9 in (15–23 cm)

🌻

Clasping Coneflower

also: Rudbeckia amplexicaulis, Clasping Coneflower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌸

Cleome

also: Spider flower, Spider Plant

also: Painted nettle, Coleus scutellarioides

Flower

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface press↔ 10–12 in

View 3 varieties →

Black Dragon Rainbow Mix Wizard Mix

🌼

Coltsfoot

also: Tussilago farfara

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Columbine

also: Aquilegia, Granny's bonnet

Flower

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 8 varieties →needs stratification

Black Barlow Colorado Blue (A. caerulea)Colorado Blue Columbine (A. caerulea)European Columbine (A. vulgaris)Fan Columbine (A. flabellata)McKana Giants

🌼

Columbine Meadow-rue

also: Thalictrum aquilegifolium, Meadow Rue

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Common Moonseed

also: Menispermum canadense, Moonseed

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Common Rhododendron

also: Rhododendron ponticum, Common Rhododendron

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 6–12 ft (1.8–3.6 m)

🌿

Common Tule

also: Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis, Giant Bulrush

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

also: Romneya coulteri, California tree poppy

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 4–8 ft (1.2–2.4 m)

🌸

Cow Itch Vine

also: Campsis radicans, Trumpet Creeper

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

also: Drumstick flower, Craspedia globosa

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface press↔ 10–12 in

View 1 varieties →

Billy Buttons

🌸

Cream Pincushions

also: Scabiosa ochroleuca, Cream Pincushions

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🪴

Crimson Pitcherplant

also: Sarracenia leucophylla, Crimson Pitcherplant

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — press into moist mix↔ Final: 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

needs stratification

🌸

also: Rudbeckia laciniata, Cutleaf Coneflower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌸

Cyclamen

also: Cyclamen hederifolium, Ivy-Leafed Cyclamen

Flower

☀ Partial to🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface press — needs light↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

💙

Cynoglossum

also: Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Hound's Tongue

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm) — cover; darkness aids germination↔ 9–12 in (23–30 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Common Hound's Tongue Firmament

🌸

Daffodil

also: Narcissus sp, Narcissus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Dahlia (from seed)

also: Bedding dahlia, Dahlia variabilis

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 5 varieties →

Bishop's Children Cactus-Flowered Mix Decorative Giants Mix Figaro Mix Unwins Dwarf Mix

🌸

Dame's Rocket

also: Hesperis matronalis, Dames Rocket

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

also: Eremurus robustus, Foxtail Lily

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌼

Desert Marigold

also: Baileya multiradiata

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

🌸

Devil's Bit Scabious

also: Succisa pratensis, Devilsbit

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Dianthus

also: Sweet William, Pinks

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

View 6 varieties →

Black & White Minstrels Chabaud Carnation Grenadin Mix Carnation (D. caryophyllus)Ideal Select Mix (D. chinensis)Spring Beauty Carnation (D. plumarius)Sweet William (D. barbatus)

💠

Didiscus

also: Blue Lace Flower, Trachymene coerulea

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm) — cover fully↔ 9–12 in (23–30 cm)

🌿

also: Silver Ragwort, Jacobaea maritima

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 8–10 in (20–25 cm)

🌿

also: Iberis umbellata, Candytuft

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

🌸

Dwarf Flowering Quince

also: Chaenomeles japonica var. sargentii, Dwarf Quince

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Dwarf Morning-glory

also: Convolvulus tricolor

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 8–10 in (20–25 cm)

🌸

E.H. Wilson Silk-tree

also: Albizia julibrissin 'E.H. Wilson'

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

also: Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm) — barely cover↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 7 varieties →needs stratification

Eastern Purple Coneflower (E. purpurea)Magnus (purple)Narrow-leaved Coneflower (E. angustifolia)Pale Purple Coneflower (E. pallida)PowWow Wild Berry White Swan

❄️

Edelweiss

also: Leontopodium alpinum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ Surface press — needs light↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

needs stratification

🌸

Elephant Creeper

also: Argyreia nervosa, Woolly Morning Glory

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ 8–12 ft (2.4–3.6 m) on a trellis

🌾

Elephant Grass

also: Pennisetum purpureum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

also: Sea Holly, Eryngium planum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Button Eryngo (E. yuccifolium)Flat Sea Holly (E. planum)

🌼

Evening Primrose

also: Oenothera, Evening Primrose

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 2 varieties →

Common Evening Primrose Large-Flowered Evening Primrose

🌸

also: Tanacetum parthenium, Chrysanthemum parthenium

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface↔ 12–18 in

View 3 varieties →

Golden Ball Single Feverfew Snowball

💜

Field Scabious

also: Knautia arvensis, Blue Buttons

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface press — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🌸

Fireweed

also: Epilobium angustifolium

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Flame Azalea

also: Rhododendron calendulaceum, Flame Azalea

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

🌸

also: Myosotis sylvatica

Flower

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ 1/8" — cover for darkness↔ 8–10 in (20–25 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Alpestris Mix Blue Ball Victoria Rose

🌸

Forsythia

also: Forsythia suspensa, Golden-Bell

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature shrub its full width

also: Freesia laxa, False Freesia

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm)

🌸

French Honeysuckle

also: Hedysarum coronarium, Sulla

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌸

also: Echinops ritro, Echinops bannaticus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Globe Thistle (E. ritro)

🌸

also: Rhododendron aureum, Golden Rhododendron

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

🌸

Goldencup St. Johnswort

also: Hypericum patulum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌼

Goldenrod

also: Solidago, Canada goldenrod

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface sow — needs light↔ 12–24 in (30–60 cm)

🌻

Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan

also: Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm', Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🎀

Gomphrena

also: Globe amaranth, Bachelor's button (clover)

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–80°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

View 4 varieties →

Buddy Purple Fireworks (G. pulchella)QIS Mix (Quality In Seed)Strawberry Fields

🌼

Gorse

also: Ulex europaea, Furze

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌼

Gray-Head Coneflower

also: Ratibida pinnata, Gray-head Coneflower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌸

Great Rhododendron

also: Rhododendron maximum, Great Rhododendron

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 6–15 ft (1.8–4.5 m)

🌿

Gunnera

also: Giant rhubarb, Dinosaur food

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m)

View 2 varieties →

Chilean Rhubarb Giant Rhubarb

🌼

Hairy Leafcup

also: Smallanthus uvedalia, Bear's Foot

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

also: Lunaria annua, Money Plant

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

🌸

Honeysuckle

also: Lonicera, Honeysuckle

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 5 varieties →

Alpine Honeysuckle Etruscan Honeysuckle Fly Honeysuckle Haskap / Honeyberry Twinberry

🌸

Honeywort (Cerinthe)

also: Blue shrimp plant, Cerinthe major purpurascens

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in

View 2 varieties →

Kiwi Blue Pride of Gibraltar

🪴

Hooded Pitcherplant

also: Sarracenia minor, Hooded Pitcherplant

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — press into moist mix↔ Final: 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

needs stratification

🌵

Huancabamba Peruvian Torch

also: Trichocereus peruvianus var. Huancabamba, Huancabamba Peruvian Torch Cactus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Hummingbird Summer-sweet

also: Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🫘

Hyacinth Bean

also: Lablab, Dolichos lablab

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 12 in (30 cm)

🌸

Hydrangea

also: Hydrangea spp.

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface sow — press into moist mix, do not cover↔ 3–6 ft (90–180 cm) depending on species

View 3 varieties →needs stratification

Climbing Hydrangea Oakleaf Hydrangea Smooth Hydrangea

🌸

Iceplant

also: Livingstone Daisy, Dorotheanthus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–10 in (15–25 cm)

🌸

Idaho Blue-eyed Grass

also: Sisyrinchium idahoense

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

Iris

also: Iris spp.

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–24 in (30–60 cm) depending on species

View 10 varieties →needs stratification

Blackberry Lily Blue Flag Blue Juno Iris Douglas Iris Japanese Iris Juno Iris

🌿

also: Helianthemum almeriense, Rock rose

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/16 in — surface sow↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

💎

Jewels of Opar

also: Fameflower, Talinum paniculatum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 9–12 in (23–30 cm)

🌸

Joe-Pye Weed

also: Eutrochium, Eupatorium

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface sow — needs light↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

View 4 varieties →needs stratification

Coastal Plain Joe-Pye Weed (E. dubium)Hollow Joe Pye Weed (E. fistulosum)Spotted Joe Pye Weed (E. maculatum)Sweet Joe-Pye Weed (E. purpureum)

🌸

Kalkora Mimosa

also: Albizia kalkora, Kalkora Silk Tree

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Kalmia

also: Kalmia spp.

Flower

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 3–6 ft (1–2 m)

View 2 varieties →

Mountain Laurel Sheep Laurel

🌸

Kamchatka Fritillary

also: Fritillaria camschatcensis, Chocolate Lily

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 35–50°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

🌸

Kang Ding Wu Jia

also: Eleutherococcus lasiogyne

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🦘

Kangaroo Paw

also: Anigozanthos flavidus, Tall Kangaroo Paw

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — press into mix, needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Anigozanthos flavidus — Red Flower (Tall Kangaroo Paw)

🌸

Karri Blue Bush

also: Hovea elliptica, Tree Hovea

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm), nick seed coat↔ 3–5 ft (90–150 cm)

🌺

Kennedia

also: Kennedia spp., Coral Pea

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 3–6 ft (1–2 m)

View 2 varieties →

Dusky Coral Pea Running Postman

🌸

Kentucky Wisteria

also: Wisteria macrostachya, Mississippi Wisteria

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Kobold Blazing Star

also: Liatris spicata var. Kobold, Kobold Spike Gayfeather

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Konza Fragrant Sumac

also: Rhus aromatica 'Konza'

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Lilyturf

also: Liriope muscari, Big Blue Lilyturf

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

🌷

Lisianthus

also: Eustoma grandiflorum, Prairie Gentian

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–9 in (15–23 cm)

also: French marigold, African marigold

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

View 7 varieties →

Alaska (African)Crackerjack (African)French Marigold Mix (T. patula)Lemon Gem (Tagetes tenuifolia)Red Cherry Marigold Sparky Mix Marigold

🌼

Maryland Senna

also: Senna marilandica, Wild Senna

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

Meadow Sage

also: Salvia nemorosa, Balkan Clary

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌸

Meadow Sweet

also: Filipendula palmata, Meadowsweet

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌼

Mexican Hat Plant

also: Ratibida columnifera, Mexican Hat Plant

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

also: Centaurium muehlenbergii, Monterey Centaury

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

also: Portulaca grandiflora, Rose Moss

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press or 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ Final: 12–24 in (30–60 cm)

needs stratification

🌸

Moss-rose Purslane

also: Portulaca grandiflora, Rose Moss

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Mountain Andromeda

also: Pieris floribunda, Mountain Fetterbush

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Mountain Mint

also: Pycnanthemum muticum, Pycnanthemum virginianum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

needs stratification

🌺

Nasturtium

also: Tropaeolum majus, Indian cress

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

View 8 varieties →

Alaska Climbing / Trailing Dwarf Jewel Empress of India Jewel Mix Single Mix

🌼

also: Bidens cernua, Bur Marigold

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8 in (3 mm); surface-sown, needs light↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

🌿

Northern Pipevine

also: Aristolochia contorta, Ma Do Ling

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m) on a support

needs stratification

🌸

Obedient Plant

also: Physostegia virginiana, False Dragonhead

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface sow — press in lightly↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

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Old-fashioned Weigela

also: Weigela florida

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Orange Coneflower

also: Rudbeckia fulgida, Orange Coneflower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🤍

Orlaya

Paper Daisy

also: Rhodanthe, Helipterum roseum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 8–10 in (20–25 cm)

🌿

also: Rhododendron periclymenoides, Pink Azalea

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 3–6 ft (0.9–1.8 m)

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Pink Glory Pea

also: Clianthus puniceus var. Rosea, Pink Kaka Beak

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Pink Mimosa Tree

also: Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea', Pink Silk Tree

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Pinkshell Azalea

also: Rhododendron vaseyi, Pinkshell Azalea

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 3–6 ft (0.9–1.8 m)

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Plumleaf Azalea

also: Rhododendron prunifolium, Plumleaf Azalea

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 4–8 ft (1.2–2.4 m)

🌺

Poppy

also: Papaver, Iceland poppy

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–12 in (15–30 cm)

View 10 varieties →needs stratification

Breadseed / Opium (P. somniferum)California (Eschscholzia)Giant Poppy Iceland (P. nudicaule)Iceland Poppy Opium Poppy

🌻

also: Daucus carota, Wild Carrot

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

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Rambling Senna

also: Senna bicapsularis, Christmasbush

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

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Rattlebox

also: Crotalaria, Indian Rattlebox

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Indian Rattlebox (C. assamica)Smooth Rattlebox (C. pallida)

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Red Drumstick Primrose

also: Primula denticulata Red, Red Drumstick Primula

Flower

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press or 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ Final: 12–24 in (30–60 cm)

needs stratification

🔥

also: Hesperaloe parviflora, Texas red yucca

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

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Rem Red Amur Honeysuckle

also: Lonicera maackii 'Rem Red'

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Renga Lily

also: Arthropodium cirrhatum, Rock-lily

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

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Rhododendron coeloneurum

also: Rhododendron coeloneurum

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

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Rhododendron glanduliferum

also: Rhododendron glanduliferum

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

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Rhodora

also: Rhododendron canadense

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Rockrose

also: Cistus, Sun Rose

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press — needs light↔ 2–4 ft (60–120 cm)

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Grey-Leaved Cistus Montpelier Cistus

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Rose

also: Rosa, Garden rose

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 2–4 ft (60–120 cm) depending on variety

needs stratification

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Rose of the Mountains

also: Rhododendron qiaojiaense, Rose of the Mountains

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 3–6 ft (0.9–1.8 m)

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Rough Cocklebur

also: Xanthium strumarium

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

also: Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa daisy

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 5 varieties →

Cherry Brandy Gloriosa Daisy Goldsturm (R. fulgida)Indian Summer Prairie Sun

🌿

also: Nelumbo nucifera

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

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Safflower

also: False saffron, Carthamus tinctorius

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Grenade Orange Spineless Cream Zanzibar

Scarlet Sage

also: Salvia coccinea, Blood Sage

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

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Scarlet Sesbane

also: Sesbania punicea, Rattlebox

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

Scorpion Senna

also: Hippocrepis emerus, Coronilla emerus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm), scarify seed coat↔ 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

🌼

also: Sibiraea laevigata

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

also: Corkscrew Vine, Vigna caracalla

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 18 in (45 cm)

🐉

Snapdragon

also: Antirrhinum majus, Dragon flower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–12 in (15–30 cm)

View 6 varieties →

Antirrhinum majus Mix Chantilly Giant Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)Madame Butterfly Rocket Sonnet

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Sneezeweed

also: Helenium autumnale, Helen's flower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Common Sneezeweed

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Sneezewort

also: Achillea ptarmica, Sneezeweed

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ Surface press↔ 18 in (45 cm)

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Snow In Summer

also: Cerastium tomentosum, Snow-in-Summer

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

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Snow-on-the-Mountain

also: Euphorbia marginata

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 9–12 in (23–30 cm)

🌿

also: Ononis spinosa, Thornyleaf Ononis

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

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Squash Blossoms

also: Squash flowers, Zucchini blossoms

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

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Statice

also: Sea Lavender, Limonium sinuatum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 9–12 in (23–30 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Siberian Statice Statice

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Steeplebush

also: Spiraea tomentosa, Fernald Hardhack

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

also: Potentilla recta var. Warrenii

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press or 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ Final: 12–24 in (30–60 cm)

needs stratification

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Sunflower

also: Common sunflower, Helianthus annuus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 12–24 in (30–60 cm) depending on variety

View 10 varieties →

Autumn Beauty Jerusalem Artichoke Lemon Queen Mammoth Mongolian Giant Narrowleaf Sunflower

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Swamp Lily

also: Lilium superbum, Turk's Cap Lily

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Sweet Alyssum

also: Lobularia maritima, Sweet Alison

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm)

View 4 varieties →

Carpet of Snow Easter Bonnet Mix Royal Carpet Snow Princess

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Sweet Alyssum 'Snow Cloth'

also: Lobularia maritima 'Snow Cloth'

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

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Sweet Annie

also: Sweet Wormwood, Artemisia annua

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

🎀

Sweet Pea

also: Lathyrus odoratus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ 1/2–1" (12–25 mm)↔ 3–6 in (8–15 cm) along a trellis

View 5 varieties →

Cupani Mammoth Old Spice Painted Lady Spencer Mix

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Sweet Pitcherplant

also: Sarracenia gronovii var. rubra

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌼

also: Dipsacus sativus, Cultivated Teasel

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌸

Thornless Baby Rose

also: Rosa multiflora 'Inermis', Thornless Japanese Rose

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

also: Malva thuringiaca, Tree Mallow

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

Tree Mallow

also: Lavatera cachemiriana, Cashmir Mallow

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

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Tuberous Sweetpea

also: Lathyrus tuberosus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Turkish Sage

also: Phlomis russeliana, Turkish sage

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface sow — press in lightly↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌼

Twin-leaf Senna

also: Senna roemeriana, Twoleaf Senna

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

Veitch's Peony

also: Paeonia anomala ssp. veitchii

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

also: Rhododendron occidentale, Western Azalea

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 4–8 ft (1.2–2.4 m)

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Western Coneflower

also: Rudbeckia occidentalis, Western Coneflower

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

🌸

Western Goatsbeard

also: Tragopogon dubius, Yellow Salsify

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Western Labrador Tea

also: Rhododendron columbianum, Western Labrador Tea

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m)

🌸

also: Echinocystis lobata, Balsam Apple

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Climbing — give trellis or fence

🌼

also: Scirpus cyperinus

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌿

Woolly Dutchman's Pipe

also: Aristolochia tomentosa, Woolly Pipevine

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 10–20 ft (3–6 m) on a strong support

needs stratification

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Wright Viburnum

also: Viburnum wrightii

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Xeranthemum

also: Immortelle, Xeranthemum annuum

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 9–12 in (23–30 cm)

🌸

Yakushima Rhododendron

also: Rhododendron yakushimanum, Yakushima Rhododendron

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light to germinate↔ Final: 3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m)

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Yarrow

also: Achillea millefolium, Milfoil

Flower

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface press↔ 18 in (45 cm)

View 4 varieties →

Cerise Queen Colorado Mix Summer Berries White (species)

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Yellow Corydalis

also: Corydalis lutea, Golden Bleeding Heart

Flower

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 55–65°F⬇ Surface press — needs light↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

needs stratification

🌼

Plant once, return every year

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Crocus

also: Crocus vernus, Saffron Crocus (C. sativus)

Bulb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ Needs⬇ 3–4" (7–10 cm)↔ 2–3 in (5–7 cm)

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Daffodil

also: Narcissus, Jonquil

Bulb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ Requires⬇ 6" (15 cm) — 2–3× bulb height↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm)

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Egyptian Walking Onion

also: Tree onion, Topsetting onion

Bulb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 40–70°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm) point up for bulblets↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

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Garlic

also: Hardneck, Softneck

Bulb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 40–65°F⬇ 2" (5 cm) point up↔ 6 in (15 cm)

View 46 varieties →

Bavarian Purple Blue Music Chesnok Red Duganski Early Red Italian Elephant Garlic

also: Persian Buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus

Bulb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ Best⬇ 2" (5 cm), claws down↔ 6–9 in (15–23 cm)

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Shallot

also: Allium cepa var. aggregatum

Bulb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm) for seed; 1" for sets↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm)

View 7 varieties →

Ambition F1 Conservor F1 French Grey / Griselle French Red (True French)Gray (Griselle)Santé

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Tulip

also: Tulipa

Bulb

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ Requires⬇ 6–8" (15–20 cm) — 3× bulb height↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm) between bulbs

Vegetables (142)

Everyday crops for the kitchen

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Artichoke

also: Globe artichoke, Cynara scolymus

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Green Globe Imperial Star Violetta

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Asparagus

also: Asparagus officinalis

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2" seed; 6–8" trench for crowns↔ 18 in (45 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Jersey Knight / Jersey Giant Mary Washington Purple Passion

🥒

Bitter Melon

also: Bitter gourd, Karela

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–90°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 18–24 in on a trellis

View 3 varieties →

Bali Green Chinese Long India White

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Bottle Gourd

also: Lagenaria siceraria, Calabash

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

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Broccoli

also: Calabrese, Sprouting broccoli

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 45–85°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ 18 in (45 cm)

View 6 varieties →

Broccolini / Aspabroc Calabrese Green Comet Purple Sprouting Romanesco Waltham 29

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Brussels Sprouts

also: Brassica oleracea Gemmifera

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Jade Cross Long Island Improved

also: Trichosanthes kirilowii, Snakegourd

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌱

Chinese Rhubarb

also: Rheum palmatum, Chinese Rhubarb

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

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Corn

also: Sweet corn, Maize

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–85°F⬇ 1–2" (2.5–5 cm)↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

View 4 varieties →

Golden Bantam Honey Select Peaches & Cream Silver Queen

also: Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red'

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🍆

Eggplant

also: Aubergine, Brinjal

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 80–90°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 5 varieties →

Black Beauty Fairy Tale Japanese / Long Purple Rosa Bianca Thai (Green / White)

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Hedgehog Gourd

also: Cucumis dipsaceus, Teasel Gourd

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2–1" (12–25 mm)↔ 3–4 ft (0.9–1.2 m)

needs stratification

🥕

Japanese Horseradish

also: Wasabia japonica, Wasabi

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🥕

also: Winter Melon, Ash Gourd

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 36–48 in (90–120 cm)

🎃

Winter Squash

also: Butternut, Acorn

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–90°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 36–48 in (90–120 cm) between plants

View 6 varieties →

Acorn (Table Queen)Butternut (Waltham)Delicata Hubbard Kabocha Spaghetti

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Zucchini

also: Summer squash, Courgette

Vegetable

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–95°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

View 7 varieties →

Black Beauty Costata Romanesco Dark Green Zucchini Golden Pattypan Round (Eight Ball)

Leafy Greens (263)

Fast, cut-and-come-again greens

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Arugula

also: Rocket, Roquette

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 40–65°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Astro Sylvetta Wild Rocket

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Bok Choy

also: Pak Choi, Pac Choi

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 6–12 in (15–30 cm) — baby types 6 in, full 12 in

View 3 varieties →

Joi Choi Toy Choy White Stem

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Cabbage

also: Green cabbage, Red cabbage

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 45–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–24 in (30–60 cm) by variety

View 7 varieties →

Bok Choy / Pak Choi Green (Copenhagen, Early Jersey Wakefield)Late Flat Dutch Napa / Chinese Red / Purple Red Acre

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Ceylon Spinach

also: Basella alba, Malabar Spinach

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🥗

Chicory

also: Radicchio, Italian chicory

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 8–12 in (20–30 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Catalogna Chioggia Treviso

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Claytonia

also: Miner's Lettuce, Winter Purslane

Leafy Green

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 45–65°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 3–4 in (7–10 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Common

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Collard Greens

also: Collards, Brassica oleracea var. viridis

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Champion Georgia Southern Vates

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also: Pachyrhizus erosus, Yam Bean

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🥬

Kale

also: Curly kale, Lacinato

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 45–85°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 4 varieties →

Curly (Winterbor, Vates)Lacinato (Dinosaur / Tuscan)Red Russian Redbor

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 40–55°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

needs stratification

🥬

Radicchio

also: Italian chicory, Cichorium intybus

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 10–12 in (25–30 cm)

View 4 varieties →

Castelfranco Palla Rossa Rosalba Treviso Precoce

also: Chenopodium giganteum

Leafy Green

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Watercress

also: True Watercress, Nasturtium officinale

Leafy Green

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 50–65°F⬇ Surface sow — press in; needs light to germinate↔ 4–6 in (10–15 cm)

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–70°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 3–4 in (8–10 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Duplex

also: Cassava, Manioc

Root

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 80–90°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm) for seed; 6 in horizontal for stem cuttings↔ 3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Bitter Cassava Sweet Cassava

Legumes (105)

Nitrogen-fixing beans & peas

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Alfalfa

also: Lucerne, Medicago sativa

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–75°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ Broadcast

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Common Alfalfa

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Alsike Clover

also: Trifolium hybridum

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Austrian Winter Pea

also: Field pea, Winter pea

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 45–65°F⬇ 1–2" (2.5–5 cm)↔ Broadcast or 2–3 in

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Bird's-foot Trefoil

also: Lotus corniculatus, Birdsfoot Trefoil

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

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also: Astragalus sinicus, Milk Vetch

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–70°F⬇ 1/4–1/2 in (6–12 mm)↔ Broadcast

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Clover

also: Trifolium, Cover crop clover

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm) — broadcast and rake in↔ Broadcast — no spacing

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Alsike Clover Crimson Clover Field Clover Ladino White Clover Mammoth Red Clover Medium Red Clover

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Cowpea / Southern Pea

also: Black-eyed pea, Crowder pea

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–90°F⬇ 1"↔ 3–6 in

View 4 varieties →

California Blackeye No. 5 Mississippi Silver Pinkeye Purple Hull Red Ripper

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Crimson Clover

also: Trifolium incarnatum, Italian clover

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ Broadcast

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Fava Bean

also: Broad bean, Horse bean

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 45–65°F⬇ 1–2" (2.5–5 cm)↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Aquadulce Sweet Lorane Windsor

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also: Trifolium fragiferum var. Palestine, Strawberry Clover

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Pea

also: Snow pea, Sugar snap

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 40–70°F⬇ 1–2" (2.5–5 cm)↔ 2 in (5 cm)

View 7 varieties →

Dwarf / Bush English / Shelling Oregon Sugar Pod II Purple Podded Snow Pea Sugar Snap

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Peanut

also: Groundnut, Goober

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1.5–2" (4–5 cm)↔ 6–10 in (15–25 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Spanish Valencia Virginia

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Pigeonpea

also: Cajanus, Pigeon pea

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1 in (2.5 cm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Common Pigeonpea Showy Pigeonpea

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Red Clover

also: Trifolium pratense, Purple clover

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm) — broadcast and rake in↔ Broadcast — no spacing

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also: Trifolium repens, Dutch clover

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm) — broadcast and rake in↔ Broadcast — no spacing

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Winged Bean

also: Asparagus Pea, Four-angled Bean

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 12 in (30 cm)

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Yardlong Bean

also: Asparagus bean, Chinese long bean

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–90°F⬇ 1"↔ 6 in

View 3 varieties →

Chinese Green Noodle Orient Wonder Red Noodle

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Yellow Sweetclover

also: Melilotus officinalis, Yellow Sweet Clover

Legume

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

also: Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

View 1 varieties →

Niagara

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Andropogon ternarius

also: Paintbrush Bluestem, Silver Bluestem

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

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Andropogon virginicus

also: Broom Sedge, Broom-sedge

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

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also: Glyceria, Mannagrass

also: Chinese pearl barley, Hato mugi

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 12 in (30 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Hato Mugi (soft-shell)Job's Tears

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Kentucky Bluegrass

also: Poa pratensis, Kentucky Blue-grass

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ Final: 4–12 in (10–30 cm)

needs stratification

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Korean Lawngrass

also: Zoysia japonica, Zoysia Grass

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Millet

also: Panicum miliaceum, Setaria italica

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Japanese Millet Pearl Millet Proso Millet

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Needle Grass

also: Stipa capillata

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–24 in (30–60 cm) clumps

needs stratification

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Northern Sea Oats

also: Chasmanthium latifolium, Indian Wood Oats

Grain

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

needs stratification

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Oats

also: Avena sativa

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–65°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ Broadcast or drilled

View 3 varieties →

Common Oats Streaker (hull-less)Winter Oats (cover crop)

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Orchardgrass

also: Dactylis glomerata, Cock's Foot

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ N/A — pasture/hay

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Pink Muhly Grass

also: Muhlenbergia capillaris, Hairawn Muhly

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

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Prairie Cordgrass

also: Spartina pectinata, Marsh Grass

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–24 in (30–60 cm) clumps

needs stratification

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Quinoa

also: Chenopodium quinoa

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Brightest Brilliant Cherry Vanilla Rainbow

also: Bouteloua curtipendula, Sideoats Grass

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4–1/2 in (6–12 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm) for plugs

needs stratification

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Soft Rush

also: Juncus effusus, Bog Rush

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 68–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light and constant moisture↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

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Sorghum

also: Milo, Broomcorn

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–90°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ 6–8 in (15–20 cm)

View 4 varieties →

Black Amber (sweet)Broomcorn Mix Tarahumara Popping White African (grain)

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Spelt

also: Dinkel wheat, Triticum spelta

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 45–65°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ Broadcast and rake in

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Sweet Woodreed

also: Cinna arundinacea, Stout Woodreed

Grain

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 18–24 in (45–60 cm)

needs stratification

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Switchgrass & Panicgrass

also: Panicum, Panicgrass

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 7 varieties →

Beaked Panicgrass Bitter Panicgrass Deertongue Switchgrass 'Alamo'Switchgrass 'Cave-in-Rock'Switchgrass 'Forestburg'

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Teff

also: Eragrostis tef, Lovegrass

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–80°F⬇ Surface-sow — seeds are tiny; press in, do not bury↔ Broadcast

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Timothy Grass

also: Phleum pratense, Timothy

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ Per species

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Tufted Hairgrass

also: Deschampsia cespitosa, Tussock grass

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm) — barely cover↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

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Weeping Alkaligrass

also: European Alkali Grass, Puccinellia distans

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ Surface to 1/8 in (3 mm)↔ 6–12 in (15–30 cm) clumps

needs stratification

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Wheat

also: Triticum aestivum, Hard red wheat

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–70°F⬇ 1" (2.5 cm)↔ Broadcast or drilled

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Einkorn Red Fife (spring)Sonora (soft white)Turkey Red (winter)

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Wild Rye

also: Elymus, Elymus canadensis

Grain

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 55–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Canada Wild Rye (E. canadensis)River Wild Rye (E. riparius)Virginia Wildrye (E. virginicus)

also: Malus, Apple

also: Golden berry, Peruvian ground cherry

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

View 3 varieties →

Giant Poha Berry Goldenberry Pineapple Golden Berry

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Cherry Prinsepia

also: Prinsepia sinensis, Chinese Prinsepia

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ Final: 8–20 ft (2.5–6 m)

needs stratification

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Chickasaw Plum

also: Prunus angustifolia, Sand Plum

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Chinese Apple

also: Ziziphus mauritiana, Indian Jujube

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Chinese Date

also: Ziziphus jujuba, Jujube

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🍇

also: Wonderberry, Solanum melanocerasum

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 18–24 in

View 2 varieties →

Garden Huckleberry Wonderberry

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Gaultheria

also: Gaultheria, Wintergreen

Fruit

☀ Partial to🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ Surface — needs light↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Salal (G. shallon)Wintergreen (G. procumbens)

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Goji Berry

also: Wolfberry, Lycium barbarum

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

View 3 varieties →

Chinese Goji (L. barbarum)Chinese Wolfberry Sweet Lifeberry

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Ground Cherry

also: Husk cherry, Cape gooseberry (related)

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Aunt Molly's Goldie

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Highbush Blueberry

also: Vaccinium corymbosum

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

also: Horned melon, African horned cucumber

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 18–24 in on a trellis

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Kiwano

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Klamath Plum

also: Prunus subcordata, Pacific Plum

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Kolomikta Actinidia

also: Actinidia kolomikta, Variegated-Leaf Hardy Kiwi

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Litchi Tomato

also: Morelle de Balbis, Sticky Nightshade

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

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Loquat

also: Eriobotrya japonica, Japanese Plum

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: 15–25 ft (4.5–7.5 m)

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Lowbush Blueberry

also: Vaccinium angustifolium

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌰

Macadamia Nut

also: Macadamia integrifolia, Macadamia

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

also: Vitis rotundifolia

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Nanking Cherry

also: Prunus tomentosa

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Naranjilla

also: Lulo, Solanum quitoense

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm)↔ 36–48 in (90–120 cm)

🌳

Noni

also: Morinda citrifolia, Indian Mulberry

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

🫐

Nyomi's Delicious Pawpaw

also: Asimina triloba 'Nyomi'

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Olive

also: Olea europaea

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 1 varieties →

CANINO Olive

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Oshima Cherry

also: Prunus speciosa

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Oval-leaf Blueberry

also: Vaccinium ovalifolium

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Papaya

also: Carica papaya

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ 6–10 ft (2–3 m)

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Passionfruit

also: Passiflora edulis, Maracuja

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m) along a fence

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Pepino Dulce

also: Melon pear, Sweet cucumber

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/8" (3 mm) — barely cover↔ 24–36 in (60–90 cm)

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Persimmon

also: Diospyros, Diospyros kaki

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: 15–25 ft (4.5–7.5 m)

View 4 varieties →needs stratification

Caucasian Persimmon (D. lotus)Chinese Persimmon (D. rhombifolia)Common Persimmon (D. virginiana)Japanese Persimmon (D. kaki)

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Pomegranate

also: Pomegranite, Punica granatum

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m) for standard; 3–4 ft for dwarfs

needs stratification

🌵

also: Hibiscus sabdariffa, Jamaica sorrel

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 36 in (90 cm)

🌳

also: Schisandra sphenanthera, nan wu wei zi

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🫐

Squashberry

also: Viburnum edule

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Strawberry

also: Garden strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ Surface — needs light; crown at soil line if transplanting↔ 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

View 2 varieties →

Alexandria Mignonette

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Sweet Cherry

also: Prunus avium, Gean

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Tamarillo (Tree Tomato)

also: Tree Tomato, Solanum betaceum

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 3–6 ft (1–2 m)

🍓

also: Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth'

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Wild Strawberry

also: Fragaria vesca, Woodland Strawberry

Fruit

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

Trees (1960)

Shade, fruit & timber species

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Abies (Firs)

also: True firs, Silver firs

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 49 varieties →needs stratification

Abies alba Abies amabilis Abies balsamea 'Improved' New Hampshire Blue Abies balsamea Manitoba Abies balsamea Minnesota Abies balsamea New York

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Acacia

also: Wattle, Mimosa

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ Final: 15–25 ft (4.5–7.5 m) depending on climate

View 9 varieties →

Acacia baileyana Acacia baileyana var. purpurea Acacia confusa Acacia cyanophylla Acacia dealbata Acacia farnesiana

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Acca sellowiana

also: Feijoa, Pineapple Guava

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/8 in (3 mm); barely cover↔ Final: 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m) as shrub or small tree

🍁

Acer

also: Maple

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm)↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 99 varieties →needs stratification

Acer barbinerve Acer buergerianum Acer calcaratum Acer campbellii wilsonii Acer campestre Acer capillipes

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Achiote

also: Bixa orellana, Annatto

also: Tree Of Heaven, Chinese Sumac

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ Final: 40–60 ft (12–18 m)

🌳

Alangium

also: Alangium platanifolium

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Albizia chinensis

also: Chinese Albizia, Silk Tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2–1 in (1–2.5 cm)↔ Final: 30–50 ft (9–15 m)

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Albizia julibrissin

also: Mimosa, Persian Silk Tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (1 cm)↔ Final: 20–35 ft (6–10 m)

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Albizia lebbeck

also: Flea Tree, Frywood

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2–1 in (1–2.5 cm)↔ Final: 30–50 ft (9–15 m)

🌳

also: Pacific Serviceberry, Saskatoon Berry

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m)

View 1 varieties →needs stratification

Smokey

🌳

Amelanchier arborea

also: Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ 8–15 ft (2.4–4.5 m)

View 1 varieties →needs stratification

Dry Berries

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Amelanchier laevis

also: Alleghany Serviceberry, Smooth Shadbush

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ 8–15 ft (2.4–4.5 m)

View 1 varieties →needs stratification

Dried Berries

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Amelanchier lamarckii

also: Juneberry

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ 8–12 ft (2.4–3.6 m)

needs stratification

🌳

Amelanchier ovalis

also: Garden Serviceberry, Snowy Mespilus

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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also: Illicium spp., Anise Tree

also: Myrica, Bayberry

also: Callicarpa, American Beautyberry

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ Final: 3–6 ft (1–2 m)

View 3 varieties →needs stratification

American Beautyberry Purple Beautyberry White-berried Beautyberry

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Bebb's Oak

also: Quercus x bebbiana

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Bee-bee Tree

also: Tetradium daniellii, Korean Euodia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Beech

also: Fagus, Beech tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm)↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 4 varieties →needs stratification

American Beech (F. grandifolia)European Beech (F. sylvatica)European Purpleleaf Beech (F. sylvatica 'Purpurea')Oriental Beech (F. orientalis)

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Beech Viburnum

also: Viburnum erosum, Ichang Viburnum

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌴

also: Quercus marilandica

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

also: Elaeocarpus, Elaeocarpus angustifolius

also: Brachychiton, Flame Tree

also: Buddleja, Buddleia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface-sown — needs light↔ Final: 3–10 ft (1–3 m) by species

View 3 varieties →needs stratification

Orange Butterfly Bush Orange Eye Butterflybush White Butterfly Bush

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Buttonbush

also: Cephalanthus occidentalis, Button-willow

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface to 1/8 in (3 mm) — needs light↔ Final: 6–12 ft (1.8–3.6 m)

needs stratification

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Cabbage Palm

also: Sabal palmetto, Cabbage Palm

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ Just cover — sow seed horizontally↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

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Cabbage Tree

also: Cordyline, Cordyline australis

also: Acacia erioloba, Camelthorn

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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also: Siberian Pea Tree, Peashrub

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ Final: 6–12 ft (2–4 m)

View 4 varieties →

Dwarf Peashrub Korshinsk Peashrub Littleleaf Peashrub Siberian Pea Tree

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Cardinal Autumn Olive

also: Elaeagnus umbellata 'Cardinal'

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Casuarina

also: She-oak, Australian Pine

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ Surface to 1/4 in (6 mm) — needs light↔ Final: 30–100 ft (9–30 m)

View 2 varieties →

Beach Sheoak River Oak

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Catalina Cherry

also: Prunus lyonii

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Catalpa

also: Cigar Tree, Indian Bean Tree

also: California Lilac, New Jersey Tea

also: Parlor Palm, Bamboo Palm

also: Chionanthus retusa, Chionanthus retusus

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌳

also: Glyptostrobus pensilis, Chinese Water Pine

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

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Chinese Sweetshrub

also: Sinocalycanthus chinensis, Chinese Wax Shrub

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Chinese Tallow

also: Sapium sebiferum, Chinese Tallow

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

🌳

Chinese Toon

also: Toona sinensis, Chinese Mahogany

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌳

also: Paliurus spina-christi, Crown Of Thorns

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

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Christmas Box

also: Sarcococca confusa, Christmas Box

Tree

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 65–70°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ Final: 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m)

needs stratification

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Cilician Fir

also: Abies cilicica, Taurus Fir

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🍋

Citron

also: Citrus medica, Etrog

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (1 cm)↔ 8–15 ft (2.5–4.5 m) apart

View 6 varieties →

Buddha's Hand Corsican Diamante Etrog Spadifora Temoni

🌳

also: Cleyera japonica, Sakaki

Tree

☀ Part shade🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: 8–12 ft (2.4–3.6 m)

needs stratification

🌹

Cluster Rose

also: Rosa pisocarpa, Cluster Rose

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Coast Douglas-Fir (California)

also: Coast Douglas-fir, Douglas Fir

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Coast Douglas-Fir (Oregon)

also: Coast Douglas-fir, Douglas Fir

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Coast Douglas-Fir (Washington)

also: Coast Douglas-fir, Douglas Fir

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Coast Redwood

also: Sequoia sempervirens, California Redwood

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌲

also: Gymnocladus, Kentucky coffee tree relatives

Cow Oak

also: Quercus michauxii, Swamp Chestnut Oak

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Coyotebrush

also: Baccharis pilularis

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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also: Cupressus, Italian Cypress

David Elm

also: Ulmus davidiana, Japanese Elm

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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David's Keteleeria

also: Keteleeria davidiana

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌲

also: Oplopanax horridus, Devilsclub

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

🌳

Devil's Walking Stick

also: Aralia spinosa, Devil's Walkingstick

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4 in (6 mm)↔ 8–12 ft (2.4–3.6 m)

needs stratification

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Diamond Leaf Oak

also: Quercus laurifolia, Diamond Leaf Oak

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm); acorns are heavy seeds↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

also: Enterolobium cyclocarpum, Guanacaste

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: 50–80 ft (15–24 m)

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Elsmo Chinese Elm

also: Ulmus parvifolia 'Elsmo', Elsmo Lacebark Elm

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Emory Oak

also: Quercus emoryi

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Emperor 1 Red Emperor Japanese Maple

also: Acer palmatum ssp. matsumurae 'Emperor 1'

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Empress Tree

also: Paulownia tomentosa

Erman's Birch

also: Betula ermanii

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

also: Eurya japonica, East Asian Eurya

Tree

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Final: 6–15 ft (2–4.5 m)

🌳

Evans Cherry

also: Prunus cerasus 'Evans'

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Ever Red Japanese Maple

also: Acer palmatum ssp. matsumurae 'Ever Red'

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

Evergreen Sweetbay Magnolia

also: Magnolia virginiana var. australis

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌲

False Cypress

also: Chamaecyparis, False Cypress

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 5 varieties →needs stratification

Alaska Cedar Atlantic White Cedar Chinese Weeping Cypress Hinoki Cypress Lawson's Cypress

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Farges Fir

also: Abies fargesii

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌹

Father David's Rose

also: Rosa davidii, Father David's Rose

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Ficus (Fig)

also: Ficus, Fig

also: Chaenomeles, Flowering Quince

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 4 varieties →needs stratification

Cathay Quince Chinese Flowering Quince Chinese Quince Dwarf Flowering Quince

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Flying Dragon Orange Tree

also: Poncirus trifoliata

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌲

Fokienia

also: Fokienia hodginsii, Fujian Cypress

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

🌳

Fontanesia

also: Fontanesia phillyraeoides, Syrian-privet

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature shrub its full width

🌳

also: Franklinia alatamaha, Franklinia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

🌲

Fraser Fir

also: Abies fraseri

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌳

Fraser Magnolia

also: Magnolia fraseri, Mountain Magnolia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

Fraxinus (Ash)

also: Fraxinus, Ash

Glehn's Spruce

also: Picea glehnii, Sakhalin Spruce

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Glory Bower

also: Clerodendrum trichotomum, Harlequin Glorybower

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Final: 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m)

needs stratification

🌳

Glossy Buckthorn

also: Frangula alnus

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

also: Koelreuteria spp., Varnish Tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 20–40 ft (6–12 m)

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Chinese Flame Tree Panicled Golden Rain Tree

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Goldenchain Tree

also: Laburnum anagyroides

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌼

Goldenrain Tree

also: Koelreuteria paniculata

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🍒

Goumi

also: Elaeagnus multiflora, Cherry Elaeagnus

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Final: 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m)

needs stratification

🍊

Grapefruit

also: Citrus × paradisi

also: Crataegus, Russian Hawthorn

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 34–50°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: 15–30 ft (4.5–9 m) depending on species

View 17 varieties →needs stratification

Azarole (C. azarolus)Blue Hawthorn (C. brachyacantha)Chinese Hawthorn (C. pinnatifida)Common Hawthorn (C. monogyna)Douglas Hawthorn (C. douglasii)Downy Hawthorn (C. mollis)

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Hazelnut

also: Corylus, Filbert

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 34–45°F⬇ 2–3" (5–8 cm)↔ Final: 12–20 ft (3.6–6 m) depending on species

View 6 varieties →needs stratification

American Hazelnut (C. americana)Chinese Hazel (C. chinensis)Common Hazelnut (C. avellana)Manchurian Hazelnut (C. sieboldiana var. mandshurica)Siberian Hazelnut (C. heterophylla)Turkish Hazelnut (C. colurna)

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Heartleaf Hornbeam

also: Carpinus cordata

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌳

Heartleaf Paper Birch

also: Betula cordifolia, Mountain Paper Birch

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Heath Banksia

also: Banksia ericifolia, Heath-leaf Banksia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–80°F⬇ Surface-sown, press into mix↔ Final: give the mature shrub its full width

🎋

Heavenly Bamboo

also: Nandina domestica

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌿

Heavenly Bamboo

also: Nandina domestica, Sacred Bamboo

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 1 varieties →

Nana Heavenly Bamboo

🌳

also: Ilex spp.

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: varies widely by species

View 10 varieties →needs stratification

American Holly Cherry Holly Chinese Holly English Holly Japanese Holly Longstalk Holly

🍒

also: Chamaecyparis pisifera, Sawara False Cypress

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 1 varieties →needs stratification

Capitata (Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata')

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Japanese Zelkova

also: Zelkova serrata

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌲

Jeffrey Pine

also: Pinus jeffreyi

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Jelly Palm

also: Butia, Pindo Palm

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 80–90°F⬇ Just covered — sow horizontally↔ Final: 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m)

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Pindo Palm South American Jelly Palm

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Jetbead

also: Rhodotypos scandens, Jetbead

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4–1/2 in (6–12 mm)↔ Final: 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

needs stratification

🌳

Jojoba

also: Simmondsia chinensis, Coffeeberry

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌸

Judas Tree

also: Cercis siliquastrum

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌲

Juniper

also: Juniperus spp.

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–70°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm) in gritty well-drained mix↔ Final: 6–30 ft (2–9 m) depending on species

View 12 varieties →needs stratification

Cade Juniper California Juniper Chinese Juniper Common Juniper Eastern Red Cedar (Eastern ecotype)Eastern Red Cedar (Midwestern ecotype)

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Kahika

also: Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Kahikatea

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

also: Senna siamea, Siamese Cassia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌳

Katsura Tree

also: Cercidiphyllum japonicum, Japanese Judas Tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ Surface to 1/8 in (3 mm) — needs light↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌳

Kauri

also: Agathis australis

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

Kentucky Coffee Tree

also: Gymnocladus dioicus, Kentucky Coffeetree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌲

Keteleeria

also: Keteleeria spp.

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

Lacey Oak

also: Quercus laceyi

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Lady Palm

also: Rhapis excelsa, Lady Palm

Tree

☀ Bright indirect🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m) tall, clumping

🌲

Larch

also: Larix spp., Tamarack

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–68°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ 20–40 ft (6–12 m)

View 7 varieties →needs stratification

Dahurian Larch Dunkeld Larch European Larch Japanese Larch Olga Bay Larch Prince Rupprecht's Larch

🌳

also: Citrus × limon, True lemon

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (1 cm)↔ 8–20 ft (2.5–6 m) apart depending on rootstock

View 16 varieties →

Allen Eureka Berna Eureka Femminello Fino Frost Eureka

🌳

Lily Of The Valley Tree

also: Oxydendrum arboreum, Sorrel Tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌲

Limber Pine

also: Pinus flexilis, Rocky Mountain White Pine

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🍋

Lime

also: Citrus aurantiifolia, Citrus latifolia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (1 cm)↔ 8–20 ft (2.5–6 m) apart depending on rootstock

View 8 varieties →

Australian Desert Lime Australian Finger Lime Calamansi Kaffir Lime Key Lime Persian Lime

🌳

Linden Arrowwood

also: Viburnum dilatatum, Linden Viburnum

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

Little Epaulette Tree

also: Little Epaulette Tree, Pterostyrax corymbosa

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌳

Little Walnut

also: Juglans microcarpa

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌿

Littleleaf Boxwood

also: Buxus microphylla, Japanese Box

also: Maackia, Maackia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 3 varieties →

Amur Maackia Buergeri Amur Maackia Chinese Maackia

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Magnolia

also: Magnolia, Magnolia

also: Citrus reticulata, Tangerine

also: Sophora macrocarpa

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

🌳

Mayten

also: Maytenus boaria, Maiten Tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

🌹

Meadow Rose

also: Rosa blanda, Meadow Rose

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌹

also: Acer pensylvanicum, Striped Maple

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

also: Cercocarpus, California Mountain Mahogany

also: Quercus myrtifolia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌸

Oleander

also: Nerium oleander

also: Maclura, Osage Orange

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 2 varieties →

Che Osage Orange

🌸

Osmanthus

also: Osmanthus, Sweet Olive

also: Acer griseum

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

Parasol Leaf Tree

also: Macaranga tanarius, Blush Macaranga

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

🌳

Parkinsonia

also: Palo verde, Jerusalem thorn

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Blue Palo Verde Jellybean Tree

🌸

Pekin Lilac

also: Syringa pekinensis, Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

🌳

Pendula European Ash

also: Fraxinus excelsior var. pendula

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Pendulous Lilac

also: Syringa komarowii

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Pepper Tree

also: Schinus molle, Peruvian Peppertree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

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Persian Ironwood

also: Parrotia persica, Persian Parrotia

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Photinia

also: Christmas berry

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ Final: give the mature shrub its full width

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Chinese Photinia Oriental Photinia

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also: Pinus, True pine

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ 1/4–1/2" (6–12 mm)↔ Per species

View 94 varieties →needs stratification

Advanced Shortleaf Pine Aleppo Pine Ancient Bristlecone Pine Apache Pine Armand Pine Aztec Pine

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Pinemat Manzanita

also: Arctostaphylos nevadensis, Pine-mat Manzanita

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 50–65°F⬇ Surface — press into mix↔ 3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m)

needs stratification

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Pink Flowering Dogwood

also: Cornus florida 'Rubra'

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Pink Flowering Dogwood

also: Cornus florida 'Rubra'

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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also: Lomatia hirsuta

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

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Rambling Rose

also: Rosa filipes, Rambling Rose

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Red Bud Crabapple

also: Malus X zumi 'Calocarpa'

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Red Chokeberry

also: Aronia arbutifolia

also: Delonix regia, Flame Tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ 30–40 ft (9–12 m)

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Russian Olive

also: Elaeagnus angustifolia, Russian olive tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Rusty Blackhaw

also: Viburnum rufidulum, Southern Blackhaw

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Sacred Fir

also: Abies religiosa

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Sago Palm

also: Cycas revoluta, Japanese Sago Palm

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2–1" (12–25 mm)↔ 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m)

🌵

also: Sophora tomentosa, Silverbush

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4" (6 mm)↔ Give mature plant its full spread

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Silver Linden

also: Tilia tomentosa, Silver Lime

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Silver Saw Palmetto

also: Serenoa repens var. Silver

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Silverbell

also: Halesia, Snowdrop tree

Smooth Sumac

also: Rhus glabra, Smooth Sumac

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/4–1/2 in (6–12 mm)↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Specialty & Hybrid Citrus

also: Oroblanco, Limequat

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (1 cm)↔ 8–20 ft (2.5–6 m) apart depending on rootstock

View 10 varieties →

Alemow Carrizo Citrange Haruka Oroblanco Rough Lemon Swingle Citrumelo

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Spicebush

also: Lindera, Spicebush

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 2 varieties →

Japanese Spicebush Northern Spicebush

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Spruce

also: Picea, Spruce fir

also: Citrus × sinensis, Common orange

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (1 cm)↔ 8–20 ft (2.5–6 m) apart depending on rootstock

View 23 varieties →

Akcay Sekeri Ambersweet Cara Cara Delta Valencia Hamlin Lane Late Navel

also: Citrus × tangelo, Honeybell

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (1 cm)↔ 8–20 ft (2.5–6 m) apart depending on rootstock

View 4 varieties →

Minneola Orlando Sampson Sunrise

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Tanoak

also: Lithocarpus densiflorus

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Tea Crabapple

also: Malus hupehensis

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Tea Tree

also: Leptospermum, Manuka

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 1 varieties →

Manuka

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Teak

also: Tectona grandis, Burma Teak

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Tecun Uman Pine

also: Pinus tecunumanii, Ocote de Caretilla

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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Texas Buckeye

also: Aesculus glabra 'Arguta', Western Buckeye

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Texas Madrone

also: Arbutus xalapensis

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌳

also: Ravenala madagascariensis, Traveller's Palm

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: 25–30 ft (7.5–9 m) in ideal conditions

🌳

also: Liriodendron tulipifera

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

American Tulip Tree Chinese Tulip Tree

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Tungoil Tree

also: Vernicia fordii

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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Tupelo

also: Nyssa, Tupelo

also: Bauhinia variegata var. candida, White Orchid Tree

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

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White Cedar (Eastern Arborvitae)

also: Thuja occidentalis

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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White Eastern Redbud

also: Cercis canadensis var. Alba, Whitebud

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

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White Fir

also: Abies concolor

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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White Flowered Lilac

also: Syringa vulgaris var. Alba, White Flowered Lilac

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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White Leadtree

also: Leucaena leucocephala, Haole Koa

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 60–75°F⬇ See species — surface to 1/2 in typical↔ Per species

View 1 varieties →

Hawaiian Giant K8

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White Mulberry

also: Morus alba

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

needs stratification

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White Oak

also: Quercus alba

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Give mature plant its full spread

needs stratification

🌸

also: Sapindus saponaria, Wingleaf Soapberry

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 75–85°F⬇ 1/2–1 in (12–25 mm)↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

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Winterhazel

also: Corylopsis, Fragrant Winterhazel

Tree

☀ Partial shade🌡 Germ 40–60°F⬇ 1/2" (12 mm)↔ Final: 8–12 ft (2.4–3.6 m)

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Chinese Winterhazel (C. sinensis)Fragrant Winterhazel (C. glabrescens)

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Wintersweet

also: Chimonanthus praecox

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/2 in (12 mm)↔ Final: 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m)

needs stratification

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Witch Hazel

also: Hamamelis, Witchhazel

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 65–75°F⬇ 1/8–1/4 in (3–6 mm); very small seeds surface-sown↔ Final: give the mature tree its full canopy width

View 2 varieties →needs stratification

Chinese Witch Hazel Vernal Witch Hazel

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also: Handroanthus, Roble Amarillo

also: Citrus junos, Japanese citron

Tree

☀ Full sun🌡 Germ 70–85°F⬇ 1/2 in (1 cm)↔ 8–20 ft (2.5–6 m) apart depending on rootstock

View 4 varieties →

Ichang Papeda Hybrid Kabosu Standard Yuzu Sudachi