Prairie Sensitive Briar or Brier (Mimosa nuttallii or Mimosa quadrivalis var. nuttallii), also called Prairie Sensitive Plant, Nuttall’s Briar, Bashful Briar, Cat’s Claw Briar and ‘Devil’s Shoe Lace,’ is a perennial plant in the genus Mimosa in the Legume family native to the prairies of North America. It’s found in open woodlands, savannas, glades and prairies from Texas east to Louisiana and north to North Dakota and Wisconsin. It grows in sunny areas of prairies, roadsides and woodland margins where soils are sandy to rocky. Sensitive briar has a lot going for it. The flashy flowers are bright pink, the foliage responds to your touch and it provides forage for wildlife. That’s a lot to like about this little trailing plant. Bloom Color- There is nothing bashful about the flowers of Mimosa nuttallii. In bloom from mid-May to early September, each blossom is a globe composed of hot pink filaments with prominent yellow anthers at each tip. The delicate, fern-like leaves of Mimosa nuttallii respond to various stimuli by folding along the primary leaflet. You can initiate this reaction simply by touching a leaf. The folding also may occur due to wind or darkness- the leaves fold up at night. This reaction is termed seismonasty and is quite common in the Mimosaceae family. ~ Wildlife ~ Mimosa nuttallii provides forage for deer and turkey. Bobwhite quail consume the seeds and the nectar is important for many insects. It is also nutritious for livestock. The flowers are very attractive to birds, bees and other insects ~ Germination ~ 1. Place your seeds in warm water to soak for 12-24 hours. 2. Place your seeds barely under the soil, about 1/8 of an inch deep. 3. Water or mist the soil gently. Keep your soil moist but not overly wet. 4. Keep the seeds and soil in the sunniest and warmest location possible. Keep the temperature as close to 70 degrees or above. 5. The first leaves should sprout in about one to two weeks (these are not Shy). However, even these small Sensitive / Shy sprouts will begin “sleeping” at night, by closing their leaves. Sensitive briar is suitable in a sunny, dry natural garden where the plant can grow without disturbance. Plants have attractive twice-compound leaves, showy flowers and an amazing display of prickles. (Other scientific names that have been associated with sensitive brier: Mimosa nuttallii, Mimosa quadrivalvis var. angustata, Mimosa microphylla, Schrankia uncinata, Schrankia nuttallii, Schrankia angustata, Schrankia microphylla, Leptoglottis angustisiliqua, Leptoglottis chapmanii, Leptoglottis microphylla, Morongia angustata, Morongia microphylla, Morongia uncinata.)
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Sensitive Plant Seeds ~Mimosa pudica~ Leaves that move & respond to touch! Shy
Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) is a member of the Mimosa genus. The plant generally grows up to 24-36 inches tall, producing delicate, fern-like leaves and fluffy pink or purple flowers. Sensitive plant is a popular houseplant due to its remarkable leaves, which curl into themselves when touched. As the common name suggests, the leaves close when they are touched. Sensitive plant may be propagated by seed indoors any time of the year. Seeds are quite tough, and can be nicked with a knife to help improve germination success. Seeds may also be placed in warm water and soaked overnight. Place seeds in a moist soil medium, cover with a light sprinkle of soil and place in a warm, bright location. Seeds generally take about a week to germinate Germination: 1. Place your seeds in warm water to soak for 8-12 hours. 2. Gently place your seeds barely under the soil, about 1/8 of an inch deep. 3. Gently water or mist the soil. Keep your soil moist but not overly wet. Flower pots or pellets should not be sitting in water. 4. Keep the seeds and soil in the sunniest and warmest location possible. Keep the temperature as close to 70 degrees or above. 5. You can try this with some of your plants: to add warmth and humidity when not using a Sensitive/ Shy Plant Greenhouse or Grow Kit, put a plastic bag over the top of your flower pots to keep in moisture and warmth; when doing this, make sure they don’t overheat in the direct sunlight. 6. The first leaves should sprout in about a week (these are not Shy). However, even these small Sensitive / Shy sprouts will begin “sleeping” at night, by closing their leaves. 8. In several weeks, the Sensitive/ Shy sprout will grow and move when they are tickled. Expect your plants to grow slowly during the winter season and to grow rapidly once the spring arrives!
100+ Organic St. John’s Wort seeds ~Hypericum perforatum~ *Free US shipping*
Medicinal use of St. John’s Wort: St. John’s wort has a long history of herbal use. It fell out of favor in the nineteenth century but recent research has brought it back to prominence as an extremely valuable remedy for nervous problems. The herb is used in treating a wide range of disorders, including pulmonary complaints, bladder problems, diarrhoea and nervous depression. It is also very effectual in treating overnight incontinence of urine in children. A tea or tincture of the fresh flowers is a popular treatment for external ulcers, burns, wounds, sores, bruises, cramps etc. An infusion of the flowers in olive oil is applied externally to wounds, sores, ulcers, swellings, rheumatism etc. It is also valued in the treatment of sunburn and as a cosmetic preparation to the skin. Habitat of the herb: Open woods, hedgebanks and grassland, in dry sunny places, usually on calcareous soils. Edible parts of St. John’s Wort: The herb and the fruit are sometimes used as a tea substitute. The flowers can be used in making mead. Other uses of the herb: Yellow, gold and brown dyes are obtained from the flowers and leaves. A red is obtained from the flowers after acidification. A red dye is obtained from the whole plant when infused in oil or alcohol. A yellow is obtained when it is infused in water. The plant is said to contain good quantities of tannin, though exact figures are not available. Propagation of St. John’s Wort: Seed – sow in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe in the autumn or in the spring. It normally germinates in 1 – 3 months at 10C. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
15+ Red Currant Tomato ~Solanum pimpinellifolium~ Spoon Tomato ~World’s Smallest
Currant tomato (Solanum pimpinellifolium), also called spoon tomato, is a wild species of tomatonative toEcuadorandPeru and naturalizedin theGalpagos Islands. Its smallfruitsare edible, and it is commonly grown in gardens as an heirloom tomatoalthough it is considered to be wildrather than domesticated as is the commonly cultivated tomato speciesSolanum lycopersicum. Its genome was recently sequenced. ~ Disease Resistance ~ Its relatedness to tomatoesand ability to freely cross with them has allowed it to be used for the introduction of disease resistance traits in tomato varieties, as well as in the study of the genetic control of tomato traits such as fruit shape and size. Only 900Mbgenome differs from the tomato at 0.6% ofbase pairs; in comparison, they both differ from thepotato(from which they diverged 7.3 million years ago) at 8% of bases. Considered the ancestor of domesticated tomatoes, it is valued for supplementing the limitedgene poolof the domestic tomato. Due to agricultural development, the wild currant tomato is becoming less prevalent in thenative rangeof northern Peru and southern Ecuador. In addition, seed collection is hampered by issues with theConvention on Biological Diversity.
10+ Red Tamarillo Seeds ~Solanum becateum~ Cyphomandra becatea ~ Tree Tomato
The tamarillo is native to the Andes of Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina. Today it is still cultivated in gardens and small orchards for local production, and it is one of the most popular fruits in these regions. Other regions of cultivation are the subtropical areas throughout the world, such as South Africa, India, China, Australia and New Zealand. The fruits are egg-shaped and about 2-4 inches long. The flesh has a firm texture and contains more and larger seeds than a common tomato. The fruits are very high in vitamins and iron and low in calories. The tree grows very quickly and is able to bear fruit after 1 and a half to 2 years. A single mature tree can produce more than 45 pounds of fruit per year. Tamarillos are suitable for growing as indoor container plants, though their swift growth, their light, water and humidity requirements and their large leaves can pose a challenge to those with limited space.
25 Organic Purple Dead-Nettle Seeds ~Lamium purpureum Archangel Free US Shipping
Lamium purpureum is commonly known as Purple or Red Dead-Nettle, Red Henbit and Purple Archangel. Though superficially similar in appearance, it is not related to Nettle, and does not sting. Purple Dead-Nettle can grow throughout the year, including mild weather in winter.
20 Organic Common Blue Violet seeds ~ Viola sororia ~ Native *Free US Shipping*
The state flower of Illinois, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, Viola sororia is a stemless herbaceous perennial plant that is native to eastern North America. Beyond its use as a common lawn and garden plant, Viola sororia has historically been used for food and for medicine. The flowers and leaves are edible, and some sources suggest the roots can also be eaten. The Cherokee used it to treat colds and headaches. Rafinesque, in his Medical Flora, a Manual of the Medical Botany of the United States of North America (1828 – 1830), wrote of Viola sororia being used by his American contemporaries for coughs, sore throats, and constipation. Besides Common blue violet, Viola sororia is also known as ‘common meadow violet,’ ‘purple violet,’ ‘woolly blue violet,’ ‘hooded violet,’ ‘wood violet,’ and ‘lesbian flower.’ In the early 1900s, lesbian women would give violets to the women they were wooing. This symbolized their “Sapphic” desire, so called because Sappho, a Greek lyric poet, in one of her poems described herself and her lover as wearing garlands of violet.
15 Red Flowered Blue Violet seeds ~ Viola sororia ~ Native *Free US Shipping*
The state flower of Illinois, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, Viola sororia is a stemless herbaceous perennial plant that is native to eastern North America. Beyond its use as a common lawn and garden plant, Viola sororia has historically been used for food and for medicine. The flowers and leaves are edible, and some sources suggest the roots can also be eaten. The Cherokee used it to treat colds and headaches. Rafinesque, in his Medical Flora, a Manual of the Medical Botany of the United States of North America (1828 – 1830), wrote of Viola sororia being used by his American contemporaries for coughs, sore throats, and constipation. Besides Common blue violet, Viola sororia is also known as ‘common meadow violet,’ ‘purple violet,’ ‘woolly blue violet,’ ‘hooded violet,’ ‘wood violet,’ and ‘lesbian flower.’ In the early 1900s, lesbian women would give violets to the women they were wooing. This symbolized their “Sapphic” desire, so called because Sappho, a Greek lyric poet, in one of her poems described herself and her lover as wearing garlands of violet.
15 Freckled Blue Violet Seeds ~ Viola sororia ~ Native *Free US Shipping*
The state flower of Illinois, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, Viola sororia is a stemless herbaceous perennial plant that is native to eastern North America. Beyond its use as a common lawn and garden plant, Viola sororia has historically been used for food and for medicine. The flowers and leaves are edible, and some sources suggest the roots can also be eaten. The Cherokee used it to treat colds and headaches. Rafinesque, in his Medical Flora, a Manual of the Medical Botany of the United States of North America (1828 – 1830), wrote of Viola sororia being used by his American contemporaries for coughs, sore throats, and constipation. Besides Common blue violet, Viola sororia is also known as ‘common meadow violet,’ ‘purple violet,’ ‘woolly blue violet,’ ‘hooded violet,’ ‘wood violet,’ and ‘lesbian flower.’ In the early 1900s, lesbian women would give violets to the women they were wooing. This symbolized their “Sapphic” desire, so called because Sappho, a Greek lyric poet, in one of her poems described herself and her lover as wearing garlands of violet.
15 White Flowered Blue Violet seeds ~ Viola sororia ~ Native *Free US Shipping*
The state flower of Illinois, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, Viola sororia is a stemless herbaceous perennial plant that is native to eastern North America. Beyond its use as a common lawn and garden plant, Viola sororia has historically been used for food and for medicine. The flowers and leaves are edible, and some sources suggest the roots can also be eaten. The Cherokee used it to treat colds and headaches. Rafinesque, in his Medical Flora, a Manual of the Medical Botany of the United States of North America (1828 – 1830), wrote of Viola sororia being used by his American contemporaries for coughs, sore throats, and constipation. Besides Common blue violet, Viola sororia is also known as ‘common meadow violet,’ ‘purple violet,’ ‘woolly blue violet,’ ‘hooded violet,’ ‘wood violet,’ and ‘lesbian flower.’ In the early 1900s, lesbian women would give violets to the women they were wooing. This symbolized their “Sapphic” desire, so called because Sappho, a Greek lyric poet, in one of her poems described herself and her lover as wearing garlands of violet.