September seeds

Seeds of the following native species have been added to the Shop. We can consider them ‘new’ since last time they were offered in 2016, and not from lack of trying. You can read more about each of them by clicking on the links provided.

Cornus canadensis, the lovely bunchberry; also read more about it Here

Aralia hispida – Britsly sarsaparilla, which is coming in full splendor in September when the fruits change color

Lobelia spicata, Pale- blue Lobelia – a choice, delicate species, that can be grown in a variety of situations. For a nice ‘native combo’ you can grow this Lobelia together with the Harebell and Solidago simplex var. ontarioense; they are often found growing close by.

Campanula rotundifolia, the ubiquitous Harebell, that has a place in any garden; the dainty flowers appear from early summer till fall and are better displayed in a rockery.
*The names harebell and witched thimble are said to come from a folk belief that witches used the plant to transform themselves into hares. If we are to believe more folklore, a superstition also says that the harebell flowers will ring to warn rabbits of foxes :)

I am happy that my message got through to more people, but I would like to emphasize once more that it is best to first hurry up with all the species from the moist-packed seeds category, peonies, Helleborus, Actaea, Aralia, Lilium, Cornus canadensis… it is still enough time for them to undergo the slightly warm/moist period (required for germination) before the winter arrives (the cold/moist stratification). You will hear me repeating this a few more times!

Speaking about the Moist packed seeds – this fall, both our native Jeffersonia diphylla and its Asian counterpart Jeffersonia dubia are on the Seeds List. Not easy to find to buy the plants, and expensive when it happens; plus they are very difficult to divide. On top of all this, the seeds are difficult to keep in moist storage (all good till now).

More seeds to come….