Whatcom Seed Company - Catalog of Rare, Exotic, Unusual Garden Seeds

Helenium puberleum
Autumn Lollipop

Qty $ 3.29 /packet

15 seeds

Something Different

Here's an unusual, ornate perennial that's easy to grow and sure to please. The prominent flower heads form bronze and gold globes that set atop a yellow fringe of ruffled petals, resembling a floral lollipop. The plant is an attention-getter both in the border and as a cut flower. Likes full sun, grows to 3' height.

Zone 3-9

No export to Australia

Helianthus annuus "Ring of Fire" Sunflower Qty $ 3.84 /packet 25 seeds		Eye-boggling Color "Ring of Fire" aptly describes the unusual design of this five-inch sunflower.. There is a deep mahogany red ring surrounding the chocolate brown flower center. Gorgeous as a cut flower, it is long living in floral arrangements and outstanding in any garden. Different from other sunflowers. Grows to about 4 1/2 feet in height, late-season bloomer requires about 120 days. Good branching, producing many stems. Easy! Annual (all zones)

Helianthus annuus
"Tiffany" Sunflower

Qty $ 2.85 /packet

25 seeds

Summer blooms in 55 days

Great for cutting or in the garden. Single, sturdy stem with flowers 4-5" across grows to about 4 feet in height. Pollen free, F1 hybrid. Easy to grow, flowers as early as 55 days!

Annual (all zones)

Heliconia psittacorum Parrot's Beak Heliconia Qty $ 3.84 /packet 8 seeds		The psittacorum Heliconias are small, dainty and exotically tropical. They resemble the plant know commonly as Bird-of-Paradise and they bloom abundantly all year. "Flower" heads appear to be hand painted and glow with brilliant colors. The psittacorums rarely exceed 3' - 6' in height. The floral bracts of psittacorums arise from the same point on the stem. Heliconias are popular house plants, and can grow in temperatures ranging from 60 to 76 degrees F. Zone 10+ No export to Australia

Heliconia rostrata Lobster Claw Heliconia Qty $ 3.84 /packet 8 seeds		From the Amazon jungles, Lobster Claw Heliconia (Heliconia rostrata) is also known as the "hanging heliconia." The brilliant red inflorescence of this classic and widely cultivated Heliconia can reach three feet or more in length. The plant itself grows 9 to 18 feet in height. Lobster Claw Heliconia is a tropical or subtropical plant and must be kept in a greenhouse in cooler climates. Blooms all year, full to half sun. Very showy. Zone 10+ No export to Australia

Heliconia schiedeana Cold-Hardy Heliconia Qty $ 3.84 /packet 8 seeds		Cold-Hardy Lobster Claw Heliconia This magnificent Heliconia can be grown in cooler climates (zone 8, where temperatures drop to the low teens fahrenheit). It will freeze to the ground but emerge the following Spring. This is one of the most cold-hardy of all Heliconias and is well worth growing to give your garden a really tropical flavor. Bright red brachs and showy yellow flowers appear in Summer. Will reach 4-8 feet in height. Water regularly and plant out in sun to part shade. Zone 8+ No export to Australia

Heuchera americana
Heuchera
"Marvelous Marble"

Qty $ 3.29 /packet

35 seeds

Fabulous Foliage

Marvelous Marble is the first Heuchera with very short flower stems. It is a gorgeous foliage plant, performing well in spring, summer and autumn. In the spring, the foliage is a nice purple and during the year, the leaves change to green with very distinct dark veins. Creamy white flowers form earlier than other Heuchera varieties. Grows up to about 2 feet in height and width.

Zone 4-9

Humulus lupulus Hops Qty $ 3.62 /packet 50 seeds		Hops are a main ingredient in beer and lend beer its distinctive bitter taste. Grow your own hops for home brew and you'll have the freshest, tastiest hops possible! The vine itself is highly ornamental, extremely vigorous (can grow 20 feet or more in a single season) and hardy in zones 4 - 8, meaning hops will grow back each year without reseeding. Zone 4-8

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis Bottle Palm Qty $ 4.83 /packet 10 seeds		This little dwarf of a palm will grow slowly to a height of 10 to 12 feet. The solitary trunk is grotesquely swollen and looks as if it were cast in smooth grey concrete. The trunk is a rounded bulge in young specimens and gradually elongates and flattens somewhat as the palm matures. Bottle Palm is from Round Island, a tiny speck of land in the Indian Ocean which is part of the Mascarene Island group. There are said to be fewer than 15 specimens left in its native habitat, but Bottle Palm is cultivated for its unique beauty in tropical countries around the world. Seed can take 4-6 months to germinate but it's well worth the wait! Bottle Palm is tender and killed by freezing temperatures but makes an excellent container plant. Zone 10+

Hyophorbe verschaffeltii Spindle Palm Qty $ 3.29 /packet 20 seeds		A well-known and much-loved tropical palm with a spindle-shaped, swollen trunk and stiffly ascending, pinnate leaves. The Spindle Palm is quick to germinate, easily cultivated, and fast growing, making it ideal for the tropical or frost-free subtropical garden, or as an attractive indoor specimen for a brightly lit spot. Will tolerate light frosts (30°F). Full sun to part shade, grows to about 18 feet in height. Zone 10+

Hypericum calycinum Rose of Sharon (Groundcover) Qty $ 3.29 /packet 150 seeds		Aaron's Beard — Rose of Sharon Creeping St. Johnswort Perennial groundcover with stunning yellow flowers during Summer, contrasting against a lush green background of dense foliage. Full sun to full shade. Perfect for foundations, mass plantings and embankments. Mowing in late Winter or Early Spring will rejuvenate the foliage. Native to Souteastern Europe and Asia Minor. Zones 4-8

Ilex opaca American Holly Qty $ 3.07 /packet 35 seeds		American Holly (Ilex opaca) is a broadleaf evergreen tree that is native from New England to Texas. Its dark green, prickly leaves and bright red berries are a traditional symbol of Christmas and the foliage is often used in winter arrangements. Highly ornamental, the tree can reach 50 feet in height. Makes a fine landscape specimen but be forewarned that walking barefoot near a Holly tree is hazardous to one's feet! Expect slow germination. Zone 5-9

Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron'
Summer Gloxinia

Qty $ 3.51 /packet

30 seeds

Only 10 Weeks from Seed to Bloom!

Creamy white trumpets bloom atop ferny foliage till the end of Summer. Incarvilleas are sometimes called "summer gloxinias" but are unrelated to true gloxinias. Something interesting and different for your borders or patio pots. Grows to 10-12" in height with flowers about 1-1/2 inches long.

Annual (all zones)

Ipomoea alba Moonflower Qty $ 3.95 /packet 10 seeds		Blooms Only at Night This unusual relative of the Morning Glory opens its flowers at dusk and blooms throughout the night. The fragrant white blossoms reach up to 6 inches across and are well suited to a gothic or moon garden. This twining vine will quickly climb to 15 feet (or more in frost-free climates) and makes an excellent fence screen. Grown as an annual in northern climates or tender perennial in tropical areas. Zone 10+ or Annual (all zones)

Ipomoea quamoclit Cypress Vine (Cardinal Climber) Qty $ 3.29 /packet 10 seeds		Dazzling relative to the morning glory, Cypress Vine is an easy-to-grow annual and a favorite flower of hummingbirds and butterflies. Feathery foliage with large, bright red blooms. Sometimes called Cardinal Climber. Blooms from July to November. Readily self-seeds year after year. Vine can grow 20 feet in length. Needs sun or partial sun. Annual (all zones)

Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda Tree Qty $ 3.07 /packet 20 seeds		A beautiful flowering landscape specimen, 30 to 50 feet tall and 40 to 60 feet wide. Needs lots of space to grow. Exceedingly numerous blue to purple flowers, 1 1/2 inches long, appearing in late spring before the leaves, covering the entire tree. Native to subtropical Brazil, prefers full sun. Highly drought tolerant. Fallen flowers are pretty on lawns (but slippery on pavement). Will be damaged by freezes but comes back strong after moderate freeze. Zones 9+

Jubaea chilensis Chilean Wine Palm Qty $ 3.95 /packet 8 large seeds		Probably the most massive and undoubtedly the most cold-tolerant of all pinnate palms, this species, although not common in cultivation, hardly needs any introduction. Native to central Chile, it is well suited to temperate and subtropical climates. It is highly drought tolerant but will also do well in cold and humid conditions. It does not need hot summers to grow well and in winter it can take severe frost down to 3°F unharmed. For many temperate climates it is the only large pinnate palm which is cold-tolerant enough to be successful long-term. Many fine, centennial examples can be admired for instance in California, Australia and along the Mediterranean, in southern Switzerland, along the windy Atlantic coast of France and even in Britain. And there are other areas where it would do well but has not been tried Germination and establishment are slow but easily accomplished and young plants are sought after and of high value as they are rarely found in the nursery trade. We can now offer seeds of excellent quality at exceptionally low prices. Zone 10+

Juniperus chinensis Chinese Juniper Qty $ 3.18 /packet 50 seeds		An extremely variable species with many forms, upright and columnar or low and spreading. One of the most popular bonsai, can be easily fashioned or trained. Adaptable to a wide range of soils. Prefers a sunny location. Excellent evergreen foliage. Zone 4a-9a No export to Australia

Kerriodoxa elegans White Elephant Palm Qty $ 8.79 /packet 5 very large seeds		Easy-Care Houseplant The beautiful and elegant White Elephant Palm grows in just a tiny area of Thailand. Its spectacular 6' fans are completely circular and narrowly divided, dark green and silvery white underneath. The plant reaches a height of about 15'. Kerriodoxa elegans is very rare and just recently introduced into cultivation. Seeds are difficult to obtain and expensive -- and much in demand by collectors. White Elephant Palm requires a tropical or warm subtropical climate and will manage with temperatures as low as about 29°F. Should be kept sheltered from wind. Indoors, it makes a stunning container plant. Zone 10+

Kigelia africana Sausage Tree Qty $ 3.95 /packet 15 seeds		This tropical curiosity is a medium-sized tree from west Africa. It is called "sausage tree" because of its large, 2-foot long sausage-shaped woody fruits that dangle on long stems below the leafy branches. The fruits are not edible. The large, leathery flowers open in the evening and in its native habitat are visited by bats. Must be protected from frost. If you're looking for something really different, here you go. Zone 10+

Kitaibelia vitifolia Cedar Cup Qty $ 3.29 /packet 25 seeds		This captivating perennial is astonishing to behold and rarely seen. Malva-like leaves form a pure white, shallow cup revealing the green calyx behind the petals. It grows to 6-7 ft, forming a massive clump of tall stems from a huge rootstock. Full sun or part shade, zone 3-8. Sow in January or February for blooms the same year. Totally alluring! Zone 3-8

Kochia tricophylla Burning Bush (Annual) Qty $ 2.96 /packet 100 seeds		Burning Bush has soft, feathery, pale-green foliage forming a dense rounded bush gradually turning a deep red in the fall. Superb, hedge-like background for flowers. Height 2-3'. Full sun to part shade. Annual (all zones)

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