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

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

Hosta sieboldiana Hosta Qty $ 3.62 /packet 50 seeds		Hosta From Seed Holsta sieboldiana is the parent of outstanding cultivars such as 'Frances Williams' and 'Elegans.' Easily grown from seed, each seedling will be unique and beautiful in its own way and may be selected for further breeding. Who knows? The next prize-winning cultivar could come from your garden! Zone 3-9 No export to Australia

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+

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

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+

Jatropha podagrica Buddha Belly Plant Qty $ 4.94 /packet 8 seeds		In demand by collectors Buddha Belly Plant - Coral Plant - Bottle Plant The plant's trunk resembles a vase! This exotic is easily grown indoors from seed with warmth and bright light. Beautiful red flowers like coral spring from its swollen caudex (trunk). Its branches are short and stiff, bearing a few heart shaped, decorative leaves. May reach a height of 5 feet or more but is easily kept pruned. Flowers year round. Native to Central America. Needs a minimum temperature of 50° F Zone 10+

Johannesteijsmannia altifrons Joey Palm Qty $ 9.99 /packet 5 large seeds		Surely one of the most stunning and spectacular palms in the world, J. altifrons has large, simple, undivided leaves that can reach a length of more than 20ft, rising directly from an underground rootstock. These huge, very leathery, roughly diamond-shaped leaves are pleated along their length, giving the most bizarre appearance. The Joey grows in montane rainforest in S. Thailand, peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo, at altitudes up to 400ft. It is much tougher and more cool-tolerant than one might expect, and will grow happily in the subtropics and of course any tropical climate, in a shady, wind protected situation. It has been proven to do well, for instance, in coastal S. California, S. Spain or S. Florida, and can even be kept as a striking indoor plant. A much sought-after plant; we now have a fresh lot of seeds available. Zone 10+

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

Juniperus rigida Temple Juniper Qty $ 3.29 /packet 35 seeds		Juniperus rigida is known as the Temple Juniper because it is often found planted in the garden landscapes of Japanese temples. Native to Japan, Korea and Manchuria, this stiff-needled juniper may reach a height of 30' in the wild. The tree has become much sought-after for use as a bonsai specimen but is often difficult to find in the nursery. Zone 5-9 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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