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Wildflower Seeds - Plains Region
The Great Plains cover a large area in the the Central US that was once home to vast prairies and grasslands. The area stretches from Mexico to Canada, but has one thing in common - not a lot of rainfall. Much of the area gets less than 20 inches of rain in a year, and it is concentrated in the winter months. It takes drought-resistant plants to get through the long, dry summers on their own. If you have a way to irrigate the prairie wildflower seeds you buy online, then you can grow a lot of things in the plentiful sunshine of this region.
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American Germander Seeds
Teucrium canadense
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Teucrium canadense
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Originally from the Mediterranean region, this species comes from a large family of herb-like plants. The genus name "Teucrium" most likely refers to Teucher, an ancient leader of Troy who may have used the plants of this genus for medicinal purposes. The species name "canadensis" points out the fact that although the common name refers to America, this plant also flourishes in Canada.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Anise Hyssop Seeds
Agastache foeniculum
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Agastache foeniculum
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Herbalists use this member of the mint family for culinary purposes, since the leaves make an excellent tea and the flowers are also edible. Native to the north central United States, anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a traditional medicinal plant of the Native Americans; its leaves have antibacterial benefits that treat colds, coughs, or poor digestion. Because of the subtle anise flavor it gives honey, Agastache foeniculum became popular with colonists, who planted anise hyssop seeds near bee hives.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Arroyo Lupine Seeds
Lupinus succulentus
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Lupinus succulentus
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This wildflower can be found growing throughout the American southwest; it is especially widespread in California, its native state. The name Lupine comes from the Latin "lupus," meaning wolf. This refers to the folk belief that this plant took nutrients from the soil. Ironically, this plant actually improves the soil because of its nitrogen fixing abilities.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Azure Blue Sage Seeds
Salvia azurea
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Salvia azurea
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A versatile plant, native sage has had medicinal, ornamental, and culinary uses for generations. The first botanical classification of this family of plants can be found in 19th century British botanist George Bentham's influential work Genera Plantarum. The genus name "Salvia" comes from the Latin "salvere" meaning "to heal," referring to the plant's medicinal benefits.Starting at $2.98 USD -
Bird's Eyes Seeds
Gilia tricolor
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Gilia tricolor
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The Gilia genus contains mostly desert-loving plants, native to the area stretching from the western United States to South America. Spanish botanists Hipolito Ruiz and Jose Antonio Pavon found the first known Gilia species on their expedition to South America, later detailing it among other species in a 1794 publication of their research from Peru and Chile. They gave this family of flowers the name Gilia in honor of Filippo Luigi Gilii (1756-1821), an Italian naturalist whom they greatly admired for his research in South American native plant life at the Vatican Observatory.Starting at $2.50 USD -
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Blazing Star Seeds
Mentzelia lindleyi
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Mentzelia lindleyi
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This desert native is sometimes called Evening Star, since it blooms through the night and closes with the morning sun. The genus name "Mentzelia" refers to 17th century German botanist Christian Mentzel. The species name "lindleyi" honors 19th century English botanist John Lindley, who published many influential botanical works.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Blue Sage Seeds
Salvia farinacea
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Salvia farinacea
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A versatile plant, native sage has had medicinal, ornamental, and culinary uses for generations. The first botanical classification of this family of plants can be found in 19th century British botanist George Bentham's influential work Genera Plantarum. The genus name "Salvia" comes from the Latin "salvere" meaning "to heal," referring to the plant's medicinal benefits.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Brown Eyed Susan Seeds
Rudbeckia triloba
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Rudbeckia triloba
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Legend has it that the name of this flower comes from popular poem "Black-Eyed Susan" by 19th century poet John Gay. In the poem, pretty Susan loved a sailor boy named William. Interestingly, this flower and Wild Sweet William always bloom at the same time. The genus name "Rudbeckia" honors a family of renowned scientists and professors, the Rudbecks of Sweden, who taught Carl Linnaeus at the University of Uppsula. The species name "amplexicaulis" means "stem-clasping," in reference to the growth of the leaves.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Bush's Coneflower Seeds
Echinacea paradoxa
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Echinacea paradoxa
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All the members of the Echinacea genus (including Echinacea paradoxa) are native to North America, though they are becoming more rare in the wild. The genus name Echinacea comes from the Greek word for "hedgehog," referring to the spiny seed head of the flower. Historically, this family of plants has been extensively used by Native American tribes and early settlers because of its beneficial medicinal properties. Echinacea paradoxa acts as a natural antibiotic, and improves the function of the immune system; it became very popular in the medical field in the early twentieth century, particularly after the extensive researches of the German Dr. Gerhard Madaus. Echinacea is still widely used as an herbal remedy, as well as being a common and well-loved addition to perennial gardens and prairie plantings.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Button Blazing Star Seeds
Liatris aspera
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Liatris aspera
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Button Blazing Star is a striking native wildflower that is often cultivated for its amazing ability to attract butterflies and bees. Though the meaning of the Latin genus name Liatris in Liatris aspera is a mystery, the species name aspera means "rough" and refers to the coarse texture of the leaves. The first record of Button Blazing Star can be found in the botanical notes of Andre Michaux, a French botanist who explored the American West about a decade before the famous Lewis and Clark expedition.Starting at $2.50 USD -
California Giants Zinnia Seed Mix
Zinnia elegans
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Zinnia elegans
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The first botanical records of this plant come from the notes of Spanish botanists Mocino and Sesse, who discovered the species growing in the wilds of southern Mexico in 1789. The common name "zinnia" honors German botanist and professor Johann Gottfried Zinn, who was among the first to grow this species after it was discovered. Zinnias signify thoughts of an absent friend in the Victorian language of flowers.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Canary Bird Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia elegans
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Zinnia elegans
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The first botanical records of this plant come from the notes of Spanish botanists Mocino and Sesse, who discovered the species growing in the wilds of southern Mexico in 1789. The common name "zinnia" honors German botanist and professor Johann Gottfried Zinn, who was among the first to grow this species after it was discovered. Zinnias signify thoughts of an absent friend in the Victorian language of flowers.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Cherry Queen Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia elegans
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Zinnia elegans
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The first botanical records of this plant come from the notes of Spanish botanists Mocino and Sesse, who discovered the species growing in the wilds of southern Mexico in 1789. The common name "zinnia" honors German botanist and professor Johann Gottfried Zinn, who was among the first to grow this species after it was discovered. Zinnias signify thoughts of an absent friend in the Victorian language of flowers.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Chicory Seeds
Cichorium intybus
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Cichorium intybus
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Chicory has been in cultivation since the days of ancient Egypt. The oldest publication about herbs in existence, authored by Greek physician Dioscorides, includes information about chicory. Horticulture enthusiast and president Thomas Jefferson planted chicory in his gardens, recommending it in a letter to his friend George Washington as "one of the greatest acquisitions a farmer can have." Chicory's most well known culinary use is the use of the root as a coffee substitute or additive, since it has a soothing and relaxing effect that balances out the stimulation of coffee. Fresh leaves of specialty varieties of chicory such as radicchio and endive make wonderful salad greens, and even the leaves of wild chicory make an acceptable substitute for spinach. As a wildflower, this plant springs up everywhere with its bright blue dandelion-like flowers that open and close with the sun.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds
Tagetes erecta
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Tagetes erecta
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Though native to Mexico and Central America, these flowers spread to North Africa with explorers and became popular in that area. Because of their beauty and their purifying effect, these blossoms are often kept in the households and temples of South Asia. Gardeners use this species as a companion plant in vegetable gardens, since it prevents disease and harmful pests. The genus name "Tagetes" comes from Tages, an ancient deity who sprung up from the ground.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Cream Wild Indigo Seeds
Baptisia leucophaea
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Baptisia leucophaea
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Cream Wild Indigo grows in sandy, dry areas or open woods; its deep tap root gives it protection from the drought and prairie fires of its native ground. Native Americans and early settlers once used various species of this plant family to make a blue dye, since the superior true indigo dye was expensive and not easily obtained. As a member of the nitrogen-fixing legume family, indigo makes an excellent choice for soil that needs replenishment of its nutrients. The genus name "baptisia" comes from a Greek word meaning "to dye."Starting at $2.98 USD -
Dahlia Flowered Zinnia Seed Mix
Zinnia elegans
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Zinnia elegans
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The first botanical records of this plant come from the notes of Spanish botanists Mocino and Sesse, who discovered the species growing in the wilds of southern Mexico in 1789. The common name "zinnia" honors German botanist and professor Johann Gottfried Zinn, who was among the first to grow this species after it was discovered. Zinnias signify thoughts of an absent friend in the Victorian language of flowers.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Desert Globemallow Seeds
Sphaeralcea ambigua
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Sphaeralcea ambigua
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This tough little shrub grows throughout the deserts of the American southwest and in Mexico. The tiny hairs on its leaves conserve moisture and reflect sunlight, as well as giving the foliage a characteristic grayish color. Desert creatures such as chuckwallas, bighorn sheep, and rabbits feed on the leaves of this plant. The genus name "Sphaeralcea" comes from the Latin words for "globe" and "mallow," references to the shape of the blossoms and to the plant family.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Dwarf Cosmos Seed Mix
Cosmos bipinnatus
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Cosmos bipinnatus
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Because of their Mexican heritage, these bright annuals meet high heat and drought conditions with native beauty and vigor. Spanish conquistadors searching for gold discovered these flowers on their journeys through Mexico. Mission gardens often included these flowers, which priests gave the name "cosmos," the Greek word for a harmonious whole, because of their neatly spaced petals. Cosmos flowers made their way to England with Spanish ambassadors in the late 18th century, and to the United States in the following century.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Dwarf Sungold Sunflower Seeds
Helianthus annuus
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Helianthus annuus
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Sunflowers were named for their habit of turning their faces to the sun. At the beginning of their development they exhibit heliotropism, or following the sun in its course from east to west, though the mature blossoms usually end up facing straight east. These versatile plants have an ancient history, beginning with Native American tribes across North America as early as 2000 BC. The seeds were used for their oil, ground up for meal, or simply eaten as a snack; the plant also provided dye and medicinal ointment. In 18th century Europe, sunflowers were widely used both in gardens and for making cooking oil; the production of this heart-healthy oil eventually became a major industry both in Europe and America. These are said to be the happiest of flowers, and in the language of flowers they symbolize loyalty and constancy.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Engelmann Daisy Seeds
Engelmannia pinnatifida
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Engelmannia pinnatifida
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This striking plant is the only one of its genus, "Engelmannia," which honors 19th century German-American botanist George Engelmann, who classified over 100 native species of western North America. The species name "pinnatifida" and common name "Cut-leaf Daisy" both refer to the distinctive pinnately lobed foliage of this plant. Because of its drought tolerance and persistent bloom in heat, this daisy often grows as a roadside plant or for erosion control. It also provides forage for livestock, deer, and rabbits, while birds love its seeds. This daisy is extremely common in the state of Texas, where carpets of it bloom during the spring.Starting at $2.98 USD -
Flowering Spurge Seeds
Euphorbia corollata
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Euphorbia corollata
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The common name of this particular species is derived from the French word "espurgier," which means "to purge," in reference to the plant's historical use as an herb to cleanse the body. The Euphorbia genus includes a wide variety of plants including poinsettias and many succulent, low growing plants. The name "Euphorbia" honors the physician of an ancient African king, Juba II. This king's personal physician, Euphorbus, used a plant from this family to heal the king.Starting at $2.98 USD -
Fringed Poppy Mallow Seeds
Callirhoe digitata
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Callirhoe digitata
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Fringed Poppy Mallow grows wild in the Great Plains region, and can be found in prairies, dry meadows, and rocky areas. Unlike many varieties of mallow, this variety stands tall rather than trailing along the ground. Its lacy foliage gives the bright blossoms the appearance of floating on the breeze. Its genus name, "Callirhoe," refers to a character of Greek mythology.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Garland Daisy Seeds
Chrysanthemum coronarium
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Chrysanthemum coronarium
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Garland Daisies thrive throughout the Mediterranean region, where they originated and have grown for centuries. In addition to being an attractive garden or prairie plant, this daisy has fragrant greens that are often featured in Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese cuisine. They make a flavorful addition to beef and lamb dishes, as well as producing an excellent tea when brewed. As a medicinal herb, this plant was an ancient Chinese remedy for treating headaches. The poet Chaucer was the first to give this family of flowers the name "day's eye," because of their habit of opening in the morning and closing at night. A common saying of the era stated, "When you can put your foot on seven daisies, summer is come." In the language of flowers, daisies symbolize innocence, simplicity, and modesty.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Gloriosa Daisy Seeds
Rudbeckia hirta
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Rudbeckia hirta
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Also known as Black-Eyed Susans, the common name of this flower comes from a popular poem of the same name by 19th century poet John Gay. In the poem, pretty Susan loved a sailor boy named William. Interestingly, our Black-Eyed Susan seeds for sale bloom at the same time as Wild Sweet William seeds. The genus name "Rudbeckia" honors a family of renowned scientists and professors, the Rudbecks of Sweden, who taught Carl Linnaeus at the University of Uppsula. The species name "amplexicaulis" means "stem-clasping," in reference to the growth of the leaves.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Gold Yarrow Seeds
Achillea filipendulina
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Achillea filipendulina
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Native to the Caucasus mountains, Gold Yarrow has long been cultivated because of its fragrant fern-like foliage, and cheerful, long lasting flowers. Gold Yarrow grows taller and blooms sooner than the other colors of Yarrow, and it is not as invasive. It is a perfect border plant, and is also beautiful en masse.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Greenthread Seeds
Thelesperma filifolum
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Thelesperma filifolum
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Though a beautiful ornamental plant, this native species is most well known for its use in a type of herbal tea. Native American tribes throughout the American southwest harvest its stems just as the buds open, then bundle the dried stems for use in brewing a healing beverage. The genus name "Thelesperma" comes from a Greek word referring to the shape of the seed, while the species name "filifolium" means "thread-leaved" in reference to the delicate foliage.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Hoary Vervain Seeds
Verbena stricta
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Verbena stricta
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The plants in this genus have been valued for generations as hardy, ornamental butterfly attractions. They have a long history of use as a medicinal remedy, as well as being dried for herbal tea. Ancient legends associate this plant with supernatural power, even telling the story that a plant of this genus was used to prepare the body of Jesus for burial. The species name "hastata" comes from the Latin words for "spear-shaped," referring to the shape of the leaves.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Imperial Pincushion Flower Seed Mix
Scabiosa atropurpurea
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Scabiosa atropurpurea
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A Mediterranean native, this plant has a history of use as a folk remedy for skin disorders. The genus name "Scabiosa" means "scabies," referring to one of the skin complaints this plant was said to cure. The species name "atropurpurea" means "dark purple," one of the characteristic colors of its blooms. Each flower develops many pin-like stamens, explaining its common name of pincushion flower.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Kitchen Sage Seeds
Salvia officinalis
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Salvia officinalis
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A versatile plant, native sage has had medicinal, ornamental, and culinary uses for generations. The first botanical classification of this family of plants can be found in 19th century British botanist George Bentham's influential work Genera Plantarum. The genus name "Salvia" comes from the Latin "salvere" meaning "to heal," referring to the plant's medicinal benefits.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Knee High Sweet Pea Seed Mix
Lathyrus odoratus
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Lathyrus odoratus
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According to traditional lore, poet John Keats first called these fragrant country flowers "sweet peas." It has also been called the queen of annuals and is the quintessential old fashioned English flower. Though accounts of this flower's origins differ, most historians agree that a Franciscan monk named Francisco Cupani found it growing when visiting the island of Sicily. In 1699, he sent the seeds of the plant to a botanist in Amsterdam, Dr. Casper Commelin, who published the first recorded description and illustration of sweet peas in 1701. Dr. Leonard Plukenet, the Royal Professor of Botany and gardener of Queen Mary, also recorded obtaining a specimen of sweet pea in the early 18th century.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Large Flowered Beardtongue Seeds
Penstemon grandiflorus
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Penstemon grandiflorus
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John Mitchell, an 18th century American botanist, recorded the first botanical description of this plant genus; Carl Linnaeus included it in his landmark publication Species Plantarum in 1753. According to legend, Native Americans once used this plant as a versatile medicinal remedy. Its unusual common name comes from a fuzzy "tongue" in each open bloom, which gives a slight resemblance to a mouth and a tongue. The genus name "Penstemon" comes from Greek words for "five threads," referring to the stamens of each blossom. The species name "grandiflorus" means "large-flowered."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Large Flowered Phlox Seeds
Collomia grandiflora
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Collomia grandiflora
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This wildflower was first found near the Columbia River and described in 1828 by Scotsman David Douglas, the first botanist to methodically find and classify over 250 plants in the northwestern region of the United States. The genus name Collomia, bestowed by English botanist Thomas Nuttall, comes from the Greek word meaning "glue," a reference to the sticky seeds of the plants in this family. The species name "grandiflora" means large-flowered.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Large Yellow Wild Indigo Seeds
Baptisia sphaerocarpa
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Baptisia sphaerocarpa
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Large Yellow Wild Indigo grows in sandy, dry areas or open woods; its deep tap root gives it protection from the drought and prairie fires of its native ground. Native Americans and early settlers once used various species of this plant family to make a blue dye, since the superior true indigo dye was expensive and not easily obtained. As a member of the nitrogen-fixing legume family, indigo makes an excellent choice for soil that needs replenishment of its nutrients. The genus name "baptisia" comes from a Greek word meaning "to dye."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Lead Plant Seeds
Amorpha canescens
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Amorpha canescens
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A member of the legume family, Lead Plant (also known as wild tea plant) has the distinction of being one of the only native prairie shrubs. Its unusual name can be traced to the old belief that its presence showed that the soil contained lead. Once established, Lead Plant lasts for generations; it can be found growing wild throughout the Great Plains regions of central North America. Lead Plant's extremely deep and extensive root system gives it good resistance to drought, prairie fire, high wind, and frost. Though ranchers appreciated it for being excellent cattle fodder, settlers found that its roots would become tangled on their plowshares; this trait earned it the nickname "Devil's Shoestring."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Long Headed Coneflower Seeds
Ratibida columnifera
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Ratibida columnifera
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Native coneflowers have a reputation for establishing themselves in soil that few other plants would tolerate. They have a long-lived persistence, and also attract butterflies and songbirds. English naturalist Thomas Nuttall first documented this species on one of his many expeditions throughout western America. The Latin name "columnifera" means "column," referring to the prominent center of each blossom.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Luminosa Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia elegans
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Zinnia elegans
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The first botanical records of this plant come from the notes of Spanish botanists Mocino and Sesse, who discovered the species growing in the wilds of southern Mexico in 1789. The common name "zinnia" honors German botanist and professor Johann Gottfried Zinn, who was among the first to grow this species after it was discovered. Zinnias signify thoughts of an absent friend in the Victorian language of flowers.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Maltese Cross Seeds
Lychnis chalcedonica
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Lychnis chalcedonica
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This plant originally comes from parts of Russia and northern Asia; according to tradition, it first arrived in Europe with the Crusaders returning from the Middle East. This soon became a popular garden plant, and can be found in the list of plants that Thomas Jefferson planted in his experimental gardens at Monticello. The Royal Horticultural Society later gave it the Award of Garden Merit.The common name comes from the shape of the flowers, which resemble the pointed star shape known as a Maltese Cross.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Mexican Hat Seeds
Ratibida columnifera pulcherrima
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Ratibida columnifera pulcherrima
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Native coneflowers have a reputation for establishing themselves in soil that few other plants would tolerate. They have a long-lived persistence, and also attract butterflies and songbirds. English naturalist Thomas Nuttall first documented this species on one of his many expeditions throughout western America. The Latin name "columnifera" means "column," referring to the prominent center of each blossom.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Midewiwan Sacred Tobacco Seeds
Nicotiana rustica
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Nicotiana rustica
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The genus name "Nicotiana" honors Jean Nicot, who introduced the tobacco plant to Europe via the French royal court. The plant immediately became widely used as a medicinal remedy for a variety of illnesses. This plant is still commonly used in South America as a narcotic and herbal treatment. Due to the extremely high nicotine content in its leaves, this plant also makes an excellent natural pesticide.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Mountain Mint Seeds
Pycnanthemum virginianum
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Pycnanthemum virginianum
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Though not from the true mint family, this native American herb provides a very respectable substitute and has a long history of culinary use. The first botanical records of this plant come from French botanist Andre Michaux's notes from the late 18th century, as a result of his expedition through the frontier of Pennsylvania. The formidable genus name "Pycnanthemum" comes from Latin words meaning "many clustered flowers," while the species name "virginianum" means "of Virginia."Starting at $2.50 USD -
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New York Aster Seeds
Aster novae-belgii
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Aster novae-belgii
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This colorful aster originates in the Mid-Atlantic region, springing up in marshy ground, shoreland, or wet meadow areas. Its Latin name, "novi-belgii," means New Belgium, a historical name for the state of New York. This variety has also been referred to as a "Michaelmas daisy" because of its blossoming around the time of the feast of St. Michael on September 29. German botanist Paul Hermann first catalogued this species in 1687, and it was being widely grown in gardens by the beginning of the eighteenth century. In the language of flowers, these starry blossoms symbolize elegance or daintiness. They make a traditional gift for birthdays in the month of September, or for 20th wedding anniversaries.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Ohio Spiderwort Seeds
Tradescantia ohiensis
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Tradescantia ohiensis
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At one time, traditional healers would use this plant as a remedy for spider bites; they believed that the plant's slight resemblance to a cowering spider would make it effective for this purpose. A "wort" was a general term for any type of plant used for medicinal purposes. The common name also comes from the plant stems' unusual secretion of mucus, which has a spiderweb-like stickiness. The genus name "Tradescantia" honors John Tradescant, a 17th century royal gardener for the court of King Charles I.Starting at $2.98 USD -
Old Field Goldenrod Seeds
Solidago nemoralis
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Solidago nemoralis
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Contrary to popular belief, this plant does not cause summer hay fever but simply happens to bloom at the same time as ragweed. Native Americans and early settlers often used this plant for healing purposes, as well as creating a strong yellow dye from its blossoms. Because of its common availability, inventor Thomas Edison harvested the natural rubber in the leaves of the plant to create an acceptable substitute for synthetic rubber. The genus name "Solidago" comes from the Latin words for "to make whole," referring to the plant's medicinal properties.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Orange Coneflower Seeds
Rudbeckia fulgida
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Rudbeckia fulgida
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Also known as Black-Eyed Susans, the common name of this flower comes from a popular poem of the same name by 19th century poet John Gay. In the poem, pretty Susan loved a sailor boy named William. Interestingly, this flower and Wild Sweet William always bloom at the same time. The genus name "Rudbeckia" honors a family of renowned scientists and professors, the Rudbecks of Sweden, who taught Carl Linnaeus at the University of Uppsula. The species name "amplexicaulis" means "stem-clasping," in reference to the growth of the leaves.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Orange King Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia elegans
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Zinnia elegans
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The first botanical records of this plant come from the notes of Spanish botanists Mocino and Sesse, who discovered the species growing in the wilds of southern Mexico in 1789. The common name "zinnia" honors German botanist and professor Johann Gottfried Zinn, who was among the first to grow this species after it was discovered. Zinnias signify thoughts of an absent friend in the Victorian language of flowers.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Oriental Poppy Seeds
Papaver orientale
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Papaver orientale
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In the early 1700s, French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort and several colleagues made a research expedition to the many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. His travels eventually took him to Turkey, where he traveled through the mountains with a large caravan. His botanical notes show that he found and collected seeds from this plant during this part of the journey. The genus name "Papaver" comes from the Latin word for "milk," referring to the white sap in the stem. The species name "orientale" refers to the plant's place of origin.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Pale Purple Coneflower Seeds
Echinacea pallida
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Echinacea pallida
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All the members of the Echinacea genus are native to North America, though they are becoming more rare in the wild. The genus name Echinacea comes from the Greek word for "hedgehog," referring to the spiny seed head of the flower. Historically, this family of plants has been extensively used by Native American tribes and early settlers because of its beneficial medicinal properties. Echinacea acts as a natural antibiotic, and improves the function of the immune system; it became very popular in the medical field in the early twentieth century, particularly after the extensive researches of the German Dr. Gerhard Madaus. Echinacea is still widely used as an herbal remedy, as well as being a common and well-loved addition to perennial gardens and prairie plantings.Starting at $2.50 USD
The Great Plains cover a large area in the the Central US that was once home to vast prairies and grasslands. The area stretches from Mexico to Canada, but has one thing in common - not a lot of rainfall. Much of the area gets less than 20 inches of rain in a year, and it is concentrated in the winter months. It takes drought-resistant plants to get through the long, dry summers on their own. If you have a way to irrigate the prairie wildflower seeds you buy online, then you can grow a lot of things in the plentiful sunshine of this region.