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Blue Wild Indigo Seeds Baptisia australis Quick View
xBlue Wild Indigo Seeds
Baptisia australis
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Blue 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 -
Canadian Milk Vetch Seeds Astragalus canadensis Quick View
xCanadian Milk Vetch Seeds
Astragalus canadensis
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This member of the nitrogen-fixing legume family can be found in a wide range of habitats, from dry prairies to marshy ground and riverbanks. In the wild, its growth has been decreasing and it has been placed on the threatened list in several states. Because of its hardy growth and adaptability, this plant makes a good choice for erosion control or prairie restoration.Though the entire plant can be toxic to humans, cattle and deer sometimes eat the foliage while the abundant seeds provide winter food for songbirds.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Cream Wild Indigo Seeds Baptisia leucophaea Quick View
xCream Wild Indigo Seeds
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 -
False Indigo Seeds Amorpha fruticosa Quick View
xFalse Indigo Seeds
Amorpha fruticosa
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False indigo's genus name, "Amorpha," comes from a Greek word meaning "without shape," referring to the unusual shape of the blossoms. Since the flowers of this plant contain enough color to make a small amount of indigo dye, early Americans would make use of this prolific plant when true indigo was scarce. False indigo is a native, loose shrub with attractive, sweet scented foliage; also, since it comes from the legume family, it provides soil with high amounts of valuable nitrogen. Because this plant adapts well to dry, poor soil and high wind, its usual function is to prevent erosion or act as a windbreak. False indigo thrives in the wild across most of the United States, growing naturally along streams or in marshes.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Goat's Rue Seeds Tephrosia virginiana Quick View
xGoat's Rue Seeds
Tephrosia virginiana
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Because it seemed to benefit milk production, the foliage of this plant was once valuable fodder for goats. The roots of the plant actually contain toxins, and were once used by Native Americans in capturing fish. The plant also acts as a valuable soil builder, since it is a nitrogen fixing legume. The genus name "Tephrosia" comes from the Greek word for "hoary," referring to the whitish appearance of the foliage because of the growth of tiny hairs.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Large Yellow Wild Indigo Seeds Baptisia sphaerocarpa Quick View
xLarge Yellow Wild Indigo Seeds
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 -
Maryland Senna Seeds Senna marilandica Quick View
xMaryland Senna Seeds
Senna marilandica
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This native beauty comes from a family of plants particularly admired for their ornamental qualities. Also known as cassia, these plants have a wide variety of uses ranging from cosmetic preparations to folk medicine. Carl Linnaeus was the first to classify this plant in his landmark publication Species Plantarum.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Partridge Pea Seeds Chamaecrista fasciculata Quick View
xPartridge Pea Seeds
Chamaecrista fasciculata
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This nitrogen-fixing legume often grows in recently burned prairie soil, helping to rebuild the nutrients of the soil until slower growing plants have become established; it has also been used to provide erosion control on riverbanks, sandy slopes, or bluffs. Its seed pods attract many wild birds including partridges, explaining its common name of Partridge Pea. In addition to being a good source of nectar for honeybees, this plant is a larval host for Sulphur, Gray Hairstreak, Ceraunus Blue, and Sleepy Orange species of butterfly. Its sensitive foliage wilts slightly when touched or brushed against.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Round Headed Bush Clover Seeds Lespedeza capitata Quick View
xRound Headed Bush Clover Seeds
Lespedeza capitata
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This plant's common name is derived from its resemblance to clover, though it actually belongs to a family of nitrogen-fixing legumes. The seeds provide valuable food for game birds, while its foliage is a favorite of grazing animals. The Ponca and Omaha people called it "male buffalo bellow plant" due to its blooming during the rutting season of male bison. The genus name was meant to honor a Spanish political figure named Cespedez, but it was misspelled as "Lespedeza."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Out of Stock Sensitive Briar Seeds Mimosa nuttallii Quick View
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Mimosa nuttallii
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Technically a legume, this plant's unusual name comes from its characteristic wilting when touched or shaken by wind. Any disturbance stimulates the movement of water through the interior of the plant's cells, which causes the dramatic folding of the leaves. The genus name Mimosa comes from the Greek word for "mimic," describing this reaction. The species name honors Thomas Nuttall, an influential botanist.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Sensitive Plant Seeds Schrankia uncinata Quick View
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Schrankia uncinata
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This native plant got its name because of its unusual response to touch, a visible wilting of the leaves. The genus name "Schrankia" honors Franz von Paula von Schrank, an 18th century German botanist who did extensive research on the plants of his native country. The species name "uncinata" means "hooked," referring to the plant's claw-like hooks that also inspired many of its common names.Starting at $2.98 USD -
Small Yellow Wild Indigo Seeds Baptisia tinctoria Quick View
xSmall Yellow Wild Indigo Seeds
Baptisia tinctoria
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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. In the autumn, its stem gives way and allows the dry bush to tumble in the wind. Native Americans and early settlers once used various species of this plant family to make a yellow dye. One of its common names, Horseflyweed, comes from its historical use as a fly repellent on the harnesses of workhorses. As a member of the nitrogen-fixing legume family, indigo makes an excellent choice for soil that needs replenishment of its nutrients.Starting at $2.50 USD -
White Wild Indigo Seeds Baptisia alba Quick View
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Baptisia alba
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White 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. Because of its attractive foliage and vase-like shape, this plant also adds a refined native touch to landscaping. The genus name "baptisia" comes from a Greek word meaning "to dye."Starting at $2.98 USD -
Wild Senna Seeds Senna hebecarpa Quick View
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Senna hebecarpa
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This native beauty comes from a family of plants particularly admired for their ornamental qualities. Also known as cassia, these plants have a wide variety of uses ranging from cosmetic preparations to folk medicine. Carl Linnaeus was the first to classify this plant in his landmark publication Species Plantarum.Starting at $2.50 USD