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This is only a partial list of the plants and seeds we have available.
This is only a partial list of the plants and seeds we have available. For our complete illustrated catalog send $2 ($4 international)
Other Succulents and Xerophytes
Genus Adansonia
Bombacaceae. The mythical and revered Baobab. A small genus of gargantuan trees. Native to Africa, Madagascar, and northwest Australia. Huge swollen trunks, deciduous leaves, large pendulous flowers, and football size fruit. Undoubtedly one of the most impressive life forms that has sprung from the soils of our fertile planet. Known to live for thousands of years, these massive beings are held sacred and worshipped as fertility trees. Provides food, water, medicine, and shelter. Easy from seed; just nick and soak until swollen, then sow 0.5" deep. Keep warm to germinate in 1-4 weeks. Seedlings like good drainage and lots of root room. They do well in the greenhouse or a sunny window. Baobabs are slow growing and make fascinating bonsai subjects. Keep relatively dry in the winter. Z10a.
Adansonia digitata "Baobab"
African tree to 60' with the thickest trunk in the world; up to 30' in diameter! Large white heavily scented flowers,
followed by foot long fruits filled with citrus flavored pulp. Edible seeds and leaves are used as an immunostimulant
against dysentery and malaria. Bark used to treat fevers.
5 seed $2
25 seed $8
Adansonia grandidieri "Reniala" "Baobab"
A unique, rare baobab up to 100' tall. Smooth columnar trunk as much as 20' wide. Small white flowers and
deciduous leaves. Oil rich, edible seeds. Endemic to the region of Morondava, central western Madagascar. Known
to Malagasy natives as "queen of the forest." Highly endangered due to habitat destruction and the practice of using
the fibrous bark for making weavings, ropes and decoctions for treating backache.
$1 per seed
Adansonia madagascariensis "Baobab"
Huge cone-shaped swollen trunk to 100' tall. Bright red flowers. This sacred baobab is rare but widespread throughout
the western coastal forests of Madagascar.
$1 per seed
Adansonia perrieri "Baobab"
Tree to 80'+ with a large cylindrical trunk. Yellow orange flowers. Recently described species from northern
Madagascar. The rarest of all baobabs. Only a handful of populations are known to exist. Propagation is essential.
$1.50 per seed
Adansonia rubrostipa (=Adansonia fony) "Baobab"
One of the smaller species of baobab. Up to 40' tall with an often obese ellipsoid trunk. Large yellow and red
flowers. Native to Madagascar's west coast and southwest at an elevation of up to 1000'. Endangered.
$1 per seed
Adansonia za "Baobab"
A single cylindrical trunk, often with irregular swellings. A variable species from 15' to 100' tall. Yellow flowers.
Widespread from extreme southern to northwestern Madagascar.
$1 per seed
Genus Agave
Agavaceae or Liliaceae. A fascinating genus of woody lillies consisting of some 300 species native to the Americas. Symmetrical rosettes of rigid, often heavily toothed and spiked leaves. Known as "century plants", they take 10- 20+ years to bloom, after which the blooming rosette dies. The flowering stalks can be huge, up to 20'+, bearing hundreds of flowers. Archaeological evidence indicate that Agave have had an important relationship with man for at least 9,000 years. They are now grown around the world for the tough fiber the leaves contain. The heart of many species has long been eaten as food and fermented into various alcoholic beverages including pulque, mescal, and tequila. Recently Agave syrup has become a popular natural sweetener. Our interests focus on ethnobotanically important species as well as the hardiest of the horticultural gems the genus offers. We have selected those most adaptable to varied environments, especially temperate climates. Very easy to grow from seed, plant just under the soil and keep warm to sprout in 1-4 weeks. They prefer a well drained succulent soil and hot sunny position once established. Fantastic landscape plants.
Agave cupreata "Mescal Papalotl"
1-2' tall 2-3' wide rosettes of flat green leaves with nicely contrasting, large, red-brown spines. Native to highland oak
forest between 5,000-6,600' in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Michoacán. The roasted heart of the plant is a
preferred source for making a smoky mescal liquor, which has unfortunately led to overharvesting of both the Agave
and the surrounding oaks for firewood. There is work underway to help locals sustainably cultivate and harvest this
species. Full sun, heat and drought hardy. Cold exposure has not been well evaluated. Z9a-b?
Seed packet $3
Agave gentryi La Escondida
A new species. Large plant up to 6'+. Impressive dark green leaves with jagged marginal spines. Flowering stalk can
reach 18'. Native to the high mountains of northeastern Mexico. This particular seed is from robust populations
growing in full sun and pine understory around 6,500' near the small town of La Escondida, possibly an A. montana
intergrade. Should be tolerant of fairly high rainfall. Z7a
Seed packet $4
2-3" plant 2-3 years old $6.50
Agave horrida "Mexcalmetl"
Single rosette to 16". Green leaves with gray marginal teeth, quite horrid. Inflorescence to 8'. Native to the mountains
of Morelos, Mexico. Source of the mescal liquor known as Mexcalli. The young leaves are eaten broiled. Z9a-b
Seed packet $3
Agave maximiliana "Maguey Tecolote"
Rosettes 3'-5'. Blue blushed leaves with jagged leaf imprints and red brown spines along margins. Flowering stems to
15'+. Grows in oak and pine forest in the mountains of Nayarit, Jalisco, and Zacatecas, Mexico. Used for fiber and to
distill a rare mescal known as raicilla. Scarce in cultivation, this bold plant deserves to be propagated. Z9a
Seed packet $3
Agave montana "Mountain Agave"
This sculptural beauty grows as a 3'+ tall and 4'+ wide, dense, solitary rosette of broad, gray-green leaves with
jagged leaf imprints, and outstanding reddish thorns along the margins. Flower stalk to 15'. Native to the high
mountains of northeastern Mexico, it is found in oak and pine forests up to 11,500'. This awesome new species is
extremely well adapted to cold and wet climates. Z7a
Seed packet $4
2-3" plant 2 years old $6.50
Agave ovatifolia "Noga" "Whale's Tongue Agave"
A recently described and highly desirable species. Dense, rounded, solitary rosette 3-6' across and 2-5' tall with
short, broad, lightly cupped leaves, an amazing glaucus silver-blue color. Inflorescence up to 14' tall with greenyellow
flowers. Endemic to a small area of mountains in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, between 3,700-7,000'. One of the
most beautiful of all Agave! Tolerant of both drought and cold. Well suited to temperate climates. Z7b
Seed packet $4
2.5-3"+ plant 2-3 years old $7.50
Agave parryi "Mescal" "Maguey"
Rosettes of gray-green leaves with hooked spines along the margins and tipped with a sharp black spine. Forms
clusters to several feet in diameter. Flowering stalks can reach nearly 20' in height. Bears numerous orange-yellow
flowers. A variable species native to Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. Natives have long used the plant as an
important source for fiber, food, soap and medicine. A potent wine was made by fermenting the heart of the plant.
Dried flower stalks have become a popular source for making didgeridoos. Seed from northern Arizona populations
growing near 7,000'. Z6b
Seed packet $3
Genus Aloe
Aloaceae or Liliaceae. Large genus centered in South Africa and extending to Madagascar, northern Africa and Arabia. Rosette forming perennials that range from large trees to tiny miniatures. Succulent leaves often with attractive ornamentation and racemes of brightly colored tubular flowers are characteristic of the genus. All Aloe are CITES listed and many are quite rare and endangered. Many species of Aloe have been used medicinally for centuries. The mucilage (or gel) of the inner leaf is applied externally to soothe, heal and moisturize the skin. The gel contains glycoproteins and other substances that speed cell regeneration, protect against infection and radiation burns from both UV and X-rays. It is also a popular and effective folk remedy for many forms of skin cancer. Aloe juice is used internally, fresh or dried, as a laxative and purgative as well as for arthritis, intestinal disorders, cancer, sterility, menstrual problems and many other ailments. A few species are quite toxic and utilized as hunting poisons. The most famous of the genus is undoubtedly Aloe vera (=A. barbadensis) which has found its way into all kinds of modern cosmetics and health care products. The majority of Aloe species are easily cared for, normal succulent culture is required. Sow seeds just below the surface of the soil mix and keep warm for germination in 1-4 weeks. Most species are easily propagated from both seed and cuttings. Aloe make great landscape plants, especially the arborescent ones, and are also readily adapted to pot culture. Hummingbirds are important pollinators and flowering Aloe bring many visitations Spring and Summer. Aloe are truly beneficial plants that no household should ever be without!
Aloe arborescens "Bitteraalwyn"
A large multi branching plant to 10' tall with dense spiraling rosettes of narrow, wavy, light green leaves and scarlet,
orange or yellow flowers. One of the sources of medicinal Cape aloes resin. Leaf sap is often used externally for skin
problems and a tea is made from the leaves and roots which is drunk for arthritis, hypertension and stress. Z9b
Seed packet $2
Aloe dichotoma "Kokerboom" "Choje"
One of our favorite Aloe. Arborescent, up to 30' tall, forming a large bronze colored smooth trunk to 3 feet in
diameter. Multibranched with rosettes of slender blue green leaves edged with tiny teeth. 12" panicles of yellow
flowers. Native to Namibia and South Africa. The stems were hollowed out by bushmen and used as quivers for
arrows. Wild populations are dying because of a lowering of the water table due to human consumption. Protect
from frost. Z10a
Seed packet $2.75
Inquire for plants
Aloe ferox "Umhlaba"
Large, single stemmed plant 6-10' tall with the old dried leaves covering the lower portion of the stem. Broad, thick
and spiny red-green leaves up to 1 meter long. Huge, dense, multi-branched spikes of red, orange and occasionally
yellow flowers. The most common source of Cape aloes, commercial plantations have been started in Albertinia, South
Africa. This plant is portrayed in bushman rock paintings and the flower nectar is said to have narcotic properties. Z9b
Seed packet $2.50
3-4"+ seedling 2-3 years old $6.50
Aloe greatheadii v. davyana "Kgophane"
Clumping, stemless rosettes of blue-green leaves with white patterns and spiny red-brown edges. Pink to coral red
flowers. One of the sources of Cape aloes resin. Utilized in rainmaking rituals by the Kgatla people and widely used as
a snake bite cure. The leaf gel is excellent for bruises and burns. It has also been observed that bees raised exclusively
on the flowers of this Aloe become unusually vicious. Makes a great potted plant. Z9a
Seed packet $2.50
Aloe marlothii "Mokgopha"
Forms a small tree up to 20' tall. Rosettes of green leaves with impressive red thorns and horizontal racemes of
showy amber yellow flowers. In addition to this Aloe being a source of Cape aloes and a common medicine for
stomach troubles, the dried and powdered leaves are popular among natives as an admixture to psychoactive snuffs.
Z9a-b
Seed packet $2.50
3-4"+ seedling 2-3 years old $6.50
Aptenia cordifolia "Brakvygie" "Ibohlololo"
Aizoaceae. Sprawling groundcover with succulent lime green heart shaped leaves. Bright red-pink flowers bloom Spring
through Autumn. A South African native that is an important medicine for Zulu healers. Applied externally the plant is a
highly effective anti-inflammatory. An infusion of the leaves is used for sore throats and as a anti-perspirant. A black
powder is made from the plant that is said to protect against sorcery and possess magical powers. The presence of several
mesembrine alkaloids also found in Sceletium, probably account for the plant being good for calming anxiety. Simple to
grow. Roots quickly from cuttings. Z8b
10 seed $2
3 cuttings $4.50
Aspalathus chortophila "Tea Bush"
Fabaceae. Spreading shrub to about 3'. Needle like leaves and yellow to orange pea-flowers. Native to South Africa.
A traditional bushman tea, similar to the closely related Rooibos: A. linearis. Prefers a mildly acidic sandy soil and
sun. Z8b
5 seed $4
Aspalathus linearis "Rooibos"
Shrub 3-6' tall with bright green needle like leaves and yellow pea flowers. Endemic to South Africa. The leaves and
twigs are a traditional beverage of the Khoi people, lightly fermented and brewed as a tea. Rooibos tea has become
increasingly popular in the last few years, it has a wonderful flavor and is one of our personal favorites. The
nutritious tea is considered adaptogenic and has powerful antioxidant action, useful for a wide variety of ailments
and for promoting longevity. The plants prefer a sunny, well drained sandy soil. Drought tolerant. Scarifying the
seed and soaking for 48 hours prior to sowing should help germination. The plant is unknown in cultivation outside
South Africa. Z8b
5 seed $4
Boweia volubilis "Igibisala"
Hyacinthaceae. An oddity with green, above ground bulbs from which thin leafless climbing and creeping annual
flowering stems arise. Small yellow green flowers. Native to South Africa. Potentially very poisonous, containing
several cardiac glycosides more than 30 times the potency of digitalis! Despite this, the bulb and bulb scales are widely
used by knowledgable native healers for a variety of ailments including headaches and infertility. The fresh juice of the
bulb is applied externally, which is questionably the safest method of administration. Zulu men use the bulb to prepare
love charms. Easy to grow, makes a wonderful houseplant, thrives even in areas of low light. Sow seeds just below the
soil and keep warm. Z8b
Seed packet $2.50
Inquire for plants
Boophane disticha "Gifbol" "Incwadi" "Leshoma"
Amaryllidaceae. Large bulb usually growing partially above ground. Annually produces a dense umbel of numerous pinkred
flowers followed by a fan of blue-green strap-like leaves. Occurs sporadically throughout southern Africa up into
central Africa. This bulb has a long and extensive history of ethnobotanical use. Applied externally for skin diseases and
wound healing. Weak decoctions are said to be an effective sedative. An arrow poison was made from the bulb mixed with
Euphorbia latex. The plant is still sometimes utilized as a hallucinogen for divination, overdose is often fatal. Slow
growing, usually flowering after 6-8 years from seed. In the wild plants have been found with bulbs over 12" in diameter
believed to be over a century old! Does best with a well draining soil, at least 50% pumice. They usually stay dormant until
mid-summer. Water regularly when in leaf, dry while dormant. Cultivation is said to ward off bad dreams and bring good
luck. Z9b
Seedling 1-2+ years old $6.50
Boophane heamanthoides
Immense above ground bulb that forms clumps with age. Annually produces a dense umbel of yellow flowers that
turn pink with age. Twisted upright leaves to 18" long spread out from the bulb like a huge fan. Occurs in restricted
areas of South Africa. Used like Boophane disticha in ethnomedicine. Z9b
Seedling 1-2+ years old $7.50
Genus Boswellia, Bursera, Commiphora
Burseraceae. Xerophytic deciduous small shrubs to large trees, many of which have thick succulent trunks and stems. Limbs contain resin ducts filled with aromatic triterpenes and ethereal oils. When punctured the ducts ooze sap, which when dried is known as Frankincense (Boswellia), Copal (Bursera) and Myrrh (Commiphora) and has an extensive history of religious and medicinal usage. The wood of a South American Bursera is sacred, known as Palo Santo. Boswellia and Commiphora are African and Indian genera while Bursera is primarily a Mexican genus with several species ranging into northern South America, and extreme southern United States. In cultivation they adapt well to bonsai culture, are easily trained and grown into striking specimens. In larger pots they respond to the extra root room, growing to become a large bush. They prefer bright light, a rich well drained soil mix and regular watering and feeding during warm weather. Protect from frost. Very easy and rewarding plants to grow, wonderful to have around, especially for their magical presence and the spicy scents they give off when handled. We are currently propagating many rare species, inquire or subscribe to our Rare Plant List.
Boswellia serrata "Indian Frankincense" "Salai"
Deciduous tree 15-35'+ tall, thickened stems and peeling bark. Pinnate leaves with serrate margins. Native to the
dry tropical forests of India and Pakistan. A highly important medicinal and sacred aromatic incense, similar to
African Frankincense, B. sacra. Exceedingly scarce in cultivation. Germination is tricky, try nicking seed and keep
very warm, 80-90°+ F. Z10b
5 seed $5
Bursera fagaroides "Copal"
A really wonderful plant. Shrub or small tree to 20'. Thick swollen trunks and limbs with smooth golden bark that
exfoliates in thin papery sheets. Pinnate leaves, tiny flowers followed by purple green berries. Widespread throughout the
Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts of Mexico. The sap is the most common source of Copal, highly aromatic with a sweet
citrus like scent. Dormant much of the year, leafing out only with the onset of hot weather. They defoliate in Autumn with
an attractive display as the leaves change to yellow, orange and red. Z10a
8-12"+ seedling 2 years old $14
Bursera microphylla "Copal Oro" "Torote Blanco" "Xoop"
Shrub or low branched tree with thick contorted trunks. Young branches are red-brown, bark of older limbs turns whitish
yellow, peeling in papery flakes. Thin pinnate leaves. Intoxicatingly aromatic sap, known to squirt from the branches when
handled during hot weather. Grows in isolated areas of southeast California, southwest Arizona, western Sonora and most
of Baja. US populations are considered at risk. The Seri knew the tree to have a powerful spirit, it featured prominently in
religious practices. During vision quests they would fast for 4 days often drinking only tea made from the branches.
Leaves, twigs and fruits have many medicinal purposes, twig tea being a particularly effective disinfectant. The inner bark
was made into a face paint, said to bleach a person's skin white with continued use. Z9b
6"+ seedling 1-2 years old $12
Commiphora africana "Gum Bdellium" "Mothapo"
Burseraceae. Deciduous shrub to small tree with gray flaking bark, trifoliate leaves, and small red flowers. An
African species, similar to Myrrh, the aromatic resin is used to treat fevers, cramps, snake bite, and as an insecticide.
Edible roots. Diamphidia beetle larva live at tthe roots of the plant and are used by the San to prepare a powerful
arrow poison. Z10a
8-12"+ seedling $9.50
Commiphora guillaumini "Arofy"
Attractive medium size tree with green trunk and yellow peeling bark. Pinnate leaves. Native to the dry deciduous
forests of western Madagascar. Considered an important timber tree. The Mikea make a preparation of the bark for
wound healing. A rare favorite among collectors of bonsai-able succulents. Z10b
8-12" seedling $9.50
Commiphora marlothii "Muwirowiro"
Aromatic medium size tree with green to golden peeling bark. Compound leaves, small yellow flowers, and red
edible fruit. Native to dry rocky areas of south eastern Africa. The fruit is made into jam. Another interesting Myrrh
species. Z10a
5 seed $4
10-12"+ seedling 1+ years old $9.50
Commiphora mollis "Mugumbati"
Tree to 25'. Grey to dark green bark and deciduous velvety compound leaves. Small reddish flowers. A southern
African species found in hot, dry areas. The roots are eaten by people, elephants and warthogs. Poles from the tree
are used in ceremonies and the wood is carved for ornaments and utensils. Z10a
5 seed $4
8-12"+ seedling $9.50
Calibanus hookeri
Agavaceae. Unusual monotypic genus. Forms a corky hemispherical caudex reported to reach 6' or more in diameter!
Tufts of long grass-like blue green leaves grow from the top of the caudex. Endemic to the dry mountainous lands
of Hidalgo, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas, Mexico. Locals use the leaves for weaving, thatching and scouring.
Easy to grow. A great houseplant or rock garden subject. Z8b
Seed packet $2.50
Coccinia sessilifolia "Borobohlolo"
Cucurbitaceae. Large perennial caudex root with a sturdy vine and red fleshy fruits. Southern Africa. The Kalahari
bushmen esteemed the plant as food, roasting the huge root and eating the ripe fruits. Grow like other caudiciform
succulents. Try GA3 to sprout. Z10a
Seed Packet $3
Cotyledon orbiculata "Plakkie" "Kouterie"
Crassulaceae. Small succulent shrub that has thick, fleshy silver leaves with red margins. Orange to red tubular
flowers borne on long, slender stalks. A favorite of hummingbirds. Distributed throughout South Africa where it is
widely used in traditional medicine. The leaves are used to soften and remove warts and a poultice is made to treat
inflammations. Leaf juice is made into drops to treat ear and tooth aches.Contains several cardiac glycosides,
making internal use potentially lethal. Easy, makes a wonderful landscape plant. Z8a
Seed packet $2
Cyclopia galioides "Honeybush Tea"
Fabaceae. Small stout shrub to 3', bright yellow pea flowers. Endemic to the Cape fynbos region of South Africa.
The leaves, twigs and blossoms are lightly fermented and made into a tea that is a traditional drink of the Khoi and
San people. The tea is now highly esteemed outside its native range due to its delectable taste and health generating
effects. This drought tolerant plant is virtually unknown in cultivation outside South Africa. Scarify, sow 1/4" deep
to germinate in 2-6 weeks, prefers cool weather to germinate. Z8a
5 seeds $4
Cyclopia subternata "Honeybush Tea"
Another great Honeybush tea shrub. 4-8' tall, yellow flowers. Z8a
5 seeds $3.50
50 seed $26
Genus Delosperma
Aizoaceae. Large, ill defined ice plant genus from south to east Africa, Madagascar and Arabia. Succulents of diverse habit, sprawling shrubs to miniature plants with low compact leaves and caudex. Abundant small flowers that dazzle with an almost metallic sheen. Fast from seed, sprout as you would for finely seeded cacti. Easily propagated from cuttings. Normal succulent care. Excellent groundcovers and the perfect addition to the rock garden.
The following species are $2.50 per seed packet
Delosperma cooperi - Sprawling groundcover with small leaves that resemble the tails of geckos and pink-purple
flowers. Ideal succulent groundcover. Z8a
Plant $4
Delosperma lehmanni- Attractive stubby blue-green leaves, yellow flowers. Z9b
Plant $4
Delosperma napiforme - Small narrow leaves that turn red in bright light. White flowers, underground caudex.
From Reunion Island. Z10a
Plant (0.5"+ caudex) 6-7 years old $7.50
Delosperma sphalmanthoides - Dense cushion of blue-green upward pointing leaves, to about 1/2". Purple flowers.
A recent discovery from the Komsberg Mountains, South Africa. The leaves have an alluring balsam scent. This
miniature gem is one of our favorites. Z7b
Delosperma steytlerae - Lizard tail leaves, white to pink flowers. Zimbabwe. Z9a
Plant $4
Delosperma uncinatum - Erect shrublet. 3 sided leaves. White, purple tipped flowers. Z9a
Dioscorea elephantipes (=Testudinaria elephantipes) "Elephant's Foot" "Turtleback"
Forms a large globose caudex, covered in a corky bark that separates with age into superbly sculptured, prominent,
polygonal tubercles. Twining annual vines arise from the top of the caudex bearing glossy green heart shaped leaves
and tassels of small yellow flowers. Native to South Africa where the caudex can become massive with age, up to 2
meters in diameter and height and weighing up to 700 pounds! The inner flesh of the caudex is reportedly edible and
eaten by bushmen. Plants were once nearly eradicated in the wild during the search for commercially valuable sources
of steroidal saponins like diosgenin; used to synthesize cortisone and birth control pills. Fortunately, removal of plants
from their habitat proved difficult and as cheaper and more viable sources of these steroids became available, collection
efforts ceased. This plant responds well to cultivation and makes an easy and wonderfully unusual houseplant. Sow
seeds 1/4" deep and keep warm. The caudex is initially formed underground, and though you'll want to expose it, we
recommend you leave it covered for the first 2-3 years because growth is most rapid this way. A must have for
collectors of the bizarre! Z9b
10 seed $3
Dioscorea hemicrypta
Forms a woody conical caudex, up to 2' wide. Multiple vines with blue-green leaves arise from the caudex. This
lovely South African species is much sought after by caudiciform collectors, but very rarely available. Can be slow
to germinate. Z10a
10 seed $3.50
Dioscorea sylvatica
Another South African species that forms an attractive smooth woody caudex, sometimes branched or lobed. Thin
twining vines and heart shaped leaves. Decoctions of the caudex are used for chest conditions, as a blood purifier
and ritual emetic. Used topically for rashes and swelling. A significant source of diosgenin. A good houseplant. Z9a
10 seed $3
Plant with 1.5-2"+ caudex $10
Dovyalis caffra "Kei Apple"
Flacourtiaceae. Spiny shrub to 8-15'. Small white flowers. 1.5"+ fleshy edible yellow fruits. South Africa to Zimbabwe.
The fruits have a excellent sweet sour taste, popular as jam. Commercial plantings have been done in Isreal. Drought
tolerant. Z8b
5 seed $2
Dudleya species - see CA Natives section
Genus Ephedra
Ephedraceae. Bizarre primitive gymnosperms with nearly leafless photosynthetic jointed stems. Small flowers and fleshy berries. A link between flowering plants and conifers. Most species are native to arid regions across the Americas, Asia, southern Europe, and northern Africa. These interesting plants have been highly valued by many cultures as food and for their medicinal and stimulant properties. Many species contain ephedrine alkaloids, powerful antihistamines and psychoactive CNS stimulants. Sow seed just below the surface of a sandy soil mix and keep warm to sprout. Easy to grow, sun and drought tolerant.
Ephedra chilensis - see Chilean Collection
Ephedra equisetina "Mu Zei Ma Huang"
Jointed stems to 3'+. Small red edible fruit. Native to the mountains of Asia and Russia, up to about 10,000'. Used
in Chinese medicine as a bronchodialator, antiviral, and diaphoretic. Contains some of the highest amounts of
ephedrine alkaloids of the Asian Ephedra. Z5b
Seed packet $3
Plant $7.50 or 2 for $12.75
Ephedra intermedia "Zhong Ma Huang" "Tse"
Erect glaucous stems to 2''+. Red edible fruit. Native to Eurasia, from dry low elevation grasslands to mountains up to
14,000'. Used in Chinese medicine similar to E. sinica, but contains higher amounts of the antihistamine pseudoephedrine
and the antiinflammatory ephedraxone. It also has traditional use as an aphrodisiac. Considered a substitute for Haoma. Z5b
Seed packet $3
Plant 1-2+ years old $7.50
Ephedra minima "Dan Zi Ma Huang"
Dwarf mat-forming species 4-10" tall. Yellow flowers and bright red fleshy berries. Native to dry rocky areas of
China, Mongolia, and Russia, up to 14,000'. Used in Oriental medicine like other species. Makes an unusual and
extremely hardy groundcover, to Z4b.
Plant 2-3 years old $7.50
Ephedra monosperma Sajan, Siberia
Small mat-forming species to about 6"+. Relatively large red edible fruit. From seed collected by Pavelka at 6,500'
in the Sajan Mountains of Siberia. An ephedrine containing species, distributed throughout Asia and considered to
be closely related to E. minima. Russian populations are considered endangered. Z3a
4-6" Plant 1-2 years old $8.50
Ephedra nevadensis "Tu Tut" "Desert Jointfir " CA Native
Weird subshrub with stems 1-4' tall. Yellowish fruit. Native to dry rocky areas of the southwestern USA, up to
6,000' +. Fossil records show that it has been used by people since prehistory. Many indigenous tribes utilize it as a
blood purifier and refreshing, mildly stimulating tonic tea. Seeds ground and eaten. Contains pseudoephedrine. Z6a
Seed packet $2.75
Plant 1-2 years old $7.50
Ephedra sinica "Ma Huang" "Zhegergen"
Small shrub to 1.5' tall. Red fleshy edible fruit. Native to dry, rocky mountain slopes of China and Mongolia, up to
5,000'. The fruits are an important food in Mongolia, being super rich in protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
Also known as "Cao Ma Huang", the herb has been widely used in Chinese medicine for 5,000 years to treat fever,
nasal congestion, and asthma. Contains significant amounts of ephedrine alkaloids. Because of misuse of purified
ephedrine in diet and stimulant/aphrodisiac products, the FDA has severely restricted products containing ephedrine.
This has unfortunately lead to scarcity of the whole herb, which, unlike using the isolated ephedrine, rarely gives rise
to side-effects. Fortunately it is still acceptable to grow the plant and benefit from its medicinal properties from the
safety of your garden. Z5b
Seed packet $3
Plant 1-2 years old $7.50
Ephedra viridis "Kiwikiw" "Mormon Tea" CA Native
Stems 1-3' tall. Yellow edible fruit. Native to the southwestern USA, up to 7,500'. Used by numerous tribes as a tea
for kidney and blood cleansing, colds, headache, and an esteemed general tonic. Popular among Mormon settlers.
Contains pseudophedrine. The Chumash used it to induce "sacred dreams". The seeds were roasted and ground into
a meal. Grow like other dryland species. Z5b
Seed packet $2.75
Plant 1-2 years old $7.50
Erythrina humeana
Fabaceae. Prickly shrub to 12' or so. Trifoliate leaves and racemes of scarlet flowers. Native to the dry scrub forest of
coastal South Africa. The bark is used for wound healing and arthritis. Knick and soak seeds to sprout. Z10a
5 seed $3
Erythrina lysistemon "Coral Tree" "Umsinsi"
Pretty South African tree up to 30' tall with thick thorny branches. Bright scarlet flowers appear in spring before the
leaves. Cylindrical pods and shiny red seeds with a black spot. The bark is used topically to treat arthritis, sores and
wounds. The seeds are popular in jewelry. Contains toxic alkaloids. Z10a
5 seed $3
Euclea divinorum "Magic Guarri"
Ebenaceae. South African shrub or small tree to 25'. Smooth gray bark and green leathery leaves. Tiny white flowers
in dense heads, small round edible fruits. The root bark has a variety of uses: to treat headache and epilepsy, an
important source for brown dye, pieces are chewed for dental care and made into an effective mouthwash. Euclea
are known to be burned and the smoke inhaled for divinatory purposes. Knick and soak seed overnight, sprouts in
2-6 weeks. A good bonsai subject. Z9a-b
5 seed $3
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Euclea natalensis "Inkunzane"
An attractive tree to 40'. Small scented whitish flowers. Native to South Africa. The Zulu utilize the plant for a
variety of medicines and for divination. Hard white wood with brown markings. Hardier than E. divinorum, easy to
Z9a.
5 seed $2.75
Fockea edulis "Bergkambroo"
Asclepiadaceae. Develops a large warty caudex/tuber up to a foot in diameter and several feet long. A mass of
twining stems arise from the top of the caudex. Small unusual star like flowers. This oddity has a long history as an
important food and water source for the tribal people of South Africa and has contributed over the ages to human
survival in the Kalahari desert. The caudex is eaten fresh, baked like sweet potato and made into a chunky jam.
Easily grown and a favorite among caudiciphiles. When growing for food, transplant to 5 or 10 gallon pots after the
first year and harvest the root in the 3rd or 4th year. Tolerant of mild frost if well mulched. Z9b
Plant 2-3 years old $6.50
Gibbeaum dispar "S'Keng Keng" "Dumpiesnuif"
Aizoaceae. Small clump forming ice plant. Pairs of fat succulent fuzzy pink gray leaves separated by a deep fissure.
Violet colored flowers. One of many medicinal South African mesembs. The dried pulverized plant is chewed,
snuffed or smoked. Thought to contain mesembrine alkaloids like Sceletium. Easily cultivated, but slow. Winter
grower. Z9a
Seed packet $2.75
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Grewia bicolor "Ngogo"
Tiliaceae. Shrub to 7'+. Lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. Yellow flowers folllowed by edible berries. Native
to southern Africa. The flexible straight branches were made into bows and arrows, and used in ceremonies to ward
off earthquakes. The roots were used for swellings and chest conditons. Leaves are used by healers when exorcizing
spirits. The fruits are made into an alcoholic brew and it is reported that when soaked in water for a few hours they
produce an inebriating infusion. Drought tolerant. Z9b
5 seed $3
Haworthia limifolia "Umathithibala" "Fairy Washboard"
Aloaceae or Liliaceae. Clustering rosettes to 6" with as many as 20 pointed leaves covered in small transverse
ridges. Thin stalks bearing small white flowers. Native to the northern Zululand and the former Transvaal, South
Africa. Used by the Zulu to treat gastro-intestinal problems, but more commonly planted as a charm on the roofs of
homes for protection against evil, lightning and thunder. Such widespread use has contributed to the near extinction
of wild plants. Easily grown, regular succulent culture. The flowers attract hummingbirds. Great as a houseplant,
even in areas of low light. Z9b
2"+ plant $5.50
Hoodia gordonii "Bobbejaanghap" "Bitterghap"
Alscepiadaceae. Leafless gray succulent stems up to several feet tall that branch from the base of the plant in
candelabra like fashion. The stems are covered in conical tubercles tipped with stiff, sharp thorns. Large dish like
purple-brown flowers bloom along the sides of the stem. The flowers have a stench like carrion to attract the plants'
main pollinators - flies. This unusual milkweed, that superficially resembles a cactus, is native to arid regions of
south west Africa. The bitter stems are eaten fresh as a food, as a unique appetite suppressant (scores of Hoodia
"diet" products are now being marketed) and to treat ulcers and other stomach problems. The plant is said to have
an interesting licorice like aftertaste which apparently gives tobacco smoke a pleasant flavor. Needs a soil mix of at
least 60% pumice and strong, bright light. Wild populations are now threatened due to overharvesting for the herbal
market. Z10a
10 seed $4
50 seed $15
Ipomoea albivenea
Convolvulaceae. Attractive South African morning glory that develops a fat gray pachycaul trunk. Thick gray vines
arise from the top of the trunk bearing felty silver green heart shaped leaves and 3-4" white, night blooming flowers
with pale pink or yellow throats. Native to Kwazulu-Natal and the old Transvaal provinces. Easy to sprout, just nick
and soak the seed. Needs a large deep container for the thick tuberous roots and the soil mix should have excellent
drainage. The vines can be trellised and tend to be perennial if kept above 50° F. Z10a-b
10 seed $3
Nylandtia spinosa "Skilpadbessie"
Polygalaceae. Showy spiny shrub to 3'. Small oval leaves and pink to purple flowers. Abundant round red edible
berries. Said to be a favorite of wild tortoises and birds. A must for exotic fruit connoisseurs. Native to the coastal
dunes of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The leaves and stems are made into tea to aid digestion, treat colds and as
a generel tonic. Seeds can take several seasons to germinate, so be patient. Smoke treatment may help. Z8a
Seed packet $3.50
Mahonia gracilis
Berberidaceae. Slow growing evergreen shrub 3-6' tall. Compound leaves with red petioles, new growth is a
lustrous lime green. Bright yellow fragrant flowers and deep purple edible berries. Native to Mexico. Antibacterial
like other species. Extremely heat and drought hardy. Sun to part shade. Cold stratification to germinate seed. Z7a
Seed packet $3
Pleiospilos bolusii "Dumpiesnuif"
Aizoaceae. Pairs of large succulent gray-green leaves up to 1.5" thick and 3" long. Several large yellow to orange
flowers bloom from the center of the plant during Autumn. The flowers have a slight coconut scent. Clusters with
age. This unusual plant, which somewhat resembles chunks of granite, is native to the Cape Province of South
Africa. Reportedly dried and chewed or snuffed for its inebriating properties. Tolerant of some frost if kept dry. Z9b
Seed packet $2.50
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Pleiospilos compactus
Develops large clusters of thick fleshy gray-green leaves. Big lemon yellow flowers. Another from South Africa. It
likely has similar properties to P. bolusii. Z9b
Seed packet $2.50
Pleiospilos nelii "Split Rock" "Dumpiesnuif"
Pairs of large round succulent gray-green leaves. Orange flowers bloom from the center of the plants during winter.
Commonly known as the "split rock" because of its remarkable likeness to a cracked pebble. South Africa. Thought
to have the same properties as P. bolusii. Z9b
Seed packet $2.50
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Rabiea albinota (=Nananthus albinotus) "S'Keng Keng"
Aizoaceae. Small clump forming succulent with white spotted sickle shaped leaves, thick fleshy roots and yellow
flowers. Native to South Africa. The Griquas tribesmen were known to dry and pulverize the whole plant to use as
an additive to make tobacco "stronger". Contemporary reports describe the effects to be similar to Sceletium. Good
for the rock garden. Tolerant of high rainfall and cold. Z8a-b
Seed packet $3
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Genus Rhodiola
Crassulaceae. Some 60+ species of fascinating caudex forming perennial succulents with leafy annual flowering stems. Native to the high mountains and near-polar arctic regions across the northern hemisphere. The roots and caudex of many species have a rose-like scent when cut. Venerated for their psychoactive medicinal properties for thousands of years, said to prolong life and enhance spiritual wisdom. Scientific research has focused almost exclusively on R. rosea, shown to have cognitive enhancing, adaptogenic, antioxidant, and a host of other beneficial actions. Other species merit attention, but are extremely rare in cultivation due to their remote habitats. Some may be difficult to grow, but their unusual beauty and beneficial properties makes them worth the effort. Many face imminent extinction due to climatic changes altering their alpine and near glacial environments. This makes the effort to adapt them to cultivation and distribute them to possible new habitats all the more timely. Our efforts to grow them have been mixed, some species expire after a season while others seem to be adapting well. Sow the tiny seeds like cacti. They need a rich, well drained gritty soil, and a bright spot. They prefer regular watering while in active growth. Many species resent heat and can be killed if kept too warm. We find it easiest to grow them in pots and move them to cooler locations during the Summer heat. All species are extremely cold tolerant to at least Zone 7a, some to Z2-3.
Rhodiola atropurpurea "Rose Root"
Thick caudex with stems to 12". Purple-red flowers. Native northern Russia/Siberia. Has magical psychostimulant
and medicinal properties similar to R. rosea. Leaves sometimes eaten as a vegetable. Seed from wild populations,
Magadan, eastern Russia. Z3a
Seed packet $4
Rhodiola imbricata "Shrolo"
Perennial caudex with short stems to 4"+, lanceolate leaves, pink flowers. Collected by Pavelka near 15,000',
Zanskar, India. This magical plant is traditionally used for cough and has been shown to have antioxidant and strong
radioprotective properties. Z4a
Seed packet $4
Rhodiola integrifolia "King's Crown"
Caudex with multiple succulent stems to 6" topped with deep red flowers. This North American species is found in
mountainous regions, up to 13,000'. Made into tea by native tribes, medicinal like other species. Seed from Rocky
Mountain, Colorado populations. Z5a.
Seed packet $4
Rhodiola pachyclados
Rhizomatic species. Small stems to 3", glaucous rosettes of short notched leaves and white-pink flowers. Native to
the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan, occuring up to 13,000'. The crushed plant was used for wound healing.
One of the easist to grow. Z4b
2"+ plant $6.50
Rhodiola rhodantha "Queen's Crown"
Caudex with succulent stems to 6". Narrow leaves and pink flowers. Native to the high altitudes of the Rocky
Mountains, USA. Young leaves are eaten and the root has energizing properties. Grow like other species. Z5a
Seed packet $4
Rhodiola rosea "Rose Root"
Rosettes of semi-succulent leaves on 1-2' stems. Yellow flower heads, and thick caudex that smells of roses when
cut. Native to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia. The roots have been revered for their cognitive enhancing and
medicinal properties for at least 2,000 years. Gaining interest here in the west for its powerful psychostimulant,
antioxidant and adaptogenic action. Clinical research is showing Rhodiola to be useful for nearly every ailment.
Likes bright light but cooler temperatures, avoid Summer heat. Seed from Russia. Z3a
Seed packet $4
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Rhodiola wallichiana "Cu Jing Hong Jing Tian"
Slowly branching caudex. Narrow lanceolate leaves clothe the numerous annual stems that grow up to 14" tall,
eventually forming a striking mound. Self fertile pale yellow flowers top the stems. Native to open forest and rocky
slopes up to 11,000' in eastern China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and northern India. A garden worthy, adaptable,
heat tolerant, medicinal species. The plant takes on a reddish hue in full sun. Z6b
Seed packet $4
Rhodiola yunnanensis ex EDHCH 97073 "Hong Jing Tian"
Caudex with annual stems to 18" bearing whorls of succulent leaves. Pink-purple flowers on female plants and
yellowish on the male. Stems turn red in strong light. Forested mountain slopes from 3-12,000' in western and
northern China. One of the magical plants of China, used in traditional medicine much like R. rosea. Part shade to
sun. Easier to grow and more tolerant of heat than R. rosea. Originally from collections made in Sichuan Province. Z7a
Seed packet $4
Plant 3+ years old $9.50
Rhodiola sp. ex 03 CH165
Rhizomatic stems to 6", bright yellow flowers. From seed originally collected by H. Hansen in China. Easy to grow. Z6a
Seed packet $3
Genus Sceletium
Aizoaceae. A small genus of low growing succulent shrubs endemic to the karroid areas of Western, Eastern and Northern Cape Provinces, South Africa. The succulent leaves grow in pairs and eventually die away leaving persistent leaf vein skeletons clothing the lower stems, which protect the plants from adverse environmental conditions. The small flowers vary in color from white to yellow and occasionally pale orange or pink. Sceletium have a variety of uses in ethnomedicine, being rich in mesembrine alkaloids. A fermented and dried preperation of S. tortuosum and other species is known as "Kougoed" and has been used since prehistoric times as a safe and beneficial inebrient. Most of the species are practically unknown in cultivation and endangered in habitat. Sceletium is easily grown, sprout seeds as you would for cacti. Seeds may come up irregularly over several months and fluctuation between day and night temperatures as well as periodic drying out seems to help germination. Mature plants root easily from cuttings. Regular succulent culture. Sceletium can become weedy if overwatered and overfed. All should be hardy to Z9a and below if kept dry.
Sceletium joubertii SB 979
A sprawling groundcover with pale green succulent leaves. Shiny white yellow flowers bloom winter to early
summer. A medicinal species, similar in appearance to S. tortuosum, but with a different biochemical makeup.
Originally collected by Steve Brack near Bloutering, Little Karoo, South Africa.
Plant $8.50
Unrooted cutting $6.50
Sceletium rigidum
A small upright growing shrub with attractive lime green leaves that turn purplish in full sun. The large water cells
on the surface of the leaves gives them a gem-like appearance. Iridescent pure white flowers. Very rarely seen in
cultivation.
Plant $8.50
Unrooted cutting $6.50
Sceletium subvelutinum
Low growing succulent shrub with flattened and elongated gray-green leaves. Thick tuberous caudex forming roots
and large flowers, yellow to pale orange in color. A rare and unusual species with a unique chemical composition.
10 seed $3
Plant $8.50
Unrooted cutting $6.50 or 4 for $20
Sceletium tortuosum "Kougoed" "Kanna"
Small sprawling shrub with flat, pale green leaves. Shiny white flowers. The San and Khoi people of South Africa have
a long history of using the plant as a hunger and thirst suppressant, analgesic, treatment for colic, and most importantly
as a highly esteemed inebriant. The traditional manner of preparation is as follows: The whole plant is crushed between
rocks, then placed in a bag and put in the sun to sweat. After a week of "fermenting" the "Kougoed" is removed from
the bag and spread out to dry completely. Sceletium is known to contain potentially harmful amounts of oxalic acids
which the preparation process is thought to reduce. The prepared dried material is chewed, smoked or occasionally
taken as a tea or snuff. The effects are reported as quite pleasant and relaxing, decreasing anxiety, stress and tension.
No severe adverse effects have been reported, even from chronic use of the plant. In fact, indigenous healers are known
to use "Kougoed" to successfully treat alcoholism. Recent pharmacological research has shown Sceletium to be highly
complex chemically, with as many as 9 alkaloids that are found to fluctuate seasonally. Modern science is looking at the
anxiolytic and antidepressant properties of Sceletium alkaloids as well as their potential anti-cancer activity. Sceletium
is now being marketed as a safe natural supplement to elevate and regulate mood. Plant gatherers have observed that
wild populations of S. tortuosum are becoming increasingly scarce, likely due to over collection. Protection through
cultivation is encouraged.
Seed packet $4
Plant $10
Unrooted cutting $7.50 or 4 for $25
Sceletium sp. nova
A new species similar to Sceletium tortuosum but with smaller lime green leaves, more sprawling habit and vigorous
growth. Small white-yellow flowers. Shown to have the same medicinal activity as S. tortuosum.
Seed packet $4
Plant $8.50
Unrooted cutting $6.50 or 4 for $20
Sedum niveum CA Native
Crassulaceae. Miniature clumps of succulent leaves and large white flowers splashed red. Rarely exceeds 2" tall and
6" wide. This alpine species is found between 7-10,000' in the mountains of San Bernadino and Riverside County,
CA and Baja. This diminutive gem is scarce in cultivation and considered endangered. Z7a-b
Seed packet $2.50
1.5"+ plant $5.50
Sedum sempervivoides
Perfectly symmetrical traingular gray-green leaves in a rosette to 4". Blood red flowers. Native to the Caucasus
Mountains. A monocarpic biennial. The plant can be kept perennial by beheading after the first year to force offsets.
Prefers mineral soil and sun. One of the most unique and attractive members of this large and varied genus. Z6b
Seed packet $2.50
Sedum spathulifolium CA Native
Mat-forming succulent with slender stems and rosettes of small flat gray green leaves. Clusters of star shaped yellow
flowers. Northern California native found growing on cliffs and rocky areas. Used traditionally to aid child birth and
soothe fussy babies. Practically self propagating. Nice as a groundcover or in hanging baskets. Collections from western Sonoma County populations. Z7b
Seed packet $2
3 cuttings $4
Silene undulata (=Silene capensis) "Xhosa Dream Herb"
Caryophyllaceae. A low growing perennial with soft pubescent leaves, succulent roots and unusual white tubular
flowers. Native to South Africa. The downy leaves are smoked as a tobacco and the Xhosa have made use of the
roots to induce "dreaming." A nice addition to the rock garden or borders. Surface sow the seed. Easy, drought
tolerant. Z8b
Seed Packet $3.50
Plant $12
Sutherlandia frutescens "Cancer Bush"
Fabaceae. A small attractive shrub up to 3' tall. Hairy silver leaves divided into numerous small leaflets. Large
crimson colored flowers followed by inflated, bladder like seed pods. Native to South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
One of the most important South African medicinals, the leaves and young stems are a panacea, utilized for treating
stomach ailments, cancers, colds, diabetes, inflammations, liver and kidney cleansing, etc. Seeds and leaves of this
adaptogen are even smoked as a dagga substitute in Namaqualand. Easy to grow, prefers good drainage and regular
feedings. Z8a-b
Seed packet $3.50
Talbotia elegans (=Xerophyta elegans)
Velloziaceae. Forms small rosettes of stiff green leaves to about 10". White to pink star shaped flowers borne on thin
stems. Native to shady forest areas of the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. The plant is tolerant of near total
desiccation, reviving quickly when water becomes available. Easy, part to full shade and regular water for best growth. Z8b
2" plant $6.50
Yucca aloifolia SHL091023.2 "Spanish Bayonet"
Agavaceae. Single stemmed or simply branched shrub to small tree, 3-20'+. Slender pointed leaves to 20" long. 12"
inflorescences bearing many white edible flowers and fleshy purple fruit. Native to Mexico, the Caribbean, and
southeastern USA. Seed collected in North Carolina and therefore should be of hardy stock. Traditionally used as
a fiber plant, the roots as a soap. One of the oldest Yucca in cultivation, since at least 1605. A great landscape
specimen. Z6b
Seed packet $2.50
Yucca baccata "Datil" "Amole" CA Native
Forms stemless rosettes of many stiff, spine tipped leaves up to 3' long and 2" wide. A flower stalk up to 5' tall arises
from the center of the plant. Clusters of large creamy white flowers followed by fleshy, banana like fruits that grow
to 5" long. Grows throughout the south west United States and northern Mexico. Has been utilized since prehistoric
times by Native Americans. The leaves and leaf fiber were used for making baskets, ropes and a multitude of other
weavings. Boiling the roots makes an excellent soap that is still popular today. The edible flowers and fruits were
also an important food source. Easy from seed, plant 0.5" deep and keep warm. Z9a
Seed packet $2
Yucca brevifolia "Joshua Tree" CA Native
Forms an unusual and beautiful tree up to 30' tall. Corky gray bark and curved branches ending in rosettes of sharp
narrow 14" long leaves. The numerous fleshy greenish-white flowers are borne on foot long panicles that arise from the
center of the rosettes, followed by egg shaped green fruits. Native to the Mojave desert. A slow growing plant that is
known to live for several hundred years. The name Joshua tree comes from Mormon pioneers who associated its
grotesque shape with the biblical Joshua raising his arms in prayer. The flowers and seeds were once an important food
of the indians living in the Mojave and fiber from the roots was used in basket making. Z9a
Seed packet $2
Yucca harrimaniae
Small rosettes of thin blue-green leaves. Flower stalks to 2'+ with greenish white blossoms. From seed collected in
Wayne Co., Utah, 4,600'. Extremely cold hardy dwarf Yucca to Z5a. Great in the rock garden.
Plant 2-3 years old $6.50
Yucca neomexicana JRT251
Another attractive dwarf species, this is from the smallest known population, rosettes to no more than 8" diameter.
Slender blue-green leaves. Cimmaron Co., Oklahoma, 3600'. Z6b
Plant 2-3 years old $6.50
Yucca schidigera CA Native
Single or clustering trunk 4' to 15' tall. Sharp rigid yellow-green leaves 2-4' long. The flower panicles are usually
held within the leaves and bear 1-2" cream colored flowers often with a lavender hue. Native primarily to the
Mojave Desert. The flowers and seed were eaten, the leaves made into a strong durable fiber and the roots for
making an excellent natural soap. Extremely drought hardy. Z6a
Seed packet $2.50