Arnica, Meadow - Arnica chamissonis  (perennial) Perennial in the Asteraceae. Lovely yellow flowers accompanied by bright green foliage. A native to western North America. German Commission E determined this variety is comparable to the much over harvested European variety, Arnica montana, for its anti-inflammatory effects. A nice plant for gardeners or people looking to grow popular medicinal varieties in replacement of wild crafting. Plants reach about 24-30” when mature. Plants can be propagated from root cuttings once established and will spread rhizomatically. Plant in loose acidic loam soil in a sunny and moist location.   Press seeds into spongy potting soil and keep moist and cool until germination in 15-21 days.  0.1g ~ 40 seeds Photo credits: By H. Zell - Own work, CC BY-SA 3, By H. Zell - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8864108...

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Borage Borago officinalis (50 days)  An annual herb growing to 3 feet, Borage produces a small, blue, edible, star-shaped flowers.  Leaves are edible and commonly used in parts of Europe.  Borage is a mainstay of the home vegetable garden, attractive to many pollinators and readily reseeds itself. Packet - 0.7g (~50 seeds) ...

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Burdock, Takinogawa,  Arctium lappa (125 days)  An important staple in numerous Asian cuisines. This is the most popular Japanese variety and in deep soil can grow gorgeous roots that are 3-4’ long! Smaller roots are excellent peeled and grated into salads, while larger roots are delicious in soups and stir-fry. Packet (1/2g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Calendula, Resina (65 days) Calendula officinalis This strain was developed by medicinal herb pioneer, Mark Wheeler, at Pacific Botanicals in his quest for the highest resin content calendula variety.  Has a balance of orange and yellow flowers with mostly single layer of petals.  Useful for making infused oils for herbal salves and burn ointments.  Grow in part to full sun and will reach to 30".  Space 12" apart and pinch at 9". Packet (1g ~ 90 seeds)        Ounce (~3,000 seeds)...

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Chamomile, German - Matricaria recutita (70-85 days) A bushy annual variety of Chamomile, that grows to about 3 feet. A member of the Asteraceae family, with adorable small white daisy-like flowers, lacy green foliage and a light apple scent. German Chamomile is the most common variety used in herbal medicine and an excellent choice for tea. Easy to grow, sow lightly onto top of potting soil and cover lightly. Seeds are small and require some light to germinate. Sow in April for a mid-July start to a continuous harvest. Also, Chamomile is used as companion plant to repel cucumber beetles! Find this lovely plant featured in our Herbal Tea Collection!  Packet 0.1g ~ 100 seeds...

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CILANTRO, CARIBE Coriandrum sativum (55 days) Dense bunches of aromatic dark green leaves. Long-standing, bolt-tolerant plants. Compared to Santo, Caribe has a slightly thinner stem, higher vigor, more seeds & better bolt resistance. Caribe leaf as in all Cilantro is used as a the flavorful and cooling kitchen herb or save the seed as coriander for a warming and pungent addition to your meals.  Photo by Cacia Huff at Feral Farms (1 1/2g packet)  1/2 oz 1oz ...

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Russian Comfrey -  Bocking 14 strain (seed is sterile) Symphytum x uplandicum Comfrey is a miraculously hardy perennial herb that is renowned for it use herbally to aid in the healing of wounds, sprains and broken bones. You will receive a crown cutting that has both leaf buds and roots that will grow quickly and spread. Comfrey works great under fruit trees to out compete grasses and other weeds. Leaves grow to 24"+ and can be harvested for medicine, mulch or composted. Numerous species of livestock are quite fond of eating it as it is very rich in minerals. While regular Comfrey spreads by seed the strain we carry - Russian Bocking 14 - grows through root cuttings which makes it special and more manageable. Co-founder of Permaculture, Bill Mollison identified comfrey as his favorite plant! Can spread a few feet so plant in a location where that is acceptable. Once established its deep root system is known to "mine" up minerals and nutrients making them available in the more shallow areas of the soil. Plant soon after receiving your cutting. More info in Comfrey here! Comfrey: Is it Right for Your Garden? (Siskiyou Seeds Blog Article Link!) ...

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EPAZOTE (aka Wormseed) Dysphania ambrosioides - PERENNIAL Formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides, known as wormseed, Jesuit's tea, Mexican-tea, payqu (paico), epazote, mastruz, or herba sanctæ Mariæ, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb native to Central America long used as a medicinal and culinary herb.  Epazote is in the Chenopodaceae family and is related to lambsquarters and quinoa and is noted for its resinous medicinal pungency. The fragrance of D. ambrosioides is strong but difficult to describe. A common analogy is to turpentine or creosote. It has also been compared to citrus, savory and mint.  The most common use for this herb that grows to about 3 feet tall is in cooking with black beans for flavor and its supposed carminative (less gas) properties, although it is also widely used in Mexico and other parts of Central America in a wide variety of dishes. Packet: (0.3g ~100 seeds)  ...

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Look no further for the perfect gift for your green-thumbed friend! Give them the gift of seeds so they can choose to grow beautiful flowers or sunkissed veggies. Give the gift of a blooming garden!  We offer gift certificates in $25, $40, $50, $100 or $200 values. Just click on the appropriate one to get started.  Thank you! Wishing you all the best, Siskiyou Seeds ON SHIPPING: *Please note this is a physical gift certificate, sent in the mail and as such may take up to 5 business days for order fulfillment. If you wish to purchase an online gift card code sent via email please select the Siskiyou Seeds Digital Gift Card   ...

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GRINDELIA - Grindelia sp. – Perennial. Grindelia (aka Gumweed) is an herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family which requires full sun and is drought tolerant. It prefers sandy well-drained soil. This forb has small, resinous, yellow florets and is a food species for butterflies. Just as the florets start to open the white resin forms and this is the perfect time to harvest the flower for medicine. Direct sow in spring or in flats in late winter. It is used to sooth the respiratory tract and topically for poison oak and poison ivy rashes. Tincture the leaves and flower tops. Hardy in Zones 6 to 10. Helps with skin irritations( like a reaction from poison ivy and poison oak); simple remedy for asthma and can help with kidney and heart irritations. Packet (0.3g ~ 75 seeds) ...

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Hawthorn, Washington Crataegus phaenopyrum – PERENNIAL Tree like Shrub in the Rosaceae family which can grow to 10-30’ with 1-2” long sharp thorns on branches. Dark green obovate deeply-lobed leaves that bloom with clusters of white flowers in May. Small and shiny orange are sweeter and smaller than the common hawthorne berry-like fruits called haws, rich in anti-oxidants, are collected in winter and can be used for jams, jellies, wine or tea. Use the leaf, flower and haw medicinally as a heart tonic in extract or tea. Excellent hedgerow plant and wildlife food. Can take up to a year to germinate so please be patient! Packet (1.5g~15 seeds) ...

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HAWTHORNE, Common Crataegus monogyna - PERENNIAL. Shrub in the rosaceae family which can grow to 15-40’. Dark green obovate deeply-lobed leaves that bloom with small pinkish white flowers in May. Small sweet, but mealy red berry-like fruits called haws, rich in anti-oxidants, are collected in winter and can be used for jams, jellies, wine or tea. The leaf, flower and haw are used medicinally as a heart tonic in extract or tea. Can take up to a year to germinate so please be patient! Minimally thorny.  Packet (12 seeds) ...

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HOREHOUND Marrubium vulgare  PERENNIAL. Classified as a bitter mint in the Lamiaceae family, this forb grows between 25-40 cm. It has gray-ish-green leaves with clusters of white flowers growing up the central stock. Heat tolerant and can be grown in full sun on a southern exposure in poor soil. Used traditionally in candy, cough drops and tea as a pectoral remedy.  Packet: (0.1g ~ 150 seeds) ...

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Hyssop  Hyssopus officinalis  Perennial. Mint family relative with violet-blue flowers. Due to its purported properties as an antiseptic, cough reliever, diaphoretic and expectorant, it has been used in traditional herbal medicine Native to the Mediterranean. Hyssop prefers full sun to partial shade with a well drained, even dry, soil. Grows to 18-24” high.  Packet (0.2g ≈ 200 seeds) ...

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Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis   A charming herb garden staple that is very easy to grow once established. Top growth is annual, then it dies back in the winter, only to rise again with vigor early in the spring. Wonderful fresh or dried in tea and praised for its calming effects. Beekeepers have used it to rub inside of a new hive when capturing wild swarms. Packet (0.2 g ≈ 200 seeds) ...

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Licorice Mint Agastache rugosa aka Korean Licorice Mint   Perennial. Similar to but distinct from Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), a perennial herb from Europe, this is a wonderfully fragrant ornamental that also has similar medicinal characteristics to mint. Tender young leaves make a wonderful addition to salads. Licorice Mint is a favorite nectar source for bumblebees and other native pollinators. Grows to 16-30” tall in flower.  Packet (0.4g~400 seeds)...

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Marshmallow  Althea offcianalis  Perennial. This is an easy to grow perennial herb that requires little to no care once established. The roots contain abundant mucilage, which is the original source of "marshmallows", and are beneficial medicinally for respiratory ailments. Chunky roots are harvested in winter when the plant is dormant and can be sliced thinly, dried and then used in teas, or infused for tinctures. Dried roots are actually pleasantly sweet to chew. Being a Malva family plant its relatives include hollyhock, hibiscus, and the common garden weed Malva, or "cheese weed", named so after the appearance of the seed clusters. It grows about 3 ft tall with pale pink blossoms that are attractive to bumblebees. Packet: (0.3g~100 seeds)...

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MEADOWSWEET Filipendula ulmaria – PERENNIAL. Forb in the Rosaceae family with dark green, downy leaves and delicate, fragrant clusters of white flowers with five petals growing in cymes. Contain salicylic acid which has pain relieving qualities. Sow seeds indoors and lightly cover with vermiculite from March to May as they require 21 days to germinate. Packet: (0.1g) ...

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Mint, Moldavian Balm Dracocephalum modavicum (100 days)   Easy to grow native medicinal from Europe that is also called Dragonshead, which refers to the shape of its large showy purple flowers. Highly aromatic, the flowering tops can be harvested and used in tea to support recovery from colds. Long flowering period and fairly upright growth habit to 30”. Packet: (0.1g ~ 60 seeds)...

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MOTHERWORT Leonurus cardiaca Short-lived and self-seeding herbaceous perennial, native to Europe and Asia.It produces tall purple spikes with many flowers that pollinators find attractive.  Grows to 4-5 feet tall. Medicinally, motherwort has a calming, sleep aiding, nerve & heart settling effect. Also useful as a dark green dye plant. Very hardy and can naturalize and self seed easily here in the PNW.  After flowering, the seeding heads are prickly, so you might want to keep them cut back.  Does make excellent cut flowers. Sow in spring in the greenhouse and transplant outdoors in April or May. Flowers the first year, to a height of 4 to 6 feet. Packet: (1/2 g ~ 500 seeds)...

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Nettles Urtica diocia-(75 days) Perennial.   Also commonly called Stinging Nettles, this herb is a staple for tea, medicine making and as a delicious substitute for spinach in a variety of recipes. If you are not familiar with this plant, BE FOREWARNED!, as it has “spines” that sting you and can cause a burning, stinging sensation in that area. The spines lose their potency once steamed or put in tea – so you can enjoy it as food when cooked. Some folks enjoy nettle pesto. Can spread from root runners so plan and plant accordingly. Multiple medicinal uses. High in Iron. Packet :(0.1g ~ 500 seeds) ...

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RUE Ruta graveloens Evergreen shrub in the Rutaceae family with gray green foliage and yellow flowers. Tolerates some shade and is hardy zones 4-10. Start seeds in late Winter as they are slow to germinate and transplant in Spring. Rue is used primarily for its anti-spasmodic properties and has high quantities of volatile oil which can be caustic to skin if exposed to sun light.  Packet :(0.1g ~50 seeds) ...

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SKULLCAP  Scutellaria lateriflora – PERENNIAL Wet-loving herbaceous mint with opposite, ovate leaves and blue flowers growing on racemes. Grows in partial shade to full sun. Direct sow in early Spring. The leaf and flower are used in teas and extracts to ease nervous tension and as a mild sleep aid.   Packet: 0.1g ~ 100 seeds ...

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SPILANTHES, Lemon Drops “Toothache Plant” Spilanthes acmella  Easy to grow! Chewing on a leaf or bud causes a tingling in the mouth. Used in small amounts to give interest to salads and cold drinks. Has been historically used against bacterial and fungal (candida) infections, toothache and pain relief, immune-support, dentifrice and anesthetic. Low-spreading plants bear yellow button flowers. Nice for edging herb and vegetable beds or in a pot. Fast-growing. Packet: (0.1 g ≈ 200 seeds) ...

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Spilanthes, Toothache Plant - Acmella oleracea  Fun to grow medicinal herb in the Aster family that is an annual in Oregon but can perennialize in warmer climates.  Spilanthes has cylindrical yellow flowers with a red bullseye in the center that are actually called  inflorescence composed of many small flowers. A nice ground cover that grows prostrate and makes a good border plant around other tall perennial herbs. The leaves and flowers are edible but they provide a numbing tingly sensation to the mouth.  Seeds require some light to germinate. Sow into flats about 6 weeks before your last frost. Packet: (0.1 g ≈ 200 seeds) ...

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Sweet Annie, Artemisia annua An elegant and delightfully scented variety of wormwood in the Asteraceae family. Grows up to 5 feet tall and has small greenish yellow flowers arranged in loose panicles. The airy foliage resembles a bright green lace, making this a great filler flower and a beautiful everlasting flower for wreaths. Direct sow in the garden in Spring, placing seeds every few inches and then thinning to about 12-18”. Plants will be smaller the closer they are together, reaching great heights if given space. Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) is tied to the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine which was awarded to Tu Youyou for discovering artemisinin—a powerful antimalarial compound extracted from the plant. 0.1g ~ 350 Seeds Photo Credit: CorentinD, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons...

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Valerian  Valeriana officinalis – Perennial   We have found that common Valerian naturalizes quite well here in western Oregon, dying back in winter and re-growing vigorously in spring, then flowering in May with 5-6’ tall flower stalks with open clusters of diminutive but very aromatic pink/white flowers. The roots are traditionally used as sedative, painkiller and sleep aid. The flowers are also used in the making of one of the Biodynamic compost preparations.  Packet Weight: (.1g ≈ 100 seeds)...

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WOOD BETONY  Stachys officinale -PERENNIAL. Spires of pink flowers rise from a mound of slightly crinkled glossy leaves on this plant. Long-lived purple flowers are a favorite of bees & butterflies. Grows 1-2’ tall. Flowers July to September. Likes dry grasslands and meadows. Drought tolerant. Full sun with moderately fertile soil. Seeds do best started in flats indoors in early spring. Germination is spotty; a 50% germination rate is common. Zones 5 to 9. Has many applications as a medicinal herb including nourishment and regulation for the nervous system.  Packet: 0.1g ~ 100 seeds ...

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