{"title":"Native Plants","description":"Seeds of Native Plants","products":[{"product_id":"american-elderberry-sambucus-canadensis-organic-100-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"American Elderberry 100 Seeds Sambucus canadensis","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSambucus canadensis, commonly known as American elderberry, is a vigorous, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub native to eastern and central North America, where it thrives in moist lowlands, forest edges, and along stream banks. Reaching heights of 2 to 4 meters, it forms broad, arching clumps covered in compound leaves composed of five to eleven sharply serrated leaflets, giving the plant a lush, textured appearance throughout the growing season. In early to mid-summer, Sambucus canadensis bursts into bloom with large, flat-topped clusters of tiny, creamy-white flowers that emit a light, sweet fragrance and attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. By late summer, these blossoms give way to heavy drooping clusters of small, glossy black to dark purple berries, which provide essential food for many species of birds and mammals. The fruit is also prized by humans for making preserves, wines, syrups, and herbal remedies, thanks to its rich antioxidant and vitamin content. Adaptable and hardy, the American elderberry prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and readily spreads by root suckers to form thickets. In addition to its ecological value as a wildlife resource, Sambucus canadensis is an attractive ornamental shrub for naturalized gardens, rain gardens, and native landscape plantings, where its graceful form, abundant flowers, and generous fruit display bring both beauty and biodiversity to the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42862249934901,"sku":"","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/693c35bbff3f2ee997f5d80d.png?v=1765745215"},{"product_id":"american-pokeweed-phytolacca-americana-organic-20-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"American Pokeweed Phytolacca americana 100 Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePhytolacca americana, commonly known as American Pokeweed, is a robust, herbaceous perennial native to the eastern and central United States, often found thriving in disturbed habitats such as forest edges, roadsides, fields, and clearings. This striking plant can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet, developing thick, reddish-purple stems that branch widely and support large, alternate, lance-shaped leaves with smooth margins and a slightly glossy surface. In early to mid-summer, Phytolacca americana produces elongated racemes of small, white to greenish-white flowers, each with five petal-like sepals, which mature into clusters of shiny, deep purple to black berries by late summer and fall. These berries are highly attractive to birds, which aid in the plant’s widespread dispersal, though they are toxic to humans and many mammals if ingested raw. The entire plant contains potent alkaloids and saponins, especially concentrated in the roots, making it both poisonous and historically significant in folk medicine when carefully prepared. Phytolacca americana thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils, though it tolerates a wide range of conditions. Its bold structure, vivid coloration, and seasonal transformation—from green shoots to red stems and dark fruit clusters—make it a visually striking component of the landscape. Despite its toxicity, American Pokeweed plays an important ecological role as a late-season food source for birds and other wildlife, illustrating the complex balance between danger and sustenance found in many native North American plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860980273205,"sku":"","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/products\/658d89e4dc24069d24526040_73e017a9-79a1-4f66-9319-a1248354ff81.png?v=1704696640"},{"product_id":"wild-poinsettia-fireplant-euphorbia-cyathophora-10-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Wild Poinsettia  20 Seeds  Poinsettia cyathophora","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePoinsettia cyathophora, commonly known as the wild poinsettia or fire-on-the-mountain, is a native North American wildflower that typically grows as an annual herb reaching about 1 to 3 feet in height and spreading approximately 1 to 2 feet wide, forming a loose, upright, and freely branching habit. Its slender green to reddish stems may extend up to 36 inches long and often branch repeatedly, giving the plant a somewhat airy appearance. The leaves are variable in shape but are generally lanceolate to ovate, measuring about 2 to 4 inches long and 0.5 to 1.5 inches wide, arranged alternately along the stems, with smooth to slightly undulating margins. Near the upper portions of the plant, the leaves transition into brightly colored bracts, typically 1 to 2 inches long and wide, which display vivid red, orange, or sometimes cream and green variegation, creating the illusion of showy flowers. The true flowers are the small cyathia clustered at the center of these bracts, each usually less than 0.25 inch across. After pollination, the plant produces small, three-lobed seed capsules measuring roughly 0.2 to 0.3 inches in diameter, which dry and split open to disperse seeds. Its root system is relatively shallow but can penetrate several inches into the soil, allowing it to thrive in prairies, roadsides, open woodlands, and other disturbed sites. Its modest size, colorful bracts, and measured proportions make it a distinctive and easily recognizable native wildflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31505640914997,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/693c35c2ff3f2ee997f5d985.png?v=1767712227"},{"product_id":"firebush-hummingbird-bush-hamelia-patens-20-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Firebush  Hamelia patens 100 Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHamelia patens, commonly known as firebush or scarlet bush, is a vibrant, fast-growing evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, particularly Florida, Central America, and the Caribbean. This ornamental plant is highly valued for its clusters of tubular, bright red to orange flowers that bloom profusely throughout the year in warm climates, attracting a variety of pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and especially hummingbirds. Firebush typically grows between 4 to 12 feet tall, forming a dense, rounded shape with slender, arching branches and dark green leaves that may exhibit reddish or bronze hues when young or during cooler weather. In addition to its ornamental appeal, Hamelia patens produces small, dark purple to black berries that serve as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soils once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for landscapes. Adaptable and resilient, firebush is an excellent addition to pollinator gardens, hedges, or naturalized areas, bringing year-round color and biodiversity to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e1. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e2. Put the seeds on the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e3. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e4. Water the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e5. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e6. 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Its leathery, round leaves are glossy green with finely toothed margins, and it produces small, greenish flowers in spring, followed by thick-skinned, dark purple to bronze grapes in late summer to fall. These grapes are rich in antioxidants and are often used in wines, jellies, and fresh consumption. Vitis rotundifolia climbs by tendrils and can grow vigorously along trellises or fences, making it both a productive and ornamental choice for edible landscapes. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun, and benefits from annual pruning to maintain shape and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42853018075189,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/3_6d0d22e5-e0a4-49ee-b6b6-23f0e579d47e.jpg?v=1751641443"},{"product_id":"florida-soapberry-soapnut-rare-sapindus-marginatus-10-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Florida Soapberry   10 Seeds   Sapindus marginatus","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSapindus marginatus, commonly called the Florida Soapberry, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with an open-rounded crown. It is native to Florida and Georgia and it grows in woodlands and forests, often among live oaks and other hardwoods. It typically grows to 20-40' (infrequently to 80’) tall. It is noted for its (a) often glossy, pinnately-compound, medium green leaves (to 8-13” long) with 7-15 untoothed, lanceolate leaflets (each to 2-4” long), (b) creamy-white to yellowish-white flowers (1\/8” wide) which bloom in late spring (May-June) in large open panicles to 10-12\" long, (c) panicles of usually one-seeded, grape-like fruits which ripen in fall (September-October) to yellow-brown to orange-brown (d) yellow fall foliage color, and (e) fissured gray bark divided into scaly plates. The fruits are not edible. They can be put in water to produce a saponin-rich soapy lather which can be used as a soap, as suggested by the common name of soapberry. 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The leaves are small, oval-shaped, and dark green, with serrated edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers: Yaupon holly produces small, inconspicuous white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are dioecious, meaning individual plants have either male or female flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit: The female plants produce small, round, bright red berries that persist on the tree through the winter. The berries are an important food source for birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat: Yaupon holly is typically found in coastal areas, sandy woodlands, and along the edges of swamps and marshes. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can withstand salt spray, making it well-suited for coastal landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultural significance: Yaupon holly has a long history of use by Native American tribes, who brewed a caffeinated tea from the leaves and twigs. This tea, known as \"black drink\" or \"asi,\" was used ceremonially and for its stimulant properties. Despite its common name, there is no evidence that yaupon tea induces vomiting, as its scientific name might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscaping: Yaupon holly is commonly used in landscaping for its attractive foliage, dense growth habit, and tolerance of pruning and shaping. It can be grown as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant, and dwarf cultivars are available for smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife value: Yaupon holly provides important habitat and food for birds, small mammals, and insects. 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Throughout the warm months, it produces striking spikes of violet-blue, tubular flowers that rise above the foliage and attract a wide array of pollinators, especially bees. Well adapted to shallow water, Pontederia cordata thrives in full sun and saturated soils, where its extensive rhizome system helps stabilize shorelines and improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients. Its combination of ornamental appeal, ecological value, and ease of growth makes it a popular choice for ponds, naturalistic water gardens, and habitat restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31522386411573,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/693c2252ff3f2ee997efcd15.png?v=1768245150"},{"product_id":"dwarf-palmetto-bluestem-palmetto-hardy-sabal-minor-10-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Dwarf Palmetto   20 Seeds   Sabal minor","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Dwarf Palmetto is a small palm that is remarkable for its hardiness. It is one of the most cold hardy palms and it can be grown outdoors as far north as Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. It is an attractive palm with a subterranean trunk and large, fan-shaped dark green or blue-green leaves that are on long petioles. Each leaf features narrow pointed segments in the shape of a fan. This palm typically grows to 6’ tall and as wide. Yellowish white flowers in compound panicles (to 6’ long) bloom in summer. Fruit is a single-seeded shiny black drupe. Although in most of its range, it has an underground trunk, some populations have large individuals that can have an aerial trunk that may be several feet in height. It grows in rich soils of moist forests, ravines, flood plains, swamps and bottomlands from North Carolina to Florida west to Oklahoma and Texas. Brings tropical flair to part shade areas of the landscape. In a protected location, dwarf palmetto is considered to be winter hardy to USDA Zone 7. It is typically grown in organically rich, moderately fertile, evenly moist but well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best performance is in part shade. Site in protected locations that are sheltered from winter winds. Established plants will often survive some 0 degree F. temperatures in winter. Mulch around the base of the plant in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42846674681909,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/products\/658d8ebbdc24069d2452f681.png?v=1704218837"},{"product_id":"smooth-sumac-rhus-glabra-20-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Smooth Sumac Rhus glabra 100 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhus glabra, commonly known as smooth sumac, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) and has a spreading, open habit. The leaves are pinnately compound, consisting of multiple leaflets arranged along a central stem. Each leaflet is lance-shaped with serrated edges, giving the foliage a delicate appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, smooth sumac produces small, greenish-yellow flowers arranged in dense clusters at the tips of branches. These flowers are followed by the development of clusters of red, hairy fruit known as drupes. The fruit clusters, called \"sumac bobs,\" are visually striking and persist on the plant throughout the fall and winter, providing a food source for birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth sumac is known for its tolerance to a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions, making it a popular choice for naturalizing landscapes and controlling erosion. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is often found in open woodlands, fields, and along roadsides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile smooth sumac is primarily valued for its ornamental qualities and ecological benefits, it has also been utilized for its medicinal properties and as a source of dye. Additionally, some Native American tribes historically used various parts of the plant for traditional purposes, including treating ailments and making beverages. 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This long-lived tree can reach heights of 35 to 45 meters (115 to 150 feet) with a straight, tapering trunk that often develops distinctive, flared bases and woody “knees” that protrude from the soil or water, believed to aid in root respiration and stability. Its soft, feathery foliage consists of flat, linear leaves that turn a rich orange-brown in autumn before shedding—an unusual trait for a conifer. The bark is fibrous and reddish-brown, peeling off in thin strips. Bald cypress produces small, round cones containing seeds that are dispersed by water or wildlife. Exceptionally adaptable, it thrives in wet, poorly drained soils but also grows well in upland sites, displaying remarkable tolerance to flooding and drought. 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It typically grows 3–8 meters tall with a rounded to irregular crown and slender, often thorny branches. The lanceolate leaves emerge bright green and slightly glossy, turning yellowish in fall before dropping. In very early spring—often before the foliage appears—the plant produces profuse clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that provide an important nectar source for early pollinators. These are followed by round, tart, purple-black drupes that ripen in late summer and are eaten by wildlife as well as used for traditional jellies and preserves. 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It is a fast growing evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching a height of 2–8 m (6.6–26 ft). The grey or brown bark is smooth-lenticellate and the trunk is 2–5 cm (0.79–2.0 in) thick. The crown is flat-topped and spreading. Although the wood is soft and brittle, the limbs are strong enough to support birds such as chachalacas. The simple leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and 12–37 cm (4.7–15 in) long. Flowers are in lateral cymes and are 1.1–1.8 cm (0.43–0.71 in) in diameter. The five-lobed corolla is white and the five stamens have yellow anthers. The fruit is a yellow berry 1–1.2 cm (0.39–0.47 in) in diameter with many seeds. S. erianthum is native to the southernmost parts of the contiguous United States (southern Florida and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas), the Bahamas, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, including the Galápagos Islands. It is believed that Spanish explorers introduced Potato Tree to the Philippines in the 16th century, and from there it spread to Malesia, Australia, and the Asian mainland. It was probably introduced to West Africa from the Caribbean via the Atlantic slave trade. 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Plants typically form low, mounding clumps 6 to 12 inches tall and spread 6 to 18 inches wide, with slender, branching stems rising above a basal rosette of feathery leaves that are usually 2 to 6 inches long. From early spring through summer—and often into fall in mild climates—the flowers appear singly atop wiry stalks, each bloom measuring about 2 to 3 inches across, most commonly in vivid shades of golden orange, though cultivated varieties range from cream and yellow to red, pink, and bi-colored forms. After flowering, narrow seed capsules develop, reaching 2 to 3 inches long, which split explosively when dry to disperse seeds several feet away. California poppy thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils, tolerates drought exceptionally well once established, and performs best where summer rainfall is light. 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It is primarily native to the coastal plains of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico from southern Virginia to mid-Florida west to Texas, often being found in sandy soils on river banks, island bluffs or dunes. Pinnate compound leaves (each to 5-8” long) have 7-9 (19) hairless, crudely toothed and lopsided leaflets which are shiny green above and dull green beneath. Small pale green to greenish yellow to almost white flowers bloom in elongated clusters in April-May. Flowers are followed by red seed pods which appear only on female trees. Leaves, bark and flowers are aromatic when cut or bruised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon name of southern prickly ash is in reference to the resemblance of this tree, particularly the foliage, to an ash tree with prickles. It is not an ash, however, but a member of the citrus family (Rutaceae) and is closely related to the also spiny Poncirus trifoliate (hardy orange). 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The plant has a bushy, somewhat mounded appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves: The leaves of Coreopsis basalis are opposite, meaning they grow in pairs along the stem, and they are usually deeply divided into narrow segments. The leaves are typically green in color and have a somewhat fern-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers: The flowers of goldenmane tickseed are the highlight of the plant, featuring bright yellow, daisy-like blooms with distinctive red or maroon centers. Each flower head is typically around 2 to 3 centimeters (0.8 to 1.2 inches) in diameter. 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The plants are dioecious or partly so.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31619531079733,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/products\/32_17a2ab10-580e-4938-b7d6-59d11f7665d1.jpg?v=1580071164"},{"product_id":"yellow-necklacepod-silver-bush-sophora-tomentosa-20-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Yellow Necklacepod   20 Seeds   Sophora tomentosa","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSophora tomentosa, commonly known as necklacepod or yellow necklacepod, is a fast-growing, salt-tolerant shrub or small tree native to coastal regions of Florida, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America. This member of the legume family (Fabaceae) is distinguished by its soft, gray-green, velvety foliage and striking, elongated clusters of bright yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom intermittently throughout the warm months. The plant's name \"necklacepod\" derives from its distinctive seed pods, which are segmented and bead-like, resembling a string of beads or a necklace. Adapted to sandy, well-drained soils, Sophora tomentosa thrives in full sun and is particularly well-suited for coastal landscapes, where it resists wind, salt spray, and drought conditions. It typically grows to about 6 to 10 feet tall but can reach greater heights in ideal conditions. In addition to its ornamental appeal, the plant is a valuable resource for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich blooms. Its nitrogen-fixing roots contribute to soil health, and it is often used in restoration projects, dune stabilization, and native plant gardens. Despite its beauty, parts of the plant, including seeds, may be toxic if ingested, so care should be taken in gardens frequented by children or pets. With its bright flowers, unique seed pods, and tough, adaptable nature, Sophora tomentosa is a striking and ecologically beneficial addition to subtropical and tropical landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31619531636789,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/il_fullxfull.7026545549_jrwz.jpg?v=1751324740"},{"product_id":"eastern-redbud-cercis-canadensis-20-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Texas Redbud   10 Seeds   Cercis canadensis var. texensis","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCercis canadensis var. texensis, commonly known as the Texas Redbud, is a variety of the Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis). 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It often grows as a small tree or large shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHeight: It usually reaches a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) and a spread of 10 to 15 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHabitat and Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eNative Range: As its name suggests, the Texas Redbud is native to Texas and Oklahoma. It is well adapted to the conditions of these regions, including the heat and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePreferred Soil: It thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy and rocky soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLandscaping: Due to its attractive flowers and manageable size, the Texas Redbud is a popular choice for ornamental planting in gardens and landscapes. It can be used as a focal point, in mass plantings, or as part of a mixed shrub border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWildlife: The flowers attract pollinators such as bees, and the seeds can be a food source for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: This plant is particularly valued for its ability to withstand dry conditions once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOrnamental Value: Its striking flowers and attractive foliage make it a visually appealing addition to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42877456646197,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/products\/658d87f7dc24069d24520e82.png?v=1709682034"},{"product_id":"false-indigo-bush-amorpha-fruticosa-20-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"False Indigo Bush   100 Seeds   Amorpha fruticosa","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFalse indigo is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 4-12' (less frequently to 20') tall with a spread often in excess of its height. It is native to moist open woodland areas, floodplains, stream banks and swamp margins from central to eastern Canada south throughout much of the U. S. into northern Mexico. It features compound, odd-pinnate leaves (each to 12\" long). Each leaf contains 11 to 35 oval to elliptic, dull gray-green leaflets (to 2\" long) with glandular dots and toothless margins. Tubular scented flowers (each to 3\/8\" long) bloom in May-June in dense, spike-shaped clusters (racemes) to 8\" long. Each flower has a single-petaled purple corolla and 10 protruding stamens with showy orange-yellow anthers. Flowers are followed by fruits in small, resinous-dotted, 1-2 seeded pods (to 1\/2\" long) which mature in July and August. Plants contain indigo pigment, but in quantities too small for commercial use (hence the common name of false indigo). False indigo has attractive flowers. It is often used for erosion control, windbreaks and screens. 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Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, this species thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, often naturalizing in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens. The plant produces slender, green stems that can reach lengths of 10 to 20 feet, supported by heart-shaped or three-lobed leaves that create a dense, ornamental foliage cover. From summer through fall, it bursts into brilliant scarlet-red blooms with yellow throats, which attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding ecological value to ornamental landscapes. Ipomoea coccinea reproduces by seeds, which develop in small, rounded capsules and can persist in the soil, enabling the plant to reseed readily in favorable conditions. Its rapid growth makes it excellent for covering fences, trellises, and arbors. This species is also tolerant of heat and drought once established, making it suitable for low-maintenance gardens and pollinator-friendly plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31619533668405,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/products\/32_46617ddb-5888-4600-ba8d-27e2d0507525.jpg?v=1756915283"},{"product_id":"laurel-oak-acorns-quercus-laurifolia-10-fresh-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Laurel Oak  20 Seeds  Quercus hemisphaerica","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eQuercus hemisphaerica, commonly referred to as Darlington oak or laurel oak, is a medium to large-sized deciduous to semi-evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States, ranging from North Carolina to Florida and westward to Texas. It typically grows between 40 and 75 feet tall, occasionally reaching greater heights under ideal conditions, and develops a straight trunk with a broad, rounded canopy. The tree is easily recognized by its smooth, narrowly lanceolate leaves that are dark green and glossy above, lighter beneath, and tend to remain on the tree well into the winter in mild climates. It thrives in dry, sandy upland soils, often on ridges or coastal plains, displaying notable drought tolerance once established. The small, hemispherical acorns mature in two seasons and are consumed by a variety of birds and mammals, contributing to local ecosystems. Its fast growth rate and tolerance for urban environments make it a popular choice for landscaping, street plantings, and shade trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eGrowing Instructions for the Laurel Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e1. Put a mixture of potting soil and sand, perlite or vermiculite in a pot. Use pots with a drainage hole in the base. 2. Sow the seeds on the soil. 3. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. 4. Water the seeds. Keep the soil moist but not wet. 5. 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The flowers are creamy yellow without dark basal spots. The anthers are blue. Cutleaf Ground Cherry has been used in herbal medicine, and it is sometimes cultivated for its unusual fruit. The ripe fruit is sometimes called a husk tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31619534389301,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/products\/32_95301fa4-7d7b-4839-99af-e61bce6341ee.jpg?v=1580071286"},{"product_id":"trumpet-vine-trumpet-creeper-campsis-radicans-10-seeds-free-us-shipping","title":"Trumpet Vine  Campsis radicans  100 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCampsis radicans, commonly called trumpet vine or trumpet creeper, is a dense, vigorous, multi-stemmed, deciduous, woody, clinging vine that attaches itself to structures and climbs by aerial rootlets. It is native to the eastern and southeastern U. S. Species plants rapidly grow to 30-40' high. Compound, odd-pinnate leaves (to 15” long) are shiny dark green above and glabrous dull green below. Each leaf has 7 to 11 elliptic to oblong leaflets (to 4\" long) with serrated margins. Leaves turn yellow in fall. Clusters (terminal cymes) of red trumpet-shaped flowers (to 3” long) appear throughout the summer (June to September). Flowers are very attractive to hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42879199772725,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/IMG_8359_c67d2540-e4a4-4d44-8d41-41467f0bddf6.jpg?v=1746041754"}],"url":"https:\/\/floridaseeds.net\/collections\/wildflowers-1.oembed?page=17","provider":"Florida Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}