Seed Planting Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation: Wild Senna seeds have a hard coat that requires scarification to promote germination. Lightly rub the seeds with sandpaper or soak them in hot water (approximately 175°F) for 10 minutes, then continue soaking them overnight at room temperatu

2. Cold Stratification: To break seed dormancy, mix the scarified seeds with moist sand and place them in a ziplock bag. Alternate between refrigeration and freezing: one day in the refrigerator, followed by one day in the freezer. Repeat this cycle for a week.

3. Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds just below the soil surface in pots, maintaining consistent moisture.

4. Transplanting: Once seedlings have developed and the danger of frost has passed, transplant them outdoors, spacing plants 2 to 3 feet apart to accommodate their mature size.

5. Direct Sowing: Alternatively, sow scarified seeds directly outdoors in the fall, planting them just below the soil surface. This allows natural cold stratification over winter, with germination occurring in spring.

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Wild Senna prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in rich, loamy soils but is adaptable to sandy, clay, and rocky conditions. It is tolerant of both moist and dry soils, making it a versatile addition to various landscapes. Beyond its ornamental appeal, Wild Senna serves as a host plant for several butterfly species and attracts a variety of pollinators, enhancing the ecological value of your garden.

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Flowers are bright yellow with yellow throats, borne in racemes on short, branched stems above the foliage from spring through autumn. Blooms persist into late fall in zones 4-5.

Leaves are gray-green and fern-like, and often remain through winter. Pairs well with bleeding heart, thalictrum and meadow rue.

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Unlike Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), gooseneck loosestrife is a different plant entirely (but the shared “loosestrife” name causes confusion). Always rely on the scientific name to confirm what you’re buying and planting.

Growing details

☀️ Sun: Full sun to part shade; brighter light generally yields stronger flowering.
💧 Water: Medium; performs best where soil stays evenly moist (excellent for the “moist but not swampy” parts of the yard).
🗺️ Zone: 3–8 (some sellers list 4–9).
📏 Mature size: About 2–3 ft tall and 2–4 ft wide.
🌸 Bloom time: July into September
🛡️ Growth habit: Vigorous; can spread by rhizomes and form colonies—best with edging, mowing lines, or intentional containment.

Where it performs best

Plant it where you want a strong mid-season layer: along a driveway border, at the back of a perennial bed, or in a large “drift” where repeating white spikes create movement.

Responsible planting note

Because it can be enthusiastic in rich, moist soils, place it where it can be maintained (or contained). Extension guidance and major retailers both caution that its invasive tendencies should be considered in the perennial border.

Shipping + compliance

Ships as: Mature bareroot plants
Important: Some states restrict other “loosestrife” species such as Lysimachia vulgaris and Lythrum salicaria; confirm scientific names when comparing plants.

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Bring light and elegance to your shade garden with Variegated Solomon’s Seal, a graceful woodland perennial prized for its arching stems and luminous foliage. Each spring, slender stems rise and curve gently outward, lined with soft green leaves edged in creamy white. Beneath the stems, delicate, bell-shaped white flowers dangle like tiny lanterns, adding subtle beauty in late spring.

This hardy perennial matures to an impressive 3–4 feet tall, making it a standout choice for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings. Over time, it spreads slowly by underground rhizomes, forming a naturalized colony that returns year after year with minimal care.

Variegated Solomon’s Seal is especially valued for its ability to brighten deep shade, where few plants thrive. Its foliage provides season-long interest, turning soft yellow in fall before going dormant for winter.

Perfect for Northeast gardens, this plant is cold-hardy, low maintenance, and deer resistant, making it an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners.

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’
• Common Name: Variegated Solomon’s Seal
• Mature Height: 3–4 feet
• Spread: 1–3 feet (slowly spreading)
• Light: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter
• Bloom Time: Late spring (May–June)
• Flower Color: Creamy white
• Hardiness Zones: 3–8

🌱 Growing Notes

Thrives in woodland conditions with consistent moisture. Ideal for planting under trees, along shaded paths, or in naturalized garden areas. Minimal maintenance once established—simply allow plants to spread naturally over time.

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Because gift certificates often introduce us to a new customer, we’re pleased to offer a limited-time discount of 10% on your purchase of certificates with a value of $50 or more. It’s our way of saying thank you. Use code EGC10 as your coupon code at checkout to get your 10% discount.

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Gift certificates cannot be used as a method of payment to purchase other gift certificates and cannot be redeemed for cash.

Questions? Just email Customer Service at info@saratogaseed.com and we’ll be happy to help.

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Perennial arugula flowers have a wonderful aroma that will permeate your entire garden.  Honeybees love this flower!  The flowers, buds and leaves are edible and make a very special salad by themselves or mixed with other greens.  The flavor is spicier than common arugula- use on pizzas, sandwiches, sauteed, even as a pesto! Leaves will keep 7-10 days in the salad crisper in your refrigerator.

If left alone, the plant can grow to around 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide.  However, keeping the arugula leaves harvested results in more tender new leaves.

 Plant Information

• Zones: 5-8
• Ship Season: Mid-April through late Fall
• Ships as:  Seeds
• Soil: Well drained. Will tolerate poor soils.
• Sun:  Part or Full Sun
• Bloom Time: Spring through Fall (Fragrant yellow flowers)
• Harvest: Late Spring until Fall Frost (Leaves and flowers are edible)

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Botanical Name: Tiarella cordifolia

Common Names: Foam Flower, Allegheny foamflower, false miterwort, or coolwort.

Plant Information
Zones: 4-8
Ship Season: Mid-April through late Fall
Ships as:  Bareroot 2+ year old plants
Soil: Well drained. Will tolerate poor soils.
Sun:  Part or Full Shade
Bloom Time: Spring

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A true heirloom variegated Ajuga from a garden over 150 years old. Sold as individual rosettes averaging 4″- 6″ diameter. Ready to plant in your garden. Low growing, naturalizes easily. A real garden joy to have and share.

Botanical Name: Ajuga reptans is a perennial that is typically hardy in zones 3 to 9. These evergreen plants form dense mats of variegated leaves. They can take sun to partial shade, although the foliage and bloom develop their best colors in full sun.

Plant Information

• Zones: 3-9
• Ship Season: Mid-April through late Fall
• Ships as:  Bareroot 1+ year old plants
• Soil: Well drained. Will tolerate poor soils.
• Sun:  Part or Full Shade
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Bloom Color: Blue

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Pseudofumaria alba (pale corydalis or white corydalis)

Flowers are white with yellow throats, borne in racemes on short, branched stems above the foliage from spring through autumn. Blooms persist into late fall in zones 4-5.

Leaves are gray-green and fern-like, and often remain through winter. Pairs well with bleeding heart, thalictrum and meadow rue.

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