Seeds Archives - Saratoga Seed https://saratogaseed.com/product-tag/seeds/ We Sell Rare and Heirloom Plants & Seeds Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:31:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://saratogaseed.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-ChatGPT-Image-May-15-2026-10_50_08-AM-1-32x32.png Seeds Archives - Saratoga Seed https://saratogaseed.com/product-tag/seeds/ 32 32 64028020 Perennial Arugula Seeds https://saratogaseed.com/product/perennial-arugula-seed/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:11:31 +0000 https://saratogaseed.com/?post_type=product&p=5463 Perennial Arugula, Sylvetta Seeds

Easy to plant seeds, can be planted in Fall or Spring in Zones 5-9. Fragrant yellow flowers  appear late Spring through Fall above dark green, deeply divided arugula leaves. Common name is Sylvetta. With a tap root over 6″ deep, this arugula will overwinter down to zone 5. Self seeds readily, you’ll have a solid mat of arugula in no time. Shipping Now!

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QTY of Seeds per package: 50

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]]> BOTANICAL NAME: Diplotaxis, “Sylvetta”, “wall rocket” , “wild rocket”

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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]]> 5463 Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Purple’ Columbine Seeds https://saratogaseed.com/product/aquilegia-vulgaris-purple-columbine-seeds/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:08:44 +0000 http://box2376.temp.domains/~saraton4/?post_type=product&p=4342 Aquilegia vulgaris 'Purple', commonly known as Columbine, Granny's Bonnet, European Columbine

This purple varietal can reach 3 feet tall in a sunny location, with multiple branches of dozens of beautiful flowers.  Self-seeds. Blends well with woodland plants such as ferns, meadowrues (thalictrum), peonies, bleeding hearts and corydalis.  Adds beautiful color and leaf shapes to the shade garden.

QTY of Seeds per package: 80

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Noteworthy Characteristics

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Purple’, commonly known as Columbine, Granny’s Bonnet, European Columbine

Biennials, by definition, complete their life cycle over two growing seasons. The first year, they produce only foliage. The second year they bloom, set seed, and then die. But they self-sow their seeds so readily, you will think you have the same showy perennials year after year.

Although columbines grow in sun, they prefer dappled shade and the organically rich, moist soil of their native forest home.

This purple varietal can reach 3 feet tall in a sunny location, with multiple branches of dozens of beautiful flowers.  Self-seeds. Blends well with woodland plants such as ferns, meadowrues (thalictrum), peonies, bleeding hearts and corydalis.  Adds beautiful color and leaf shapes to the shade garden.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Leaf miners can make doodles on leaves, but do not harm the plant. Deer resistant.

Garden Uses

Purple flowers are stunning.  Use in beds and borders. Wildflower gardens. Cottage gardens. Herb gardens.

Type: Biennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Native Range: Europe, Eastern North America
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 36″
Spread: 18″ – 24″
Bloom Time: May to June
Bloom Description: Eye-catching Purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Naturalize
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Tolerate: Drought

 

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]]> 4342 Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’ Seeds https://saratogaseed.com/product/persicaria-virginiana-lance-corporal-seeds/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:01:09 +0000 http://box2376.temp.domains/~saraton4/?post_type=product&p=4326 Persicaria are commonly known as knotweeds, smartweeds or jumpseeds.  Stunning red flowers on red spikes appear late in the season on these hardy, herbaceous perennials. They are easy to grow and ideal for borders or as ground cover. The best flower and leaf color is achieved when grown in full sun. 'Lance Corporal' sports wonderful foliage, with a dark red chevron shaped flash on each leaf and bright red fine spikes of flowers in masses in Autumn.  These seeds ship year-round, order today!

QTY of Seeds per package: 15

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Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’, commonly known as jumpseed, knotweed or smartweed.

‘Lance Corporal’ is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial bearing ovate, bright green leaves with a prominent, dark red to black, chevron-shaped mark in the center of each leaf. The leaf looks reminiscent of a prayer plant, with a chartreuse green leaf and a large maroon chevron through the center. Slender, loose racemes of green flowers that turn bright red will bloom in late summer and early autumn.

Upright growing with a clean habit and reaching 36″.  Self-seeds. Blends well with woodland plants. Adds color to the shade garden.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Deer resistant.

Garden Uses

Red flower spikes are striking.  Use in beds and borders. Wildflower gardens. Cottage gardens. Herb gardens.

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Persicaria
Native Range: Eastern North America
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 36″
Spread: 24″ – 36″
Bloom Time: July to October
Bloom Description: Eye-catching Red
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Suggested Use: Naturalize
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Tolerate: Drought

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