List by Plants' Species A - Z

Coccinea palmata

200 (500)cm, a perennial climber from South Africa with a long, fleshy root. Makes dark green, heart shaped leaves with serrated margins and quite large, cream white flowers followed by most ornamental, egg shaped, bright orange red fruits. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants require a climbing aid, full sun and a winter minimum of some 12°C with watering reduced to a minimum. VII-IX.

Coccinea quinqueloba

Coccinea rehmannii

Coccinea sessifolia

200 (500)cm, is a perennial climber from Namibia, southern Africa. It makes perennial, fast growing vines with dark green, heart shaped leaves with serrated margins and small, whitish-cream flowers followed by ornamental, small round, bright scarlet fruits, all grown from a massive caudex. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants require a climbing aid, full sun and a winter minimum of some 12°C with watering reduced to a minimum. VI-VIII.

Coccoloba uvifera (Seagrape)

2 (7)m, Seagrape is a coastal tropical woody shrub to small tree from Central and South America and has ornamental large oval leaves and long, horizontally hold to pendulous flower racemes followed by cherry-sized, edible fruits with turn violet with maturity. Fruits have a transparent, juicy, slightly sweet fruit pulp. The seagrape is easily cultivated in any humus rich, very well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 15°C. IV-VIII.

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Cocculus trilobus (Korean Moonseed)

3 (7)m, Korean Moonseed makes annual vines from a perennial woody base. The slightly glossy leaves turn bright yellow in winter and give sight to dense clusters of ornamental bluish-black berries. The species is native of woods in Korea and is used in traditional medicine throughout Asia. Easily grow in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.

Codonopsis cardiophylla

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Codonopsis clematidea

60cm, a herbaceous perennial with twining short annual stems with large china blue flowers and a showy orange ring inside the throat. Native of central Asia to northern India in rocky, grassy slopes at up to 4.000m. For any leafy, slightly moist and well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. VI-VIII.

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Codonopsis mollis

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Codonopsis pilulosa

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Codonopsis rotundifolia

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Coix lacryma-jobi (Job's-Tears Grass)

30 (50)cm, Job's-Tears Grass is a fast growing perennial grass which is usually grown as an annual. It descends from tropical Asia and has large, ornamental dark violet-black seeds fading to light grey with maturity and short, broad foliage. The seeds are roasted and ground in order to make a flour for bread. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights in late spring or early summer. Alternatively cultivate as a perennial pot plant, keep slightly drier in winter at a minimum of some 20°C in full sun. VII-IX.

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Colchicum autumnale (Meadow Saffron)

20 (30)cm, Meadow Saffron is native to wet grass lands in Central Europe, where a single bulb produces up to 20 flowers in early autumn in soft mauve. Shiny deep green leaves appear in early autumn. Very easy in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot, multiplies freely. IX-X.

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Colchicum spec. 001 (Sardinia)

20cm, an unidentified species from montane grasslands in the Monte Blanca range in eastern Sardinia (Italy) occuring at some 1.000m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot.

Colchicum troodii (Troodos Meadow Saffron)

20cm, Troodos Meadow Saffron makes beautiful pale rose (rarely pure white) flowers in autumn, leaves emerge in following spring. Native in humus rich, slightly moist soils along side river slopes in mountains of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IX.

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Colutea arborescens (Bladder Shrub)

200 (500)m, Bladder Shrub is a tall woody, deciduous shrub with dark green feathered leaves, bright yellow flowers and unusual, inflated, translucent and light brown, papery seed pods. Native of S Europe and throughout the Mediterranean, growing in rich, well drained, sandy or stony soils in sunny spots. V-VI.

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Colutea cilicica

Turkey

Colutea cilicica (Turkish Bladder Senna)

2 (3)m, Turkish Bladder Senna is a tall woody shrub with broadly feathered leaves and numerous, bright yellow pea like flowers which are followed by inflated seed pods. Native of Turkey and Asia Minor. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

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Conanthera bifolia (Flor de la Viuda)

40cm, Flor de la Viuda is a small bulbous plant with utmost ornamental, nodding, deep purplish-blue flowers with nicely contrasting bright yellow anthers on elegant upright racemes above narrow grass like leaves. Native of dryish rocky spots in open spots in woods in Chile. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Seeds from a wild collection in VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay at some 800m. VI-VII.

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Conanthera campanulata (Pajarito del Campo)

40cm, Pajarito del Campo is a small bulbous plant with utmost ornamental, nodding, deep purplish-blue or pure white flowers with dark blue blotches on elegant upright racemes above narrow grass like leaves. Native of dryish rocky spots in open spots in woods in Chile. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Seeds from a wild collection in VII Region, Pelarco, Libueno at some 300m. VI-VII.

Conanthera trimaculata (Pajarito del Campo)

30cm, Pajarito del Campo is small bulbous plant with showy, nodding, pale purplish-blue, small flower bells on elegant upright stems above narrow grass like leaves. Native of dryish rocky spots in open spots in shrub lands in Chile. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Seeds from a wild collection in V Region, Pichidangui at sea level. VI-VII.

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Conopodium majus (Earth Chestnut)

30 (50)cm, Earth Chestnut is a, Eurasian herbaceous perennial with feather-like leaves and white flowering umbels in early summer. The edible, fleshy storage roots have a pleasant, sweet chestnut like flavor and can be eaten either raw or cooked. For any rich, well drained, slighlty moist soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.

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Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-Valley)

20 (25)cm, Lily-of-the-Valley has forest green leaves and intense sweetly fragrant, white bell shaped flowers of about 20 per raceme. For any rich, slightly moist soil in partial shade to full sun. IV-V.

Convolvulus althaeoides ssp. althaeoides

100 (200)cm, makes climbing annual vines from a perennial rootstock, and has fingerlike leaves and numerous showy, bright pink flowers cups. Native of rocky, usually disturbed sited on the Canary islands and throughout the Mediterranean region. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep semi-dormant plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C. Plants require a climbing aid. VI-VIII.

Convolvulus althaeoides ssp. elegantissimus

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3 (10)m, climbing species with perennial, woody stems and large, bright green, hairy leaves and axillary clusters of most beautiful, quite large, sky blue flowers with a white throat. Its perennial stems require a climbing aid. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Winter minimum 10°C. Seeds are rarely available. VI-VIII.

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Convolvulus cantabricus (Cantabrican Morning Glory)

20 (50)cm, Cantabria Morning Glory is a rarely seen western Mediterranean, non-invasive perennial growing in open, rocky spots. It makes long stalks with pale rose flower sauces with long pedicles above linear leaves. For any rich, well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun in a protected spot. Excellent in the rock garden. V-VII.

Convolvulus capensis (South African Morning Glory)

50 (150)cm, South African Morning Glory is a woody sub shrub with linear leaves and numerous pure white flowers. Native of dryish or rocky soils in shrub lands and grasslands throughout the Cape region in South Africa. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 15°C. VII-VIII.

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Convolvulus chilensis (Chilean Morning Glory)

200 (300)cm, Chilean Morning Glory is a perennial climber with greyish green, narrowly lobed leaves and rich pink flower cups. Growing in shrubs in open, sunny sites in Chile. Makes a good pot plant for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. Requires a climbing aid. Keep drier in winter at a winter low of some 15°C. Less than 10 seed packages available. VI-VIII.

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Convolvulus floridus

150 (400)cm, very floriferous (= name!) shrub to small tree. Ideal pot plant with numerous small, pure white flowers in dense stalks. Attractive, shiny green, narrow foliage. Native to the lower succulent zone of all Canary islands, especially Tenerife. Despite its common name this species flowers in cultivation all day long! VII-XI.

Convolvulus massonii (Madeira Morning Glory) Exclusive

200 (500)cm, Madeira Morning Glory is threatened species native of the laurel forest. It is a woody, climbing sub-shrub with oval, fresh green leaves and axillary born, pale pink, pale blue to almost white flowers. For any rich, well drained susbstrate in a sunny spot. Keep at a winter minimum of some 5°C with reduced watering. Plants require a climbing aid. V-VII.

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Convolvulus remotus (Australian Bindweed)

200 (400)cm, Australian Bindweed is a perennial climber with middle green, narrowly arrow shaped leaves and bright pink flower cups. Growing in shrubs in open, sunny sites throughout New South Wales, W Victoria, Queensland, and New Territory (Australia). A nice pot plant for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. Requires a climbing aid. Keep drier in winter at a winter low of some 15°C. V-VIII.

Convolvulus siculus ssp. siculus

15 (40)cm, a dwarf annual morning glory with skyblue flowers on erect to slightly creeping stalks. Native of rocky sunny sites throughout the western Mediterranean. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights in late spring. Seeds from a collection made on Mallorca, Spain (La Trapa). VII-IX.

Convolvulus tricolor (Tricolored Morning-Glory)

30 (50)cm, Tricolored Morning-Glory is a dwarf annual morning glory with numerous beautiful tricolored flowers in purple, white and yellow throughout summer. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights in late spring. Can be grown as a creeping ground covering plant or as a climber. VII-IX.

Corallocarpus bainesii

100 (200)cm, an ornamental caudex plant from South Africa with annual to semiperennial climbing shoots with fleshy, heart shaped leaves with serrated margins. Its’ small yellowish white flowers followed by scarlet fruits. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants require a climbing aid, full sun and a winter minimum of some 12°C with watering reduced to a minimum.

Corchorus olitorius (Lebanese Spinach)

130 (200)cm, Mloukhiyeh, Mouloukhieh, or Mulukhiye, is an unknown vegetable in the Western world. The dark green leaves on tall stems have a spinach like texture and taste. As soon as plants are strong enough, leaves may be picked until autumn. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Best cultivated as an annual. Sow under warm glass in spring at a minimum of some 25°C and transplant seedlings to the open garden end of spring. A fast growing vegetable which requires sufficient heat during its growing cycle to develop well. VI-IX.

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Cordyline fruticosa (syn. Cordyline terminalis)

200 (400)cm, unbranched, woody shrub with a showy terminal leaf rosette and pendulous racemes with small flowers followed by showy, bright scarlet fruits. Easily grown in containers in any rich, well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. Keep plants drier in winter in full sun and at a minimum of some 10°C. VIII-X.

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Coreopsis gigantea (Giant Coreopsis)

100 (150)cm, Giant Coreopsis is an unique species with a massive, greyish brown trunk crowned by narrow, feather-like leaves and showy yellow flowers on arching stems. Native of few sites in coastal areas of California, USA. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Santa Barbara County, California, USA at some 50m. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. This stunny species is not winter hardy in Central Europe. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 5°C. USDA Climate Zone 9. VII-VIII.

Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf Coreopsis)

50 (80)cm, Lanceleaf Coreopsis or Tickseed Coreopsis is a clump forming, fast growing perennial with grass green, finely dissected foliage and numerous bright yellow flower heads. Native of semi-moist, sunny spots from Florida and Missouri north to Oklahoma and Ontario (USA). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny position. V-VIII.

Coreopsis palmata (Prairie Coreopsis)

70 (100)cm, Prairie Coreopsis is a herbaceous perennial with light green, slightly pubescent, narrow leaves and ornamental, terminally born bright golden flowers. Native of rocky, open sites in prairies and woods from Wisconsin to Manitoba, south to Illinois and Missouri (USA). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny position. IV-VII.

Coreopsis tinctoria (Golden Coreopsis)

60 (100)cm, Golden Coreopsis or Golden Tickseed Coreopsis is an annual with yellow flowers with a reddish brown (rarely pure yellow) center above finely divided leaves. Native of prairies and open spots in dry woods in Minnesota and Manitoba to Washington, south to New Mexico and Arizona (USA). For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny position. Ideal in the rock garden. Will readily self sow under suitable conditions. VI-IX.

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Coreopsis tripteris (Tall Tickseed Coreopsis)

150 (200)cm, Tall Tickseed Coreopsis is a perennial with finely divided, dark green foliage on bluish green stems crowned by numerous golden flowers with a brown center. From open spots in sandy soils in prairie meadows und woods in Ontario to Wisconsin, south to Georgia, Mississippi, and Oklahoma (USA). For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. VIII-IX.

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Coriandrum sativum (Coriander)

30 (50)cm, Coriander or Cilantro is an annual aromatic herb native from North Africa to Southwestern Asia. The leaves are broadly lobed to feathered. The leaves have a unique taste and are used fresh in soups and various dishes throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa. The dry and ground, fresh or roasted seeds have a completely different, spicy, nut-like, warm taste and are used throught the world in curries, soups, meat dishes, etc. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

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Cortusa matthioli var. matthioli

15 (25)cm, earlier flowering variety native of N Japan. Similar to the species, makes large, almost completely round, roughly serrated, dark green leaves and a lax umbel of nodding, bright lilac to deep violet flower cups. For any rich, slightly moist soil in partial shade. V-VI.

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Corydalis caseana ssp. caseana (Sierra Fumewort)

30 (100)cm, Sierra Fumewort is a showy, tall, upright growing herbaceous perennial with blue-green waxy powdered, fern like leaves and utmost showy white to pale rose inflorescences. Native of rich, slightly moist soils in mountainous meadows and open spots in woods in southwestern USA. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Plumas County, Red Rock Springs, California at some 1.850m. IV-VI.

Corydalis solida ssp. transsylvanica (Transsylvanian Fumewort)

10 (15)cm, Transsylvanian Fumewort is a herbaceous subspecies similar to the species, yet with showier deep lilac-red flowers and grayish-green leaves. Native of rich soils in woods in Southeastern Europe. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. III-V.

Cosmos bipinnatus (Gloria Cosmos)

110 (140)cm, Gloria Cosmos (syn. Bidens bipinnatus) is a beautiful Central American annual with bright rose (rarely pure white) flowers above finely dissected leaves on tall, branching stems. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing night in spring. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VII-IX.

Cosmos sulphurea (Flor de Chuvisco)

100 (150)cm and 200 (300)cm, Flor de Chuvisco or Orange Cosmos (syn. Bidens sulphurea) is a beautiful Mexican annual with bright orange to rich yellow flowers above dissected leaves on tall, branching stems. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing night in spring. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. We offer a mixture of seeds from the regular form with seeds from a polyploids, extremely tall growing form. This will give you flowers form early summer (regular form) to autumn (polyploid form). VI-IX.

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Costeño Amarillo

(Capsicum chinense cultivar)

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70 (100)cm, a Cyprus endemic from mountainous sites. A deciduous small woody shrub with white flowers followed by intense red round fruits above oval leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-V.

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Crambe cordifolia (Giant Caucasus Colewort)

170 (200)cm, Giant Caucasus Colewort is a majestic tall and broad, fully winter hardy perennial from the Caucasus with large, glossy basal leaves on a short wood stem and a densely branching inflorescence with numerous small white flowers in early summer. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.

Crambe maritima (Seakale)

30 (50)cm, Seakale is a biannual to short-lived perennial from sandy soils in the Atlantic coast of Europe, the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe and the Black Sea. It makes a showy basal rosette of ornamental, slightly fleshy bluish-white, edible, large leaves and branching stalks with numerous white flowers in spring. For any rich, very well-drained, preferably sandy or stony soil in a protected spot in full sun. IV-V.

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Crassula arborescens

50 (100)cm, decorative erect growing Crassula with large, ovoid, and glaucous leaves with red margins. Large bell shaped, pendulous flowers in orange to yellow from VII-IX.

Crassula balsatica

Crassula falcata

30 (70)cm, erect, woody stems with whitish to glaucous, long leaves. Makes a very showy, long lasting, and dense umbel of deep red flowers from VII-IX.

Crataegus azarolus (Azorol Apple Hawthorn)

2 (4)m, Azorol Apple Hawthorn is a tall deciduous branching woody shrub with white flowers followed by most ornamental, round, walnut-sized bright yellow fruits in late summer and autumn. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.

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Crataegus pinnatifida (Chinese Hawthorn)

2 (5)m, Chinese Hawthorn is a deciduous, tall and broad woody shrub to small tree with spreading branches, elongated oval, deeply cut, dark green leaves and loose clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by most ornamental, almost cherry-sized, dark red fruits in autumn. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot partially shaded spot. V-VI.

Crataegus punctata f. aurea (Yellow Dotted Hawthorn)

4 (7)m, Yellow Dotted Hawthorn is a tall shrub to small tree with most ornamental , strongly fragrant bright yellow, large fruits in late summer and oval, dark green, leathery, serrated leaves. Native of rich soils in eastern USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.

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Crataegus succulenta var. macrantha

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Crateagus monogyna (Common Hawthorn)

2 (4)m, Common Hawthorn is a tall deciduous branching woody shrub with white flowers followed by most ornamental, round, bright red fruits in late summer and autumn. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.

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Cristaria glaucophylla

Cristaria integerrima var. integerrima

Crithmum maritimum (Mediterranean Sea Fennel)

30cm, Mediterranean Sea Fennel is a semi-evergreen perennial native of rocky sites close to the see throughout the Mediterranean. It makes finely cut, slightly succulent, bluish-green, strongly aromatic leaves in lose basal to short stemmed rosettes. The leaves have an aromatic, slightly bitter and salty taste and may be used in soups and salads. Easily grown in containers in any rich, well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. Keep plants drier in winter in full sun and at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Crocus flavus ssp. flavus (Golden Yellow Crocus)

10cm, Golden Yellow Crocus uis native of rocky hillsides and dry meadows in southeastern Europe. Makes rich yellow to almost yellowish orange flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. III.

Crocus speciosus

15cm, makes quite large, showy sky-blue purple flowers on long stalks in late summer and early autumn. It is native of the Crimea, and from Southern Turkey to the Iran growing in woods and stony hillsides. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot, will naturalize under appropriate conditions by self-sowing. IX-X.

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Crocus tommasinianus

10 (15)cm, large, bright lilac flowers. Native from southern Hungary to northern Bulgaria. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Will readily multiply by selfsowing under appropriate conditions. II-III.

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Cucumis africanus

300 (500)cm, perennial climbing species with annual stems covered with deeply 5-palmately lobed, dull green leaves and small, pale to dark yellow flowers with green veins. Most beautiful, long-lasting, elongated ellipsoid creamy green fruits with large cream spines and stripes. Native of woodlands from Angola to Ruanda and Zimbabwe to Namibia, and Botswana, as well as South Africa. For any rich soil in a sunny spot at a minimum of some 20°C. VII-IX.

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Cucumis anguria var. longipes

200 (400)cm, climbing or trailing annual herb with palmately lobed leaves and small yellow flowers followed by ornamental, pale green, elongated egg-shaped fruits with short spines. For any rich soil in a sunny spot at a minimum of some 20°C. VII-IX.

Cucumis meeusei

2 (3)m, is a South African perennial creeping to climbing vine with a woody rootstock and yellowish brown fruits (non-edible) with short hunches. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun and a climbing aid. In winter keep the dormant rootstock dry at a minimum of some 10°C. Alternatively grow as an annual. VI-VIII.

Cucumis metuliferus (Kiwano Melon)

200 (500)cm, Kiwano Melon is a vigorous annual vine with ornamental yellow flowers followed by most decorative orange yellow fruits with strong thorns and a distinct cucumber-like, transparent yellowish green pulp, which is edible but without any special taste. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot at a minimum of some 20°C.

Cucumis myriocarpus

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1m, is a South African perennial shrub with short vines with yellow fruits covered with short, narrow spikes. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun and a climbing aid. In winter keep the semi-dormant plant almost completely dry at a minimum of some 15°C. VI-VIII.

Cucumis sagittatus

2m, is a South African native with annual creeping to climbing vines with heartshaped leaves from a perennial rootstock and showy, small yellowish to orange, walnut-sized fruits (non-edible). For any rich, well drained soil in full sun and a climbing aid. In winter keep the dormant rootstock dry at a minimum of some 10°C. Alternatively grow as an annual. VI-VIII.

Cucumis zambianus

200 (400)cm, a recently described new species from Northwestern Zambia with climbing or trailing vines with palmately lobed leaves and small yellow flowers followed by ornamental, pale yellowish-green-beige, plum sized fruits with soft spines. For any rich soil in a sunny spot at a minimum of some 20°C. VII-IX.

Cucumis zeyheri

200 (400)cm, climbing or trailing annual herb with palmately lobed leaves and small yellow flowers followed by ornamental, pale yellowish-green, plum sized fruits with numerozus soft pale green spines. For any rich soil in a sunny spot at a minimum of some 20°C. VII-IX.

Cucurbita andreana (Wild Giant Squash)

3 (5)m, Wild Giant Squash is a wild Central American species and one parent from all giant squashes. It is is a fast growing annual vine with bright orange yellow flowers followed by ornamental, dark green ovoid, orange-sized, and very long lasting, non-edible fruits which are striped pale green. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun and sufficient watering during growth. VI-VIII.

Cucurbita ficifolia (Fig Leafed Squash)

2 (4)m, Fig Leafed Squash is an annual crawling vine with fig tree like leaves, intense yellow flowers and melon-like, quite large, edible fruits with a fresh green skin and white freckles. The outer white flesh is cooked or baked and served as a side-dish. In Spain the inner white string like flesh is used to make a sweet called "Cabella de Angel" (Angel's Hair). Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun with precultivation in pots in late spring at some 20°C. VI-VII.

Cucurbita pepo agg. (Decoration Summer Squash)

3 (5)m, Decoration Summer Squashes are strong growing annual vines with bright orange yellow flowers and very long-lasting, woody fruits in numerous shapes and colors, widely used for decoration purposes. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot and sufficient watering during the growing period. V-VIII.
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Cuminum cyminum (Cumin)

20 (30)cm, Cumin is an annual plant native from the Eastern Mediterranean region to East India. The strongly aromatic seeds are usually used ground to prepare curries in India and as a spice in breads and various meat and vegetable dishes in the Arabian region, North Africa and South America. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Cuphea lanceolata

100cm, an annual species native of North and Central Mexico. In cultivation this species is often falsely distributed as "Cuphea procumbens", which is a completely different one. Cuphea lanceolata makes showy lilac flowers with very large, dark lilac upper petals on tall stalks covered with dark green leaves. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds flat in a sunny spot under frostfree conditions in mid spring. Transplant seedlings to the garden after the last freezing nights in late spring to early summer. VI-VIII.

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Cycladenia humilis var. humilis (Sacramento Waxy Dogbane)

10cm, Sacramento Waxy Dogbane is a very rare, botanical treasure from mountains in south-western USA with broad oval leaves on short stems and several bright rose and white shaded trumpet like flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Best in a protected spot in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Keddie Ridge, Plumas County, California, USA at some 1.370m. V-VII.

Cyclamen hederifolium (Ivy-leafed Cyclamen)

10 (15)cm, Ivy-leafed Cyclamen is native to mountains in Central Europe. It has ivy-shaped leaves with nice silvery markings and flowers ranging from white to bright rose. Easily grown in any humus rich soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Under appropriate conditions this fully winter hardy cyclamen will readily selfsow and will naturalize, forming dense floriferous carpets. VIII-X.

Cyclamen persicum (Persian Cyclamen)

10cm, Persian Cyclamen is the ancestor of the notoriously availably hybrids you will find in any supermarket. In contrast to the overbred hybrids this wild, summer dormant species makes showy, very, very large leaves with fine white and pale green spots on the upper side and a purplish shade on the lower side, everything is crowned by pale rose to lilac or pure white flowers. Native of rocky soils in full sun to partial shade in the eastern Mediterranean. For any rich, well drained substrate in pots. Not winter hardy, carefully water in winter and keep plants in full sun at a minimum of some 5°C. During dormancy in summer do not water plants. Seeds derive from cultivated plants which still show a wide range of ornamental white, silver and pale green mottled leaves. V-V.

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Cyclamen repandum

12cm, makes unique broadly teethed, dark green leaves with fine or heavy middle green spots on the surface. Bright rose to purplish-pink flowers make this Cyclamen most attractive. It is native in the north-eastern Mediterranean region (France, Balkan to Greece and Rhodes) from partially shaded, humus filled rock crevices. For any humus rich, yet very well drained soil in a protected, sunny spot. Better under cold glass as leaves are delicate to low freezing. USDA Climate Zone 8/9. II-IV.

Cyclanthera pedata var. edulis (Pepino Relleno) Exclusive

5 (10)m, Pepino Cucumber or Pepino Relleno is an annual, fast growing vine native to Mexico in semi-arid areas. It makes yellowish green, strongly dissected leaves and rather small, inconspicuous flowers, followed by (in this variety) large "cucumbers" up to 20 cm (!) in length, and which are filled with air. These are used in the cookery Central and South America. The fruits are stuffed with ground meat and rice. Seeds from a plantation in the village of Subia (Departamento de Cundinamarca, Colombia). A delicious vegetable easily grown in any rich soil in a sunny spot.
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Cyclanthera pedata var. pedata (Inka Gourd)

2 (4)m, Inka Gourd is an annual, fast growing annual wild species from the Andean region in South America. It makes yellowish green, strongly dissected leaves and very small, inconspicuous flowers, followed by up to 7cm long bitter, astringent, air-filled fruits in this variety. These can be used as vegetables in cooking. Easily grown in any rich soil in a sunny spot.
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Cymbopogon exaltatus (Eastindian Lemon Grass)

50 (100)cm, ornamental grass with a strongly spicy lemon flavor. Native of many areas in Australia. For any rich, well drained soil at a minimum of some 20°C throughout the year in a sunny spot.

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Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon Artichoke)

140 (170)cm, Cardoon Artichoke is most likely the wild ancestor of the widely cultivated Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus). It is an ornamental stout perennial from the south-eastern Mediterranean region used in several medical products. It makes an impressive stem crowned by a thistle-like, broad, lavender-purple, spiny flower head above large, deeply cut grayish green leaves in a dense basal rosette. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a protected spot in full sun. In colder climates an insulating dry mulch layer as protection is recommended in winter. Seeds from savaged populations in the southern parts of La Gomera, Spain. VIII-IX.

Cynara cornigera (White Artichoke) Exclusive

30 (50)cm, White Artichoke is a winter green and summer dormant perennial with showy white to cream flower heads on short stalks above a densely spiny leaf rosette. Native of rocky, sunny spot in the eastern Mediterranean. Flower heads can be used as a vegetable like those from the Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus). Preferably grow frostfree throughout the year with reduced watering in winter at a minimum of some 5°C. Seeds from a population above Govenor's Beach, south-western Cyprus, at some 150m. V-VI.

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Cynara scolymus (Globe Artichoke)

150 (200)cm, Globe Artichoke is probably a cultivar from the wild Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon Artichoke). The name is derived from Arabic "Ardi Choke" meaning "earth spine" and has been cultivated in the Arabic world (and later on by the Greek and Romans) for thousand of years. The still closed flower head (except for the straw-like florets) are cooked and used as a vegetable. It makes a most ornamental perennial with large, thistle-like, silvery-grey foliage and tall stems with a terminal, broad, bright purple flower head. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a protected spot in full sun. In colder climates an insulating dry mulch layer as protection is recommended in winter. VII-VIII.

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Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese Forget-Me-Not)

30 (50)cm, Chinese Forget-Me-Not is an annual or biannual from Eastern Asia with bristly, oval, dark green leaves and numerous showy, small, bright blue flowers. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in partial shade. V-VII.

Cynoglossum creticum (Cretan Blue Hound's Tongue)

30 (50)cm, Cretan Blue Hound's Tongue is a Mediterranean biannual with showy bluish-grey foliage and a branching inflorescence with rose-lilac flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. V-VII.

Cynoglossum germanicum (German Hound's Tongue)

30 (50)cm, German Hound's Tongue is a biannual species native in central Europe and has bristly, long oval leaves and numerous small pale winred flowers in arching racemes. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-VI.

Cynoglossum officinale (Hound's Tongue)

30 (50)cm, Hound's Tongue is an annual or biannual native throughout Europe and Western Asia with bristly, long oval leaves and numerous wine-red flowers in elongating racemes. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. IV-VI.

Cypella herbertii ssp. herbertii (Orange-Flowering South American Iris)

30cm, Orange-Flowering South American Iris makes several showy orange flowers above narrow, iris-like leaves. A bulbous species from Southern Brazil to North-Eastern Argentina. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. In winter keep dormant bulbs almost completely dry at some 10°C to 15°C. VI-VIII.

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Cyperus capitatus

30cm, native of sand dunes in the vicinity of the sea from the eastern Canary islands throughout the Mediterranean region. It makes showy bluish-green, narrow basal leaves and an upright hold stem with a bright brown infloscence. For any rich sandy, very well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep rather dry at a minimum of some 10°C. IV-VIII.

Cyperus esculentus var. sativus (Earth Almond)

20 (30)cm, Earth Almond makes short annual grass like leaves and small subterranean storage rhizomes which develop an almond like flavor if roasted. These can be used as a side-dish. Easily cultivated in pots in any humus rich, sandy soil in a sunny spot with sufficient watering in summer. Leaves die down in late summer to early autumn, keep dormant rhizomes almost completely dry in winter at some 5°C.

Cyphomandra betacea

150 (300)cm, Tomatillo or Tree Tomato is native of Northern Latin America. It has decorative, very large, elephant-ear like leaves which have a slight reddish tinge in full sun and white flowers in autumn followed by egg shaped bright red to more rarely orange-red or orange fruits, which will mature in a heated wintergarden in late spring. An excellent, very robust container plant. We have seeds from several cultivars with different colors and fruit sizes available. IX-XI.
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Cyphostemma glabrum

50 (100)cm, is a herbaceous perennial native of coastal areas in South Africa with a short, narrow caudex and quite large, three-lobed, yellowish green, serrated leaves. For any rich, very well drained, preferably stony soil in full sun throughout the year. Keep almost completely dry in winter at a minimum of some 12°C.

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Cytisus scoparius (Scotch Broom)

150 (200)cm, Scotch Broom is a woody winter hardy shrub with green, arching stems and small leaves. It makes rich yellow flowers in profusion in early summer. From grasslands throughout Europe and Madeira (Portugal). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. USDA Zone 7/8. V-VI.
10 seeds per package.