Heirloom Flower Seeds

Narrowleaf Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia)

Most effective of all Echinacea variations, this plant is famed for its immune strengthening qualities. Tincture is made by soaking chopped roots, leaves and blossom in vinegar for several weeks. Grows in most gardens.
50 Seeds

Growing instructions
Echinacea angustifolia is a cold-germinator. The sowing must be kept cold ...

Scopolia (Scopolia carniolica)

A rare nightshade which has a similar mystical worth in Eastern Europe to that of mandrake in the western hemisphere. Grows in most parts of Asia where it is used for medical purposes. Caution: The whole plant is very poisonous and is particularly dangerous for children!
20 Seeds

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"Mace" (Achillea ageratum)

This particular type of wild yarrow can be found basking in the south European sun -particularly in Greece and Spain. It has an unmistakable nutmeg aroma.
1000 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out after the ...

Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum)

3000 Seeds

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Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)

Antiquity embraced this poisonous herbaceous plant with the sticky hairy leaves and unpleasant smell for reasons of divine worship. In Medieval times henbane won recognition for its part in the concoction of flying potion and as an intoxicating additive to beer. Ethnologist speculate that the name Pilsner beer derives from the German word for henba...

Edible Quamash (Camassia quamash)

For the Indians of North America the tubers of this lily were part of a daily diet. They have a pleasant taste which goes well with potato. The plant grows wild in damp fields and is fairly easy to cultivate.
50 Seeds

Growing instructions
This plant is a cold-germinator. The sowing must be kept cold for a period of some w...

Wild sunflower (Helianthus annuus var. annuus)

The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus var. annuus) is native to North America and found throughout USA, Mexico and Canada.
20 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sunflower seeds are best sown directly outdoors into the garden. After planting, protect them with a screen, as the birds love to dig the seeds. You can also start them...

Field Marigold (Calendula arvensis)

Field Marigold (Calendula arvensis) grows wild in southern Europe. Good against chilblains, warts and other skin irritations but also used to colour butter and thicken soups.
50 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seeds indoors)....

Aconites (Aconitum napellus)

Reputed for its deadly charms, monkshood was formally administered to criminals. But the lethal alpine plant also holds invaluable healing qualities known to various cultures. In medieval Germany it was used in the concoction of Flugsalbe, a hallucinogenic flying potion. Caution: The whole plant is very poisonous and is pa...

Red valerian (Centranthus ruber)

Red valerian, a Mediterranean relative of valeriana officinalsi, is widely grown for its spurred flowers. Its leaves can be prepared and enjoyed like lambs lettuce.
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Growing instructions
Red valerian, a Mediterranean relative of valeriana officinalsi, is widely grown for its spurred flowers. Its leaves can be p...

Yellow belladonna (Atropa belladonna var. lutea)

This very rare type of nightshade carries yellow blossom and fruit. Caution: The whole plant is very poisonous and is particularly dangerous for children!
150 Seeds

Growing instructions
This plant is a cold-germinator. The sowing must be kept cold for a period of some weeks (refrigerator) or ...

Wild sage (Salvia pratensis)

From the latin salvia, healing plant. At home in central Europe, mild flavoured blossom.
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Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out after the last expected frosts....

Foxglove (Digitalis lanata)

The beauty of this woolly Greek foxglove lies in the contrast of its dark veins of the white its flower. Caution: The whole plant is very poisonous and is particularly dangerous for children!
1000 Seeds

Growing instructions
Evergreen biennial or perennial. Sow early spring indoors. Seeds need...

St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

St John's wort is known to have a positive stimulating effect. It is widely used as a herbal treatment for depression. In Germany, it is commonly prescribed for mild depression, especially in children, adolescents, and where cost is a concern. Oil extracts are used both internally and externally.
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Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Grown for commercial reasons, this plant is relatively easy to cultivate. The rhizomes are used in traditional Indian nevadensis.
100 Seeds

Growing instructions
Hardy perennial. Sow indoors and plant them out after the last expected frosts. Tolerates different conditions....

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Good against chilblains, warts and other skin irritations but also used to colour butter and thicken soups.
50 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seeds indoors)....

Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Although it originates from North America, the evening primrose is not uncommonly found in the wild in Europe. Its starchy tubers have a spicy aroma and are considered very healthy.
1000 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears an...

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea var. nigra)

Tall plant with large showy deep purple flowers on hairy stems. Essential plant in old German cottage gardens. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom plants).
100 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow early spring indo...

Lychnis (Lychnis flos-cuculi)

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Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum)

The ancient Eygptian loved sweet mandrake beer. In Medieval Europe (and later) many magical atributes were ascribed to the root of this plant, especially if its shape resembled a human form complete with arms and legs. Uprooting it personally was sure to cause certain death, but possessing it -and caring for it like a child- held the promise of wea...