Matricaria chamomilla Flora Danica [G.C. Oeder et al], fasicle 30, t. 1764 (1761-1883) From our collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do. Visit us at Swallowtail Garden Seeds.

Houtte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de l’Europe, vol. 8: t. 826 (1853) From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

aka Water Flag, Iris pseudacorus Redouté, P.J., Les Liliacées, vol. 4: t. 235 (1805-1816) [P.J. Redouté] From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

Prunus triloba. Flowering shrub or small tree native to China. Houtte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de l’Europe, vol. 15 (1862-1865) From our collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do. Visit us at Swallowtail Garden Seeds.

Cattleya x elegans [as Laelia elegans var. alba] A hybrid of Cattleya purpurata x Cattleya tigrina. Collection d’orchidées (aquarelles originales) (1850-1870) [n.a.] From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

Herbier général de l’amateur, vol. 8 (1817-1827) [P. Bessa] From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

Discover outstanding morning glories for your garden: www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com/vines/morning-glories.html From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From our collection of botanical photographs, illustrations, and paintings. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

Tropaeolum majus Moninckx atlas, Moninckx, J., vol. 1: t. 2, (1682) Discover outstanding nasturtiums for your own garden. From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

Gelsemium sempervirens Also known as yellow jessamine, yellow jasmine, Carolina jessamine, evening trumpetflower, gelsemium, and woodbine.[6] Walcott, Mary Vaux, North American wild flowers, vol. 3: t. 220 (1925) From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis) - Commonly called Purpletop Vervain, this is one of the best flowering perennials for attracting butterflies, and in particular the Tiger Swallowtail. Easily grown from Verbena seeds, this is a long-blooming, drought tolerant plant that is extremely easy to grow.COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

Organic Open-Pollinated Non-GMO Italian Parsley Seeds A wonderful herb fresh or dried. Parsley is widely used in American, European and Middle Eastern cooking. Great ingredient in stocks, soups and sauces. A complement to salads, potatoes, fish, stews and many other dishes. Remember germination can be slow! Parsley is also a host plant for the Black Swallowtail butterfly!  Female butterflies lay their eggs only on certain host plants that will nourish the young caterpillars after they hatch. Grow those plants, supply food for the caterpillars and remember to allow the caterpillar to devour the host plants! Parsley was reportedly not eaten in Classical times but was used as adornment where victorious athletes were crowned.  The Romans also wore crowns of parsley, as it was believed to prevent intoxication if worm on the head.   Parsley seed has a tendency to be slow to germinate.  This spawned many rites and superstitions around its growth.  It was believed the seed needed to travel to the underworld and back several times before it would grow.  It wasn't till the 16th century that parsley became more of a culinary and medicinal herb used to settle the stomach.  This was supported the myth that it was an antidote to poison. Organic Non-GMO Annual Sun: Full-partial Indoors: 2-4 weeks before last frost Direct Sow: After last frost Seed Count: 250 Days to Maturity: 85-90 Plant Size: 10"-16" Cold Hardy    Growing Tips: Transplant after danger of frost has subsided. Naturally has slow germination rates. Pre-soak in warm water for 24 hours- will help germination rate and yield. Can be grown indoors for year round supply. If starting indoors, it is key that your new starts be hardened off.  This is a process that requires taking them outside during the day, for a period of time, before they are planted. This acclimates your seedlings to the outside world, meaning the elements like the wind and sun. We do it for several weeks to a month as this strengthens their stems and overall plant structure.  Start for a short period of time initially, then graduate to more time each day One week minimum is recommended Bring them inside in the early evening and overnight Keep an eye on them and constantly water them. Make sure they have not blown over.  Seed Packet Instructions:

We profile Czech artist Alphonse Mucha, whose works pioneered the art nouveau movement that prevailed towards the end of the 19th century.

Host plant to Black Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail, and Giant Swallowtail.     Hearty, voluptuous plants in roomy 3.5" pots.

Pipevine plants like Aristolochia gigantea, provide a spectacle in the garden with strange, amazing blooms. They also kill pipevine swallowtail caterpillars

Dry sand and gravel soils are the perfect setting for this Short Prairie seed mix. The species in this seed mix are low-growing (mostly around 2 feet high) and thrive in dry sandy environments in full sun. Instead of maintaining an acre of lawn, put a prairie on your property …