THEMATIC SEED CATALOGUE

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 3 m.

Acacia caven
(Espino)

This is a small tree or shrub, quite common in Chile. It is easy to germinate and easy grow, it grows quite fast, reaching almost 2 m. by the end of the second year. It is not demanding in as far as soil is concerned, and requires little watering. It is not very hardy, but can withstand freezing spells.

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 80 cm.

Alstroemeria angustifolia
()

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 40 cm.

Alstroemeria diluta ssp. chrysantha
()

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 10 cm.

Alstroemeria hookeri ssp. recumbens
()

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height:100

Alstroemeria ligtu ssp. simsii
(Flor del gallo)

This Alstoemeria grows in the more warmer areas, where freezing may occur in winter, but where there is generally now snow. It is a huge plant, one of the tallest Alstroemerias in Chile (may reach more than 120 cm"), and is very robust. One inflorescense may have up to 25 fiery flowers. Needs moderate watering and poor soil.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 60 cm.

Alstroemeria pelegrina
(Pelegrina, Mariposa de Los Molles)

This Alstroemeria was one of the first to be taken to Europe for cultivation. Its main disadvantage that in its natural habitat it does not tolerate freezing nor very high temperatures, because it grows very close to the shoreline, where the sea stabilizes the temperature fluctuation.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height:100

Alstroemeria pulchra ssp. pulchra
(Flor de Aguila, Flor de San Martin, Mariposa del Campo)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 1.2 m.

Alstroemeria pulchra var. maxima
()

This is a very robust and big Alstoemeria. It may have white or purple flowers and may reach 120 cm. It grows in areas where there are no freezing temperatures, on poor soils.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 1.5 m.

Argemone hunnemannii
(Cardo Santo)

This plant grows in relatively warm northern regions of Chile. It has beautiful big white flowers, which, when open, can reach 6 - 7 cm. in diameter. This plant being annual does not have restrictions as to the coldness of the zone where it can grow, all it needs is about 5 - 6 months of relatively warm weather (a maximum of +20º C is more than sufficient). It is quite prolific in terms of seeds, so that you would not have any troubles obtaining seeds for the next season. The only disadvantage is that it has thorns on the leaves, flower buds, and fruits, which may discourage a closer contact.

Some ornamental value (B)

Height:100

Argemone subfusiformis
()

This is a very imposing annual plant, very easy to grow and spectacular to watch, due to its big yellow flowers, throny leaves, throny buds, and throny fruits. Once you establish the plant, it will resow automatically each year, and you will even obtain surpluss seeds for trading. Being an annual plant, it does not present problems for cold climates, but it may not be able to reach maturity in places where the summer period is very short.

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 80 cm.

Argylia potentillaefolia
()

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 2 m.

Aristeguietia salvia
(Salvia macho, Pegajosa, Pega-pega)

Good ornamental value (A)

Height: 15 cm.

Aristolochia chilensis
(Oreja de zorro, Hierba de la Virgen Maria)

This species is one of the two or three Aristolochias in Chile (it is still undecided whether one species is a valid species). It is one of the few insectivorous plants in Chile. Grows in relatively warm conditions (no frost), little watering, poor, sandy soils with good drainage.

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 1.5 m.

Baccharis linearis
(Romerillo)

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 40 cm.

Baccharis sp.
()

Good ornamental value (A)

Height:100

Bahia ambrosoides
(Chamiza blanca, Manzanilla cimarrona)

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 1.2 m.

Berberis actinacantha
(Michay)

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 2.5 m.

Berberis chilensis var. chilensis
(Michay)

Some ornamental value (B)

Height: 3 m.

Berberis microphylla
(Michay, Calafate)