THEMATIC SEED CATALOGUE

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.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 50 cm.

Bipinnula plumosa
(Flor del bigote)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 2 m.

Bomarea salsilla
(Salsilla, Zarcilla, Copihuito)

This is a very nice climber

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 50 cm.

Cistanthe salsoloides
()

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 10 cm.

Corynabutilon vitifolium
(Huella)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 70 cm.

Eriosyce aurata
()

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 30 m.

Eucryphia cordifolia
(Ulmo)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 60 cm.

Gilliesia montana
()

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 30 m.

Jubae chilensis
(Palma chilena)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 10 m.

Lapageria rosea
(Copihue)

This is probably the most famous Chilean plant, the bell flower. It is the National Flower of Chile. It generally comes is red-pinkish color, and very rarely one can find in nature albine flowers as well. The fruits are edible and have pleasant sweet taste, especially when they are not yet ripe. The ripe fruits have hard seeds, and eating becomes rather complicating.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 7 m.

Latua pubiflora
(Palo muerto, Palo de brujos, Latué)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 25 cm.

Leucocoryne ixioides
()

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 90 cm.

Libertia chilensis
(Calle-calle, Tequel-tequel)

This an interesting option for warmer climates (no freezing) and lots of water. It grows easily and is quick; it has medium-size white flowers and is a krafty plant.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 2 m.

Lobelia tupa
(Tabaco del diablo, Tupa, Trupa)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 3 m.

Lophosoria quadripinnata
(Palmilla, Palmita, Ampe)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Mutisia subulata
(Flor de la granada, Clavel del campo)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height:100

Phytolacca bogotensis
(Papa cimarrona)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 3 m.

Puya berteroniana
(Puya, Chagual, Cardon, Magüey)

This plant is an excellent option for outdoor growing in colder climates (-5º C), one of few bromeliaceae that can withstand freezing temperatures. Combine that with a very strange appearance, big green flowers and you get a first-class ornamental"

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 1.5 m.

Satureja multiflora
(Menta de árbol, Satureja, Poleo en flor)

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Height: 80 cm.

Sisyrinchium cuspidatum
()

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