Slovenian wildflowers
Medicinal and Herb plants
Achillea millefolium, 50 seedsAchillea millefolium is a common meadow plant of temperate zone of the Northern hemisphere. There are many closely related species of it and within it, their taxonomy is complex and not fully understood. A medicinal plant known since medieval times, it is good for digestion, soothes cramps and aids healing wounds. The genus is named after Achilles. Source of genetic material collection: Gabrovka, Slovenia
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Aconitum lycoctonum subsp. vulparia, 30 seedsAconitum lycoctonum is a forest plant native to Europe and Northern Asia. It grows form lowlands to the subalpine zone and is pollinated exclusively by bumblebees from the genus Bombus - different Bombus species at different altitudes. It is one of few aconites whose flowers are not blue - it flowers pale yellow. A perenial, up to 1m tall, usually the stems arch, so it's best planted with some plants that can support it, for example ferns. Like it's relatives buttercups, it is poisonous too. Source of genetic material: Nanos mountain, near Postojna, Slovenia
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Allium ericetorum, 30 seedsAllium ericetorum grows wild from Portugal to Ukraine. It is a species of dry rocky areas on limestone and can be found from lowlands to the montane belt. In most populations the flowers are pale yellow. In some populations a few percent of individuals have flowers of a faded pink color, while most are still pale yellow. Rockeries and dry areas. Origin of genotype: dry meadow on river deposit near Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Allium kermesinum, 20 seedsAllium kermesinum is a wild garlic endemic to the Kamnik-Savinjska Alps in Slovenia. Out of the handful of localities of its very limited natural range, only one streches a few hundered into Austria. A plant of rocky meadows on limestone, in the upper montane belt, with the majority of localities are between 1500 and 1800 metres above sea level. Grows well in rockeries or as a potted specimen. A real gem and a rarity. Origin of genotype: Mt. Velika Planina, Slo
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Allium lusitanicum, 30 seedsOnce included within Allium senescens, it turns out Allium lusitanicum is a distinct European species, while Allium senescens is a central Asian species.both species are a part of a larger grouping of many closely related species. A species of dry rocky terrain on limestone from lowlands to the montane belt. In general, it seems that populations from higher altitudes are taller. It can grow in almost no soil, being superseded in frugality, to my knowledge, only by one other Allium. Will be super happy keeping company to your Sempervivums. Excellent, autumn flowering species. Origin of genotype: Karst near Škocijan caves, Slovenia
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Allium sphaerocephalon, 20 seedsAllium sphaerocephalon grows from Europe to the Caucusus, Iran and northern Africa. It inhabits summer-dry meadows on limestone. A very popular plant on account of its crimson color, usually only offered as a garden cultivar. Origin of genotype: Karst near Sežana, Slovenia
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Aquilegia vulgaris, 50 seedsHerbaceous perennial, native to Europe. In the wild it grows on forest edges and clearings. Prefers moist, well drained soil on limestone. Grows well in shady places and under trees, but also in full sun and will self seed on limestone gravel containing surfaces that are moist enough and not trampeled too much. Origin of genotype: forest near Krka village, Slovenia
Medicinal and Herb plants
Arctium minusArctium minus is a biennial native to Europe, and invasive on other continents. The way how its flowerheads attach to hair or fabric by its bracts inspired the invention of the hook&loop fastener. Its medicinal qualities include detoxifying, calming, antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The root, petioles and flower stem are edible and dietary as the contain inulin instead of starch. Best sourced from first-year plants. Grows on nutrient rich moist-ish soils. ž Source of genetic material: Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Asphodeline lutea, 10 seedsAsphodeline lutea is a perennial plant native to southeastern Europe, northern Africa, the Caucasus and the Levant. A plant of dry, rocky areas where it grows in full sun. For gardens in drought-prone areas where watering is not an option and garden beds on sandy/rocky substrates. Origin of genotype: Karst region, Slovenia
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Atropa belladonna, 30 seedsAtropa belladonna is a forest perennial, up to 1,5 m high. It's branches are filled with beautiful bell-shaped flowers. It is one of few tall shade tolerant plant species. Very interesting plant, but also very dangerous if ingested. An alkaloid extracted from it, atropine, is a deadly poison but also a drug used in oftalmology. Source of genetic material: Gabrovka, Slovenia
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Briza media, 50 seedsWidespread species of European dry meadows. On the decline in the whole range due to increased use of fertilizers and early cutting of grass. Fits in nicely into sunny borders. Origin of genotype: Gabrovka, Slovenia
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Bupthalmum salicifolium, 30 seedsCharming daisy relative. Inhabits forest clearings and edges, dry low-nutrient meadows and rocky outcrops from lowlands to the montane belt. Native to Europe Perennial for informal borders or naturalizing. Genotype origin: outskirts of Krka village, Slovenia
