{"title":"Costmary Flower Seeds","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"costmary-flower-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-non-gmo-drought-tolerant-seeds","title":"Costmary Flower Seeds for Planting – Aromatic Perennial Herb Garden Seeds","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKey Features\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic perennial herb with soft, silvery-green foliage and a balsamic scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small button-like flowers in yellow or golden tones, depending on form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright, spreading growth adds texture and fragrance to herb and cottage gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for herb borders, fragrant gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces, and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA historic garden plant valued for its distinctive foliage and traditional uses. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds fragrant foliage and charming flower clusters to garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides attractive texture with silvery-green aromatic leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in herb gardens, borders, cottage gardens, and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan provide flowers that are visited by insect pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers an interesting heritage-inspired plant for gardeners seeking unusual herbs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costmary, Alecost, Bible Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTanacetum balsamita\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow to golden flowers; green to silvery-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About two to six feet, depending on growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy, or other well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow the soil to become slightly drier between waterings once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable; seed germination can be difficult and inconsistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover very lightly with soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow approximately three to six feet of growing space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly grown in USDA Zones five through seven; broader regional performance may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\/Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers generally appear from summer into fall; perennial plants develop over multiple seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herb gardens, fragrant borders, cottage gardens, containers, pollinator gardens, and traditional culinary or aromatic uses \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress seeds gently into moist, well-drained seed-starting mix and cover only lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide bright light and avoid keeping the growing medium excessively wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant young seedlings carefully once they are sturdy enough to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage fresh foliage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore unused Costmary seeds in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep them in a sealed, moisture-resistant container away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Label the container with the seed name and storage date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique Facts About Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCostmary belongs to the Asteraceae family, the same botanical family as daisies and sunflowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts aromatic foliage has historically been used in herbal gardens, teas, salads, and traditional ale flavoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant is also known as “Bible Leaf” because fragrant leaves were historically associated with keeping books and Bibles scented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCostmary produces tiny achene fruits rather than fleshy fruits, with a small pappus structure associated with the seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EdenValleySeeds","offers":[{"title":"100 pcs","offer_id":52775778779448,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-35884","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":52775778812216,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-35885","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":52775778844984,"sku":"ED-FLO-IS-35886","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/8394\/8088\/files\/costmary-aromatic-herb-gardens.jpg?v=1788255601"}],"url":"https:\/\/edenvalleyseeds.com\/collections\/costmary-flower-seeds.oembed","provider":"Edenvalleyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}