Rare shrub seeds for sale
Alarka Institute in Cowee is now selling seeds from the Franklinia, one of the rarest shrubs in the world.
Franklinia seeds have been collected only once in the wild, by 18th-centurty naturalist William Bartram. However, Alarka owners Brent and Angela Martin have harvested countless seeds from the Franklinia plants on their property.
“Our specimens are like family to us,” said Angela Martin. “And their pure-white and yellow-orange blooms are salve to August eyes when they arrive every year, smelling faintly of orange baby aspirin. They are visited by mostly big, black ants but also lightning bugs and all sorts of bees.”
The seeds are available in packets of 24 for $10, plus $2 shipping. The purchase includes an email with exact growing instructions. Order online at https://bit.ly/2qFyifP.
