Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Plant Database

Welcome to Bowood Farms Plant Database. You can search by either Botanical Name or Common Name, or if a more general search is needed, please use the Plant Search. We are in the process of building our Plant Database therefore this is not a complete list of our inventory, if you don't see a specific plant please call or use our Community Bulletin Board in the Gardener's Corner to inquire about availability.

Plants are for sale at our St. Louis location only, based on availability. As you browse the Plant Database, use the My Garden Planner to create a printable list of plants that interest you. Please bring your Garden Planner into Bowood Farms and we will assist you with your plant selections.

Please Note: We do not ship or accept orders over the internet.

Botanical Name     Common Name
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Malva sylvestris mauritiana

Malva sylvestris mauritiana

Common Name: Tree Mallow
Rich purple flowers with plum veins are borne on tall, sturdy stalks. Large, coarsely textured foliage that closely resembles that of hollyhocks....

Matricaria recutita

Matricaria recutita

Common Name: German Chamomile
Dainty little daisy-like flowers, which have an apple fragrance. Leaves are feathery green....

Matteuccia pensylvanica

Matteuccia pensylvanica

Common Name: Ostrich Fern
Large light green fronds which resemble ostich plumes, dark green fertile spike often stands through the winter....

Mazus reptans 'Albus'

Mazus reptans 'Albus'

Common Name: Mazus
Masses of white flowers, small bright green dense foliage....

Mazus reptans

Mazus reptans

Common Name: Mazus
Masses of lavender-blue lobelia-like flowers. Small bright green dense foliage....

Melissa officinalis

Melissa officinalis

Common Name: Lemon Balm
White flowers in late summer. Leaves are ovate with a delicious lemon scent and flavor....

Mentha aquatica citrata 'Orange'

Mentha aquatica citrata 'Orange'

Common Name: Orange Mint
Purplish flowers, leaves are small round glossy dark green. Excellent orange-mint scent and flavor....

Mentha piperita 'Chocolate'

Mentha piperita 'Chocolate'

Common Name: Chocolate Mint
Purplish flowers, attractive chocolate-burgundy overtones on glossy green leaves. Aroma and flavor is evocative of chocolate-covered mint patties....

Mentha piperita

Mentha piperita

Common Name: Peppermint
Purplish flowers, dark green leaves. Longer stalked and less hairy than spearmint....

Mentha requienii

Mentha requienii

Common Name: Corsican Mint
Tiny white flowers, leaves are round, very tiny, and light green....

Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'

Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'

Common Name: Spearmint
Purplish flowers. Leaves are dark green and sharply pointed, larger and more attractive than Mentha spicata....

Mentha x villosa

Mentha x villosa

Common Name: Mojito Mint
Fragrant, hairy leaves which taste agreeably mild and warm, not pungent nor overly sweet like other mints. White flowers....

Mertensia virginica

Mertensia virginica

Common Name: Bluebells
Clusters of pink buds open to blue nodding long tubular flowers borne at the end of stem. Foliage emerges deep blue-green mouse-ear shaped and matures large, wide and bright green....

Micro Greens  'Spicy Mix'

Micro Greens 'Spicy Mix'

Common Name: Micro Greens Spicy Mix
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Mirabilis longiflora

Mirabilis longiflora

Common Name: Sweet Four O'Clock
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

Common Name: Japanese Silver Grass
Pink inflorescence turning white. Graceful arching silver-grey narrow foliage....

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'

Common Name: Silver Grass
Burgundy flower plumes just above foliage. Horizontal green and gold striped blades....

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Common Name: Maiden Grass
Pink-red plumes changing to tan in winter. Fine grey-green foliage....

Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

Common Name: Maiden Grass
Large arching pink-purple plumes turning silver. Foliage is bronze in late summer....

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Common Name: Variegated Maiden Grass
Red-bronze plumes reaching to 6' turn tan in winter. Narrow fine textured leaves edged with silver....

Miscanthus sinensis 'Stricta'

Miscanthus sinensis 'Stricta'

Common Name: Porcupine Grass
Copper plumes turning tan. Tall, stiff quill-like leaves with bright yellow horizontal bands....

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'

Common Name: Variegated Maiden Grass
Pink plumes turn to beige. Broad silvery green foliage edged pure white....

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'

Common Name: Maiden Grass
Silvery plumes. Midrib is green and white stripes go up each side of the leaf....

Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer'

Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer'

Common Name: Tall Purple Moor Grass
Tall airy purple plumes fade to golden yellow. Light grey-green arching foliage....

Monarda  'Fireball'

Monarda 'Fireball'

Common Name: Bee Balm
Large red flowers, dark green foliage....

Monarda bradburiana

Monarda bradburiana

Common Name: Woodland Bergamot
Pale lavender heads of flowers. Foliage is deep glossy green....

Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef'

Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef'

Common Name: Bee Balm
Hot pink flowers. Green foliage....

Monarda didyma 'Purple Rooster'

Monarda didyma 'Purple Rooster'

Common Name: Bee Balm
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Monarda fistulosa

Monarda fistulosa

Common Name: Wild Bergamot
Terminal flowers are pink to lavender purple. Grey-green foliage, with fine hairs....

Monarda x 'Pink Supreme'

Monarda x 'Pink Supreme'

Common Name: Bee Balm
Pink flowers are fragrant. Dark green foliage....

Muehlenbeckia axillaris 'Nana'

Muehlenbeckia axillaris 'Nana'

Common Name: Wire Plant
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Muhlenbergia capillaris

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Common Name: Muhly Grass
Cotton-candy pink delicate seed panicles above the plant like soft clouds. Fine, dark-green foliage appears somewhat glossy....

Nasturtium officinale

Nasturtium officinale

Common Name: Watercress
Tiny white flower have a peppery taste and are very good in salads and even fried. Very high in Vitamin C. Snappy, clean, peppery taste. Smooth green leaves....

Nemesia  'Poetry Mix'

Nemesia 'Poetry Mix'

Common Name: Nemesia
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Nemesia  'Sunsatia Lemon'

Nemesia 'Sunsatia Lemon'

Common Name: Nemesia Sunsatia
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Nemesia x 'Sunsatia (Mango)'

Nemesia x 'Sunsatia (Mango)'

Common Name: Nemesia
Multicolored flowers are abundant all season. Good plant for containers, combinations, window boxes and landscapes....

Nepeta  'Walkers Low'

Nepeta 'Walkers Low'

Common Name: Catmint
Lavender-blue flowers, gray-green foliage....

Nepeta cataria

Nepeta cataria

Common Name: Catmint
White with purple-pink spots. Grey-green leaves are ovate and coarsely toothed....

Nepeta racemosa 'Blue Wonder'

Nepeta racemosa 'Blue Wonder'

Common Name: Catmint
Blue flowers on 6" spikes, repeats bloom if cut back. Aromatic grey-green foliage....

Nicotiana  'Aztec Sweet'

Nicotiana 'Aztec Sweet'

Common Name: Sweet Tobacco
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Ocimum  'Finissimo Verde'

Ocimum 'Finissimo Verde'

Common Name: Basil
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Ocimum basilicum 'Lime'

Ocimum basilicum 'Lime'

Common Name: Lime Basil
Narrow green leaves with a tangy citrus taste and scent....

Ocimum basilicum 'Red Rubin'

Ocimum basilicum 'Red Rubin'

Common Name: Basil
Small white flowers, not significant. Deep purple-garnet leaves....

Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen'

Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen'

Common Name: Common Thai Basil
Dark purple bracts surround pale pink-lilac blooms. Dark green leaves, attractive thick purple stems are highly ornamental....

Ocimum basilicum 'Spicy Globe'

Ocimum basilicum 'Spicy Globe'

Common Name: Spicy Globe Basil
Small white flowers, not significant. Bright green leaves grow into a tidy globe-shaped form, with a strong scent and flavor....

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum

Common Name: Basil
Small white flowers, not significant. Leaves are large, medium green, smooth and shiny yet slightly ridged....

Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Mountain'

Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Mountain'

Common Name: Sweet Basil
This basil puts more of its strenght in the blooms. Decent mild sweet flavor....

Ocimum basilicum 'Mini Purple'

Ocimum basilicum 'Mini Purple'

Common Name: Mini Purple/Sweet Purple
Bushy plant with ovate, glossy green and sometimes purple leaves often with a toothed edge. White flowers grown on spikes should be removed as they take too much energy away from the plant. Used for cooking, especially Italian and Thai dishes....

Ocimum basilicum 'Napoletano'

Ocimum basilicum 'Napoletano'

Common Name: Napoletano Basil
Deeply crinkled with sweet fragrance and rich mellow flavor....

Ocimum basilicum 'Mrs Burn'

Ocimum basilicum 'Mrs Burn'

Common Name: Lemon Basil
Dark green leaves, small pink flowers. Strong mouth-puckering lemon fragrance and flavor. This basil is one of the most unique and delightful of the basils. It is an asset to a huge variety of fresh dishes, especially salads, whether lettuce or past...

Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Dani'

Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Dani'

Common Name: Sweet Dani Lemon Basil
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Ocimum basilicum 'Italian Large Leaf'

Ocimum basilicum 'Italian Large Leaf'

Common Name: Basil
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Ocimum basilicum 'Serata'

Ocimum basilicum 'Serata'

Common Name: Basil
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Ocimum sanctum 'Holy Red & Green Basil'

Ocimum sanctum 'Holy Red & Green Basil'

Common Name: Holy Basil
Pinkish-white flowers. Clove-scented foliage, which is kind of hairy....

Ocimum x citriodora 'Greek Columnar'

Ocimum x citriodora 'Greek Columnar'

Common Name: Basil
Strong flavored leaves. Greek Columnar Basil has smaller leaves and an upright habit, and is late to bloom....

Ocimum x citriodorum v. 'Pesto Perpetuo'

Ocimum x citriodorum v. 'Pesto Perpetuo'

Common Name: Basil Pesto Perpetuo
Small white flowers, not significant. Slightly lemony fragrance with a distinct columnar basil habit....

Oenothera macrocarpa

Oenothera macrocarpa

Common Name: Missouri Primrose
Large single bright yellow cupped flowers, winged seed pods. Dark green narrow glossy leaves....

Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou'

Oenothera speciosa 'Siskiyou'

Common Name: Evening Primrose
Light pink single cupped flowers blooms just above the foliage, repeats if cut back. Green foliage....

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Sparkler'

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Sparkler'

Common Name: Mondo Grass
Sparkling white flowers followed by blue berries. Fine-leafed dwarf rich, deep green leaves....

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight'

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight'

Common Name: Black Mondo Grass
Light lilac-blue flowers. Very dark, almost black leaf blades....

Origanum  'Gilson's Variegated'

Origanum 'Gilson's Variegated'

Common Name: Variegated Origanum
Nice green foliage with white edges and pink flowers. This is a bright addition to the herb garden or for inclusion in a sunny border or mediterranean bed....

Origanum dictamnus 'Dittany of Crete'

Origanum dictamnus 'Dittany of Crete'

Common Name: Oregano Dittany of Crete
Gray-white, round fuzzy leaves & reddish-pink, hop-like flower heads are a fine match. It's a natural in hanging baskets, strawberry jars, and other mixed containers. The light green rosette will become the papery pink bracts that Dittany is best ...

Origanum heracleoticum

Origanum heracleoticum

Common Name: Greek Oregano
Smooth-textured and shiny dark green leaves, sweet, spicy aromatic leaves....

Origanum majorana

Origanum majorana

Common Name: Sweet Marjoram
Clusters of pink or white flowers. Pale green ovate fuzzy leaves, flavor is similar to but milder than oregano with a hint of balsam....

Origanum microphylla

Origanum microphylla

Common Name: Dwarf Oregano
Bright pink purple flower clusters. Small glossy green leaves form neat, small, mounding plants....

Origanum rotundifolium 'Kent Beauty'

Origanum rotundifolium 'Kent Beauty'

Common Name: Ornamental Oregano
Small shrimplike flowers are pinkish mauve with pink bracts. Green leaves....

Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'

Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'

Common Name: Golden Oregano
Purple or white flowers. Striking gold-colored aromatic foliage....

Origanum vulgare

Origanum vulgare

Common Name: Oregano
Flowers are red-purple to white in summer. Leaves are oval and pointed,flavor is peppery....

Origanum vulgare 'Hot and Spicy'

Origanum vulgare 'Hot and Spicy'

Common Name: Hot and Spicy Oregano
White flowers with hairy green foliage....

Ovation  'Greens Mix'

Ovation 'Greens Mix'

Common Name: Mixed Greens
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