| Heartseed |
Cardiospermum halicacabum
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| Uses: Culinary/Medicinal |
Duration: Annual |
| When to Sow: Spring |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Decorative heart-shaped seeds used for necklaces. 10 seeds
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Here is what you do--You start with hard-shelled brown/black seeds that each have a perfect cream colored heart on them. These grow into vines with tender trendils that will climb any fence or trellis in full sun or part shade. On the end of each trendil are several small white flowers which are followed by the PUFF. Each puff starts small and green and as it matures turns to a golden brown. At the end, you get your LOVE back with 2-3 seeds in each PUFF, each with it's own little heart.