22 Insanely Cool Conversation-Piece Plants For Your Garden

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"Fast-growing, tough, hardy, and easy to grow from seed." They also yield the prettiest combination of blue leaves and purple flowers. Get the seeds here.

They're sweeter than regular strawberries, with a hint of pineapple. "Closely related to wild or woodland strawberries, the alpines are considered a gourmet strawberry. Producing throughout the summer, alpines are easy to grow, either in beds or containers. They are hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 3a through 8b." Buy them here.

They thrive even when neglected, with long-lasting blooms. Get the seeds here.

It's a little late to plant these, as they should be planted outside after the last frost of spring, but hey. Maybe next year! Get the seeds here.

Say hello to your new friends! To sow inside: soak seeds overnight. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to two weeks in the light. Get more information here.

Here's the hot pink version.

Yep, this is the same plant used to make chicory coffee, and you can put the leaves in your salads. They should be planted in full sun. Get the seeds

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"These grand giants are fun and easy to grow with dramatic results." Get the seeds here.

Thrives in warm climates. "Seeds are easy to germinate in warm, moist soil. You'll just need a few, because each vine is huge, and after the first summer, you'll have plenty of your own." Get the seeds here.

Frazzled and bedazzled! This flower actually thrives in cooler climates, and looks like it stuck its finger in a socket. Get the seeds here.

These annuals will grow anywhere and are picturesque like a Georgia O'Keefe painting when fully formed. Get the seeds here.

In case a huge backyard plant creature resembling Cousin It happens to fall in your aesthetic. Get the seeds here.

For the loftiest wishes your heart could ever hope for. Get the seeds here.

The seeds are expensive at $10, but if even a couple of these germinate, they'll be the crowning star of your garden. Get the seeds here.

"Caterpillar Beans were grown in the 1880's as a curiosity, usually to surprise unsuspecting dinner guests. They were not meant to be eaten, (they're too prickly), but are harmless and quite amusing." Yes indeed! Get the seeds here.

This spiky, twirly flower is possibly the most psychadelic-looking vegetable ever. It has a pleasing nutty taste. Get the seeds here.

Blooms late spring, early summer. Get the seeds here.

It's the plant you want to PET. In warmer climates they may grow year-round, but suffer where it's hot and humid. Get the seeds here.

"We have had great success with the following potting medium for strelitzias: 2 parts loam, 2 parts sand, 3 parts 12 cm bark, 3 parts compost and 1/2 part bone meal, and 1 part Bounce back® or 1 part 3.1.5 fertilizer." The instructions are complicated, so grow if you dare. Get the seeds here.

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Also known as truffula flowers, of Dr. Seuss fame. Get the seeds here.