A pint of blood in America sells to hospitals for $180 to $300, depending on the market, and expired blood often is sold to research laboratories, said Ben Bowman, chief executive of General Blood, the blood broker engaged in a legal tussle with Oklahoma City-based OBI.
It grows in USDA zones 4 through 8 in partial sun or partial shade, reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet. Camellias (Camellia) produce dark green leaves and elegant blooms that resemble a rose. This flowering evergreen grows in shaded areas in USDA zones 6 through 9, depending on the species.
Growth rate: Slow to medium, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12 inches to 24 inches a year. Cost: 6 feet, $50. This evergreen acts as a great hedge, growing in a narrow, pyramid shape. Itâs a practical option, requiring little to no maintenance, and is ideal for a privacy screen or a windbreak.