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Agastache, Lavender
Agastache neomexicana Fragrant
lavender scented compact PERENNIAL. Agastache is suitable for short
hedging or as an accent in the perennial bed. Fine green foliage
with long purple blooms. Ht. 30cm/12".
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Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
Nightshade Family (Solanacea) Hardy to -9 C
Herbaceous perennial in warmer zones, considered an ANNUAL here.
Native to Africa, India, Middle East and Orient. For more than
3,000 years in India, Ashwagandha has been considered an excellent
rejuvenator. A general tonic for health and recovery from all sorts
of ailments. It has been used as a sedative, diuretic,
anti-inflammatory and generally for energy, strength and endurance.
Plant prefers full sun, fast-draining soil and dryish conditions.
Space 1 foot apart, grows 2-3 feet tall.
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BASIL |
Medicinal Uses: Basil tea is used to relieve
nausea, especially in cases of chemotherapy and radiation. This herb
is also used to aid digestion, expel gas, as well as for headaches.
The leaves are added to foods or are used to make a tea. A poultice
made from fresh basil leaves is used to heal acne. Fresh basil
leaves rubbed on the skin to repel insects. Tea may be used as a
hair rinse to add luster. Add to bath water for an invigorating
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Purple Ruffles Basil
Very large ruffled purple leaves on bushy
plants. A good accent plant with spicy aromatic leaves.
ANNUAL Ht. 18”/45cm
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Red Rubin Basil
Beautiful purple colour, great accent plant
for containers.
ANNUAL Ht. 16”/40cm |
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Siam Queen Basil
A licorice flavored basil from Asia used in
Thai cuisine. Siam Queen has purple stems with large green
leaves. The purple flowers are beautiful and decorative.
Great for patio pots.
ANNUAL Ht. 18”/45cm |
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Cinamonette Basil
Great sweet and spicy scent. Excellent
for chutneys, fruit salads and dishes that benefit from a
cinnamon-like flavour. Attractive plants have purple flowers
and veins. ANNUAL Ht. 14”/35cm |
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Italian Large Leaf Basil
Genova strain of Genovese basil with excellent
flavor and plant habit. Slow to bolt. ANNUAL Ht.
18”/45cm |
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Italian Large Leaf Genovese Basil
For pesto sauce. A large dark green leaf
basil with a heavy clove-like scent - the choice for Italian
cooking. Slow to bolt. ANNUAL Ht. 8”/20cm |
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Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
– Panorama Mix A mixture of scarlet, red,
pink, salmon, and violet. Hardy PERENNIAL for shady or moist areas.
Flowers that attract hummingbirds and make a fragrant cutflower. Monarda
also makes a great herbal tea. Zone 4 Height 30”/75 cm Blooms
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Boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Aster Family (Asteraceae) Hardy to -30 degrees
C Herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Southern and Eastern US. Large and
showy, bearing masses of long-lived, white flowers. Dried leaf and
flowering tops may be made into a tea or tincture to treat colds and
flu.
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Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Aster Family (Asteracea) Native to southern
Europe. Calendula flowers are the premier antiseptic and healing
agent when made into salve or tincture. The flowers, when boiled,
yield a bright yellow-orange dye. Space plants 6 inches apart.
Flowers to 18”/45cm tall ANNUAL that self seeds Full sun
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Cardoon, Porto
Cynara cardunculus
Herbaceous perennial native to the
Mediterranean. A remarkable plant with huge grey deeply cut leaves
and purple flowers. An edible relative of the Artichoke but grown
for edible leafstalks rather than flower buds. Serve fresh with dip
or steamed with garlic butter. Plant prefers well-manured soil.
PERENNIAL Full sun
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Catnip, Official
Nepeta cataria
Catmint
Hardy to -35 degrees C.
Short-lived herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Europe. Sedative
and calming tea; aromatic, favorite of cats and children. Flowers to
5 feet. Plant prefers full sun and dryish, fast-draining
soils. If you ever want to get rid of catnip, just overwater
it and it will go.
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Lemony Catnip
Nepeta cataria ssp. citriodora 'Lemony'
PERENNIAL (hardy in zones 4-9) Here is a lemon catnip that
really smells of lemons. What a wonderful way to sip tea before
bedtime to help you sleep! Its pleasant taste and gentle action
make it suitable for colds, flu and fever. It is calmative and
settling to the stomach. Grows to 3 ft
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Centaury
Centaurium erythaea
BIENNIAL (hardy in zones 4-8) Traditional
European panacea for many complaints including lack of appetite,
sluggish digestion and stomach disturbances. Useful during
convalescence. A pretty little thing and easy to grow. Definitely
self-seeds once established in the garden, without elbowing out
other plants.
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Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Adds a mild onion flavor to salads, meats and
soups. The purple flowers are edible too. PERENNIAL Ht 30cm/12”
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Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
ANNUAL Leaves (cilantro) have sharp citrus,
nutty flavour and are used in salads and salsa. The seeds
(coriander) have a citrus flavor and are used as an ingredient in
curry powder. Height from 2-3 feet.
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Comfrey, True
Symphytum officinalis
Herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Europe.
Comfrey prefers rich, moist, but well-drained soil. If you don't
want the plants to spread, then cut them back when they make
flowers, and mulch the crowns with the leaves. This will keep the
seed from maturing and dropping, and will quickly improve the soil
and make large, healthy and happy plants. Full sun/part shade
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Dill
Anethum graveolens
Dill is most commonly used to flavor pickles
and fish, but its bright, agreeable flavor also lends itself well to
a variety of other
foods, especially salad dressings
or potato, carrot, green bean or cucumber dishes. Dill is grown both
for its fresh green leaves (sometimes called "dill weed") and the
seeds, which arrive later in the season. ANNUAL that self seeds
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Echinacea paradoxa
Ozark coneflower is a native prairie
wildflower.
PERENNIAL
native to
Missouri,
Arkansas,
Oklahoma, and
Texas.
30”/75cm Endangered
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Echinacea pallida
Pale purple coneflower PERENNIAL A relative of
the sun-loving purple cone flower, the pale purple cone flower has
the distinct advantage over its cousin of being able to produce
flowers in the shade. The pinkish purple blossoms born on stems
reaching 2-3ft/60-90cm in June. Full sun to part shade
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Echinacea purpurea
'Primadonna Deep Rose ' Plants produce 5-6”
flowers in lavender rose. The daisy-like flowers have a showy
central disk. Vigorous 32-36”/80-90cm PERENNIAL plants with good
branching. Prefers well in well drained soils in full sun.
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Echinacea tennesseensis
Tennessee Coneflower A herbaceous PERENNIAL
plant from the cedar glades of the central portion of Tennessee.
30”/75 cm Endangered
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Elecampane, Official
Inula helenium
Aster Family (Asteraceae) Herbaceous
PERENNIAL native to Europe and central Asia. Giant plant with
multiple upright stems bearing handsome, yellow flowers. Plants
prefer partial shade and moist soils. Space plants 2 or 3 feet
apart. Harvest the octopus-like roots in the fall of the second
year’s growth. Cough and lung remedy, bitter and antiseptic. The
plant is also processed to yield a blue dye. |
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Evening Primrose
Oenothera biennis
Hardy in all temperate zones. Self-seeding
overwintering BIENNIAL native to Europe and North America. This herb
is very drought tolerant. Some women report alleviation of PMS by
eating the plant and seeds. The flowers make a tasty addition to
salads. Plant 12 inches apart. Flowers to 3-4 feet/90-120cm |
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Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
Short-lived, self-seeding herbaceous
PERENNIAL. Native to temperate zones worldwide and hardy to -30
degrees C. The single, white-and-yellow, daisy-like flowers grow
densely on upright bushes. Plants prefer excellent drainage and full
sun or part shade. 18-24”/45-60cm
Medicinal Uses: Feverfew is best known today for
it's use in preventing migraine headaches. To reduce the frequency
and severity of migraine headaches, the fresh leaves are eaten daily
or used to make tea. The tea made from this anti-inflammatory herb
is also used for arthritis pain, menstrual discomfort and to
encourage menstruation. Preparations: Fresh Leaves: 1-3 fresh
(bitter!) leaves eaten daily is typical for migraine headache
prevention. Tea: Steep 2 teaspoons fresh leaves in hot boiling water
for 15 minutes. Strain and drink 1 cup daily. |
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Goji
Lycium barbarum
Chinese matrimony vine Solanacea Family Hardy to -20 degrees C
Deciduous woody shrub to 9 feet tall. Native to Northern China.
Young leaves and shoots are popular as cooked greens in Canton.
Goji berries are used fresh, juiced or dried and used like raisins.
This is a highly productive PERENNIAL that bears large fruits.
Plant prefers full sun and fast-drying soils. Goji plants are
drought-tolerant. |
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Goldenrod, Official
Solidago canadensis gigantea
Aster Family Asteracea Rhizomatous, herbaceous PERENNIAL with
multiple nodding stems bearing profuse yellow plumes to 6 feet. All
zones, native to the eastern and southern US. Produces large
quantities of aromatic leaves and flowers. Plant prefers full sun and moist
soils. |
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Gravel Root
Eupatorium purpureum
Sweet Joe Pye Weed Herbaceous PERENNIAL native to the central,
eastern and southern US. Towering stems with purple spots and wide
umbrella shaped flowers of dense, purple-pink florets. The root is
employed as a urinary tonic. Plant prefers full sun or partial shade
and very moist soil. Good drainage not necessary. Plant 2 feet
apart. Grows up to 9 feet tall. |
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Horehound, White
Marrubium vulgare - Lamiaceae Family.
Native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. Gray leaved
herbaceous PERENNIAL which grows to 10-18”/25-45cm tall. Easily
grown plant prefers full sun and dryish soils. Excellent cold and
cough remedy - a strong tea will knock almost anything out of your
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LAVENDER
● Lavender plants will tolerate many growing conditions, but thrives
in warm, well-drained soil and full sun (zone 5). Like many plants
grown for their essential oils, a lean soil will encourage a higher
concentration of oils. An alkaline and especially chalky soil will
enhance lavenders fragrance.
● Lavender is a tough plant and is extremely drought resistant, once
established. However, when first starting you lavender plants, don't
be afraid to give them a handful of compost in the planting hole and
to keep them regularly watered during their first growing season.
● It is dampness, more than cold, that is responsible for killing
lavender plants. Dampness can come in the form of wet roots during
the winter months or high humidity in the summer. If humidity is a
problem, make sure you have plenty of space between your plants for
air flow and always plant in a sunny location. Areas where the
ground routinely freezes and thaws throughout the winter will
benefit from a layer of mulch applied after the ground initially
freezes. Also protect your lavender plants from harsh winter winds.
Planting next to a stone or brick wall will provide additional heat
and protection.
● Although lavender plants get regularly pruned simply by harvesting
the flowers, to keep them well shaped and to encourage new growth, a
bit of spring pruning is in order. The taller varieties can be cut
back by approximately one-third their height. Lower growing
varieties can either be pruned back by a couple of inches or cut
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Lavender, Czech
Lavandula angustifolia krajova
Country Lavender Beautiful blue-flowered cultivar from Northern
Europe. High essential oil content, long-lived. Very cold
tolerant. Flowers 36-48”/90-120cm PERENNIAL Full sun |
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Lavender, English
Lavandula angustifolia vera
Native to Southern Europe, largely cultivated in England and
worldwide. Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart. Flowers lavender, from
24-36"/60-90cm tall PERENNIAL Full sun |
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Lavender - Munstead
Lavandula augustifolia
Munstead has the best deep lavender colour and stem length for
cut and dried flowers PERENNIAL Ht. 16”/40cm Full sun |
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Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Herbaceous PERENNIAL. Classic medicinal tea herb. Definitely tastes
good and helps in controlling high blood pressure, migraines and
melancholy. Prefers part shade. |
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Lemon Verbena
Aloysia triphylla
This plant is a “must”! Its sweet, strongly lemon-flavoured
leaves blend well with most other tea herbs. Leaves enhance all
drinks, salads, jellies, sauces, soups, fish or meat dishes and
desserts which call for lemon as an ingredient or a garnish.
PERENNIAL (hardy in zones 8-10) WINTER INDOORS |
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Maralroot
Leuzea carthamoides
Herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Siberia. The
roots are an adaptogen and have been used in athletic training to
enhance muscle strength, without acting as a stimulant. Plant
prefers full sun and regular garden soils. Very hardy, with showy
flowers. Plants are large & should be given 1-2 feet in between. |
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Marjoram, Sweet
Origanum majorana
Mint Family (Lamiaceae) ANNUAL. Marjoram is small but
potent, excellent fresh or dried. |
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Marshmallow
Althaea officinalis
Mallow Family (Malvaceae) Hardy in all temperate zones.
Herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Europe. A premier healing agent,
marshmallow root is nutritious, soothing to the digestion and
stimulating to the immune system. Every part of the plant, is useful
in herbal medicine. It is easy to grow in regular garden soil in
full sun or part shade. |
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Mexican Marigold
Tagates minuta - Nematocidal Marigold
This is the tallest of marigolds reaching as
high as 10 feet, and also has the smallest flowers. ANNUAL full sun
● Used as a culinary
herb in
Peru,
Ecuador, and
parts of
Chile and
Bolivia,
where it is called by the
quechua term
Huacatay. Huacatay paste is used to make the popular Peruvian potato
dish called ocopa. Having both "green" and "yellow/orange" notes,
the taste and odor of fresh Tagetes minuta is like a mixture of
sweet
basil,
tarragon,
mint and
citrus.
● In Mexico the herb is an important medicinal - a tea of the dried
leaves and flowers treats the common cold. The dried leaves are
also used as an aromatic tea and culinary spice.
● The herb attracts myriads of beneficial insects. When the herb is
composted it prohibits pathogenic nematodes in the soil. Mexican
marigold prefers regular garden soil and full sun, little water.
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Mexican Tarragon
Tagates lucida
Psychoactive marigold Narrow smooth dark green leaves have
strong scent and flavor of tarragon or licorice. Plant figures
prominently in huichol art. An inspirational and vibrant yellow
flower is used in smoking mixtures. A tea infusion is used for
treating the common cold. As a spice, the leaves are a nice
addition to eggs and other protein dishes. 3’ high and wide.
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Apple mint
Wooly mint Mentha suaveolens
Herbaceous,
upright
PERENNIAL
grown as a culinary herb and/or ground cover. Grows to
16-40”/40-100cm tall, spreads by
stolons. An attractive herb, hardy
and easy to grow, preferring full sun to lightly shady conditions.
Leaves can be used to make apple mint
jelly or mint
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Licorice Mint
Agastache foeniculum - Anise Hyssop
Native to Ontario and the central and near-western US. Beautiful,
purple racemes are delicately aromatic. Good for the digestive
system. Flowers 36-48”/90-120cm PERENNIAL Full sun/part shade |
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Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum virginianum
Cold-hardy PERENNIAL. This is a native minty tea herb, bearing
fragrant leaves and showy lavender/purple flowers on a bushy plant
that is graceful, vigorous and easy to maintain. Native peoples used
this herb as a culinary flavoring agent and a stimulant tea for
treating colds and flu. Excellent tasting herbal tea, condiment or
mint jelly. Plant thrives in a wide range of soils. Flowers to
36”/90cm - keep cut back to encourage bushiness. Full sun/part
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Orange Mint
Mentha aquatica 'Citrata'
Treasured for its very special fragrance. Hint of citrus is
tantalizing in fruit punches, teas and potpourris. PERENNIAL (hardy
in zones 4-9) |
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Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Plant produces very aromatic peppermint leaves that make a
great tea. Excellent for treating indigestion. Ht. 36"/90cm
Partial Shade/Full Sun PERENNIAL |
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Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Sweet smelling spearmint used in teas, jellies, deserts, and
salads. Also used as a garnish on ice cream, iced drinks, and
melons. Ht. 24"/60cm PERENNIAL Full Sun/part shade |
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Motherwort, Official
Leonurus cardiaca - Mint family.
Hardy in all temperate zones. Short-lived and self-seeding
herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Europe and Asia. Handsome, with
leaves deeply toothed, and downy flowers occuring in whorls on the
square stem. “It gladdens the heart. “ Dark green dye plant.
Flowers to a height of 4 to 6 feet. |
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Nettles, Stinging
Urtica dioica
Herbaceous PERENNIAL. Native to temperate climates world-wide.
Nettles cleanse and build the blood, and are especially rich in
trace minerals, potassium and chlorophyll. Wait until the little
Nettles are four inches high or so, and snip them off. Grows to 4
feet. |
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Oregano, Greek
Origanum heracleoticum
Herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Greece. A prized medicinal and
culinary herb, spicy and aromatic. Medicinally, Oregano
is antiseptic and antifungal. These Mediterranean beauties add
grace to any border or path. Prefers full sun, dryish soils. Space
plants 1 to 2 feet apart. |
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Parsley, Italian
Petroselinum crispum
Carrot Family (Apiaceae) Hardy to -32 degrees C BIENNIAL grown
as an annual, native to southern Europe. Parsley is valuable
kitchen herb, and an appetite stimulant. Plant prefers full sun to
part shade, and rich, moist soils. |
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Parsley, Curled
Petroselinum crispum
BIENNIAL grown as an annual, a versatile kitchen herb. Height
10-12” Hardy to -25 degrees F Produces a strong, upright plant that
gives tasty leaves all summer long. Parsley is an appetite
stimulant. Plant prefers full sun to part shade, and rich, moist
soils. |
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High Potency Pyrethrum
Tanacetum cinerariifolium
PERENNIAL (hardy in zones 4-9) Source of one of the safest of
all insecticides. White daisy flowers contain pyrethrins which act
directly on the nervous systems of aphids, mites, leafhoppers,
cabbageworms and other insects. Will not harm fish, waterfowl,
plants or mammals. To make pyrethrum spray, mix 1 tbsp freshly
ground dried flowers with 2 qt. (2 litres) hot water. Add a little
soap and let stand. This is a high potency strain grown for the
world pyrethrum market. |
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary is incredibly versatile and can be used with chicken,
lamb, pork, pastas, breads, and sauces. The woody stems can be used
in a barbecue to infuse meats and vegetables with a wonderful aroma
and as skewers for kabobs. Brewing the leaves into strong tea,
Romans used it for aching joints, arthritis, a digestive aid, and
mouthwash. Later during the plague years, its resinous branches were
burned to purify the air or carried to ward off sickness. A more
alkaline soil produces a more fragrant plant so add ground eggshells
or wood ash if your soil tends to the acidic side. Ht. 24”/60cm
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Blue Sage
Salvia azurea
Native to the American Southwest. Easy and hardy. Beautiful
light blue flowers with a ruffled, plate-like lip on the corolla.
The seed of this species is a traditional food of the Indigenous
people, nutritive and sustaining. Space 1 foot apart. Flowers 3 to 5
feet tall. PERENNIAL Full sun |
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Clary Sage, Clary
Salvia sclarea
A biennial, producing beautiful fragrant flowers in the second
year. Cultivated for the perfume industry. Many people love to
have clary sage in their garden and find the smell pleasantly
intoxicating. Others describe the smell as reminiscent of cat pee
or armpits. |
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Dominican Sage
Salvia dominica
Hardy to -18 degrees C Woody PERENNIAL native
to the Middle East. One of the desired small sized sages, flowering
from 2 to 3 feet The plant is fuzzy and soft, bearing large flowers,
white and yellow with lavender highlights. Useful in perfumes and
production of the rare essential oil. Plant prefers full sun and
fast-draining, sandy soil. Very drought tolerant. The original seed
was from coastal Israel. PERENNIAL - RECOMMEND WINTER INDOORS |
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Fruit Sage
Salvia dorisiana
Perennial (hardy in zones 10-11) The strong
aroma of mixed fruits makes this plant an ideal ingredient for
potpourri and other fragrant concoctions. Its large velvety leaves
and shocking pink flowers make it an attractive houseplant. Needs
good light. Pinch to keep bushy. WINTER INDOORS |
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Sage, Garden
Salvia officinalis
Mint Family (Lamiaceae) Hardy to -18C Woody PERENNIAL. This
plant is simply a must for any traditional herb garden. Sage is an
excellent remedy for sore throats, poor digestion and is a gently
stimulating tonic … not to mention its use in the kitchen! Plant
prefers full sun and well-drained soil. |
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White Sage
Salvia apiana
Herbaceous perennial. Beautiful indigenous plant with light
green to white foliage. The most highly valued & revered of all
North American Sages, burned ceremonially to cleanse the spirit and
welcome positive thoughts. The characteristic perfume of this plant
is sweet and penetrating. White sage loves a dry, sunny exposure.
Plant 2 feet apart. Rosette usually grows to 2 or 3 feet tall, and
flowering spikes may reach 6 feet. Cut the leafy wands in the fall,
semi-dry them, then tie into bundles for use during the winter.
Hardy to -7 degrees C WINTER INDOORS |
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Saint John's Wort, Official
Hypericum perforatum
Herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Europe and naturalized
worldwide. Saint
John's Wort prefers full sun and regular garden soil. |
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Santolina
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Lavender cotton PERENNIAL (hardy in zones 6-8) Attractive low
bushy herb with aromatic grey-green leaves. Traditionally planted in
low hedges. Leaf oils are used in perfume. Hang dried bunches in
closets to repel moths. Dried flowers are used in floral
arrangements. |
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Summer Savory
Satureja hortensis
Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Easily grown garden annual produces large amounts of small leaves.
Plants prefer full sun, rich soil and regular watering. The Queen
of Culinary herbs! |
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Winter
Savory
Satureja montana
Perennial (hardy in zones 5-8) Strong, pungent flavour.
Attractive low bush for borders and edgings. |
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Self Heal
Heal-All, Heart-of-the-Earth, Self Heal
Prunella vulgaris
Family: Lamiaceae Creeping herbaceous perennial, native to Europe.
The entire plant is active, but the flowers are most useful. Pick at
full flower and dry in the shade, then set aside for making tea.
Heals wounds, gently lowers blood pressure and is an excellent
treatment for herpes lesions. The plant prefers full sun to shade
and moist soils. Flowers purple to a foot or two at the most. |
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Skullcap, Official
Scutellaria lateriflora
Family: Lamiaceae
Hardy to -25C Perennial Native American herb. Used as a tonic and
sedative for the nerves in times of stress. It has a bitter
slightly astringent taste. Plant prefers fertile, moist soil, part
shade to full sun. Flowers blue to 2 feet tall. |
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Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana
Tender herbaceous perennial in the temperate north and
evergreen in warmer climates. Grow as an annual or winter indoors.
Hardy to -12 degrees C The ground and dried leaf is used as a
sweetener. Reportedly 250 times sweeter than sugar. Potted stevia
plants work well. WINTER INDOORS |
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Thyme
Creeping - Thymus serphyllum
English Broadleaf - Thymus vulgaris
German Winter - Thymus vulgaris
Spanish - Thymus zygis
Family Lamiaceae
Hardy to -18 degrees C Long-lived evergreen woody PERENNIAL with
plump leaves that dry down into an excellent spice - rich-smelling
and wholesome. A mainstay in Mediterranean, Italian and Provençal
French cuisines. Pairs well with lamb and tomatoes, and often used
in soups, stews, stocks and sauces. Other herbs with which thyme
can be successfully combined include rosemary, marjoram, parsley,
oregano and bay leaf. If used in sufficient quantity, Thyme acts
as a potent antiseptic and expectorant. Plant prefers full sun, warm
limey soil, side-dressing with organic compost, and moderate
watering. |
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Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
Valerian is a hardy PERENNIAL flowering plant, with heads of
sweetly scented pink or white flowers. Valerian was used as a
perfume in the sixteenth century. Valerian is used for insomnia and
as a sedative. |
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Red Valerian
Centranthus rubber coccinea
A tall PERENNIAL with large fragrant umbels of
flowers to attract butterflies. Ht. 32”/80cm |
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Wood Betony
Stachys officinalis
Herbaceous PERENNIAL native to Europe and cold hardy. This
moisture loving plant has beautiful red-purple flowering spikes and
a dense rosette of medicinal leaves. Plant prefers sun to part
shade and rich, moist soil. Ht. 28”/70cm
● The name betony is alleged to derive from the
Celtic word
bewton ("good for the head"). Considered to be the most important
among the Anglo-Saxon herbs. At one time, it was likely a most
popular amulet herb - such amulets were used widely until the middle
Ages as a charm to ward off so called evil or ill humors that
supposedly brought disease to the human body. The tea or tincture
of the fresh, undried leaf is a general pain reliever and tonic
nervine--a practical and useful herb that satisfies and calms. |
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Gold Yarrow
Achillea filipendulina
The classic golden-flowered yarrow is an old-world herb that
grows on sturdy stems to a height of 48”/120cm. Attractive in the
middle or back of the perennial bed, from July to September the
plant bears 15cm (6”) wide heads of tightly compressed, brilliant
yellow flowers. Yarrow is highly drought-resistant, and has been
used for centuries as a companion plant in the vegetable garden –
its scent repels aphids, but attracts hoverflies, ladybugs and wasps
that feed on common garden grubs. PERENNIAL Zones 3-9 |
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Yarrow, Official
Achillea millefolium
Aster Family (Asteraceae ) Hardy all zones Herbaceous
PERENNIAL, hardy white-flowered variety. Native to Europe and
western Asia, with a long history as a wound healer. Yarrow is a
strengthening bitter tonic, and helps recovery from colds and flu.
Space plants 18 inches apart. Grows vigorously to 3 feet in any kind
of soil. Prefers full sun and very little water. |
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Zaatar
Origanum syriacum
(Wild Middle-Eastern Oregano, Ezov, Majorana syriaca) Mint
Family (Lamiaceae)
Hardy to -7 degrees C Woody perennial native to the Middle East.
This is a spicy smelling and tasting oregano-like herb used in the
Middle Eeast. You mix the dried and powdered herb with various other
ingredients--garlic, salt, olive oil, crushed sumac seeds, and use
it on bread. Plant prefers full sun and sandy, fast-draining
soil. Makes an abundant crop of leaves in the first growing season.
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