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Lovely variety with large purple wing-like bracts resting upon a sea of dark purple flowerheads. Stunning in flower beds! Flowers the first season if started early (Jan-Feb). Ht. 35-40cm/14-16.

Sow in open ground in May; pull roots in October. Cool weather crop; roots attain maximum sugar content in the fall. Although the process is lengthy it is possible to extract molasses, and even sugar, at home from sugar beets grown in your garden.

The whole plant has potent but underappreciated astringent, expectorant and diuretic properties. Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea. While leaves form ground-hugging mats.

When in flower, it is used as a gland stimulant and an aphrodisiac. This is the flower of deceit, giving off its lovely perfume only in the evening. Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white.

They can even be candied. Borage, Calendula, Heartsease, Nasturtium, Citrus Marigold. Herbs with edible flowers to add to salads, omelettes, desserts, and drinks. Feast for the eyes -- pleasing to the palate.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for an early start. Resembles green tomatoes and ground cherries, but neither is a substitute for the tomatillo. A fixture in Mexican salsa verde, the mildly hot green sauce served with tacos and chile...

Ht. 100-125cm (40-50in). It is earlier to flower and more uniform than the standard form. (Honeyplant) Commercial variety for the cutflower market. Impressive in fresh floral arrangements! Casablanca is also a fine garden flower for tall borders.

Saponin content is somewhat lower than . (Chinese ephedra) Properties and uses are similar to those of but contains the additional anti-inflammatory compound, ephedroxane. Prefers dry, well-drained sandy loam.

Purple flowers; grows up to 60cm/2 ft high. Rhizomes are used to treat diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite and vomiting related to deficiencies of spleen or stomach. Chinese medicinal herb noted for strengthening the spleen and building energy.

Leaves are delightfully honey-scented. Important beeplant in Australia.

(Fennel flower; Russian caraway; Black caraway) Commonly featured in Indian dhals and equally at home in Russian rye bread! Aromatic black seeds resemble fennel in aroma and taste something like peppery nutmeg.

However, when used in its native, non-purified form, the dried herb is much safer and very popular in traditional Chinese medicine for dispersing conditions characterized by wind and cold, such as chills, fever, headache, cough and wheezing.

Oil extracted from seeds is a commonly used laxative for temporary constipation and acute diarrhea. Large tropical-looking foliage. Caution: although the oil is safe, raw seeds are poisonous.

In South America, dried leaves are used to flavour soups, meats and vegetables. Tall (up to 2 metres) erect habit; rarely flowers in temperate zones. AIso effective mosquito control.

(Loofah) Known as the ‘dishcloth gourd' because the dried over-ripe fruits can be used to scrub dishes. Wonderful for bath and shower as it invigorates the skin without harsh abrasion.

(Aztec Tobacco) The wild tobacco used by North American Indians for thousands of years and still in use in native ceremonies. Requires full sun and light, sandy soil, but it will grow successfully in heavier soils if the drainage is good.

One triterpenoid glycoside has been shown to have an antifungal effect against candida. It is used to treat bladder and kidney stones and inflammation and to prevent the same. A 700 year history of use in Europe and numerous modern labs studies attest...

Ht 24-60in (60-180cm). The yellow pigment is found primarily in the seeds, although can also be extracted from the leaves. Well known as a source for high quality yellow dye since ancient times; pigments used for oil paint as well as dyeing wool, cotton,...

It is easily grown from seed sown directly into the garden. A Mediterranean native, it is naturally salt and drought tolerant, withstands heavy frost, is fire resistant, deer resistant, and attractive to bees.

Prefers wet locations. Traditionally used since the Middle Ages for whooping cough and as a mucus-reducing cough remedy. Clinical studies show that it significantly reduces the risk of migraine attack, and relieves asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Improved strain for commercial production. Up to 0.5% hypericin; yields 2.5 tonnes/ha (1 ton/acre).

Significant improvement over the Dark Opal variety. Leaves nearly pure purple-bronze; very little green. Fine flavour and aroma.

Difficult to germinate; may take two years. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste. Interesting cactus, winter hardy in Ontario. Prefers sandy soil.

Improved plainleaf variety with dark green flat leaves and upright growth habit. Strong powdery mildew tolerance.