Herb Plants Plants For Sale In Guelph

Easy houseplant. An apt name, as the odour of the fleshy leaves closely resembles that of the chest cold remedy, and can be used for that purpose.

A fascinating onion-like medicinal herb for sunny windows. Known as the “pregnant onion”, for bulges develop on its sides where eventually baby bulbs burst through the skin. Juice of the leaves is claimed to be as effective as aloe vera in treating...

Stratify 60 days at 5°C/40°F. Used for headaches and other aches and pains, inflammations and acute rheumatism. Common flavouring for chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash. Wintergreen-scented woodland shrub, only 15 cm/6 high.

10,000-23,000 Scoville units. It is perhaps not for everybody, but if you are growing this in your garden for all to see, it does help to have a healthy dose of humour. This unusual chile is actually quite edible and hot.

Slow to germinate. Has anti-bacterial properties. Fine houseplant like Ficus benjamina. (Pipal) Sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists; Buddha meditated non-stop for 7 years under a bo-tree until he reached liberation.

Finely cut leaves. (Dr. Livingston geranium) Lemon-rose scent.

Slow to germinate. Beneficial for menstrual disorders, lack of appetite, rheumatism, stomach ailments, disorders of the muscles.

Properly pruned, it will grow into a miniature tree in a bright window or solarium. Often sold as true oregano in Mexico and southern U.S. where its fine oregano flavour is used to great advantage in chilis and other Mexican dishes.

(Ji xiang cao; Lucky grass)

(Elderberry) Source of fruit for elderberry wine, pie and jelly, possesses extraordinary powers as a virus and bacteria fighter. This is the hardy native form grown from seeds collected in southern Ontario.

Finely cut leaves resemble fern leaves.

(Yin-chai-hu) Attractive light pink sprays of flowers. Root is used in Chinese medicine for jaundice, lung disease, rheumatism and typhoid fever. Used in cases of yin deficiency, especially in cases involving chronic low grade fever.

Berry seeds may be roasted and used as a coffee substitute. Height 12-24in (30-60cm); Spread 6-12in (15-30cm). Once roots have established, do not relocate. Rhizomes spread to foster new growth.

Ht. 90-180cm/3-6ft. It is used like marijuana by Hottentot tribesmen as the resinous tops and leaves have an euphoriant effect. ‘Dagga' is a local name for marijuana in southern Africa, hence the name ‘wild dagga' .

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The indented yellow fruits, 10cm/4" long, vaguely suggest the faces of monkeys. Hot chile pepper with a fruity, almost mango-like flavour. After the initial hot and spicy kick, the flavour lingers well after the heat subsides.

The sweet strawberry flesh is excellent, and the figs keep well. It is a reliable producer of delicious small purple figs. Does well in containers, producing an early crop of figs as soon as growth starts in spring.

Fruit, leaves and rhizome are all considered to have medicinal qualities at different stages of the plants life, however the roots are most commonly used, harvested after 3 years of growth.

(Clary sage) Seeds soaked in water produce mucilaginous eye bath which safely removes particles, hence its name ‘clear eye' or ‘clary'. Used as a fixative in potpourris. Handsome aromatic flowers.

Attractive creeper. Pleasant scent, though not convincingly of coconut.

Reported to have survived zone 3 in Alberta. (Chinese yam; Shan yao) Tall climbing vine with white, cinnamon-scented flowers and edible tubers that weigh up to 2kg (5lb). It stimulates the stomach and the spleen and has been used to treat diabetes, asthma,...

Apparently named after the Zambesi River of Africa, this new lemon thyme from Germany is a low spreader that looks equally good in gardens and in hanging baskets. It forms dense masses of gold-flecked leaves that tumble out beautifully over the edges...

Flowers are long lasting. Outstanding compact lavender for edging, mass plantings, rock gardens and patio planters. Flowers the first season from seeds if started early. Plants are highly uniform -- unusual for lavenders raised from seeds.

Sauteed zucchini or mushrooms with fresh nepitella, tomatoes, and garlic is served with roast or boiled meat dishes. (Lesser calamint) A regional favourite in Tuscany where it is added to mushroom dishes and green vegetables for its distinctive minty...

American Indians used the root for upset stomach, excessive menstruation, general debility, lung problems, cough, insomnia, and as a laxative. Has also been used for rheumatism, arthritis and skin irritations.

Alpha acid 6-9%. It is a Saazer type, but with stronger aroma, alpha oils and bitterness. It is a diploid hybrid (USDA 21522 X USDA21361M) with Cascade parentage that gives it better winter hardiness than Saazer.

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