Herb Plants Plants For Sale In Riverside

(Red trillium; Birthroot; Wakerobin) Important native American herb. Woodland perennial, 15-40cm/6-16” high, with deep red flowers in spring. Tea made from the roots was used for menstrual problems, to induce labour, for menopause, and as an aphrodisiac.

A keynote flavour in Jamaican cuisine. Quite unlike other thymes, this favourite of tropical America has large fleshy leaves.

It is also a feature of Cambodian, Loatian, Thai, Indonesian and Malay cuisines. The leaves are best added to curries at the last stage of cooking. Best used fresh, the leaves of this shrub or small tree have a strong curry aroma when bruised.

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.

Commercially important strain from the Vaucluse district of France. Ht. 75cm/30”. Discovered in 1972 when the standard commercial strain was nearly destroyed by disease. Violet flowers, strong scent.

Propagated by small aerial-borne bulbils. Traditionally used as a herbal tonic and as a contraceptive. It stimulates the stomach and the spleen and has been used to treat diabetes, asthma, diarrhea, and emotional instability.

Rootbark decoction is a traditional remedy for tapeworms. Hardy in southwestern Ontario and B.C. coastal regions. Handsome tree bearing sweet, juicy berries that make fine conserves and wine.

Two chewed will quickly relieve nervous headache. In early times judges relied on fresh sprigs of rue to repel fleas brought into court by prisoners. Pungent bitter leaves used sparingly in stews, salads, sandwiches and vegetable juice.

Strongly aromatic. Used by the Montana Indians as a general tonic, to restore hair, and as a dermatological aid. (Blue sage) Native of the Sierra Nevada and area north to Canada.

Leaves silver-white, flowers soft lemon-yellow, large. Up to 60cm/24in high. Choice variety for everlastings.

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Striking plant with trailing stems, grey foliage, deep burgundy-black flowers. Stevens built a business selling the root powder in Europe without revealing the origin of the medicine, and finally in 1972 German research identified the plant.

Valuable in correcting membrane disorders of the respiratory and digestive passages. Slow to germinate. Pretty rock garden plant with masses of purple flowers appearing early in spring.

Used for stomachache and in vermouth. Attractive tufted low growing herb with small, silvery fern-like leaves.

A good choice for hummingbird, bee and butterfly gardens. Like other members of the mallow family, it helps soothe irritated mucous membranes. Young leaves and flowers are edible, and can be added to salads for colour and interest.

Good aroma and sharp, bitter oregano flavour. Said to be a hybrid between and . Round leaves on almost trailing branches and attractive pink or purple flower bracts.

Stem runners reach 45-60cm (18-24”), outpouring light blue flowers, that outnumber their foliage. They are notable for their bloom time, which tends to be longer than other varieties.

(Pokeweed) Pleasant early spring potherb tasting like asparagus. Used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and respiratory infections. Young unfolded leaves (older leaves are poisonous) are boiled.

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Commonly used as a blood purifier. Peel, slice, and cook 30 minutes, drain and cook again for 10 minutes. Japanese research shows that this variety has potent anti-tumour effects. Slender, smooth-skinned roots up to 1m/40” long have a delightful oyster-like...

Probable hybrid between and . Ht. up to 90cm/36” Outstanding ornamental artemisia in dense mounds of lacy silver foliage.

Soapwort is easy to establish in the garden. Ht 24in (60cm). Attractive pale pink flowers appear in dense clusters. You can easily make an effective shampoo, skin rinse, or delicate fabric wash by steeping roots and leaves in hot water.

Easier to grow. The Vienna Pharmacognostic Institute found that this plant has the same medicinal action as the European variety, .

Commercial growers need to plant about 10% of the orchard with male plants. Home gardeners need 1-3 males for every 5 female plants. Male pollinator variety required to get good fruit set among the elite female varieties.

It is used in religious offerings, to adorn altars, and to make welcome garlands for guests. People wear corsages or crowns made with flowers strung together, and wear perfumes made from the distilled oil.

Finely cut leaves resemble fern leaves.