Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Downey

Oak leaf-shaped leaves., purple veins. Prostrate habit; fine for hanging baskets.

Its action differs from that of true ginseng as it does not cause insomnia in large doses. Very hardy shrub; requires part shade. (Eleuthero ginseng; Ci wu jia) Species used by Russian cosmonauts and athletes to improve endurance.

Its fresh leaves are essential in several sweet and sour Vietnamese dishes, including a delightful soup made with tamarind and cantaloupe. Bound to become a new culinary favourite among gourmands suffering from a tired palate, for it invites experimentation...

Not to be confused with the true medicinal valerian. (Jupiter's Beard) Fragrant red flowers. Young leaves eaten in salads or as cooked greens; roots used in soups.

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

Leaves yield green dyes. Pure white fragrant flowers. A favourite for moist, shady areas. Strengthens and regulates the heart, but not to be used without medical supervision.

The juice of the leaves is used to stop bleeding. The Tujia people of central China use the herb for hepatitis, dysentery, herpes zoster, and swelling. (Needle stonecrop; Fo jia cao) Attractive low carpeting succulent from East Asia where it grows on...

Strong scent, possibly of apricots. Lovely deep rose flowers; dark glossy leaves.

Deer and livestock avoid it. Also known as holy grass, sweetgrass is considered one of the four sacred herbs of the First Nations and is used in traditional ceremonies to promote peace and healing.

Traditionally used in wedding bouquets, for corsages, and for flower arrangements. Attractive evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean with a spicy aroma. The small dark green foliage can be pruned and shaped into living statues.

Produces crops in summer and fall. Originally from Sicily, this super delicious lemon yellow fig with sweet, tender, dark amber flesh, is truly amazing. It likes it a little hotter than other varieties, so grow this in a warm spot protected from the cold...

Outstanding lemon-scented variety with dark green, sharply lobed leaves and showy flowers.

Produces nearly white flowers with traces of blue or purple. Dried powdered rhizome is the major source of orris, used in perfumery and potpourris.

Do not use without medical supervision. Germination is difficult; usually slow and sporatic. Source of atropine, valuable in treating eye diseases and spasms. Stratification at 5°C/40°F for 4-12 weeks or gibberrelic acid pre-treatment is reported to...

Like other citrus marigolds, with bright red flowers.

They keep very well in storage. From one of our customers, here is an excellent tip: "One of the best uses for this onion is to take the bulblet clusters on top of the stems and plant them intact about two inches deep in the fall.

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

New research indicates it has potent anticancer properties. Latex juice mixed with vinegar is said to remove warts and corns. Decoction is useful for stomach pains and inflammation of the bilary duct.

Similar to other citrus marigolds; bright orange flowers.

Strong peppermint scent; robust upright habit.

The roots or bark are used to treat venereal disease, skin diseases, and to kill lice and other skin parasites. The root sap has cardiac glycosides that work like digitalis. It develops a large swollen trunk which adds to the exotic appeal of the plant.

Excellent for eating fresh off the tree as well. Often confused with O'Rourke, another variation on Celeste that was officially released by LSU. One of the best varieties for drying and for preserves.

Attractive purple leaf form of sacred basil. This purple-leaf form is widely grown throughout India. (Krishna tulsi) The true sacred basil grown in houses, gardens and near temples all over India.

Tip: slit meats and stuff with oregano, mint and thyme before grilling. Fire up the barbeque for summer entertaining magic with these grilling herbs! Make rosemary skewers for kebab.

The hairy, silvery-grey leaves can be used in salads and sauces. Dittany of Crete was considered a potent healing herb by the early Greeks and has a long history in ancient writings, where it was purported to be able to expel arrows from wounds, ease...

The high lupulin gives it a nice dark yellow color. Many craft brewers like it because of its balance of aroma and bitterness, and because of its high oil and lupulin contents. Also used in landscapes because of its dark green foliage and habit.

Grow indoors in good light. The famous healing plant. Fresh leaves can be split and gel applied to treat minor burns, sunburn, wrinkles, insect bites, minor cuts, scratches, and skin irritations.