Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Durham

It is good for insomnia, colds, fever, and stomach problems. According to Native American lore it is also aphrodisiac, which may leave us a little less good sometimes! (Indian mint) Trailing mint-scented plant; excellent in hanging baskets, windowboxes...

(Waterclover; Fern Clover; Sak)

Foliage is pleasantly aromatic but it is the lavender flowers that possess the remarkable grape scent. Ht. 1.5-2m/5-6ft. (Tarahumara indian sage) Leaves and seeds are used medicinally by the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico.

Excellent contrast plant for grey santolinas; for borders, hedges, and knot gardens.

Excellent ground cover. Forms nice dense mats with slightly hairy leaves that are soft to the touch. Discernable mint scent with a citrus overtone.

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

Sometimes called “super Cascade” because it has nearly double the alpha acids of Cascade. The aroma is floral and citrusy. Also used in landscapes because of its dark green foliage and habit.

Artichokes are usually grown as annuals. Beautiful artichokes are ready in August/Sept. European delicacy. Start early indoors Feb/March and transplant out in April/May when frosts are past.

Pungent, resinous, nutty odour, possibly reminiscent of almonds. Very showy pink flowers.

Rhizomes spread to foster new growth. Blue cohosh is native to Eastern, Central and North American woodlands, where it is found growing with glossy green or purplish leaves, unremarkable flowers, and bright blue berries.

Spicy leaves can be used in cooking like bay leaf. Lovely house plant. Classic evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean. Essential oil is used for fragrance. Fragrant white flowers and leaves are used in potpourri.

Even when grown in pots, it is very productive. This is a super dwarf variety from Spain. The jet-black fruits are small but they are considered by many to be the best tasting fig available.

Once used medicinally to treat congestive heart failure, known by the now-forgotten name of “dropsy,” the plant is no longer used by herbalists because of its extreme toxicity.

Like other citrus marigolds, with bright red flowers.

Excellent stuffed fresh ( ), and in stews and sauces. Heat: 500-2,500 Scoville units. About 15cm/6” long, 5cm/2” across. Dried in and powdered as . Used fresh either green or ripe red, or dried ripe.

Another story has it that this is really the same as another well-known variety called 'Adriatic'. Produces crops in summer and fall. Large green-yellow figs with beautiful sweet purplish-red flesh.

Mount Hood is a popular seedless triploid hop bred to resemble the true German Hallertauer. Like Hallertauer the aroma is clean, with a mild spice and floral element and a woodsy pine tone.

Bold, purple-marked sticky leaves and a pungent odour distinguish this plant.

The sweet strawberry flesh is excellent, and the figs keep well. This variety from the Louisiana State University breeding program is one of the best varieties available. It is a reliable producer of delicious small purple figs.

Attractive variegated version of nutmeg geranium with the same strong nutmeg scent.

Indians dyed their bodies and clothes with bloodroot. One of our most beautiful woodland wildflowers. Conspicuous white flowers, 5cm/2” across, appear in early spring. Important dyeplant: roots yield red-orange colour for dyeing wool.

Medical evidence suggests that it enhances the immune system. Ht. 30-150cm/1-5ft. Eastern North American native found in swampy areas and along streams. Caution: contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; not recommended for long term use.

Lends a high-drama effect to any mixed sunny border. A low-care plant, it is hardy across a wide range of zones, and self-seeds to come back year after year. Young leaves and flowers are edible, and can be added to salads for colour and interest.

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

Stunning effect of masses of mauve flowers set against gray-green leaves edged with creamy yellow margins. It casts quite a spell! Perfect for containers, as edging, and in rock gardens.

(Plectranthus; Spurflower)