Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Evansville

For cooking, the flowers have a prized mild and delicate flavour. In the Lavender Capital of America, Sequim, Washington, there are spectacular displays of Melissa in arching rows interplanted with purple lavender.

(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.

Called "shell ginger" because the flowers appearing in the second year resemble sea shells. Requires bright light and humid, moist conditions. The rhizomes are used as a substitute for galangal and ginger, and in China and Japan the leaves are used to...

Similar to other citrus marigolds; bright orange flowers.

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

The cone structure is round and small to medium in size, and cones have a moderate amount of golden yellow lupulin. It is a seedless triploid with a vigorous growth habit. The variety has some resistance to diseases and pests.

American Indians used the root for upset stomach, excessive menstruation, general debility, lung problems, cough, insomnia, and as a laxative. Woodland native, 30-90cm/1-3ft. Has also been used for rheumatism, arthritis and skin irritations.

Producing stands of long satiny green ribbons that should be cut to prevent the plant from dying back, sweetgrass can be used to scent linens and clothing when dried, or tightly braided and burned as incense.

Flowers are white tinged with a touch of purple. Suited for any sunny garden, and makes a great hanging basket plant as it trails over and downward. Great for teas and punch, and for any dish calling for mint.

(Windowsill chives) Swiss strain developed for greenhouse forcing. Produces best when cut continuously. Excellent, strong flavour and thick, dark green leaves. Suitable for indoor culture; less susceptible to turn yellow or leggy.

A straggly, slow growing shrub of dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean and North Africa. Capers tend to reduce oiliness in foods, and possess a natural affinity for garlic and lemon.

(Nutmeg bush) Small aromatic South African bush with showy plumes of whitish flowers. Easy to grow in any pot or decorative container. Its musk-scented leaves are excellent in potpourris, adding an exotic, mysterious note to the mix.

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

Cardiotonic; lowers blood pressure and blood sugar; improves circulation. Boosts and tonifies qi (chi). Beneficial effect on kidneys, liver, and endocrine system. (Chinese milkvetch; Huang qi) One of the most important Chinese medicinal herbs, especially...

Edible berries are borne inside fascinating orange chinese lantern-like calyces. Recommended for fevers and gout. Berries are eaten raw, or in preserves and pies.

(Penis pepper) An heirloom pepper that undeniably looks like an uncircumcised penis. 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.

Like other citrus marigolds, with bright red flowers.

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

(Old woman) East Coast native, where it grows on sand dunes. Grows in silver clumps.

It is a cross between Northern Brewer and a German male hop. Developed at the Hop Research Center in Bavaria and grown in America since the 1980s. Good resistance to diseases and pests.

But an old French technique of applying vegetable oil (usually olive oil) with a toothpick to the small openings at the end of the immature fruits often spurs fruits to ripen without pollination.

Nugget is a superior variety for picking, drying and baling. The lupulin is high and of a good yellow-orange colour. Introduced in 1982, it is a diploid cross between Brewers Gold and a high alpha-acid male with good storage properties (USDA65009 X USDA63015M).

Contains traces of ephedrine, a nerve stimulant resembling adrenaline. Makes a pleasant refreshing beverage tea, an excellent substitute for coffee or tea. Has tonic effects, improves kidney action, and relieves asthma.

Flower spikes can be 10cm/4in long, on extra long stems making it an excellent choice for cutting. Compared to Grosso, its flowers are deeper purple, and the aroma is sweeter. Outstanding lavender from France and a stiff challenger to Grosso, the current...