Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Iowa

Strong peppermint scent; robust upright habit.

In the West, the male tree is preferred because the female produces a foul-smelling fruit. Very attractive fan-shaped foliage. However, the fruit contains a delicious nut which is a delicacy in China roasted or added to rice dishes.

Does well in dry sunny places, and bees and butterflies are drawn to it. The mildly spicy scent is almost costmary-like, and the leaves can be used in potpourris and in cooking. It has a low semi-creeping habit but the flower stalks can rise up to 60cm/2ft...

Mediterranean favourite for its bitter stomachic properties. Striking small tree with soft, feathery grey-white leaves.

One of the few herbs that adds colour to shady areas. Glossy dark green evergreen leaves with pale yellow edges; violet blue flowers.

Anyone who has had the good fortune to savour -- thin pancakes with a spicy curryleaf-drenched filling -- will know how wonderful this herb is. (Mitha-neem) The fresh curryleaf provides distinctive flavour of South Indian and Sri Lankan cooking.

Many people assume that fig trees can't grow in North America, and if this describes you, then you need to rip your figurative fig leaf off and order this plant! With protection and the right care fig trees grow successfully in zones as low as 4.

Repels cockroaches as well. Blooming flower heads and leafy shoots produce yellow and green fabric dyes. Pretty yellow button flowers were once used by the Indians to induce abortion.

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

Shiny foliage and neat upright habit. Large violet-pink flowers, nearly 3.5 cm (1.5 in) across, are set on dark maroon calices. Flowers appear May-July and later from September until frost.

Seeds germinate more readily if wax is removed and seeds are exposed to 6 weeks of moist cold treatment. Berries produce blue dye and with various mordants, leaves produce yellow, gold and greyish-green dyes.

Though it is tolerant of most soil conditions, it thrives best in moist, fertile soil with good drainage. This is the first eucalyptus species to be exploited commercially for its oil, which has a strong peppermint odour and flavour.

Commands a higher price than other Hallertau hybrids. Alpha acid 3-5.5%. Traditional German noble aroma type with a subtle floral and spicy aroma and very low bittering value. Requires well-drained acidic soils, high in humic acids.

Nice lemon scent. Plant has ruffled leaves and upright growth habit.

And its branching habit means the blooming season extends right through to fall. This is the perfect herb, cutflower and garden plant all in one! Ht. 75cm/30”. Hard as it is to imagine improving upon the wonder herb echinacea, here is a plant that does...

The indented yellow fruits, 10cm/4" long, vaguely suggest the faces of monkeys. This variety came to us from Sweden where chile enthusiasts apparently like their heat to come in fun shapes and flavours!

Grow indoors in good light. The juice is also used internally for ulcers. Fresh leaves can be split and gel applied to treat minor burns, sunburn, wrinkles, insect bites, minor cuts, scratches, and skin irritations.

Ht. 20-25cm/8-10in. An outstanding new variety from Europe. The scent and flavour is unmistakably lemon. Like green eyes lined with gold eyeliner, the gold-variegated elliptical leaves of this bushy lemon thyme add an elegant but watchful effect to the...

The leaves and overall size are smaller than standard sweet basil. Its growth habit is compact but not densely so like bush basil. Like a fine wine this is a basil with character that lingers.

Pleasant scent with a hint of eucalyptus. Large showy rose-pink flowers flushed with lilac.

In animal studies the extract of the herb was shown to reduce stomach acidity and increase the protective mucus lining of the stomach. Ht. 15-50cm/6-20”. Hardy native of grasslands and mountain slopes in northern China, Mongolia and Siberia.

Very hardy shrub; requires part shade. Germination takes 1-2 years. (Eleuthero ginseng; Ci wu jia) Species used by Russian cosmonauts and athletes to improve endurance. Its action differs from that of true ginseng as it does not cause insomnia in large...

Contains ephedrine. Also used to regulate the upward flow of and to control vomiting. Tubers used in Chinese traditional medicine to combat conditions characterized by dampness and phlegm.

This is a long-lived variety that does well in containers and tolerates heavy pruning. Self-pollinated. Large fruits with a light green-yellow skin and amber flesh. Delicious fresh or dried, or for canning.

Profusion is a registered trademark of Richters; all rights reserved. RICHTERS INTRODUCTION. Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is insipid in itself.