Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Lexington Fayette

Young unfolded leaves (older leaves are poisonous) are boiled. Used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and respiratory infections. Powdered roots were used in a poultice by early settlers to treat cancerous ulcers.

Valuable remedy for kidney problems. Indians and pioneers used it to induce sweating to break fevers. (Gravelroot) Tall graceful native of eastern U.S. Leaves emit a vanilla-scent when crushed; flowers rosy-purple.

Sold in dried form in most Greek markets worldwide. In the wild, plants thrive on sunny, rocky, dry hillsides growing to 50cm/20” with attractive grey-woolly leaves. Sideritis species have proven anti-inflammatory properties; research into anti-arthritic...

But whatever your nose makes of this mint, you will likely find yourself reminiscing of the past, of happy summers, and of roasting marshmallows around the campfire! But perception can vary, perhaps dependent on your mood.

Handsome aromatic flowers. Used as a fixative in potpourris. (Clary sage) Seeds soaked in water produce mucilaginous eye bath which safely removes particles, hence its name ‘clear eye' or ‘clary'.

Flowers bright red; very showy; pungent, crinkled leaves.

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

Large scarlet flowers. Pungent, woolly, grayish leaves.

Faint ginger scent. Showy rose-lavender flowers.

It has a cluster cone structure that is heavy, tight and moderately long. The lupulin is high and of a good yellow-orange colour. Alpha acid 12-14%. It is an important high alpha bittering and flavoring variety in the US and in Germany.

Pine-scented with a hint of rose. Leaves are very finely divided.

(Lesser calamint) A regional favourite in Tuscany where it is added to mushroom dishes and green vegetables for its distinctive minty flavour. Sauteed zucchini or mushrooms with fresh nepitella, tomatoes, and garlic is served with roast or boiled meat...

Used for headaches and other aches and pains, inflammations and acute rheumatism. Stratify 60 days at 5°C/40°F. Common flavouring for chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash. Wintergreen-scented woodland shrub, only 15 cm/6 high.

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

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

Height 12-24in (30-60cm); Spread 6-12in (15-30cm). Prefers full or part shade, and with care you will have flowers within 4 years. Rhizomes spread to foster new growth. Once roots have established, do not relocate.

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

Germination is difficult; usually slow and sporatic. Source of atropine, valuable in treating eye diseases and spasms. Externa applications lessen local inflammation and pain. Do not use without medical supervision.

Plant them as a border along pathways or in between stepping stones, or in an open patch where you like to sit and enjoy summer evenings. That research inspired us to put together this collection of our best low growing Lemon Thymes.

Now a protected herb in Germany due to overcollection of plants in the wild. Foliage is aromatic. Applied externally in the form of salves or rubs, it is considered one of the best remedies for wounds available to modern herbalists; however internal use...

Considered an excellent remedy for tapeworms since the time of the Greeks. Needs occasional pruning. A red dye is produced from fruit skins and flowers. Showy orange-red fuchsia-like flowers; miniature fruits.

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.

Plant with strong menthol scent. Fine houseplant with attractive, almost circular, wavy-edged, fleshy leaves.

Large berries, weighing about a gram when fresh, are nice and tasty. Has the largest berries and produces the most juice. This is a Healing Arc selection from the Russian variety ´Chuskaya´.