Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Los Angeles

The aroma is strong and sharp, with a citrusy, herbal and resinous elements. Its brewing characteristics are quite similar to Centennial but stronger. A triploid hybrid variety with very high alpha acids and oils.

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

An apt name, as the odour of the fleshy leaves closely resembles that of the chest cold remedy, and can be used for that purpose. Easy houseplant.

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

In Europe during the Medieval period, sweetgrass was scattered across the floors of cathedrals to scent the air. Medicinally, it can be infused into a tea to calm windchapped skin and sunburn.

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

(Mexican morning glory) Sacred hallucinogenic herb used by the Aztecs in divinatory rituals. Climbing vine with white flowers. Once thought to be exterminated by the Spaniards in their zeal to exorcise “demonic” practices, the plant and the rituals...

(Bouncing bet) Native to eastern Europe, Soapwort is often found growing in the woods, on grassy slopes, and along wild riverbanks. Soapwort is well known to the Mahuna and Cherokee, who used it to make poultices and rinses for a variety of skin ailments,...

Although this variety is unsuitable for culinary use, it is a perfect ornamental and aromatic plant. Pine rosemary has feather-thin, silver yellow-green needles and a bowed upright growth habit.

It develops a large swollen trunk which adds to the exotic appeal of the plant. The roots or bark are used to treat venereal disease, skin diseases, and to kill lice and other skin parasites.

(Dutch lavender; Lavandin) Vigorous, long-stemmed variety in cultivation since the 1950s and still widely grown for fresh bouquets, lavender wands, and potpourri. Not considered suitable for commercial oil production.

Attractive narrow-leaf form with light purple flowers. Choice addition to any rosemary collection. Graceful branching habit densely covered with strongly scented leaves.

Nut-cucumber flavour of leaves is welcome in all salads with French dressing or mayonnaise. Improves skin in facial treatments. Also in soups, casseroles, herb vinegars and cream cheeses.

Unusual vine bearing spectacular star-like lavender flowers. Grow in sunniest window or greenhouse and provide support of trellis. Used as table fruit and in sherbet, jam, and beverages.

Also used in landscapes because of its dark green foliage and habit. The high lupulin gives it a nice dark yellow color. Sometimes called “super Cascade” because it has nearly double the alpha acids of Cascade.

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. Fruits are bigger and more numerous than those of Celeste.

Outstanding lavender from France and a stiff challenger to Grosso, the current favourite on lavender farms. Flower spikes can be 10cm/4in long, on extra long stems making it an excellent choice for cutting.

The scent is a swirl of different notes but marshmallow always seems to rise to the top. 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!

American prairie native used medicinally by Indians. There is evidence it may have immune- enhancing properties like echinacea (to which it is a common adulterant). Diuretic for kidney and bladder complaints, and for gonorrhea.

See also Sha Yuan (#5395) Boosts and tonifies qi (chi). (Chinese milkvetch; Huang qi) One of the most important Chinese medicinal herbs, especially for its immune enhancing properties.

A fascinating onion-like medicinal herb for sunny windows. Juice of the leaves is claimed to be as effective as aloe vera in treating cuts and sores. Known as the “pregnant onion”, for bulges develop on its sides where eventually baby bulbs burst...

Alpha acid 3-8%. The cone structure is a fairly compact with a moderate content of yellow lupulin. Mount Hood is a popular seedless triploid hop bred to resemble the true German Hallertauer.

(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...

(Elderberry) First variety released in 2010 by the Elderberry Improvement Project in Missouri. It is a consistent heavy yielder, well suited for the processing industry. Bushes are large, vigorous, and upright, and the large fruit clusters make harvesting...

Profusion is a registered trademark of Richters; all rights reserved. Profusion is a major improvement over standard varieties because it does not flower or go to seed at all. Excellent for sorrel soup.

A cold-hardy, medium to large fruited variety, with reddish-brown skin and a reddish-pink flesh. The flavour is sweet and mild. It is a reliable producer, yielding a good crop almost every year, even after a hard freeze.

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