Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Odessa

Years ago this variety was brought to Chicago by Sicilians from Mount Etna and ever since it has been grown the Chicago area by dedicated fig fans. One of the very best varieties for taste and cold hardiness is Hardy Chicago.

The preferred type for farming use. Recommended as fodder, especially for pigs and poultry. A natural hybrid between Symphytum officinale and Symphytum asperum. Highest concentration of protein.

(Waterclover; Fern Clover; Sak)

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

The sweetly fragrant flowers start out pure white and change to delicate pink as they mature. In the Lavender Capital of America, Sequim, Washington, there are spectacular displays of Melissa in arching rows interplanted with purple lavender.

Outstanding ornamental artemisia in dense mounds of lacy silver foliage. Ht. up to 90cm/36” Probable hybrid between and .

Fascinating succulent used to make arrow poison in Africa. It develops a large swollen trunk which adds to the exotic appeal of the plant. The latex is applied to decaying teeth and infected wounds.

Strong scent, possibly of apricots. Lovely deep rose flowers; dark glossy leaves.

Pungent, woolly, grayish leaves. Large scarlet flowers.

One of the best varieties for drying and for preserves. Often confused with O'Rourke, another variation on Celeste that was officially released by LSU. Fruits are bigger and more numerous than those of Celeste.

(Dyer's chamomile) Fine border plant; profusion of yellow daisies in August. Yields excellent yellow or gold dyes for fabrics.

(Leaf ginseng; Surinam spinach) Attractive edible houseplant with glossy, dark-green whorled leaves and tiny red flowers. In Chinese medicine, the roots of a related species are used to treat general debility in the same way as ginseng.

Highly decorative form of fennel with bronze-red, lacy foliage. Leaves can be used like green fennel.

Infusion is useful for coughs and catarrh. Low creeping herb with pale blue flowers. As a lotion it is effective on skin eruptions and slow-healing wounds.

Orange-scented. Compact, showy plant.

Slow to germinate. (Pipal) Sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists; Buddha meditated non-stop for 7 years under a bo-tree until he reached liberation. Has anti-bacterial properties. Fine houseplant like Ficus benjamina.

Woodland perennial, 15-40cm/6-16” high, with deep red flowers in spring. (Red trillium; Birthroot; Wakerobin) Important native American herb. Tea made from the roots was used for menstrual problems, to induce labour, for menopause, and as an aphrodisiac.

Outstanding lemon-scented variety with dark green, sharply lobed leaves and showy flowers.

Good rose scent. Vigorous habit. Deeply cut leaves.

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

(Acanth spinach)

(Indian tobacco) In small doses lobelia acts as a stimulant, especially on the respiratory system. Excessive doses can cause severe depression. In larger doses it acts as a nerve depressant, and is useful for asthma and whooping cough.

Ideal for hanging baskets. Self-sows readily. Small dark leaves; compact somewhat trailing habit.

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.

Lovely gold-dappled pillow-like mats of sweet lemon-scented foliage covered in purple-pink flowers in June and July. Ht. 25-30cm/10-12in. This cultivar is also known (incorrectly) as ´Golden King´.

Good rose scent. Deeply cut grey-green leaves with narrow white border.

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