Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Phoenix

Either way, this is one wonderful fig. Another story has it that this is really the same as another well-known variety called 'Adriatic'. Produces crops in summer and fall. Large green-yellow figs with beautiful sweet purplish-red flesh.

Used in cases of yin deficiency, especially in cases involving chronic low grade fever. Root is used in Chinese medicine for jaundice, lung disease, rheumatism and typhoid fever. (Yin-chai-hu) Attractive light pink sprays of flowers.

Up to 60cm/24in high. Leaves silver-white, flowers soft lemon-yellow, large. Choice variety for everlastings.

Can be chopped and added in salads, or parboiled, steamed, sauteed or added to soups. Young leaves and tender stems have a slightly sour taste. In Chinese medicine, the roots of a related species are used to treat general debility in the same way as ginseng.

For many years we listed this as 'golden oregano' but now that name is applied to the following variety. Attractive variety with roundish, crinkled leaves. Needs winter mulching to survive zone 5, or more suited as a potplant.

It is a reliable producer of delicious small purple figs. This variety from the Louisiana State University breeding program is one of the best varieties available. The sweet strawberry flesh is excellent, and the figs keep well.

Excellent for eating fresh off the tree as well. 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.

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

A favourite for moist, shady areas. Pure white fragrant flowers. Leaves yield green dyes. Strengthens and regulates the heart, but not to be used without medical supervision.

You can easily make an effective shampoo, skin rinse, or delicate fabric wash by steeping roots and leaves in hot water. Attractive pale pink flowers appear in dense clusters. The substance that collects on the top lathers like soap when agitated.

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. American prairie native used medicinally by Indians.

Fine lacy foliage. Lemon yellow single flowers: free-blooming.

A favourite in Jamaica for teas and to relieve indigestion. A delightful bushy plant with small bright green leaves having a strong peppermint aroma.

Prostrate habit; fine for hanging baskets. Oak leaf-shaped leaves., purple veins.

Young unfolded leaves (older leaves are poisonous) are boiled. (Pokeweed) Pleasant early spring potherb tasting like asparagus. Used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and respiratory infections.

Like other citrus marigolds, with bright red flowers.

Striking deep purple flowers. Scent is a rather pleasant complex of fruit, eucalyptus and resin.

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

Properly pruned, it will grow into a miniature tree in a bright window or solarium. Often sold as true oregano in Mexico and southern U.S. where its fine oregano flavour is used to great advantage in chilis and other Mexican dishes.

(Brazil cress; Wolikpekpe)

Large scarlet flowers. Pungent, woolly, grayish leaves.

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

Prefers full or partial sun in wet soil or in water garden. Important Chinese medicinal herb used to treat lack of appetite, gastritis, and depression. Grows 20-30cm/8-12”; grass-like foliage.

Its trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets. Large velvety leaves. Refreshing mint scent.

Help the bees with these nectar-producing herbs in your garden.