Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Sunnyvale

(Chinese milkvetch; Huang qi) One of the most important Chinese medicinal herbs, especially for its immune enhancing properties. Cardiotonic; lowers blood pressure and blood sugar; improves circulation.

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.

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

Latex juice mixed with vinegar is said to remove warts and corns. Decoction is useful for stomach pains and inflammation of the bilary duct. New research indicates it has potent anticancer properties.

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

Strong peppermint scent; robust upright habit.

Traditional German noble aroma type with a subtle floral and spicy aroma and very low bittering value. Commands a higher price than other Hallertau hybrids. Called for in many classic beer recipes and in premium beers.

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

Alpha acid 12-14%. Strong bitter hop for stouts and ales. It has a cluster cone structure that is heavy, tight and moderately long. Nugget is a superior variety for picking, drying and baling.

It will spread if unchecked, but who would mind more of this useful and delicious herb? For homemade prepared horseradish, peel roots into cubes and puree in a food processor, adding white vinegar and salt to taste.

Research at Guelph University in Ontario Canada showed that different varieties of Lemon Thymes worked quite well against mosquitoes. That research inspired us to put together this collection of our best low growing Lemon Thymes.

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

Outstanding variety developed from a single remarkable plant discovered in Europe in the garden of the son of echinacea breeder, Magnus Nilsson. Has huge fragrant flowers, up to 18cm/7” across, with striking upcurved clear pink petals.

A terrific all-purpose triploid seedless aroma hop similar to the German Tettnanger variety. Developed in Corvallis, Oregon, in 1997 from a cross of a diploid Tettnanger clone and a tetraploid Hallertauer.

Variety known and used for centuries. Purple, rose or white flowers.

Pungent, woolly, grayish leaves. Large scarlet flowers.

Strong flavour. Source of Japanese menthol, used to flavour candies, drinks, etc. Important medicinal uses, both internally and externally.

The Vienna Pharmacognostic Institute found that this plant has the same medicinal action as the European variety, . Easier to grow.

Great way to introduce friends and family to really sumptuous eating, featuring fresh herbs from the garden. Included in the Richters collection are many of the favourites: Lemon Balm, Bay Laurel, Chives, Lavender, Lovage, Greek Oregano, Rosemary, Sage,...

Striking yellow flower stalks rise from a woolly leaf base in the second year. Good remedy for coughs, hoarseness and bronchitis. All plant parts can be used to produce yellow, bronze and grey dyes.

A truly eye-catching plant, one of the few types of speedwell grown for its leaves as well as its flowers. The blue flowers are attractive to certain species of butterfly, and once it begins blooming in the summer deadheading will extend the flowering...

Slight pungent scent. Attractive dark green leaves and brilliant cerise flowers.

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

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

(Squaw vine; Checkerberry) Attractive low growing evergreen herb common in forests throughout eastern North America. Tea taken in the last few weeks of pregnancy promotes easier childbirth, according to native American practice.

This is a very nice small dark purple fig from Italy. The figs are only about an inch in diameter but they are sweet and tasty, and they ripen in droves in autumn. One of the best figs for hardiness and drought tolerance.