Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Virginia

Contains ephedrine. Also used to regulate the upward flow of and to control vomiting. Tubers used in Chinese traditional medicine to combat conditions characterized by dampness and phlegm.

Research indicates that elecampane is effective against methicillin-resistant stapylococcus aureus (MRSA). In the Middle Ages, apothecaries sold the candied root as a soothing lozenge for asthma and indigestion.

Blooming with pretty little lavender flowers, it is native to Europe and has naturalized to North America. (Creeping Charlie) Lovely scalloped green leaves dappled with splashes of white, a ground cover plant that gleams in shady, out of the way places.

Diuretic for kidney and bladder complaints, and for gonorrhea. 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).

Easily grown from seed, with germination in 10-20 days. Though not appropriate for internal use, the fresh leaves and oil are used in steam inhalants for asthma and colds and applied topically to burns, wounds and infections of the skin.

Striking plant with trailing stems, grey foliage, deep burgundy-black flowers. Has been called one of the best silver foliage perennials by California nurseryman Ernie Wasson. Stevens built a business selling the root powder in Europe without revealing...

Boosts and tonifies qi (chi). (Chinese milkvetch; Huang qi) One of the most important Chinese medicinal herbs, especially for its immune enhancing properties. Beneficial effect on kidneys, liver, and endocrine system.

Excellent contrast plant for grey santolinas; for borders, hedges, and knot gardens.

Traditionally used as a herbal tonic and as a contraceptive. Reported to have survived zone 3 in Alberta. (Chinese yam; Shan yao) Tall climbing vine with white, cinnamon-scented flowers and edible tubers that weigh up to 2kg (5lb).

Ht 24in (60cm). Attractive pale pink flowers appear in dense clusters. You can easily make an effective shampoo, skin rinse, or delicate fabric wash by steeping roots and leaves in hot water.

Grieve in (1931); however, the plant contains potent alkaloids that render it difficult to use safely. Both the Greek name heliotrope ( for sun, and , to turn) and the old English name turnsole refer to this tendency.

The flavour and aroma is mild and pleasant, more like wild oregano. Very nice low growing hardy oregano for rockeries and pathways, and for low edging around other plants. Ht. 25cm/10”.

It is drought tolerant and prefers a well-drained situation, making it a good choice for xeriscaping or rock gardens, as it cannot tolerate cold, wet soil. A truly eye-catching plant, one of the few types of speedwell grown for its leaves as well as its...

The scent is not quite lemon, not quite orange -- or of any other citrus for that matter -- but it is definitely a wonderful melange of citrus. Suited for any sunny garden, and makes a great hanging basket plant as it trails over and downward.

By one account this fig was brought to the U.S. by an Italian sailor who named it after his wife. Either way, this is one wonderful fig. Large green-yellow figs with beautiful sweet purplish-red flesh.

Suited to partial or full sun. Astringent and mildly-analgesic aromatic herb used to treat wounds. Attractive low growing ground cover with bronze purplish leaves. Nice contrast to white-variegated or green herbs.

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

Two chewed will quickly relieve nervous headache. Pungent bitter leaves used sparingly in stews, salads, sandwiches and vegetable juice. In early times judges relied on fresh sprigs of rue to repel fleas brought into court by prisoners.

Attractive tufted low growing herb with small, silvery fern-like leaves. Used for stomachache and in vermouth.

Excellent between paving stones in pathways, along borders and in rock gardens. Low mat-forming lemon-scented variety with delicate dark green leaves edged with cream.

Beneficial for menstrual disorders, lack of appetite, rheumatism, stomach ailments, disorders of the muscles. Slow to germinate.

Ht 36in (90cm). In fact, glycyrrhizin (the sweet compound) is 50 times sweeter than sucrose! Licorice produces clusters of lupin-like flowers that will eventually develop into a medicinal fruit.

Used in Thai cooking, and deserving of experimentation wherever a new flavour twist is desired. Prefers full or partial sun in wet soil or in water garden. All parts of the plant burst with an absolutely stunning licorice scent when squeezed.

Stunning effect of masses of mauve flowers set against gray-green leaves edged with creamy yellow margins. It casts quite a spell! Perfect for containers, as edging, and in rock gardens.

Flowerbuds made up of thick fleshy scales and solid hearts are cooked and served drenched with melted butter. Start early indoors Feb/March and transplant out in April/May when frosts are past.

Effective when used in mass plantings because it blooms freely throughout the summer. Produces lots of edible foliage and edible yellow flowers. A robust, fast grower, easily attaining a height of 90cm/30”.