Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In West Covina

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

(Old woman) East Coast native, where it grows on sand dunes. Grows in silver clumps.

Wierd, but wonderful! Flowers all summer. Ht. 30-40cm/12-16”. Prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. (Sweet garlic; Pink agapanthus) A more civil version of garlic can hardly be imagined: its lavender-pink flowers are sweet-scented like hyacinths,...

(Brazil cress; Wolikpekpe)

The small dark green foliage can be pruned and shaped into living statues. Traditionally used in wedding bouquets, for corsages, and for flower arrangements. Fragrant white flowers and leaves are used in potpourri.

Ht. 20-25cm/8-10in. Apparently named after the Zambesi River of Africa, this new lemon thyme from Germany is a low spreader that looks equally good in gardens and in hanging baskets.

(Hop marjoram) Dittany of Crete is an attractive plant, bearing scented leaves and lovely purplish-pink flowers from June to August. Extract derived from Dittany of Crete is used to flavour vermouth.

Leaves smell strongly of ginger, and European settlers used it as a substitute for tropical ginger when they first arrived in North America. Rhizomes are best harvested in the fall; and to keep plants coming back year after year, leave some roots behind...

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

This fascinating mild-flavoured onion develops bulbs at the top of its slender leaves, not at the base like ordinary onions. In spring harvest the little bunches of green onions and that will be one of the earliest crops from your garden."

It has a low semi-creeping habit but the flower stalks can rise up to 60cm/2ft high. Does well in dry sunny places, and bees and butterflies are drawn to it. The mildly spicy scent is almost costmary-like, and the leaves can be used in potpourris and...

Ht. 20-25cm/8-10in. A cute little English thyme that grows into beautiful dense mounds. Its strong flavour and aroma make it an excellent seasoning for meat dishes, stuffings and salad dressings.

To preserve the flowers, cut them before they are fully open and hang them upside down in a cool, shaded location until they are dry. When it rains curryplant releases a pleasing light curry scent.

Ht. 75cm/30”. 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.

It is an English Canterbury Golding type crossed with OB21m and an American native variety. Popular with eastern USA craft brewers for full-bodied ales. Good versatile all-purpose hop with high oils.

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

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

They are notable for their bloom time, which tends to be longer than other varieties. An outstanding trailing variety ideal for hanging baskets and pots. Stem runners reach 45-60cm (18-24”), outpouring light blue flowers, that outnumber their foliage.

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

More rust-resistant. Highest concentration of protein. See Russian Comfrey Bocking No. 14 also. Recommended as fodder, especially for pigs and poultry. A natural hybrid between Symphytum officinale and Symphytum asperum.

Mediterranean delicacy grown for its succulent leaf stalks. Start indoors two months before outdoor planting date. May be sauteed, or served heated, then chilled with oil and vinegar, or topped with a cream sauce and croutons.

Similar to other citrus marigolds; bright orange flowers.

About 15cm/6” long, 5cm/2” across. Heat: 500-2,500 Scoville units. Dried in and powdered as . Excellent stuffed fresh ( ), and in stews and sauces. Used fresh either green or ripe red, or dried ripe.

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

A favourite among fig lovers, this variety was originally from the Spanish missions of California. Self-pollinated. Delicious fresh, dried or canned. The large purplish-black fruits have a strawberry-red flesh.

(Chinese yam; Shan yao) Tall climbing vine with white, cinnamon-scented flowers and edible tubers that weigh up to 2kg (5lb). Propagated by small aerial-borne bulbils. Reported to have survived zone 3 in Alberta.