Herb Plug Plants For Sale

Leaves contain the intensely sweet compound hernandulcin (1000 times sweeter than sugar) but high camphor content makes them unsuitable for use as a sugar substitute. Mexican herb used since at least the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis,...

It is the source of spearmint oil used mainly to flavour chewing gum. Excellent sweet scent and flavour. (American apple mint; Red mint) This mint is one of the back bones of the American mint oil industry.

Its origin is the southern Mexican state of Tabasco, but it is now mainly grown in Louisiana and other Gulf states. Compact bushes 60-90cm/24-36” high can bear as much as 100 chiles each.

An indispensable culinary herb, spearmint brings the best of mint's cooling, cleansing flavours to any dish. To bring out spearmint's best, plant it in sun or part shade, in rich, moist soil.

Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. We don't normally think of mints as ornamental but the late mint breeder extraordinaire, Jim Westerfield, found a way to make this mint look like a million bucks! Its pink puff flowers appearing in...

(Lady's bedstraw) Tops and roots are sources of yellow and red dyes. Decoction is useful for bladder and kidney complaints, and has the ability to curdle milk (hence its other name, cheese rennet).

Dark green, evergreen leaves; violet-blue flowers. Formerly used for diarrhea and hemorrhages. Excellent ground cover for shaded areas. Known as Violet of the Sorcerers in France where it was once hung at entrances to ward off evil spirits and witches.

Spread 2-4ft (60-120cm). Ht 3-6ft (90-180cm). Alternatively, plants can be potted and brought indoors during the worst of winter, provided they receive plenty of sunlight. Arp rosemary has small, needle-like, sage-green foliage with a familiar flavour...

A striking container plant for patios and balcony gardens. Fresh leaves release a strong garlic odour when rubbed, and are used as a flavouring in liqueurs, vermouths, and tonic wines.

Non-flowering form of the Roman variety; suited for lawns and pathways.

With its attractive dark green leaves splashed with creamy white, this plant is the picture of cool tranquility in the summer garden. Garnish your cup of coffee with one or two leaves for a refreshing change.

But customers continued to insist that there is such a thing and brought us plants to prove it. Hard to pin down as truly 'chocolate', but its clean fragrance of peppermint is overlaid by something else that adds up to a striking 'peppermint patty' scent.

The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Aromatic foliage with white and pink streaks. Grow in/outdoors in full sun.

True French sorrel, although garden sorrel is much more commonly used for sorrel soup. Smaller leaves are more concentrated in flavour and a little will go a long way.

Said to increase bodily resistance to infection by strengthening the immune system. Showy white variety. Highly regarded blood purifier used in the treatment of diseases caused by impurities.

Excellent for bedding, edging and container use. Show-stopping pink and cerise flowers on intensely fragrant grey-green plants. Ht. 45-60cm/18-24”.

Studies suggest that it is not effective. Claimed to keep mosquitoes, black flies and other biting insects at bay. But even if it has no effect, its refreshing citronella scent and ease of culture make it worthwhile.

Forms beautiful dense carpets covered with masses of purple flowers in late summer. Flowers dry well for arrangements. Sweet, fruity scented oregano with dark green leaves and purple flowers.

Ht. 25-60cm/10-24". A terrific new lavender from Holland with deep violet-blue flowers and a nice compact mounding growth habit. Very hardy and adaptable to both dry and wetter growing conditions.

The plant is happy in moist soil with sun or part shade and will expand into the garden easily unless it is restrained in pots or bottomless buckets sunk into the garden bed. Heart-shapes leaves flecked with gold make this a spectacular ornamental mint.

(Slender speedwell) Low ground cover for sun or shade. Very hardy in our zone 5, with no die back occurring in over a decade of growing it. Has become naturalized in Europe and parts of North America.

Also used in Chinese medicine. Aphrodisiac, said to “secure the favour of the ladies”. Slightly bitter tisane is of very old usage as a digestive and sedative nightcap. Historically associated with sorcerers and witches, bestowing magical powers to...

Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. As mint breeder Jim Westerfield once told us, "The first time I smelled this hybrid a voice in my head said ‘Cotton Candy'.

Here is your answer: this herb from Vietnam has strong flavour very similar to true cilantro. Grow indoors or out in good light. (Rau ram) Tired of growing cilantro from seed over and over again to get a continuous supply of fresh leaves?

Stately variety with large, dark green leaves and deep blue flowers; vigorous upright growth habit. Prefered culinary variety.

Low creeping habit; excellent ground cover. Scented leaves hint of lime. Lime-green coloured leaves.

Showy flower in a mixture of red tones. Leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane.