Herb Plug Trays Herbs For Sale In New York

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

Helps relieve headache, and has general tonic action. Good substitute for black tea; infusion resembles the taste and is caffeine-free.

It turned out to be one of his best releases, dishing out an abundance of raspberry-purple colour spring, summer and fall. Ht. 30-45 cm (12-18 in). Salvia collector Richard Dufresne discovered this growing in his sage garden.

Upright growth habit; prolific bloomer. Lovely pink-flowered version of ‘Majorca'.

Ground hugging low thyme, lower than other varieties. Excellent for pathways. Never exceeds 2cm/1”. Dense, tight-fitting foliage, pink flowers.

This hybrid is a beauty, with lots of physical definition as breeder Jim Westerfield put it. And so it does, with perfectly shaped, groovy leaves, and a hint of dark bronze at the tips at times.

Specially selected for its high oil content, this strain is grown commercially in Greece for the high quality oregano market. Spicy, silver-grey foliage. ‘Kaliteri' means ‘the best' in Greek, an apt nickname for this terrific oregano that first came...

Neat compact growth habit. Absolutely delightful lemon scent.

Mild oregano flavour. Golden foliage is a nice colour contrast for rock gardens and edges of flower beds.

Has the same great garlic flavour as the previous form but features attractive mauve flowers.

Flowers cherry-red. Similar to common white yarrow.

Considered one of the most attractive mints, pineapple mint has white streaks that vary with the season, plus a flavour is completely unique, a pineapple taste that combines well with dishes using ham, fruit cups or fruit salads.

Standard variety.

For tender foliage, grow this mint in partial shade and cut often to keep the young leaves coming. Quite the sensation in salads! Just pick the leaves, strip them from the stems, and throw them liberally into your salad mix.

Showy dark blue flowers; upright to trailing growing habit.

Outstanding hybrid discovered by lavender specialist Jim Becker. Excellent for landscape use, and in containers, and is even suitable for use as topiaries. Withstands heat and humidity better than most varieties, flowering throughout the summer.

One of the tallest garden mints, applemint reaches heights the other mints don't, sometimes clambering up two or more feet in height, but is best shorn down frequently to prevent bloom if the intent is to use it in cooking.

Flavour is similar to common marjoram. (Variegated oregano) Attractive white-yellow variegated leaves; low, prostrate habit.

Citrus-scented leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane. Enormous violet-purple flowers; keeps blooming until frost. Young leaf tips and flowers improve appearance and taste of salads.

Not exactly sage nor Russian, this hardy native of Crimea, Afghanistan and Pakistan was named Perennial Plant of the Year for 1995. Leaves are pleasantly aromatic with a strong camphor scent works well in potpourris.

(Hardy marjoram) Strong spicy flavour, similar to sweet marjoram. Vulgare virens) and the mixed parentage makes it a wonderfully versatile herb in the kitchen. Use it like you would oregano -- or use it like marjoram! White flowers appear in summer.

White flowers and feathery foliage. Proven mosquito repellent. The most medicinally active variety.

It originally came to us bearing the name of a very well known Swiss brand of herbal candies, as the story went, this mint is used to flavour the Swiss company's candies. A few years ago lawyers representing the company demanded that we change the name...

This is the first true wintergreen mint ever to be developed. As Jim once explained: "Although just about EVERYONE connects the wintergreen flavour and aroma to the mint world, the real wintergreen aroma is actually produced by the Gaultheria genus of...

Strong upright growth habit. It has a full-bodied aroma with a warm woodsy note and less camphor than other varieties. Covered with dark blue flowers in spring or late winter. Some have suggested that this variety was developed for the Spice Islands company...

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