Herb Plug Trays Herbs For Sale In Oakland

Has beautiful purple-blue flowers that dry well for dried arrangements. Not exactly sage nor Russian, this hardy native of Crimea, Afghanistan and Pakistan was named Perennial Plant of the Year for 1995.

Very effective as an edging for gardens and along pathways. Forms beautiful dense carpets covered with masses of purple flowers in late summer. Flowers dry well for arrangements. Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft.

Try a leaf in salads or throw on the fire to refresh the air. (Old man artemisia) Leaves can be used in sachets and potpourris, and as a moth repellent.

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

Widely used in perfumes and soaps, and even to perfume India ink. One of the definitive perfumes of the Orient and of India in particular. Leaves are excellent in potpourris and sachets.

Contains salicylic acid, chemically similar to ASA. Attractive European wildflower with sweet almond-scented, yellow-white or reddish flowers. Once added to herbal beers and wine. Useful for flu, gout, rheumatism, arthritis, fever, etc.

Sweet lemon-rose scent; vigorous growth habit. Deeply scalloped leaves resemble tomato leaves.

Its soft and pleasant aroma persists for at least two years. Old favourite for lavender bags. Was developed at the Seal Herb Farm before 1935 in England, where it was considered to be the best variety for commercial production, both for drying and for...

Historically associated with sorcerers and witches, bestowing magical powers to those who use it. Aphrodisiac, said to “secure the favour of the ladies”. Also used in Chinese medicine.

Foxtail is a playful showy variety with a dense plume-like appearance. Ht 4-6ft (120-180cm). Plant in full sun to part shade. Its unique and eye-catching growth habit falls over the edges of walls and planters, and blooms with small blue flowers.

Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Similar to the standard variety, but leaves are larger.

Tends to stay compact in size. (Countess of Scarborough geranium) Small crisped leaves are pleasantly strawberry-scented.

The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Used in stuffings, sausages, omelettes, soups, stews. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat.

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.

Double form of Roman chamomile grown commercially in England for tea and medicinal use.

Excellent for massing, as ground cover or in rockeries. (Catmint) Smaller ornamental form of catnip with lavender-blue flowers and grey-white foliage. Does not attract cats despite its stronger, more pleasant scent.

Noted for soothing irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs and urinary organs.

Ht 3-8ft (90-240cm). It has also been researched for its role in reducing obesity, hyperglycemia, and cardiovascular disease. A culinary staple, as its sweet resinous flavour is welcomed in savoury meats and baking.

The late breeder Jim Westerfield once said, "This mint has so much culinary potential it's actually scary!" In fact it was featured in dishes created at his award-winning inn, The Westerfield House near St. Louis.

Increases white blood cell counts, and stimulates tissue development. Used to strengthen muscles and bone, liver function, to restore “vital essences,” and to improve vision. Young leaves and shoots are popular as cooked greens in Canton.

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...

Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Choice strain, similar to Holt's Mammoth but with larger grey-blue silvery...

Dries well for herbal wreaths. Similar to Silver King except foliage is more jagged and less ghostly silver grey and plants are shorter (90cm/30in). Slightly aromatic.

The wonderful fragrance and flavour is lemon with a hint of spice. Here is something special! This ground hugging lemon thyme is the lowest yet, and with its wiry stems it tolerates trampling better than others.

Dark green foliage never exceeds 5cm/2” in height. Terrific low mat-forming lemon thyme, similar to ‘Magic Carpet', except the flowers are bright mauve-purple.

A new twist! Uses for tea and medicine are much the same. Very similar to lemon balm in appearance and growth but the scent is closer to lime.

Compact growth habit. Small crisped leaves have a lemon scent with a hint of cinnamon.