Herb Plug Trays Herbs For Sale In Philadelphia

Oil is an abortifacient. Tea is still used today to ease headache. Strong minty aroma. Has insect repelling properties. Not to be used by pregnant women. Used in earlier times to flavour puddings and sauces.

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 summer look just like pink lollipops.

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 those who use it.

Contains pulegone; should not be taken by women who are pregnant or while trying to conceive. Makes a refreshing sweet minty tea. A popular bread dip is made with the leaves mixed with olive oil and salt.

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.

The plant forms dense clumps in the garden with bright scarlet flowers that appear in May or June and keep coming until the killing frosts in fall. This is actually a type of pineapple sage but the aroma is citrusy.

(Brahmi; Thyme-leaved gratiola)

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.

This mint means fun. Here´s to you! A big bold lime-scented mint for your next margarita. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. And so it does, with perfectly shaped, groovy leaves, and a hint of dark bronze at the tips at times.

Said to increase bodily resistance to infection by strengthening the immune system. Rich reddish-purple daisies appear from July to September. Medicinal activity has not been tested but is likely to be similar to the purple variety.

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.

Scattered yellow edges on some leaves create an attractive foliage contrast.

Has great reputation for stimulating the appetite and improving digestion. Bitter leaves were important in absinthe, vermouth, and other liqueurs. One of the oldest known remedies for worms.

Old favourite for lavender bags. Its soft and pleasant aroma persists for at least two years. Large bush with dark purple-violet flowers on long spikes. Was developed at the Seal Herb Farm before 1935 in England, where it was considered to be the best...

Difficult to germinate, rarely exceeding 50%; requires 30-90 days at 5°C/40°F to germinate. Medicinally more active than the previous species.

Delightful apple and cinnamon fragrance. Charming Victorian favourite.

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

Compact narrow green foliage. Flowers lavender-blue, bluer and earlier than most. Ht. 30-45cm/12-18”.

Velvety, purple streaked leaves. Strong minty scent that some noses swear has a hint of chocolate.

Good sedative for insomnia, restlessness, hysteria and convulsions. Effective, reliable remedy for headache and neuralgia.

For the home grower they are perfect for cultivation in large pots, where their tendency to march out of the garden and into the lawn can be restrained. Also known as "Kentucky Colonel" mint, this hybrid of applemint ( ) and true spearmint ( ) has a wonderful...

Young leaf tips and flowers improve appearance and taste of salads. Citrus-scented leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane. Superb mildew-resistant strain developed in Canada.

Prostrate or trailing variety, very similar to ‘Lockwood', but faster growing and earlier flowering. Excellent for hanging baskets and container plantings. The flowers can be so dense that it seems as though the plants are covered in blue snow.

(Candymint) Peppermint tea is an old favourite -- a refreshing alternative to coffee and regular tea. Lends its spiciness to many dishes. Excellent for stomach indigestion. Don't be fooled by seeds labelled as ‘peppermint', peppermint can't produce...

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.