Herb Plug Trays Herbs For Sale In Portland

The unexpected fruitiness inspires a creative gastronomic tangent. Dazzle friends and family with banana mint tea, julep, or ice cream; or how about banana mint cookies and muffins?

It has only average water needs, and is drought tolerant. (Wall germander) Nothing draws bees better than germander in bloom. Germander thrives over a wide range of zones, prefers full sun, and tolerates poor soil.

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...

It even has pleasant side effects including a sense of well-being, lack of tension and relief from arthritis. A medical survey in England indicates that 1 to 4 leaves of feverfew infused in a tea or eaten in a sandwich daily reduce the number and severity...

Strong, pungent flavour. Attractive low bush for borders and edgings.

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

As the flowers appear in midsummer the strong scent fills the air far and wide. A terrific new lavender from Holland with deep violet-blue flowers and a nice compact mounding growth habit.

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

(Tibetan gojiberry; Hei guo gou qi)

Bears fruit from June till frost. Sweet, tangy berries about twice the size of the wild ones on compact, runnerless plants. Can even be grown indoors in direct sun. Very productive; will bear first year.

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

Multiple shoots of new growth stem from trimmed stems. Rosemary is said to be beneficial for memory when used medicinally. Pruning shapes young plants, and over time supplies an abundance of fresh yield for cooking or processing.

Strong lemon scent. Similar to wild thyme -- aggressive creeper, up to 20cm/8in thick.

Ht. 30cm/12”. (Jean Davis lavender) Very nice compact variety for borders and knot gardens.

Sweet, anise-scented leaves and stalks (fresh or dried) add delightful flavour to sweets and desserts, saving about half the sugar. Of particular interest to diabetics.

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

Similar to Arp Rosemary, Hill Hardy Rosemary lives up to its name, surviving even a Zone 6 winter with proper care. Hill Hardy has a rounded compact growth, with fresh yellow-green leaves and familiar aromatic scent.

Excellent ground cover for sun or partial shade. This striking clover from Japan has green and white variegated leaves splattered with what looks for all the world like blood-red droplets on each leaf.

Of easy culture in humus-rich soil where humidity is high. Avoid direct sunlight. Research shows that it is valuable for the treatment of burns, wounds, scars and varicose veins because it stimulates the development of connective tissue.

Light purple flowers and light purple large bracts near top of inflorescence. Ideal for indoor culture. (French lavender) Indented leaves are strongly resinous in odor.

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

Dark green, shiny leaves possess distinctive flavour. The true tarragon, which does not propagate by seeds. Grows to 90cm/36”. Requires light, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Ht 4-6ft (120-180cm). This container favourite could be woven into a kitchen centerpiece, supplying an ongoing yield of highly aromatic and flavourful needles, while brightening with a bloom of edible flowers late spring into early summer.

An infusion of the herb is good for weak stomach, lack of appetite and persistent bronchitis. Horehound candies were once the standard remedy for coughs in Europe and North America.

Much like black tea is in England and India, and green tea is in China, preparing and serving Moroccan tea is a traditional art form and a symbol of hospitality. To prepare Moroccan tea, green tea is first brewed, then boiled with sugar, and then fresh...

No wonder it's called ‘Spice Ball': in hanging baskets and containers it develops spherical displays of tightly-woven foliage with an intense, almost spicy, mint aroma.

(Brahmi; Thyme-leaved gratiola)