Herb Plug Trays Herbs For Sale In San Jose

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?

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

Hill Hardy has a rounded compact growth, with fresh yellow-green leaves and familiar aromatic scent. A savoury culinary herb. Spread 18-24in (45-60cm). Prefers full sun, and well-drained soil.

Trim it back after flowering to maintain its shape. The flowers inspired the name , from the Greek words , the sun, and , golden. It prefers a dry, sunny location and dislikes wet conditions.

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 of migraine attacks in some sufferers.

(Mexican coriander; Ngo gai) Native to Central America, but now cultivated throughout Southeast Asia and Latin America. Leaves are tough, but if sliced and then chopped they are quite tasty.

Thrives in containers, where it should be pruned, and may be trained to take on several growth forms. Ht up to 18ft (5m). Like wine, thyme and leeks, bay leaf is a base flavour of French cuisine, and an essential ingredient in any .

Silvery appearance is ideal for contrasting and grey gardens. Formerly used to bandage wounds. Delightful soft, downy foliage resembles lamb's ears in feel and appearance.

Grows in dense mats that produce masses of light mauve-blue flowers in late spring. It is a fast grower but it is also easy to contain because it does not spread by seed. Ht. 3-8cm (1-3in).

Gorgeous upright columnar form with thick stems, succulent broad leaves, and large clear-blue flowers. Excellent variety for topiary use and for hedging in warm zones. Ht. 125-180cm/4-6ft.

Improved Spearmint can be used in any dish calling for mint, and is the backbone ingredient of that quintessential Southern drink, the mint julep. Before Richters introduced the true Mojito Mint from Cuba, Improved Spearmint was the mint most often used...

Leaves, fresh or dried, make a pleasing tisane, resembling China tea. Lives only 2-3 years if flowerheads are not removed early. Best known for candied stems, having flavour similar to licorice.

Looks and grows much like pineapple sage but has a stunning honeydew melon scent. Prefers filtered light but can tolerate full sun. Reaches 1-1.3m/40-50”, but can be grown in hanging baskets.

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...

The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Similar to the standard variety, but leaves are larger.

Young leaves and shoots are popular as cooked greens in Canton. 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.

Camphor-scented form of the previous with a more compact growth habit, ideal for low hedges.

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.

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.

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

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

Roots were used for afterbirth to heal and to clean the womb. Leaves were smoked, taken as a tea, or used in sweatlodges to cure colds. Important ceremonial herb among the California Indians, used for purification much like wormwood ( ).

Deserving of experimentation in tea, cooking, and as a garnish. A favourite among West Indians. Sensational orange scent and flavour.

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

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

A beautiful mint for container gardens, the glossy green and white foliage will revert to green unless green-only branches are quickly removed. Its strong peppermint smell makes it pleasant to brush against as you pass, or to sit beside on the patio.