Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Mesa

Ground ivy was one of the most popular herbs for brewing prior to the 16th century, and for years a battle was waged in public houses across Europe over which drink was preferable hopped or unhopped ale until finally hops won out, and ground ivy "subsided"...

The English explorer Captain Cook brewed a spicy and refreshing tea from the leaves. Easy to grow in containers. Worldwide demand for the antiseptic oil distilled from the leaves has exploded over the past decade.

Requires full sun and well drained, sandy loam. Has higher total saponins, including the various forms of ephedrine. (Chinese ephedra) In Chinese medicine this species is considered equivalent to and is used for the same purposes.

Also excellent as an autumn decoration and sells well at farmers markets. Old timers still call it "squaw corn" and remember making a porridge out of it during the cold winter months.

(New York ironweed) Tall native flower with masses of deep purple fluffy flowers. It was used by the Cherokee for pain, toothache, ulcers, and hemorrhage. It is a bitter tonic and alterative useful for menstrual disorders and fevers.

(Pot marigold) Compact variety with bicolored flowers ranging from pale creamy orange to deep gold. The flowers are unusually long lasting, and if flowers are dead-headed, the flowers will just keep coming right up until frost.

The plant is a biennial, preferring dry, sandy soil and full sun. Although sometimes an unwanted volunteer in hayfields, it is indispensable in hummingbird and bee gardens, where the lovely trumpet-shaped flowers will easily attract these busy visitors.

A very hot and prolific, early maturing bird pepper developed in Vietnam for the commercial production of fresh and dried chillis. The small and thin fruits, about 5cm/2" long, can be picked green or red.

Famous European alpine herb unrivalled as a bitter tonic. Root tincture made with brandy strengthens the human system, particularly in cases of weak digestion and lack of appetite.

Ripens to a brilliant red colour and packs serious concentrated heat. Heat: 50,000-100,000 Scoville units. Evidence indicates it has been consumed by humans as far back as 7,500 BC.

Externally applying a cloth soaked in an infusion made from the leaves is thought to be helpful to relieve pain in skin ulcers. A potent plant with many possibilities to professional researchers.

(Pitcher sage; Blue sage; Kansas sage) Tall azure-blue sage of the American prairies with aromatic, astringent, and tonic properties. It was once used for fever and malaria. Herbalists today use it as a detoxifier, especially in support of Lyme disease...

Excellent for pot culture. Neat compact bush habit, only 10-15cm (4-6") high, with medium sized dark green leaves.

Strong powdery mildew tolerance. Improved plainleaf variety with dark green flat leaves and upright growth habit.

Employed by Indians along with mayapple ( ) to treat venereal disease. Showy U.S. native with large blue or white flower spikes.

Source of lemongrass oil used to flavour teas, ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, chewing gum - among its many uses. Also important in cosmetics and perfumery. Easy to grow and will produce a good crop of leaves to make tea and to add to potpourris.

Frequently seen along roadsides in eastern Canada and U.S. Used for tea and for flavouring meat. Lavender flowers; strong fragrance.

The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat.

Used for all respiratory problems including asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus, and cough. Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea. Flowers reach 30cm/12in. European native with neat rosettes of hairy leaves and lemon-yellow flowers.

(Wu-wei-zi) Chinese medicinal; astringent and demulcent berries are used to treat nervous conditions, chronic cough, asthma, thirst, too frequent urination, and diarrhea. Sometimes referred to as ‘Chinese Prozac'.

Highly useful during convalescence. Traditional European panacea for many complaints including lack of appetite, sluggish digestion and stomach disturbances.

Height 24-36in (60-90cm) The essential oil taken from ambrosia is captivating and fragrant. Plant stems form well into a wreath base for any season. Sow into moderately rich soil, in full sun to part shade.

The flap-like appearance gives the leaves the look of an ear, which is why this form is known as "ear shiso." It is a shiso like the better known green and purple forms except the leaves have both green on top and purple underneath.

Ht. 35-40cm/14-16. Stunning in flower beds! Flowers the first season if started early (Jan-Feb). Lovely variety with large purple wing-like bracts resting upon a sea of dark purple flowerheads.

An application of a fungicide such as GreenCure may be helpful. It is highest in the roots right after the foliage has died down in early fall indicating the plants have entered dormancy.

(Foo gwa; Bitter gourd) Squash-like fruit with an agreeably bitter, tangy flavour and edible peel. Excellent stuffed or stir fried. For stir fried dishes, parboil for 3 minutes to reduce bitterness.

Excellent purple basil. Dark purple with little or no green colouration, much like the Dark Opal variety was before it deteriorated to greenish-purple. Medium sized leaves. Strong flavour and scent.