Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Tucson

(Jewels of Opar; Fameflower; Tu ren shen)

Source of the famous dye “Turkish Red”, a characteristic colour of Persian carpets. In Egypt, the oil expressed from the seeds is said to be an aphrodisiac. Seeds possess hallucinogenic alkaloids.

When in flower, it is used as a gland stimulant and an aphrodisiac. Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white. Leaves picked before the flowers appear are nutritious salad greens.

Infusion of leaves and rootstock is effective for diarrhea, dysentery and problems of the urinary tract. Especially useful for convalescents and children. Cultivated varieties are much less potent medicinally.

Leaves are dark green, medium fine curled. Very uniform mosscurled type suited for fresh-cut and processing use. Medium late maturity. Suited also for potplant production.

Berries are very sweet, with a faint pineapple tang, excellent for eating fresh out of hand, or for use in jams. This variety is heavy cropping, bearing white fruit all season long on runnerless plants.

Adapts well to home or greenhouse environment. Contains anthraquinone glycosides, principally barbaloin, which are responsible for the purgative action. Attractive succulent from South Africa.

Needs full or partial sun in a well-drained location. (Yuan zhi; Siberian milkwort) Like the North American senega, roots are excellent for coughs, particularly when there is excess phlegm, and for bronchitis and asthma.

It is also known as "pink brush" for its masses of pink flowers throughout much of the summer and fall. (Mosquito flower; Perilla) Mexican herb used for stomach ache, diarrhea, skin rashes, and infections of the kidney and urinary tract.

Aromatic leaves are used to season soups and stews, and like parsley they can be used as a garnish. Outstanding curled leaf variety from Holland that is both ornamental and delicious to use in the kitchen like parsley.

Important diuretic herb in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for urinary problems, kidney and lower back pains and as an aphrodisiac. (Puncturevine) This low growing vine likes moist, sandy soils.

(Yellow sweet clover) Important forage crop. Medicinally, it prevents blood clotting. Salve or poultice is useful for swellings, boils, arthritis and rheumatism.

Roots are excellent for flavouring soups, stews, or steamed to serve with butter or sauce. Both leaves and its slender, parsnip-like root are used. Standard variety. Roots 20-25cm/8-10 long; flat leaves.

A most attractive form of bush basil with larger leaves (1 cm) and uniform dense globular little bushes. Plants tend to be a little stronger and more uniform than other bush varieties.

Grows up to 2m (8ft) high, but can be harvested at a much smaller stage when the flavour is milder. Papalo is not cooked, only used fresh or added at the last moment. (Papaloquelite) Fabulous herb from Mexico.

(Red root) Used as a tea substitute during the American Revolution. Indians made a wash for skin problems including skin cancer and venereal sores. A good gargle for mouth and throat sores.

Australian aborigines have long used the crushed leaves for skin infections. The English explorer Captain Cook brewed a spicy and refreshing tea from the leaves. Worldwide demand for the antiseptic oil distilled from the leaves has exploded over the past...

(Pedunculata lavender) Similar to the standard form, but has large magenta flower bracts and elongated 20-30cm/8-12in flower stalks. Height up to 75cm/30”. Stronger scent; bushier habit.

Mildew resistant. Impressive annual variety with intense rose-purple flowers arranged in spikes. The leaves have a pleasant mild lemon scent and flavour. The mass of colour is so striking Bergamo was awarded the Fleuroselect Gold Medal for 2008.

Was once a potent symbol of romance for courting couples. (Johnny jump up) Old English favourite with charming small purple, lavender and yellow flowers. Used for dropsy, respiratory catarrh and skin eruptions.

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

Young shoots are eaten raw, mixed with coconut, or cooked with other greens. Indonesian favourite with a strong, pungent scent and flavour. Bright yellow flowers. Height 75cm/30”

Large ribbed leaves, strong flavour. Standard lettuce-leaf type grown in Italy.