Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Victorville

Grows best in dry alkaline soil. Produces white flower umbels July to October. 15-50cm/6-20” (Lesser burnet) A tea made from the root and sweetened with honey was recommended for the bubonic plague! Used for stomach and intestinal inflammations, catarrh,...

Poultice of fresh leaves on wounds prevents infection. Leaf juice is reputed to have blood cleansing properties, to strengthen weak lungs, and to fight colds, diarrhea and similar digestive complaints.

Clinical research indicates it improves and prolongs male erection and increases sperm counts. Important diuretic herb in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for urinary problems, kidney and lower back pains and as an aphrodisiac.

They are drought tolerant and somewhat hardy, tolerating limited cold temperatures but not extended freezing. They are self-fertilizing, producing small purple-red fruits after they flower.

Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes. Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders.

Long, slender fruit with an edible peel. Start early indoors, plant out with support. Can be eaten without fear of indigestion, stomach pains or heartburn.

Common weed, popular as a pot-herb. Rich source of vitamins A and C. Young tender plants are a pleasant spinach substitute when boiled and served with butter.

The plant is biennial, generously self-seeding in the garden so there are always a few gallant volunteers popping up to brighten the mixed border. They prefer full sun and ordinary neutral to alkaline soil.

While leaves form ground-hugging mats. The whole plant has potent but underappreciated astringent, expectorant and diuretic properties. Flowers reach 30cm/12in. Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea.

(Ear Shiso) The Japanese grow this aromatic herb for its flower tips and buds, and for its leaves. The flap-like appearance gives the leaves the look of an ear, which is why this form is known as "ear shiso."

Papery daisy-like blossoms, over 100 to a plant, in shades of pink, rose, red, purple and white.

(Baikal scullcap; Huang qin) One of Chinese medicine's most important herbs is now all dressed up for the flower garden! English breeders managed to coax the hardy perennial to throw up bigger purple-blue flowers and more of them.

They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and are good cut flowers. Performing well in meadow gardens as well as cottage garden settings, it prefers full sun and is unappealing to deer.

Said to be effective when applied topically for ulcers and injuries to the skin. 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...

Herbalists today use it as a detoxifier, especially in support of Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses. It was once used for fever and malaria. Ht. 90-120cm/3-4ft. (Pitcher sage; Blue sage; Kansas sage) Tall azure-blue sage of the American prairies...

Scarlet, white or blue flowers close when bad weather is imminent, hence the name Weatherglass. Reputation for treating depression, melancholy, and allied mental disorders.

Rhizomes are used to treat diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite and vomiting related to deficiencies of spleen or stomach. Animal studies suggest it strengthens endurance. Purple flowers; grows up to 60cm/2 ft high.

Old garden favourite. Important source of perfume. Sweet-scented, deep violet flowers are candied as decoration for puddings, cakes and ice cream.

Tufts with large, bronze bracts. Splendid golden-yellow fl.

Excellent addition to green salads, and very palatable with butter. Cultivated in India and China since remote times for the oil used in cooking, medicine and as fuel for lamps. Do not disturb roots when transplanting.

Used medicinally for sore throat, bronchitis and cough. Potent antifungal against pathogenic fungi. Ht. 30-100 cm/1-3 ft. Grows like cumin or dill: start in peat or paper pots in April; do not disturb roots when transplanting.

Contains anthraquinone glycosides, principally barbaloin, which are responsible for the purgative action. Also, an ingredient of the ‘Swedish Bitters' popularized by European herbalist Maria Treben.

Germination is quick in warm weather, and plants self-seed if allowed. Preliminary research released in 2010 found that upland cress is the best source of phenethylisothiocyanate, a compound found to be effective against chronic inflammation of the bowel.

Much improved over its wild relative. Good summer green performing best in hot weather. Tender green leaves. Succulent leaves are popular in France for salads, cooked greens or in soups.

We are pleased to now be able to offer a selection of the lovely and useful Spearmint to our gardeners! Highly aromatic, Spearmint is a common flavoring agent in everything from teas to toothpaste, but it also offers lush, low growing foliage with lilac...

Tolerates summer heat well and is bolt-resistant. Excellent choice for fresh cilantro. This variety is also used for sprouting. Ready for harvest in 28 to 80 days depending on the season.