Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Virginia Beach

Like other Daturas the tubular flowers are spectacular in purple and white. The fresh leaves are pounded to a paste and applied as a compress to the affected part. (Ghost eggplant; Norligbuitsa) The Ewe herbalists of West Africa say that if you want to...

Seeds possess hallucinogenic alkaloids. 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.

Improved strain of valerian for commercial production; root yield up to 2.5 tonnes per hectare (1 ton/acre); contains 0.7% essential oil (bornyl acetate, valepotriate and valerenic acid).

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

Rhizomes are rich in tannin. Sulphur yellow flowers. Thrives in dry open areas. Ideal for diarrhea and as a soothing application to burns.

These red (rosso) peppers are huge, up to 20cm/8" in length. It is absolutely delicious cooked on the grill, fried, stuffed, or pickled. (Red Bulls Horn) One of the most loved sweet peppers of Italy.

The plant is being tested as a substitute for purple foxglove in the treatment of heart disorders. Should not be used without medical supervision. Used in folk medicine to treat disorders of the prostate.

(Bugloss) A biennial, bringing beautiful clear purple-blue flowers to the garden in June and July. The root decoction was thought to have blood cleansing action. It has been used as a diuretic, and to induce perspiration.

(Chinese spinach) Callaloo is a popular Caribbean dish made from different leafy plants depending on local custom. The association between the dish and amaranth is so strong that the plant itself is often called “callaloo”.

Attractive honey plant with masses of white flower spikes, rich in nectar. They are a delightful tea and culinary seasoning. Leaves, when crushed, are strongly anise-scented. Homey bees love this herb, and for beekeepers having this around adds a light...

(Honeyball; Honey bells) A handsome native shrub found growing in wet areas of eastern North America. The roots were used for "menstruation sickness" which the Seminoles believed was a weakness men suffered after having intercourse with a menstruating...

Low mat-forming variety with woolly leaves and golden flowers.

(French spinach) Ancient Greek and Roman spinach-like green, and still popular in France today. Adds gorgeous colour to tossed salads. Striking in the garden too, reaching 2-3ft/60cm.

Highly productive oil-yielding variety. Coarse, broad leaved variety. Yields camphor-like oil used primarily in soaps.

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

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(Bellyache bush; Babantsidze) Attractive small bush with glossy red leaves revered for its for spiritual properties. It is used to treat fevers caused by evil spirits and is used in purification rituals performed on the 40th day after the death of a spouse.

(Couve tronchuda; Portuguese kale)

Fern-like leaves; height up to 1.5m/5ft. Large yellow flowers.

Best sown direct very early in spring as it prefers cool weather. Mildly narcotic colourless juice was used by Californian Indians to treat toothache. Brilliant orange flowers.

Prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Some scientists apparently think that Coca-Cola contains this herb. (Silktree; He huan pi) Known as the “happiness tree”, its flowers and bark are used in China to mend “broken hearts” and to induce a...

Rare species with green foliage reminiscent of rosemary in appearance. Chamaecyparissus, it is particularly effective in knot gardens when clipped as low hedges. Likes to be pruned; perfect plant to shape into your own masterpiece! Aromatic sprigs are...

(Orpine stonecrop) Fleshy leaves boiled in milk are used to stimulate the kidneys. The juice mixed with vegetable oil has been used to heal burns. A neat fleshy plant for dry areas and rock gardens; bluish-green leaves and showy crimson flowers.

(Saltwort; Land seaweed) One of the oldest vegetables of Japan, traditionally used in sushi and salads, and it is served as a bed for fish and meat. It can be cut into 5-8cm/2-3" lengths and eaten raw or steamed, or it can be blanched briefly in salt...

Effective laxative much in use by American herbalists. Also used to expel worms and for fevers. Ht. 1-1.8 m/3-6 ft. Usually taken in combination with with coriander to prevent cramps.