Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Peoria

Root tea stops catarrh and acts to expel phlegm. Charming European yellow wildflower similar to cowslip but larger. Attracts butterflies. Excellent for colds and coughs.

(Chinese ephedra) Properties and uses are similar to those of but contains the additional anti-inflammatory compound, ephedroxane. Native of dry grasslands of Central Asia, Tibet, China and Mongolia.

Ancient dyeplant known for the clarity and fastness of the blue produced. Fresh herbage (strongest when in flower) is steeped in water for 12-48 hours with frequent stirring. Leaves contain indican which must be oxidized by fermentation to produce the...

Drinks containing oil of anise remain transparent until water is added, causing the oil to "bloom" in a milky white or pale green clouds called a louche. Cultivated since 1500 BC in Greece and the Middle East for its distinctive sweet licorice flavour,...

Leaf juice is used for earache. Leaves are mixed in castor oil to treat stiff limbs, rheumatism and lumbago. Root has diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative properties. Decorative black seeds with cute heart-shaped white faces are used for necklaces.

(Akashisho) Decorative green foliage reminiscent of coleus. Also used to give scarlet colour to pickled plums and preserved ginger. Cinnamon-scented leaves are popular in Japan for flavouring raw fish, bean curd, pickles and tempura.

Graceful sprays of small papery flowers; white, yellow, blue, lavender and rose.

For ages the main source of blue dye in Europe, until the introduction of indigo in the 17th century. Because it is hardy (unlike indigo) woad is still grown for natural dyeing. Contains the same dyestuff as indigo, though in lower concentration.

Medium-hot at 5,000 Scoville units. Looks like a cayenne pepper with long glossy scarlet pods 15-17cm/6-7" but the flavour is sweet and tart with undertones of strawberry and apples and no bitterness.

(Purple archangel) Attractive beeplant and medicinal herb with purple-tinged foliage and purple-red flowers. Flowers and foliage stop hemorrhages; tea is useful against chills as it acts on the kidneys and induces sweating.

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.

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

(Egyptian privet) The world's most popular dye plant for thousands of years. Leaves from the mature plant are harvested in the summer, dried, crushed and ground to a powder which can be mixed with hot water or lemon juice to make a paste that is applied...

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

Ht. 40-50cm/16-20". Try throwing them in salads just for fun. (Strawberry sticks; Leafy goosefoot) Not a true spinach but a distant cousin. Like spinach, the leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked.

Seeds are source of natural bright-yellow food colouring, used in butter, margarine, cheese and other foods. Easy to grow shrub or small tree; nice compact bushy habit. Used by South American Indians to paint their bodies red.

(Meadow sage) Large, very showy, bright blue flowers. Sometimes used like clary sage.

Significant improvement over the Dark Opal variety. Fine flavour and aroma. Leaves nearly pure purple-bronze; very little green.

The low grey-green shrub is found from California to New Mexico north to Montana. The black sagebrush is one of the most common shrubs of the United States. The Shoshoni Indians of Nevada used the leaves for coughs and colds.

Fiery chile from Trinidad. Matures into a deep orange-chocolate colour. Wrinkled lantern-shaped pods are used fresh or dried in salsas, chutneys, marinades. Heat: 100,000-350,000 Scoville units.

The First Nations people of America used the bark for sore eyes, dysentery, toothache, headache, and as a tonic. (Honeyball; Honey bells) A handsome native shrub found growing in wet areas of eastern North America.

(Chinese parsley) High yielding commercial variety with attractive glossy green leaves, uniform growth habit, and consistent quality. Excellent choice for fresh cilantro. Tolerates summer heat well and is bolt-resistant.

Attractive native of the American southwest with pink-purple flowers. Leaves used by Hopi Indians to flavour wild game. Young foliage is strongly lemon-scented and excellent in tea.

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

Flowers all summer in full sun or partial shade. Or for fun freeze the flowers in ice cubes for drinks. High in vitamin C. Dwarf non-climbing growth habit is ideal for borders, window boxes and hanging baskets.

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