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Leaves contain the intensely sweet compound hernandulcin (1000 times sweeter than sugar) but high camphor content makes them unsuitable for use as a sugar substitute. Mexican herb used since at least the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis,...

Ht. 30-45cm/12-18”. Excellent sweet scent and flavour. It is the source of spearmint oil used mainly to flavour chewing gum. (American apple mint; Red mint) This mint is one of the back bones of the American mint oil industry.

To bring out spearmint's best, plant it in sun or part shade, in rich, moist soil. A culinary world traveler, spearmint is the most popular mint in Greek cooking, appearing in cheese dishes, lamb, tomatoes and rice, and many other world cuisines.

Can be grown in beds or in containers. RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. We don't normally think of mints as ornamental but the late mint breeder extraordinaire, Jim Westerfield, found a way...

Decoction is useful for bladder and kidney complaints, and has the ability to curdle milk (hence its other name, cheese rennet). (Lady's bedstraw) Tops and roots are sources of yellow and red dyes.

Alternatively, plants can be potted and brought indoors during the worst of winter, provided they receive plenty of sunlight. Spread 2-4ft (60-120cm). Arp rosemary has small, needle-like, sage-green foliage with a familiar flavour and aroma.

Germander thrives over a wide range of zones, prefers full sun, and tolerates poor soil. A striking container plant for patios and balcony gardens. Germander once enjoyed a considerable reputation in the treatment of gout.

Non-flowering form of the Roman variety; suited for lawns and pathways.

Garnish your cup of coffee with one or two leaves for a refreshing change. A beautiful mint for container gardens, the glossy green and white foliage will revert to green unless green-only branches are quickly removed.

A real treat for discriminating noses! Hard to pin down as truly 'chocolate', but its clean fragrance of peppermint is overlaid by something else that adds up to a striking 'peppermint patty' scent.

Aromatic foliage with white and pink streaks. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats...

Smaller leaves are more concentrated in flavour and a little will go a long way. True French sorrel, although garden sorrel is much more commonly used for sorrel soup.

Medicinal activity has not been tested but is likely to be similar to the purple variety. Showy white variety. Said to increase bodily resistance to infection by strengthening the immune system.

Excellent for bedding, edging and container use. Show-stopping pink and cerise flowers on intensely fragrant grey-green plants. Ht. 45-60cm/18-24”.

Studies suggest that it is not effective. Claimed to keep mosquitoes, black flies and other biting insects at bay. But even if it has no effect, its refreshing citronella scent and ease of culture make it worthwhile.

Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft. Flowers dry well for arrangements. Forms beautiful dense carpets covered with masses of purple flowers in late summer. Sweet, fruity scented oregano with dark green leaves and purple flowers.

As the flowers appear in midsummer the strong scent fills the air far and wide. Very hardy and adaptable to both dry and wetter growing conditions. Ht. 25-60cm/10-24". A terrific new lavender from Holland with deep violet-blue flowers and a nice compact...

Infusions made by steeping fresh or dried leaves of ginger mint can be used to calm a nervous stomach or ease a headache. Heart-shapes leaves flecked with gold make this a spectacular ornamental mint.

Very hardy in our zone 5, with no die back occurring in over a decade of growing it. Grows in dense mats that produce masses of light mauve-blue flowers in late spring. It is a fast grower but it is also easy to contain because it does not spread by seed.

Historically associated with sorcerers and witches, bestowing magical powers to those who use it. Slightly bitter tisane is of very old usage as a digestive and sedative nightcap. Also used in Chinese medicine.

It had a certain soft, sweet aroma, combined with, of all things, pink flowers! What's interesting is that there exists not one bottle of flavoring ANYWHERE on any shelf in the world, whose label reads ‘Cotton Candy'.

In Vietnam, it is traditionally added to salads and served with fish and duck eggs. Grow indoors or out in good light. Here is your answer: this herb from Vietnam has strong flavour very similar to true cilantro.

Prefered culinary variety. Stately variety with large, dark green leaves and deep blue flowers; vigorous upright growth habit.

Low creeping habit; excellent ground cover. Scented leaves hint of lime. Lime-green coloured leaves.

Leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane. Showy flower in a mixture of red tones.

Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. Leaves can be used fresh chopped or as a garnish. Sweet and fruity, like a bowl of fresh berries and cream.

It even has pleasant side effects including a sense of well-being, lack of tension and relief from arthritis. 0.4% parthenolide. A medical survey in England indicates that 1 to 4 leaves of feverfew infused in a tea or eaten in a sandwich daily reduce...