Vegetable Plants Plants For Sale In Baton Rouge

(American mandrake) A derivative of this herb is medically proven against certain cancers. Used by the Amerindians to treat hepatitis, syphilis, fevers, constipation, etc.

Striking yellow flower stalks rise from a woolly leaf base in the second year. All plant parts can be used to produce yellow, bronze and grey dyes. Good remedy for coughs, hoarseness and bronchitis.

Conspicuous white flowers, 5cm/2” across, appear in early spring. Important dyeplant: roots yield red-orange colour for dyeing wool. One of our most beautiful woodland wildflowers.

It is a low creeper, but we hesitate to call it that because it is not aggressive like other creeping thymes. It is more of a "mounder", forming bushy mounds of tightly knit dark green leaves that are edged with creamy-white.

The scent and flavour of rau om have a beguiling floral character that is entirely unique among herbs. Its fresh leaves are essential in several sweet and sour Vietnamese dishes, including a delightful soup made with tamarind and cantaloupe.

Ht. 15-50cm/6-20”. Has showy light pink flowers fading to white. The whole herb is used to treat fever, enteritis, and pains, such rheumatic pain and the pain of bone fractures. In animal studies the extract of the herb was shown to reduce stomach acidity...

Ht 5-8ft (150-240cm); Spread 2-4ft (60-120cm). Seeds require a warm period (20°C/70°F), followed by cold (5°C/40°F) for successful germination. Roots have estrogenic, hypoglycemic, sedative and anti-flammatory properties; used by Native Americans...

Ht. 30-40cm/12-16”. The silver-edged leaves beautifully frame the large pink flowers that appear in summer. Silver is more prominent in summer and changes to a pinkish tinge in winter.

Makes a pleasant refreshing beverage tea, an excellent substitute for coffee or tea. (Mormon tea; Desert tea; Joint-fir) Unusual native of the southwestern U.S. desert regions. Prefers dry, alkaline soil.

Self-pollinated. It is a heavy yielding, long-lived variety that does well in warmer areas. The large purplish-black fruits have a strawberry-red flesh. Delicious fresh, dried or canned.

In Jim Westerfield's words: “All of our gourmet food customers invariably raved about the delicious aroma and flavor of this beautiful mint hybrid. In truth, it sold itself.” When I was still in business, I sold a ton of it.

Germination takes 1-2 years. Possesses powerful tonic and restorative properties and was found to relieve the effects of mental and physical stress. Its action differs from that of true ginseng as it does not cause insomnia in large doses.

Boosts and tonifies qi (chi). (Chinese milkvetch; Huang qi) One of the most important Chinese medicinal herbs, especially for its immune enhancing properties. See also Sha Yuan (#5395)

Slow to germinate. Edible purple fruits possess pleasant flavour. Used as table fruit and in sherbet, jam, and beverages. Grow in sunniest window or greenhouse and provide support of trellis.

Large violet-pink flowers, nearly 3.5 cm (1.5 in) across, are set on dark maroon calices. Shiny foliage and neat upright habit. Flowers appear May-July and later from September until frost.

Years ago this variety was brought to Chicago by Sicilians from Mount Etna and ever since it has been grown the Chicago area by dedicated fig fans. One of the very best varieties for taste and cold hardiness is Hardy Chicago.

The high lupulin gives it a nice dark yellow color. Sometimes called “super Cascade” because it has nearly double the alpha acids of Cascade. Also used in landscapes because of its dark green foliage and habit.

Stunning effect of masses of mauve flowers set against gray-green leaves edged with creamy yellow margins. It casts quite a spell! Perfect for containers, as edging, and in rock gardens.

Quite unlike other thymes, this favourite of tropical America has large fleshy leaves. A keynote flavour in Jamaican cuisine.

Forms nice dense mats with slightly hairy leaves that are soft to the touch. Discernable mint scent with a citrus overtone. Excellent ground cover.

For the best shipping value, order any combination of 6 plants. Pear-shaped fruit has green-streaked shoulders, deepening to a burnished mahogany and finally to a darkened, nearly black base.

Apparently named after the Zambesi River of Africa, this new lemon thyme from Germany is a low spreader that looks equally good in gardens and in hanging baskets. Ht. 20-25cm/8-10in.

Seeds are less prone to shatter before harvest. Roots can be eaten as a vegetable; shoots as a salad. Chronic complaints such as PMS disappear. By supplementing the diet with GLA, one can bypass a blockage of prostaglandin E1 production caused by aging,...

It is perhaps not for everybody, but if you are growing this in your garden for all to see, it does help to have a healthy dose of humour. This unusual chile is actually quite edible and hot.

Use the Plant Order Form located in the center of the catalog. When you order our transplants, you will receive the same quality and selection that our customers have learned to expect at our retail store.

Finely cut leaves resemble fern leaves.

Wierd, but wonderful! Flowers all summer. Prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. (Sweet garlic; Pink agapanthus) A more civil version of garlic can hardly be imagined: its lavender-pink flowers are sweet-scented like hyacinths, and are showy,...