Vegetable Plants Plants For Sale In Huntsville

Glossy dark green evergreen leaves with pale yellow edges; violet blue flowers. One of the few herbs that adds colour to shady areas.

According to Native American lore it is also aphrodisiac, which may leave us a little less good sometimes! (Indian mint) Trailing mint-scented plant; excellent in hanging baskets, windowboxes and as a fragrant ground cover.

Leaves are very finely divided. Pine-scented with a hint of rose.

Ideal for hanging baskets. Small dark leaves; compact somewhat trailing habit. Self-sows readily.

Preferred russian type for home, garden and medicinal use. Has highest allantoin content. Rust resistant.

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

(Windowsill chives) Swiss strain developed for greenhouse forcing. Produces best when cut continuously. Suitable for indoor culture; less susceptible to turn yellow or leggy. Excellent, strong flavour and thick, dark green leaves.

(Japanese parsley; Honewort) A Japanese parsley grown as much for its attractive bronze-red colour as for its unique flavour. The leaves look a lot like Italian flat-leaf parsley. Used to season soups, poultry, meats, noodles, salads, and dumplings.

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

Refreshing mint scent. Large velvety leaves. Its trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets.

Excellent contrast plant for grey santolinas; for borders, hedges, and knot gardens.

Neat compact variety with dark mauve, mildly scented flowers on long spikes. Ht. 60cm/24”. Developed at Folgate Nursery in England before 1924. Well suited for gardens and borders, and for cutting and drying.

American Indians used the root for upset stomach, excessive menstruation, general debility, lung problems, cough, insomnia, and as a laxative. Has also been used for rheumatism, arthritis and skin irritations.

Included in the Richters collection are many of the favourites: Lemon Balm, Bay Laurel, Chives, Lavender, Lovage, Greek Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Winter Savory, Garden Sorrel, French Tarragon and Thyme.

Lovely house plant. Classic evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean. Fragrant white flowers and leaves are used in potpourri. Spicy leaves can be used in cooking like bay leaf. Essential oil is used for fragrance.

The strong aroma of mixed fruits makes this plant an ideal ingredient for potpourri and other fragrant concoctions. Pinch to keep bushy. Needs good light. Its large velvety leaves and shocking pink flowers make it an attractive houseplant.

Neat, compact growth habit. Variegated, deeply cut leaves with a strong rose-mint scent.

(Bearberry; Kinnikinnik) Used for kidney and bladder infections on account of its diuretic and antiseptic properties. Likes damp, acidic soil. Attractive glossy green leaves and pink bell-shaped flowers.

(Lion's ear; Wild dagga) The botanical species name means ‘lion's ear' but the impressive orange flower spikes look more like a lion's tail than an ear! It is a tall native of southern Africa where it is used for epilepsy, headache, hypertension, and...

Properly pruned, it will grow into a miniature tree in a bright window or solarium. Often sold as true oregano in Mexico and southern U.S. where its fine oregano flavour is used to great advantage in chilis and other Mexican dishes.

Left unattended jasmine grow straggly and sparse; to make plants bushier, pinch out growing points, but only once during the growth spurt before flowering. In China the fresh and complex scent of jasmine is considered aphrodisiac.

Grows well in hot, dry climates, but is susceptible to mildew in humid areas. Alpha acids 14-17%. Has high bittering qualities, and is used primarily for dry hopping. Tight clustered, compact cones require careful oasting (kiln drying) and conditioning.

(Yin-chai-hu) Attractive light pink sprays of flowers. Root is used in Chinese medicine for jaundice, lung disease, rheumatism and typhoid fever. Used in cases of yin deficiency, especially in cases involving chronic low grade fever.

Very nice low growing hardy oregano for rockeries and pathways, and for low edging around other plants. The flavour and aroma is mild and pleasant, more like wild oregano. Ht. 25cm/10”.

Wonderful new strain of chives noted for its prolific production of flowers and tender leaves. Best variety for potted plant and indoor growing. Profusion is a trademark of Richters; all rights reserved.

But despite its large size outdoors, it is easy to maintain at a manageable size indoors with occasional pruning. Also called "bluegum" from the blue tone of the leaves when the tree is young.