Vegetable Plants Plants For Sale In Syracuse

It is a reliable producer of delicious small purple figs. The sweet strawberry flesh is excellent, and the figs keep well. Does well in containers, producing an early crop of figs as soon as growth starts in spring.

(Dr. Livingston geranium) Lemon-rose scent. Finely cut leaves.

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

In animal studies the extract of the herb was shown to reduce stomach acidity and increase the protective mucus lining of the stomach. Has showy light pink flowers fading to white.

Native to Persia, India and China, it is a vining plant that can grow to a height of 9m (30ft.) In pots it can be kept bushy by pruning, or alternatively the vining stems can be wound around wreath or topiary forms to create attractive displays.

Can be chopped and added in salads, or parboiled, steamed, sauteed or added to soups. In Indonesia, this herb is as highly regarded as ginseng, giving the whole body a strengthening boost.

Outstanding variety developed from a single remarkable plant discovered in Europe in the garden of the son of echinacea breeder, Magnus Nilsson. Has huge fragrant flowers, up to 18cm/7” across, with striking upcurved clear pink petals.

An outstanding trailing variety ideal for hanging baskets and pots. Stem runners reach 45-60cm (18-24”), outpouring light blue flowers, that outnumber their foliage. They are notable for their bloom time, which tends to be longer than other varieties.

The scent is light and flowery and has little of the camphor notes found in other lavandins. Widely used in soaps and in aromatherapy. This is the main commercial lavender grown in France.

Highly decorative form of fennel with bronze-red, lacy foliage. Leaves can be used like green fennel.

This is a long-lived variety that does well in containers and tolerates heavy pruning. Flavour is very sweet, especially when the weather is hot. Large fruits with a light green-yellow skin and amber flesh.

It may develop crown rot if planted in a wet location. In 1775 English physician William Withering noticed that folk remedies containing foxglove were useful against dropsy, but had an alarming tendency to easily sicken or even kill the patient.

American prairie native used medicinally by Indians. Diuretic for kidney and bladder complaints, and for gonorrhea. There is evidence it may have immune- enhancing properties like echinacea (to which it is a common adulterant).

This is the North American variety which lacks the carcinogen, cis-isoasarone, found in European varieties. Esteemed in India as a vermifuge and insecticide, especially for fleas. Root powder is valuable as a fixative in potpourris.

Famous for its gorgeous flavour: sweet and tangy, and fruity, with the heat building slowly and never getting unpleasant. Heat 10,000-30,000 Scoville units. (Friar's hat; Joker's hat) Originally from Barbados where they are known as "peri peri".

Start early indoors Feb/March and transplant out in April/May when frosts are past. Flowerbuds made up of thick fleshy scales and solid hearts are cooked and served drenched with melted butter.

Soft downy woolly-grey leaves are soon overwhelmed by a shroud of white flowers -- so much so that you almost cannot see the leaves. Has the same insect-repelling properties as other tansies.

Great way to introduce friends and family to really sumptuous eating, featuring fresh herbs from the garden. Included in the Richters collection are many of the favourites: Lemon Balm, Bay Laurel, Chives, Lavender, Lovage, Greek Oregano, Rosemary, Sage,...

(Bible leaf) The sweet-scented leaves may be used for tea or in herb pillows. Fresh leaves, picked before flowering, used in salads, sauces, soups and in cold drinks where a little goes a long way.

A most attractive English wildflower with bright yellow sweet-smelling, drooping blossoms in early spring. Tea made from any part of the plant was once a common remedy for pain and insomnia.

Considered an excellent remedy for tapeworms since the time of the Greeks. Needs occasional pruning. A red dye is produced from fruit skins and flowers. Showy orange-red fuchsia-like flowers; miniature fruits.

(Waterclover; Fern Clover; Sak)

Very hardy shrub; requires part shade. Possesses powerful tonic and restorative properties and was found to relieve the effects of mental and physical stress. (Eleuthero ginseng; Ci wu jia) Species used by Russian cosmonauts and athletes to improve endurance.

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

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