Erigeron Karvinskianus Plug Plants

Most famous for sorrel soup. Remove flowering tops as they appear to keep leaves tender. Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is insipid in itself.

Absolutely delightful lemon scent. Neat compact growth habit.

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. For tender foliage, grow this mint in partial shade and cut often to keep the young leaves coming. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada.

Does not attract cats despite its stronger, more pleasant scent. (Catmint) Smaller ornamental form of catnip with lavender-blue flowers and grey-white foliage. Excellent for massing, as ground cover or in rockeries.

Also for ceremonial smudging. Lovely white ghost-like flowers; attractive silver foliage; excellent for dried arrangements. Used by Amerindians for diarrhea; also for headaches, stomachache, menstrual problems.

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Applemint is untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in the mixed border. Like most mints, applemint can threaten the garden with too much of a good thing, and in its optimum growing conditions of part shade and moist...

A favourite among West Indians. Sensational orange scent and flavour. Deserving of experimentation in tea, cooking, and as a garnish.

Untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in the mixed border, perennial in zones 6-9, you can enjoy the best of pineapple mint's qualities by growing it in pots, or bottomless buckets sunk into the ground.

Excellent lime scent. Small deep green leaves.

Grow indoors in good light. Use for drinks, chicken, cheese and in jams and jellies. Pinch to keep bushy. Fabulous pineapple scent. Brilliant red flowers.

Strong minty scent that some noses swear has a hint of chocolate. Velvety, purple streaked leaves.

Lovely pink-flowered version of ‘Majorca'. Upright growth habit; prolific bloomer.

Showy dark blue flowers; upright to trailing growing habit.

Looks and grows much like pineapple sage but has a stunning honeydew melon scent. Prefers filtered light but can tolerate full sun. There is nothing else like it in the world of herbs! Red flowers are edible, and they are favourite haunts of hummingbirds.

Especially valuable for PMS, menstrual pain and delayed menstruation. Helps calm the entire nervous system. Gentle sedative. Strengthens the heart and often prescribed for palpitations.

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. This mint means fun. Here´s to you! A big bold lime-scented mint for your next margarita. Does not spread by underground rhizomes like most mints, but it still gets around by aboveground runners.

One of the definitive perfumes of the Orient and of India in particular. Leaves are excellent in potpourris and sachets. Widely used in perfumes and soaps, and even to perfume India ink.

Heirloom paste tomato with very large, heart shaped fruit, meaty interior with very little juice or seeds. Excellent flavour for sauces, catsup, purees, bruschetta and soups.

Trim it back after flowering to maintain its shape. Small button-like yellow flowers will appear in summer, and can be used in potpourris to brighten the mix. A smaller version of the standard Curryplant, Miniature Curryplant is an aromatic herb with...

Excellent for sauces and canning. A must-have for the heirloom afficionado. A prolific and early producer, it bears masses of stunning dark red tomatoes with brown shoulders. Black Prince is native to Irkutsk in Siberia, making it well suited to cooler,...

Spicy, silver-grey foliage. ‘Kaliteri' means ‘the best' in Greek, an apt nickname for this terrific oregano that first came to us without a name. Specially selected for its high oil content, this strain is grown commercially in Greece for the high...

(Black cabbage; Cavolo nero) Large, dark green, serrated leaves growing to a height of 60cm/2', are useful for culinary purposes as well as ornamental. Freezing temperatures tenderize it bringing out its full flavour.

Young leaves and shoots are popular as cooked greens in Canton. Increases white blood cell counts, and stimulates tissue development. Sweet berries are eaten raw as a snack or added to soups and stews.

The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes.

Golden foliage is a nice colour contrast for rock gardens and edges of flower beds. Mild oregano flavour.

Try baking them like potatoes in their own skin! 110 days. Old fashioned variety from France, and although not a long- keeper, these are one of the sweetest onions to grow. Large globes with light brown skin are ultra-mild and the crunchy, white flesh...