Hedge Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Birmingham

Three plants in all. This bargain collection includes 1 each of the yellow, blue and red butterfly bushes.

During the summer month, it's covered in green leaves. Like all other willows, Red Hedge Willows are very fast growing. Prefers full sun. Grows to 12' tall. Radiant red stems make Red Willow Hedge a standout during the dull dreary winter months.

The flowers are white, with a four-lobed corolla 5–6 mm long; they are borne in clusters 7–15 cm long in early summer. It is occasionally grown as an ornamental plant in Europe and North America.

* Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow it in late winter in a greenhouse. * Myrtus communis, the Common Myrtle, is used in the islands of Sardinia and Corsica to produce an aromatic liqueur called Mirto .

Branches glabrous, unarmed or with scattered recurved prickles, slightly flattened at base. Hu Genus: Eleutherococcus Family: Araliaceae subfamily: Aralioideae. * Taxon: Eleutherococcus lasiogyne (Harms) S.

The juice of the root is used in the treatment of indigestion. * The leaves are astringent. * Native to the cool temperate to subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere , often growing at high altitudes in mountains .

Often grown as an informal hedge, it is also amenable to trimming. Used for small turnery. The colours are rich but fugitive. Wood - hard, handsome with a marble-like grain. It was introduced to North America as an ornamental shrub in the early 1800s...

* Carpinus betulus is a shade-loving tree, which prefers moderate soil fertility and moisture. * Because it stands up well to cutting back and has dense foliage, it has been much used as tall hedges and for topiary.

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

It is used in a number of proprietary medicines for treating skin, circulatory and kidney disorders. * Aristolochia serpentaria is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae (birthwort) family.

In the latter two regions, planting is confined to areas with good rainfall or in gardens with reliable irrigation, as the species is not drought tolerant. * It is also used to a small extent in forestry in Japan, grown for the valuable wood, which is...

In the wild, the species is confined to two small populations, near Monterey and Carmel . These two small populations represent what was once a very large forest on the west coast.

Too small for commercial exploitation, the wood is used locally for turnery, inlay work, woodenware etc. * Ilex vomitoria ( Yaupon Holly , Yaupon , or Cassina ; the latter shared with Ilex cassine ), is a species of holly native to southeastern North...

* The common sea-buckthorn ( Hippophae rhamnoides ) is by far the most widespread, with a range extending from the Atlantic coasts of Europe right across to northwestern China. The leaves contain the important flavonoids and can be made into a tea with...

* Spiraea japonica was introduced in North America as an ornamental landscape plant and first cultivated in the northeastern states around 1870. Plants can be grown as a ground cover when planted about 1.2 metres apart each way.

The fresh or dried leaves are used as a tea substitute. * Sanguisorba officinalis ( Great Burnet ) is a plant in the family Rosaceae , subfamily Rosoideae . They should be harvested in the spring before the plant comes into flower.

In the wild, the species is confined to two small populations, near Monterey and Carmel . These two small populations represent what was once a very large forest on the west coast.

In cultivation people often cut the plants to the ground in the spring in order to encourage strong new growth and plenty of flowers. * In its native habitat, the flowers are eaten fresh, and the leaves are smoked like tobacco for its euphoriant properties.

The roasted roots are used with dandelion and chicory roots for making coffee. * The hardy plant can grow to a height of 60 cm.Comfrey has been used in folk medicine as a poultice for treating burns and wounds.

Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous. * Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape.

* The foliage is pungently scented, especially when wet. * The species is grown as an ornamental plant, both in its native area and elsewhere in temperate regions around the world * Buxus microphylla ( Japanese Box or Littleleaf Box ) is a species of...

* Mountain cornflower is seldom used in modern herbalism, though it does still have a reputation in parts of Europe as a wash for tired eyes. It is widespread and common in the more southerly mountain ranges of Europe, but is rarer in the north.

* Externally it is a very beneficial treatment for a variety of skin complaints, wounds, sores, burns, boils etc and is used in the form of liniment plasters, poultices, herbal steam baths and inhalers.

The other herbs included in the formula are Arctium lappa, Ulmus rubra and Rumex acetosella. * Rheum palmatum , known as Turkey rhubarb , Chinese rhubarb , ornamental rhubarb , and East Indian rhubarb , is a plant in the family Polygonaceae .

Vincent van Gogh and Ernest Hemingway were Absinthe drinkers. A warm compress has been used to ease sprains and strained muscles. The active ingredient Thujone is said to create a clear headed intoxication and is also reputed to be dangerous in excess.

The flowers are white, with a four-lobed corolla 5–6 mm long; they are borne in clusters 7–15 cm long in early summer. It is occasionally grown as an ornamental plant in Europe and North America.

Prune in early spring. Blooms on new growth. Tolerates wide range of soils, including dry rocky or sandy soils. * Garden Uses Mass or group in the shrub border or native plant garden.