Herb Plants Plants For Sale In Ontario

Sturdy enough to plant between flagstones or as a spreading groundcover in high-traffic areas, Corsican mint will quickly spread to create a pleasing walkway, thriving in half-shade and moist soil.

Used for headaches and other aches and pains, inflammations and acute rheumatism. Common flavouring for chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash. Wintergreen-scented woodland shrub, only 15 cm/6 high.

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

(Lemon gum) The lemon gum is a tall tree native to Australia with smooth pink, gray or green bark that sheds in spring. It is a striking specimen plant in semi-tropical zones where it survives outside year round.

Capers, a fixture of Mediterranean cuisine for 2000 years, are made from the unopened flower buds of this plant. A straggly, slow growing shrub of dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean and North Africa.

Medium-sized black-purple berries are sweeter than most varieties. Berries are borne on large clusters that are easy to harvest. (Elderberry) Variety released by the New York Agriculture Experiment Station in 1926 and is still widely grown by commercial...

The fruits are medium-sized with a light brown or violet skin and a strawberry pink flesh. It is a compact plant that does well in containers and where space is limited. Known as the "sugar fig", this is one of the best varieties for drying and for preserves.

This is the main commercial lavender grown in France. The oil yield lower than other lavandins but the quality is much higher. The scent is light and flowery and has little of the camphor notes found in other lavandins.

In bloom from late spring until frost, it is a perpetual magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Ht. 1.5-2m/5-6ft. Foliage is pleasantly aromatic but it is the lavender flowers that possess the remarkable grape scent.

A source of vitamin C, it was once used to combat scurvy. Horseradish is one of the bitter herbs eaten at Passover. It will spread if unchecked, but who would mind more of this useful and delicious herb?

Also useful in herbal smoking mixtures designed for the relief of asthma and bronchitis. Seeds can be slow to germinate. Popular remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness, bronchitis and bronchial asthma.

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

(Wild geranium) A medicinal geranium from southern Africa with potent antibacterial properties. Research in Europe is verifying what traditional medicine men of Lesotho and South Africa have long known about this herb, and what Englishman, Charles Henry...

The Tujia people of central China use the herb for hepatitis, dysentery, herpes zoster, and swelling. Excellent drought tolerant groundcover for the garden. The juice of the leaves is used to stop bleeding.

Include a physical street address because plants are shipped Fedex. One plant per pot. Needs well-drained soil and full sun. Growing to 36 inches, this dark green tarragon has a wonderful flavor suggesting anise or mint.

For many years we listed this as 'golden oregano' but now that name is applied to the following variety. 'Gold Crisp' has a more delicate, ascendant habit; very nice in windowboxes, hanging baskets and strawberry jars.

(Japanese burdock) Japanese vegetable with powerful medicinal properties. Season with butter, salt and herbs and serve. Commonly used as a blood purifier. Peel, slice, and cook 30 minutes, drain and cook again for 10 minutes.

Nut-cucumber flavour of leaves is welcome in all salads with French dressing or mayonnaise. Improves skin in facial treatments. Also in soups, casseroles, herb vinegars and cream cheeses.

Fresh leaves can be split and gel applied to treat minor burns, sunburn, wrinkles, insect bites, minor cuts, scratches, and skin irritations. The juice is also used internally for ulcers.

The substance that collects on the top lathers like soap when agitated. Ht 24in (60cm). Soapwort is well known to the Mahuna and Cherokee, who used it to make poultices and rinses for a variety of skin ailments, pain relief, and as a soap.

Outstanding ornamental artemisia in dense mounds of lacy silver foliage. Ht. up to 90cm/36” Probable hybrid between and .

Sold in dried form in most Greek markets worldwide. Sideritis species have proven anti-inflammatory properties; research into anti-arthritic and antimicrobial uses is ongoing. (Ironwort) Traditional tea consumed throughout Greece to treat the common cold.

Excellent for sorrel soup. Produces bushels of tender, fleshy leaves all season, long after standard varieties turn tough and bitter. Profusion is a registered trademark of Richters; all rights reserved.

This purple-leaf form is widely grown throughout India. Note that much of what is sold as ‘sacred' or ‘holy' basil is actually spice basil listed separately. Attractive purple leaf form of sacred basil.