Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Cedar Rapids

Showy rose-lavender flowers. Faint ginger scent.

This wasp is not present in most areas in North America, so the second crop does not usually develop to maturity. The first crop does not need the wasp for ripening but the second crop does.

(Red trillium; Birthroot; Wakerobin) Important native American herb. Tea made from the roots was used for menstrual problems, to induce labour, for menopause, and as an aphrodisiac.

Flowers are long lasting. Outstanding compact lavender for edging, mass plantings, rock gardens and patio planters. Plants are highly uniform -- unusual for lavenders raised from seeds.

Bound to become a new culinary favourite among gourmands suffering from a tired palate, for it invites experimentation in unexpected ways and places. (Rau ngo) A refugee of war, this remarkable little herb came to North America with the thousands who...

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.

The aroma is familiar and woodsy with a cool citrus mint undertone. Golden Rains colours are certainly not vibrant at the expense of flavour. Prefers well-drained, compost lightened clay.

After 18-24 months the rhizomes are harvested, washed, peeled and grated for fresh use. (Japanese horseradish) Glorious wasabi, that pungent green horseradish-like condiment from Japan, a must for sushi and sashimi, is finally available to grow in your...

Known as the “pregnant onion”, for bulges develop on its sides where eventually baby bulbs burst through the skin. Juice of the leaves is claimed to be as effective as aloe vera in treating cuts and sores.

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

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

Attractive dark green leaves and brilliant cerise flowers. Slight pungent scent.

(Acanth spinach)

(Sweet flag) Medicinally useful for flatulent colic, gastritis and dyspepsia. This is the North American variety which lacks the carcinogen, cis-isoasarone, found in European varieties.

Flower spikes can be 10cm/4in long, on extra long stems making it an excellent choice for cutting. Outstanding lavender from France and a stiff challenger to Grosso, the current favourite on lavender farms.

A very attractive oregano from England with dark purple-green leaves and purple flowers in summer and fall. It has a low semi-creeping habit but the flower stalks can rise up to 60cm/2ft high.

Its beautiful appearance makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets. It grows wild in the mountains of Greece and has protected status there as a rare plant. The hairy, silvery-grey leaves can be used in salads and sauces.

(Jackpot tansy) Sensational variety from England. Soft downy woolly-grey leaves are soon overwhelmed by a shroud of white flowers -- so much so that you almost cannot see the leaves.

(Mount Lemmon marigold) Mexican native with a spectacular lemon-mint scent and flavour. A robust, fast grower, easily attaining a height of 90cm/30”. Produces lots of edible foliage and edible yellow flowers.

Yields excellent yellow or gold dyes for fabrics. (Dyer's chamomile) Fine border plant; profusion of yellow daisies in August.

Excellent pot plant with a robust, dense uniform habit. Delicate rose scent. Very attractive! Leaves are two-toned with variegations of green and lime-green.

Cones will shatter if picked too late. Kent Golding is the premium English aroma hops first developed in the 1790s from the old Canterbury Whitebine variety. It has light, fluffy cones, small in size, with low amounts of pale yellow lupulin.

One of the most medically valuable plants, Grecian foxglove is the source of the cardiac drug digoxin, used to treat congestive heart failure. Native to southeast Europe, it has naturalized and is now found wild in several US states.

Reported to have survived zone 3 in Alberta. (Chinese yam; Shan yao) Tall climbing vine with white, cinnamon-scented flowers and edible tubers that weigh up to 2kg (5lb). Traditionally used as a herbal tonic and as a contraceptive.

It is a seedless triploid with a vigorous growth habit. The variety has some resistance to diseases and pests. Introduced in 1967, it has a pleasant mild fruity aroma with hints of spice and earthy woods.