Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Tennessee

Ht. 30-40cm/12-16”. Prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. Wierd, but wonderful! Flowers all summer. (Sweet garlic; Pink agapanthus) A more civil version of garlic can hardly be imagined: its lavender-pink flowers are sweet-scented like hyacinths,...

For those who are up to the challenge, however, it is worthwhile to gain the sweet scent in the garden, and the many uses of this ancient plant. In Europe during the Medieval period, sweetgrass was scattered across the floors of cathedrals to scent the...

The plant requires a moist soil, but should not be overwatered, which weakens the scent. It is attractive to butterflies and bees. Ideal for windowboxes or hanging baskets; anywhere the lovely vanilla and cherry scent can be best appreciated!

Its dark-blue almost black fruit, with peach-coloured flesh, is very sweet. It is cold-resistant and it is an early main-crop fig. A good choice for northern gardens according to Steven Biggs, author of .

Ht. 25-30cm/10-12in. This cultivar is also known (incorrectly) as ´Golden King´. Lovely gold-dappled pillow-like mats of sweet lemon-scented foliage covered in purple-pink flowers in June and July.

Slow growing shrub whose leaves possess a remarkable sweet anise scent.

Excellent stuffed fresh ( ), and in stews and sauces. Used fresh either green or ripe red, or dried ripe. Dried in and powdered as . About 15cm/6” long, 5cm/2” across. Heat: 500-2,500 Scoville units.

Large scarlet flowers. Pungent, woolly, grayish leaves.

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

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

Used in cases of yin deficiency, especially in cases involving chronic low grade fever. Root is used in Chinese medicine for jaundice, lung disease, rheumatism and typhoid fever. (Yin-chai-hu) Attractive light pink sprays of flowers.

Woodland native, 30-90cm/1-3ft. Has also been used for rheumatism, arthritis and skin irritations. American Indians used the root for upset stomach, excessive menstruation, general debility, lung problems, cough, insomnia, and as a laxative.

Important Chinese medicinal herb used to treat lack of appetite, gastritis, and depression. Used in Thai cooking, and deserving of experimentation wherever a new flavour twist is desired.

Showy hop-like pink flowers similar to Kent Beauty but longer and more impressive. Forms almost perfect globe-like balls when grown in baskets. Striking ornamental variety with a mild oregano flavour and aroma.

(Plectranthus; Spurflower)

Low creeping herb with pale blue flowers. As a lotion it is effective on skin eruptions and slow-healing wounds. Infusion is useful for coughs and catarrh.

Rapid grower, slightly earlier than other varieties. Children love them straight out of the freezer! Ripens late July to early August. Can be kept pruned to 150cm/5ft high for easier harvesting.

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

Oak leaf-shaped leaves., purple veins. Prostrate habit; fine for hanging baskets.

Indians dyed their bodies and clothes with bloodroot. Important dyeplant: roots yield red-orange colour for dyeing wool. Conspicuous white flowers, 5cm/2” across, appear in early spring.

Alpha acid 6-9%. It is a diploid hybrid (USDA 21522 X USDA21361M) with Cascade parentage that gives it better winter hardiness than Saazer. It is a Saazer type, but with stronger aroma, alpha oils and bitterness.

Has narcotic properties; not to be used without medical supervision. Formerly used for treating running sores and urinary and liver ailments. Long-time garden favourite with exotic drooping flowers in various shades of red, blue, yellow and white.

Lemon yellow single flowers: free-blooming. Fine lacy foliage.

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

Slender, smooth-skinned roots up to 1m/40” long have a delightful oyster-like flavour similar to salsify, but stronger. (Japanese burdock) Japanese vegetable with powerful medicinal properties.

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