Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Thousand Oaks

Adds a spicy, sweet fruity character to beers. A terrific all-purpose triploid seedless aroma hop similar to the German Tettnanger variety. Developed in Corvallis, Oregon, in 1997 from a cross of a diploid Tettnanger clone and a tetraploid Hallertauer.

Large violet-pink flowers, nearly 3.5 cm (1.5 in) across, are set on dark maroon calices. Shiny foliage and neat upright habit. Flowers appear May-July and later from September until frost.

Glossy dark green evergreen leaves with pale yellow edges; violet blue flowers. One of the few herbs that adds colour to shady areas.

Like green eyes lined with gold eyeliner, the gold-variegated elliptical leaves of this bushy lemon thyme add an elegant but watchful effect to the garden. Ht. 20-25cm/8-10in. An outstanding new variety from Europe.

Large showy rose-pink flowers flushed with lilac. Pleasant scent with a hint of eucalyptus.

(Cat's whiskers)

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

However the strongly scented glossy leaves are edible and can be used like a wrap to flavour food. Try them in tea and in sweet desserts such as rice pudding. Ht. 60-150cm (2-5ft).

Roots have estrogenic, hypoglycemic, sedative and anti-flammatory properties; used by Native Americans to relieve rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory symptoms and gynecological issues.

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

The root portion also has potential as a contraceptive on account of its estrogenic properties. Prefers full or part shade, and with care you will have flowers within 4 years. Blue cohosh is native to Eastern, Central and North American woodlands, where...

Though the tree can reach up to 25m (75ft) in the garden, it thrives in containers with regular pruning. (Dollar leaf gum) Shaped like silver dollars, and about the same size too, the leaves and stimulating fresh scent make the species a popular item...

Topped with dark yellow flowers throughout summer, the whole plant seems to follow the sun like a modern-day sun worshiper. In the Middle Ages, apothecaries sold the candied root as a soothing lozenge for asthma and indigestion.

Excellent remedy for colds and intermittent fever, especially for flu. Eastern North American native found in swampy areas and along streams. Caution: contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; not recommended for long term use.

(Acanth spinach)

Striking deep purple flowers. Scent is a rather pleasant complex of fruit, eucalyptus and resin.

Apparently named after the Zambesi River of Africa, this new lemon thyme from Germany is a low spreader that looks equally good in gardens and in hanging baskets. Ht. 20-25cm/8-10in.

It is the national flower of Indonesia and the Philippines, and is a symbol of purity, beauty, and eternal love. People wear corsages or crowns made with flowers strung together, and wear perfumes made from the distilled oil.

(Windowsill chives) Swiss strain developed for greenhouse forcing. Produces best when cut continuously. Suitable for indoor culture; less susceptible to turn yellow or leggy. Excellent, strong flavour and thick, dark green leaves.

It is a cross between Northern Brewer and a German male hop. Developed at the Hop Research Center in Bavaria and grown in America since the 1980s. Alpha acid 7-9.5%. A well rounded dual purpose hop, popular with craft and microbrewers.

The substance that collects on the top lathers like soap when agitated. "Bouncing bet" is an old Elizabethan term for laundry woman. Ht 24in (60cm). Soapwort is easy to establish in the garden.

In China the fresh and complex scent of jasmine is considered aphrodisiac. Native to Persia, India and China, it is a vining plant that can grow to a height of 9m (30ft.) In pots it can be kept bushy by pruning, or alternatively the vining stems can be...

The silver-edged leaves beautifully frame the large pink flowers that appear in summer. (Sweet garlic; Pink agapanthus) A lovely variegated version of society garlic. Prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained soil.

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

Similar to East Indian basil (#1282), but scent and flavour is closer to thyme. (Adefetue) Collected in Ghana where it is known as adefetue among the Ewes. Popular general tonic and remedy for diarrhea, and used to repel insects.

Good rose scent. Vigorous habit. Deeply cut leaves.