Herb Seeds Seeds For Sale In Richmond

As a companion plant it does well with coriander, and is protective against aphids. The plant grows to almost a meter (3ft) in rich, well-drained soil, bearing white flowers in umbels that attract butterflies.

Evergreen shrub up to 2m/6ft high with dark green, leathery leaves. Fruits are used in Chinese medicine for fever, high blood pressure, insomnia, hepatitis and for sprains, swellings and bruises.

Improved plainleaf variety with dark green flat leaves and upright growth habit. Strong powdery mildew tolerance.

Used for anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, poor memory, and depression, especially in cases of excessive brooding and pent-up emotions. (Yuan zhi; Siberian milkwort) Like the North American senega, roots are excellent for coughs, particularly when there...

A beautiful white version of the Lemon heirloom cucumber. The texture is nice and crisp and the flavour is sweet and never gets bitter. Matures in 60 days. The round white fruits are about 7cm/3" across and fit easily in the palm.

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Very hardy; prefers dry, well-drained location with full sun exposure. However, when used in its native, non-purified form, the dried herb is much safer and very popular in traditional Chinese medicine for dispersing conditions characterized by wind and...

(New York ironweed) Tall native flower with masses of deep purple fluffy flowers. It was used by the Cherokee for pain, toothache, ulcers, and hemorrhage. Prefers moist conditions but will tolerate a wide range of soils.

Tender biennial or triennial. Contains gossypol, which research has revealed has important anti-parasitic and antiviral effects, and has shown promise as a male anti-fertility drug in studies conducted in China by the World Health Organization.

Significant improvement over the Dark Opal variety. Leaves nearly pure purple-bronze; very little green. Fine flavour and aroma.

Ht 18in (45cm). Plant is drought tolerant and suitable for xeriscaping; Deer resistant. A fine selection for flower beds, borders and containers. “A staggering display of apricot spikes...

Papery daisy-like blossoms, over 100 to a plant, in shades of pink, rose, red, purple and white.

Heat: 50,000-100,000 Scoville units. Ripens to a brilliant red colour and packs serious concentrated heat. They can be dried like peppercorns or used fresh in salsa. Evidence indicates it has been consumed by humans as far back as 7,500 BC.

Difficult to germinate; may take two years. May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste.

Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes. Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders.

Prefers moist, shady locations. Leaves are used in salads, sandwiches and any dish where a garlic flavour is desirable. Recommended as a tonic in spring when the leaves are most potent.

Lovely ornamental lavender grown as an annual in flowerbeds, planters, and baskets. Set against its soft aromatic fern-like green leaves are masses of bright blue lavender flowers.

Compact variety with leaves larger than bush basil but not as large as Genovese. Excellent for potplant production, reaching only 30-35cm (12-14”) high. ‘Medinette' is slow to bolt, especially in hot conditions, and because of this trait it is often...

Masses of double white flowers on neat, compact plants 18cm/7” high. Lovely in fresh or dry bouquets and arrangements. Low parthenolide. Good container plant and for edging.

All America Winner for 1992. Finely cut foliage. Unique dwarf plants (45cm/18in); dark green leaves. For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles. Excellent for dillweed production and potted plants.

Fine border plant. Floral bracts are intensely coloured purple or pink. Infusion used for sore gums. Leaves and seeds increase inebriating quality of liquors when added during fermentation.

Fragrant golden yellow flowers are delightful in potpourris and as cutflowers. Old English favourite for cottage gardens.

Maca has a reputation similar to ginseng (though not related botanically) for increasing memory, energy and stamina, and is popularly considered an aphrodisiac for both sexes. Properly dried and stored, the root powder will retain its potency for years.

Like , germination rates are often less than 40% and may benefit from pretreatments suggested for . Wagner of the University of Munich, the leading European research group working on echinacea, suggest that is the correct name for the plant commonly traded...

Cheery garden plants. Important dyeplant: flowerheads yield bright yellow-orange shades for fabrics.

Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea. Used for all respiratory problems including asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus, and cough. The whole plant has potent but underappreciated astringent, expectorant and diuretic properties.

The young leaves are sweet and slightly tangy to the taste and are used like spinach in soups, salads and in meat and fish dishes. The association between the dish and amaranth is so strong that the plant itself is often called “callaloo”.