Lobelia Plug Plants

(There are several hybrids of this wildflower; one with maroon-red leaves, which is not as cold-hardy as the native.) No. Seeds per packet: Over 500 Once established, a colony of this wildflower will be the pride and joy of any serious wildflower gardener.

(Fairy Wings) (L. Plant in full sun to partial shade. 750,000-1,000,000 seeds/oz. (5”) Crystal Palace upright type lobelia is an early blooming dwarf variety that has dark blue flowers and bronze green foliage on sturdy compact plants.

750,000-1,000,000 seeds/oz. Plant in full sun to partial shade. (5” tall, spreads 6-8”) Cobalt Blue is a trailing type lobelia with early, mid-blue blooms. Erinus) Annual. Excellent for bedding and superb in baskets.

This beauty is often called "Blue Cardinal Flower" since it is often planted with its famous red cousin.

Blooming in the summer through fall, Pale Spiked Lobelia is a favorite with pollinators and can tolerate drier conditions than other Lobelia. This deer-resistant beauty boasts shorter, spiky-blooms with pale-purple flowers.

Flowers all summer long. Intensely fragrant pure white-flowering lavender.

Noted for soothing irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs and urinary organs.

Sweet, anise-scented leaves and stalks (fresh or dried) add delightful flavour to sweets and desserts, saving about half the sugar. Of particular interest to diabetics.

Blonde de Lyon is the standard variety esteemed in France. Most famous for sorrel soup. Remove flowering tops as they appear to keep leaves tender. Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is insipid in itself.

Neat compact growth habit. Absolutely delightful lemon scent.

For tender foliage, grow this mint in partial shade and cut often to keep the young leaves coming. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. Quite the sensation in salads! Just pick the leaves, strip them from the stems, and throw them liberally...

(Catmint) Smaller ornamental form of catnip with lavender-blue flowers and grey-white foliage. Excellent for massing, as ground cover or in rockeries. Does not attract cats despite its stronger, more pleasant scent.

Lovely white ghost-like flowers; attractive silver foliage; excellent for dried arrangements. Used by Amerindians for diarrhea; also for headaches, stomachache, menstrual problems.

It possesses a superb sweet lime aroma with all sorts of possibilities for the kitchen. Interestingly, the sweet lime aroma of fresh-cut leaves actually gets stronger when stored overnight.

One of the tallest garden mints, applemint reaches heights the other mints don't, sometimes clambering up two or more feet in height, but is best shorn down frequently to prevent bloom if the intent is to use it in cooking.

Sensational orange scent and flavour. Deserving of experimentation in tea, cooking, and as a garnish. A favourite among West Indians.

Dried leaves scent potpourris. It is well worth the effort, as it is one of the best mints for the kitchen garden. Pineapple mint will grow happily in the shade of trees. Considered one of the most attractive mints, pineapple mint has white streaks that...

Small deep green leaves. Excellent lime scent.

Use for drinks, chicken, cheese and in jams and jellies. Pinch to keep bushy. Brilliant red flowers. Fabulous pineapple scent. Grow indoors in good light.

Velvety, purple streaked leaves. Strong minty scent that some noses swear has a hint of chocolate.

Upright growth habit; prolific bloomer. Lovely pink-flowered version of ‘Majorca'.

Showy dark blue flowers; upright to trailing growing habit.

Reaches 1-1.3m/40-50”, but can be grown in hanging baskets. Looks and grows much like pineapple sage but has a stunning honeydew melon scent. Prefers filtered light but can tolerate full sun.

Strengthens the heart and often prescribed for palpitations. Especially valuable for PMS, menstrual pain and delayed menstruation. Helps calm the entire nervous system. Gentle sedative.

This hybrid is a beauty, with lots of physical definition as breeder Jim Westerfield put it. Does not spread by underground rhizomes like most mints, but it still gets around by aboveground runners.

One of the definitive perfumes of the Orient and of India in particular. Leaves are excellent in potpourris and sachets. Widely used in perfumes and soaps, and even to perfume India ink.

Heirloom paste tomato with very large, heart shaped fruit, meaty interior with very little juice or seeds. Excellent flavour for sauces, catsup, purees, bruschetta and soups.