Plug Trays Herbs For Sale In Canada

Fast growing, low creeper, with small white flowers; excellent in hanging baskets. Mexican herb used since at least the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, and colic.

Excellent sweet scent and flavour. It is the source of spearmint oil used mainly to flavour chewing gum. Has characteristic dark red or reddish purple stems and dark green leaves. Ht. 30-45cm/12-18”.

A few leaves added to the pot sweetens and refreshes tea. Mowing a mint-encroached lawn is so pleasant when the fragrance of mint erupts -- so much so that one is tempted to let it run! The word "mint" derives from the Greek legend of a nymph named who...

We don't normally think of mints as ornamental but the late mint breeder extraordinaire, Jim Westerfield, found a way to make this mint look like a million bucks! Its pink puff flowers appearing in summer look just like pink lollipops.

(Lady's bedstraw) Tops and roots are sources of yellow and red dyes. Decoction is useful for bladder and kidney complaints, and has the ability to curdle milk (hence its other name, cheese rennet).

Its not only cold hardy, but tolerates heat quite well also, making it a good choice for southern regions. One of the most hardy varieties, originating from Arp, Texas. Ht 3-6ft (90-180cm).

Hardier than both lavender and boxwood, it responds well to pruning, making it perfect as a low hedge or border planting where those plants will not grow. A showy edging plant with glossy dark scalloped leaves and rosy flower spikes covered in contented...

Non-flowering form of the Roman variety; suited for lawns and pathways.

Its strong peppermint smell makes it pleasant to brush against as you pass, or to sit beside on the patio. To keep mint's overly-friendly tendencies in check in the mixed border, be sure and contain it in a large pot or bottomless bucket sunk into the...

Hard to pin down as truly 'chocolate', but its clean fragrance of peppermint is overlaid by something else that adds up to a striking 'peppermint patty' scent. But customers continued to insist that there is such a thing and brought us plants to prove...

Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Grow in/outdoors in full sun. Aromatic foliage with white and pink streaks.

True French sorrel, although garden sorrel is much more commonly used for sorrel soup. Smaller leaves are more concentrated in flavour and a little will go a long way.

Showy white variety. Said to increase bodily resistance to infection by strengthening the immune system. Rich reddish-purple daisies appear from July to September. Medicinal activity has not been tested but is likely to be similar to the purple variety.

Ht. 45-60cm/18-24”. Show-stopping pink and cerise flowers on intensely fragrant grey-green plants. Excellent for bedding, edging and container use.

But even if it has no effect, its refreshing citronella scent and ease of culture make it worthwhile. Claimed to keep mosquitoes, black flies and other biting insects at bay. Studies suggest that it is not effective.

Flowers dry well for arrangements. Forms beautiful dense carpets covered with masses of purple flowers in late summer. Very effective as an edging for gardens and along pathways. Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft.

A terrific new lavender from Holland with deep violet-blue flowers and a nice compact mounding growth habit. Very hardy and adaptable to both dry and wetter growing conditions. Ht. 25-60cm/10-24".

The plant is happy in moist soil with sun or part shade and will expand into the garden easily unless it is restrained in pots or bottomless buckets sunk into the garden bed. A few leaves will garnish any yogurt-based recipe beautifully.

It is a fast grower but it is also easy to contain because it does not spread by seed. Ht. 3-8cm (1-3in). Grows in dense mats that produce masses of light mauve-blue flowers in late spring.

Aphrodisiac, said to “secure the favour of the ladies”. Slightly bitter tisane is of very old usage as a digestive and sedative nightcap. Also used in Chinese medicine. Historically associated with sorcerers and witches, bestowing magical powers to...

As mint breeder Jim Westerfield once told us, "The first time I smelled this hybrid a voice in my head said ‘Cotton Candy'. Nope, such a seasoning has simply NEVER existed.” RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION.

Grow indoors or out in good light. Here is your answer: this herb from Vietnam has strong flavour very similar to true cilantro. You can cut it repeatedly and it bounces back every time.

Stately variety with large, dark green leaves and deep blue flowers; vigorous upright growth habit. Prefered culinary variety.

Lime-green coloured leaves. Scented leaves hint of lime. Low creeping habit; excellent ground cover.

Showy flower in a mixture of red tones. Leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane.

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. Leaves can be used fresh chopped or as a garnish. One of many remarkable mint creations from the late mint breeder Jim Westerfield. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada.

A medical survey in England indicates that 1 to 4 leaves of feverfew infused in a tea or eaten in a sandwich daily reduce the number and severity of migraine attacks in some sufferers.