Herbs make interesting and colourful additions to the garden aswel as really adding to the flavour of those special kitchen recipes.
GARDEN HERB SEEDS:
[A] ANNUAL
[P] PERENNIAL
HR101 AGRIMONY ( AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA ) [P] Dried plant, ground, used in teas. Leaves, stems and flowers produce yellow dye. 10 seeds
Dried plant, ground, used in teas. Leaves, stems and flowers produce yellow dye.
10 seeds
HR301 ANGELICA [A] A tall growing plant whose stems are often candied and used in decorating cakes. 50 seeds
A tall growing plant whose stems are often candied and used in decorating cakes.
50 seeds
HR310 ANISE ( PIMPINELLA ANISUM ) [A] Leaves and seeds used to flavor licorice. Delicious in salads. Seeds often used in applesauce, cakes, breads, soups and stews. 50-100 seeds
Leaves and seeds used to flavor licorice. Delicious in salads. Seeds often used in applesauce, cakes, breads, soups and stews.
50-100 seeds
HR105 BALM, LEMON ( MELISSA OFFICINALIS ) [P] Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for potpourri and the flowers attract bees. 25 seeds
Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for potpourri and the flowers attract bees.
25 seeds
HR330 BASIL, CINNAMON ( OCIMUM BASILICUM CRISPUM ) [A] Spicy, cinnamon sweet fragrance. Makes a comforting tea and adds spice to recipes. 50 seeds
Spicy, cinnamon sweet fragrance. Makes a comforting tea and adds spice to recipes.
HR360 BASIL, HOLY ( OCIMUM SANCTUM )[A] Has a deep spicy clove scent. 50 seeds
Has a deep spicy clove scent.
HR320 BASIL, LARGE SWEET ITALIAN [A] Excellent for tomato sauces and salads. Adds zest to everything. Very fragrant flowers and leaves. Good potpourri addition. 50-100
Excellent for tomato sauces and salads. Adds zest to everything. Very fragrant flowers and leaves. Good potpourri addition.
50-100
HR350 BASIL, LEMON [A] Has a strong lemon scent. Excellent for potpourris. Also makes attractive garden plant. 50 seeds
Has a strong lemon scent. Excellent for potpourris. Also makes attractive garden plant.
HR470 BLACK MUSTARD ( BRASSICA NIGRA ) [A] Hot, spicy seeds used in Indian dishes or crushed to make mustard. 100+ seeds
Hot, spicy seeds used in Indian dishes or crushed to make mustard.
100+ seeds
HR370 BORAGE ( BORAGE OFFICINALIS ) [A] Cucumber flavored leaves used in salads and summer drinks. Good bee plant. 50 seeds
Cucumber flavored leaves used in salads and summer drinks. Good bee plant.
HR109 BURNET ( SANGUISORBA MINOR ) [P] Used to flavor cold drinks and herb vinegars. Tender, young leaves add a hint of cucumber to soups, casseroles and salads. 50 seeds
Used to flavor cold drinks and herb vinegars. Tender, young leaves add a hint of cucumber to soups, casseroles and salads.
HR380 CALENDULA ( CALENDULA OFFICINALIS ) [A] Used in coloring and decorations. 50 seeds
Used in coloring and decorations.
HR119 LEMON CATMINT ( NEPETA MUSSINI ) [P] Bushy plant used for rock garden. Lovely blue flowers. Likes hot, dry weather. Used medicinally. 25 seeds
Bushy plant used for rock garden. Lovely blue flowers. Likes hot, dry weather. Used medicinally.
HR123 CATNIP ( NEPETA CATARIA ) [P] Cats love this plant and it is used to flavour teas. Has attractive heart shaped foliage. 100 seeds
Cats love this plant and it is used to flavour teas. Has attractive heart shaped foliage.
100 seeds
HR400 CARAWAY SEEDS ( CARUM CARVI ) [A] Flavourful seeds used in breads, cheese sauces and sauerkraut. 100 seeds
Flavourful seeds used in breads, cheese sauces and sauerkraut.
HR390 CARDOON ( CYNARA CARDUNCULUS ) [A] Excellent French and Italian spice. 20 seeds
Excellent French and Italian spice.
20 seeds
HR410 CHERVIL, CURLED ( ANTHRISCUS CEREFOLIUM ) [A] Finely cut, parsley like leaves used in soups, fish dishes, stews and cheese dishes. 100 seeds
Finely cut, parsley like leaves used in soups, fish dishes, stews and cheese dishes.
H119 CHINESE WOLFBERRY. LYCIUM A graceful shrub that bears large edible berries. The leaves are also edible when fresh and used in salads. A wine is made from the fruit that is said to prolong life. 2 seeds
A graceful shrub that bears large edible berries. The leaves are also edible when fresh and used in salads. A wine is made from the fruit that is said to prolong life.
2 seeds
HR127 CHIVES ( ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM ) [P] Used as a salad for its small leaves which are produced very early in the spring and give a mild onion flavor to many dishes. The more cuttings you take, the more it produces. 100 seeds
Used as a salad for its small leaves which are produced very early in the spring and give a mild onion flavor to many dishes. The more cuttings you take, the more it produces.
HR131 CHIVES, GARLIC ( ALLIUM TUBEROSUM ) [P] Use leaves to add mild garlic flavor to salads, soups and stir frys. Has soft white flowers. 200 seeds
Use leaves to add mild garlic flavor to salads, soups and stir frys. Has soft white flowers.
200 seeds
HR420 CORIANDER ( CHINESE PARSLEY ) [A] Dried powdered seeds used to season pickles and meat. 50 seeds
Dried powdered seeds used to season pickles and meat.
HR430 CORN SALAD [A] Excellent salad green with mild nutty flavor. Can be cooked as a green. 100 seeds
Excellent salad green with mild nutty flavor. Can be cooked as a green.
HR440 CUMIN ( CUMINUM CYMINUM ) [A] Seeds are dried, crushed and used in Mexican dishes for its hot, pungent flavor. 100 seeds
Seeds are dried, crushed and used in Mexican dishes for its hot, pungent flavor.
HR134 FEVERFEW. ( MATRICARIA CAPENSIS )[P] Herb with sprays of 1" single white daisy like flowers. Yellow centers are flat. The flowers are said to repel bees and a tea made from the plant is said to relieve headaches. 200 seeds
Herb with sprays of 1" single white daisy like flowers. Yellow centers are flat. The flowers are said to repel bees and a tea made from the plant is said to relieve headaches.
HR135 FEVERFEW SELMA STAR ( CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM ) [P] A most unusual flower with white ligulate petals surrounding each prominent, ball-shaped center. Extremely popular for bedding and cutting. 50 seeds
A most unusual flower with white ligulate petals surrounding each prominent, ball-shaped center. Extremely popular for bedding and cutting.
HR460 FLORENCE FENNEL (FINOCCHIO ) [A] Fresh leaves have anise like flavor that is used in many dishes. 100 seeds
Fresh leaves have anise like flavor that is used in many dishes.
HR141 HOREHOUND ( MARRUBIUM VULGARE ) [P] Leaves are used for flavoring juices and teas. Juice used for medicinal candies. 50 seeds
Leaves are used for flavoring juices and teas. Juice used for medicinal candies.
HR145 HYSSOP ( HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS ) [P] Similar to mint flavour, use small amount in salads and other dishes. 50 or more seeds
Similar to mint flavour, use small amount in salads and other dishes.
50 or more seeds
HR154 LAVENDER LADY ( LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA ) [P] Plants flower in first season. Use for bedding plants, borders in containers or in rock gardens. Delightful lavender fragrance. 20 seeds
Plants flower in first season. Use for bedding plants, borders in containers or in rock gardens. Delightful lavender fragrance.
HR163 LAVENDER VERA ( LAVENDULA VERA ) [P] Also called English Lavender, the dried flowers of this beautiful plant have long been used to perfume linens. 20 seeds
Also called English Lavender, the dried flowers of this beautiful plant have long been used to perfume linens.
HR167 LEMON MINT ( MONARDA CITRIODORA ) [P] Lemon scented foliage and blooms attracts bees and butterflies. The oils of the plant have been used to dress wounds. 35 seeds
Lemon scented foliage and blooms attracts bees and butterflies. The oils of the plant have been used to dress wounds.
35 seeds
HR172 LOVAGE ( LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE )[P] A very attractive plant for the garden. The seeds are used in cakes and as a seasoning. 50 seeds
A very attractive plant for the garden. The seeds are used in cakes and as a seasoning.
HR540 MARJORAM SWEET ( ORIGANUM MAJORANA) [A] Adds zest to meats, poultry and sausages. 100+ seeds
Adds zest to meats, poultry and sausages.
HR175 OREGANO ( ORIGANUM VULGARE )[P] Flavorful herb used on fish and in tomato sauces and much more. Much used in Italian cooking and salads. 50 seeds
Flavorful herb used on fish and in tomato sauces and much more. Much used in Italian cooking and salads.
HR180 PENNYROYAL ( MENTHA PULEGIUM ) [P] A strong but pleasantly scented plant used to repel insects and protect linens. Makes a beautiful ground cover . 50 seeds
A strong but pleasantly scented plant used to repel insects and protect linens. Makes a beautiful ground cover .
HR480 ROCKET ( ERUCA VESICARIA sub SATIVA ) [A] Excellent for adding flavor to salads. Use leaves when they are still small. 100+
Excellent for adding flavor to salads. Use leaves when they are still small.
100+
HR183 ROSEMARY ( ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS ) [P] Aromatic leaves and stems used to flavor meats and sauces. Excellent for potpourri. 50 seeds
Aromatic leaves and stems used to flavor meats and sauces. Excellent for potpourri.
HR187 RUE ( RUTA GRAVEOLENS ) [P] Much used in salads and as flavoring in cheese dishes. 50 seeds
Much used in salads and as flavoring in cheese dishes.
HR191 RUSSIAN COMFREY ( SYMPHISTUM UPLANDICUM ) [P] A beautiful trailing plant with lovely rose-pink blooms in the Spring. Also a source of homemade soap for generations. 5 seeds
A beautiful trailing plant with lovely rose-pink blooms in the Spring. Also a source of homemade soap for generations.
5 seeds
HR520 SESAME ( SESAMUM INDICUM ) [A] Leaves are used to flavor teas, seeds are used in pastries, soups and salads. Lovely fox glove like flowers. 100+ seeds
Leaves are used to flavor teas, seeds are used in pastries, soups and salads. Lovely fox glove like flowers.
HR490 SHISO GREEN LEAVED [A] Cinnamon scented leaves with a ginger taste. Used in salads and is a popular Japanese gourmet vegetable. 100+ seeds
Cinnamon scented leaves with a ginger taste. Used in salads and is a popular Japanese gourmet vegetable.
HR500 SHISO RED LEAVED [A] Same as green leafed shiso, but with reddish foliage. Very much used as a garnish. 100+ seeds
Same as green leafed shiso, but with reddish foliage. Very much used as a garnish.
HR205 SORREL, LARGE LEAVED FRENCH ( RUMEX ACETOSA )[P] The long, curled leaves of this attractive garden plant are used to flavor soups, salads, stew, meats and more. 100 seeds
The long, curled leaves of this attractive garden plant are used to flavor soups, salads, stew, meats and more.
HR209 SPEARMINT ( MENTHA SPICATA ) [P] A very sweet, minty flavor. Use to flavor candies, iced drinks and tea. 50 seeds
A very sweet, minty flavor. Use to flavor candies, iced drinks and tea.
HR530 SUMMER SAVORY ( SATUREJA HORTENSIS ) [A] Aromatic leaves used to flavor gravies, stews and vegetables. Also used as a medicinal tea. 100+ seeds
Aromatic leaves used to flavor gravies, stews and vegetables. Also used as a medicinal tea.
HR215 SWEET WOODRUFF ( GALIUM ODORATUM ) [P] The leaves of the plant are widely used for flavoring. Has small fragrant flowers that liven up the garden. 20 seeds
The leaves of the plant are widely used for flavoring. Has small fragrant flowers that liven up the garden.
HR224 TARRAGON, RUSSIAN ( ARTEMESIA DRACUNCULUS ) [P] A very mild flavoured seasoning used in vinegars, sauces, soups and more. 50 seeds
A very mild flavoured seasoning used in vinegars, sauces, soups and more.
HR219 TANSY ( TANACETUM VULGARE )[P] The leaves of this ornamental plant are widely used as an insect repellent. Also used to make dyes. 50 seeds GBP
The leaves of this ornamental plant are widely used as an insect repellent. Also used to make dyes.
50 seeds GBP
HR234 THYME, CREEPING, MOTHER OF THYME ( THYMUS SERPHYLLUM ) [P] Used in teas, salads, rice and fish dishes. Trailing, thick flat spreading plants. Good for rockgardens, has small pink flowers. 50 seeds
Used in teas, salads, rice and fish dishes. Trailing, thick flat spreading plants. Good for rockgardens, has small pink flowers.
HR229 THYME, ENGLISH ( THYMUS VULGARIS )[P] Seasoning for poultry chowders, stews, sauces and pickles. Good honey plant for bees. 50-75 seeds
Seasoning for poultry chowders, stews, sauces and pickles. Good honey plant for bees. 50-75 seeds
HR238 WELCH BUNCHING ONION [P] A red, non-bulbing onion that grows in clusters. Excellent for soups, stews and salads. 100 seeds
A red, non-bulbing onion that grows in clusters. Excellent for soups, stews and salads.
HR250 WINTER SAVORY ( SATUREJA MONTANA ) [P] An overlooked seasoning that is very vesatile. 50 seeds
An overlooked seasoning that is very vesatile.
HR245 WORMWOOD ( ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM ) [P] Widely used as an insect repellent, it is mostly noted for its ingredients used to make Absinthe. 50 seeds
Widely used as an insect repellent, it is mostly noted for its ingredients used to make Absinthe.
H530 Mayweed ( Matricaria chamomilla ) A gorgeous plant with fern-like foliage and white daisy-like flowers. The leaves make a relaxing bed-time tea. 50 seeds
A gorgeous plant with fern-like foliage and white daisy-like flowers. The leaves make a relaxing bed-time tea.
H540 Meadowsweet. Filipendula ulmaria. An herbal answer to aspirin that will not upset the stomach. An infusion made by steeping two teaspoons of dried leaves in a cup of water for 15 minutes can relieve discomfort due to fever, respiratory problems and arthritis. This infusion should not be given to children. The plant has very fragrant leaves that made a delicious herbal tea that is good for headaches. A hardy perennial that grows 4-6 ft. 15 seeds
An herbal answer to aspirin that will not upset the stomach. An infusion made by steeping two teaspoons of dried leaves in a cup of water for 15 minutes can relieve discomfort due to fever, respiratory problems and arthritis. This infusion should not be given to children. The plant has very fragrant leaves that made a delicious herbal tea that is good for headaches. A hardy perennial that grows 4-6 ft.
15 seeds
H883 Vitex ( Vitex negundo ) magnificent garden plant, it blooms profusely all summer attracting bees and butterflies. The plants can achieve a height of 10 ft. or more. Plants are used medicinally to relieve headaches, dizziness, colds and mental problems. 10 seeds
magnificent garden plant, it blooms profusely all summer attracting bees and butterflies. The plants can achieve a height of 10 ft. or more. Plants are used medicinally to relieve headaches, dizziness, colds and mental problems.
The RHS Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses A guide to the identification, cultivation, and uses of 1,000 herbs
Deni Bown
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