[Native to the dry prairies of the central U.S. This species has a long history of medicinal use starting with the Native American tribes of the Great Plains.] The plants are the smallest of the echinaceas (8-18 in.) and the spreading pink ray petals are the shortest...[Native to the dry prairies of the central U.S. This species has a long history of...
[Native to open woods and rocky prairies from NE Texas to central Illinois.] Drooping flower petals are 1½-3½ in. long and may range in color from pink, purple, or white, but are typically rosy purple, with a purple-brown flower disc. Long, narrow leaves. 18-36 in....[Native to open woods and rocky prairies from NE Texas to central Illinois.]...
[Native to open woods, balds, and rocky prairies; especially common to the Arkansas Ozarks and Missouri.] The most exceptional of the echinaceas because the petals are yellow rather than purple, hence the name E. paradoxa. Leaves are long and narrow. Deserves a place in...[Native to open woods, balds, and rocky prairies; especially common to the Arkansas...
A very popular ornamental and the most common Echinacea species, widely used as a medicinal plant. The flowers are 3-4 in. across with pink-orange cone-shaped centers and purple-pink rays. Easy to germinate and widely adapted. Unlike other Echinacea's the seeds do not... A very popular ornamental and the most common Echinacea species, widely used...
(Astragalus membranaceus) Legume with reclining, spreading growth habit. Medicinal: The 4th or 5th year root is a traditional Chinese herb, Huang Qi, used since ancient times to increase and tonify qi. Said to be a deep immune system activator. Pkt (0.02 g, 50...(Astragalus membranaceus) Legume with reclining, spreading growth habit. Medicinal:...
(Calendula officinalis) 85 days. Yellow-orange, 3" flowers. Flowers are used as a food color, natural dye, and substitute for saffron. Medicinal: Traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory herb for localized skin problems. Reported to activate cellular defense mechanisms. ...(Calendula officinalis) 85 days. Yellow-orange, 3" flowers. Flowers are used...
(Calendula officinalis) 85 days. Bright yellow, medium-size flowers; variety includes a few orange flowers. Flowers are used as a food color, natural dye, and substitute for saffron. Medicinal: This strain has the highest amount of the resins prized by herbalists. Pkt (0.5 g, 31...(Calendula officinalis) 85 days. Bright yellow, medium-size flowers; variety...
(Calendula officinalis) Bright yellow, medium-size flowers; variety includes a few orange flowers. Flowers are used as a food color, natural dye, and substitute for saffron. Medicinal: This strain has the highest amount of the resins prized by herbalists. (7 g)
Growing...(Calendula officinalis) Bright yellow, medium-size flowers; variety includes a few...
(Nepeta cataria) Use this mint for teas, or for amusing your cat. (Note that only about 2 out of 3 cats are amused! The remainder, who do not have the dominant gene for this response, are bored by this plant.) Medicinal: Traditionally used for colds and flu primarily as a...(Nepeta cataria) Use this mint for teas, or for amusing your cat. (Note that only...
(Matricaria recutita) The sweet-scented flowers of Chamomile are used to make Chamomile tea which has a distinctive apple-like flavor and fragrance. Medicinal: Chamomile has long been used as a carminative, and as an anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer remedy to protect gastric...(Matricaria recutita) The sweet-scented flowers of Chamomile are used to...
(Trifolium pratense) (biennial) Rapid-growing green manure crop to 10-18 in. The flowers can be harvested for tea. Sow in the spring or fall for turndown to incorporate organic nitrogen into the soil. Sow in the aisles between taller crops to deter weeds....(Trifolium pratense) (biennial) Rapid-growing green...
(Chrysanthemum parthenium) Small daisy-like blooms on light-green foliage. Medicinal: Vasodilator and anti-inflammatory. Studies published in the British medical journal Lancet reported that 2-3 fresh leaves of feverfew eaten daily over a period of time reduced the severity and...(Chrysanthemum parthenium) Small daisy-like blooms on light-green foliage....
We'll be taking orders starting in late February Ships in April. Limited supply. (Zingiber officinale) Grow Ginger as an annual, or in zones 9 and above/ where the ground does not freeze as a perennial. Spicy yellow rhizomes used in Southeast Asia for...We'll be taking orders starting in late February Ships in April....
(Marrubium vulgare) This member of the mint family has a pleasant fragrance and a menthol-like flavor. Use as a tea and a flavoring for Horehound candies. Medicinal: Contains substances which stimulate secretions of the bronchial mucosa, soothe coughs, and break up mucus. Pkt...(Marrubium vulgare) This member of the mint family has a pleasant fragrance and a...
(Avena nuda) Growing your own oats is easy with Pennuda. Sow in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Harvest in mid- to late summer, thresh, and winnow. Lacks the indigestible husk of common oats; they do have a hull, but it is easily threshed off. Grind into oat flour...(Avena nuda) Growing your own oats is easy with Pennuda. Sow in early spring as...
(O. sanctum) Fragrance reminscent of fruit and cloves. Many medicinal and culinary uses. Stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds are all good for making tea. Frequent harvests recommended. Easy to grow. Self-sows readily. Pkt (0.12 g, 211 seeds)
Growing...(O. sanctum) Fragrance reminscent of fruit and cloves. Many medicinal and...
(Levisticum officinale) As a culinary herb, lovage has a celery-like flavor but richer with hints of fennel and curry. Use the stems, leaves, and seeds in the same fashion as celery. Medicinal: As a medicinal herb, lovage is used as a tea for its diuretic effect and as a carminative...(Levisticum officinale) As a culinary herb, lovage has a celery-like flavor but...
Hope to have available by 2/28/19 (Scutellaria lateriflora) [Also called Virginian Scullcap or Mad-Dog Scullcap. The latter name refers to its historical use in treating rabies.] Small purple-blue flowers are borne in slender one-sided racemes...Hope to have available by 2/28/19 (Scutellaria...
Hope to have available by 2/28/19 (Saponaria officinalis) Used as a natural soap, the roots and leaves are soaked or heated in water to extract saponins which produce a lather. A non-irritating skin cleanser, shampoo, and soap for delicate fabrics. Pkt...Hope to have available by 2/28/19 (Saponaria ...
(Hypericum perforatum) A woody-stemmed herb with balsam-scented leaves and clusters of yellow, lemon-scented flowers. Harvest flowers shortly after the plant comes into bloom. Olive oil extracts of the flowers impart a red color to the oil. Medicinal: Anti-inflammatory, anti- viral,...(Hypericum perforatum) A woody-stemmed herb with balsam-scented leaves and clusters...
(Nicotiana rustica) Widely used in Native American ceremonies, generally without inhaling. Several times higher in nicotine than common smoking tobacco. The dried leaves are used as an insecticide for greenhouse insects such as aphids, mites, and whiteflies. Protect young seedlings...(Nicotiana rustica) Widely used in Native American ceremonies, generally without...
We'll be taking orders starting in late February Ships in April. Limited supply. Grow as an annual in temperate areas. Perennial in the tropics. Bright orange roots used in Southeast Asia for centuries in herbal medicine and to add flavor and color to food....We'll be taking orders starting in late February Ships in April....
(Valeriana officinalis) Small aromatic white flowers are borne in sprays on tall plants. Naturalizes easily. Medicinal: Pharmacological studies have shown valerian root to be an effective tranquilizer and calmative without the side effects associated with Valium. Pkt (0.1 g, 80...(Valeriana officinalis) Small aromatic white flowers are borne in sprays on tall...
(Artemisia absinthium) Wormwood has been used as a traditional bitter herb, but is now considered hazardous for internal use. It is an attractive ornamental and can be used fresh or dried for flower arrangements. Wormwood repels cabbageworm butterflies, flea beetles, and...(Artemisia absinthium) Wormwood has been used as a traditional bitter...
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