Herbs and Flowers noted for bringing pollintors such as bees, bumblebees and butterflies to the garden.
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Achillea – Terracotta Yarrow
$8.50Add to cartYarrow is a PERENNIAL growing to 60cm. It has very feathery, frilly, hairy, aromatic leaves and flat clusters of flowers at the top of the stem.
Prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Full sun or semi-shade. It can grow in very alkaline soil and can tolerate drought and maritime exposure.
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Agastache – Apache Sunset
$8.50Add to cartApache Sunset, also known as Hummingbird Hyssop (Agastache rupestris), is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. This captivating plant showcases vibrant orange and gold tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, creating a colorful spectacle in the garden. Apache Sunset is cherished for its aromatic foliage and long-lasting blooms, both edible, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens and borders. Thriving in well-drained soil and basking in full sunlight, this variety adds a burst of warmth and beauty to outdoor spaces, enhancing the landscape with its striking appearance and wildlife-friendly nature.
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Agastache – Fragrant Carpet
$8.50Add to cartAgastache Fragrant Carpet Mix, is an intriguing annual herb within the Lamiaceae family. Known for its aromatic qualities, this variety showcases a mix of vibrant colors, creating a visually appealing carpet of blossoms in shades of orange, red, and pink. Agastache aurantica, Fragrant Carpet Mix, is beloved for its fragrant foliage and charming blooms, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden. Thriving in well-drained soil and under full sunlight, this herb adds both beauty and sweet scents to gardens and landscapes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a sensory oasis in their outdoor spaces.
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Agastache – Raspberry Daiquiri
$8.50Add to cartAgastache ‘Raspberry Daiquiri’ is an enchanting perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. This cultivar boasts vibrant raspberry-colored blooms that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden. The aromatic foliage and striking flowers make Agastache aurantiaca ‘Raspberry Daiquiri’ a standout choice for herb gardens and ornamental landscapes. Thriving in well-drained soil and abundant sunlight, this herb not only adds visual appeal but also fills the air with a refreshing scent, creating a delightful atmosphere in outdoor spaces. Enjoy the beauty and functionality of this variety, enhancing your garden with its captivating colors and fragrant allure.
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Agastache – Rose Mint
$8.50Add to cartAgastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana ‘Rose Mint’ is a delightful perennial herb within the Lamiaceae family. This enchanting variety features aromatic rose-tinted foliage and clusters of pink to lavender flowers that beckon beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden. With its fragrant leaves and charming blooms, Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana ‘Rose Mint’ brings both beauty and functionality to herb gardens and ornamental landscapes. To nurture this lovely herb, ensure it thrives in well-drained soil and basks in ample sunlight, creating a flourishing garden that delights the senses with the refreshing scent of mint and the natural splendor of its colorful blossoms.
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Agrimony
$8.50Add to cartAgrimony, also known as Church Steeples (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. This herb flaunts slender spikes of yellow flowers atop toothed, pinnate leaves, recognized for its pleasant fragrance and unique appearance. Agrimony is esteemed for its versatile use in herbal medicine and can be brewed into teas or infusions to aid digestion and soothe sore throats. It thrives in well-drained, loamy soil and appreciates full sunlight, making it an excellent addition to herb gardens or natural medicine collections.
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Ajuga – Pink Spires
$7.50Add to cartThs Ajuga is a low growing EVERGREEN PERENNIAL with light to deep green leaves that make a dense spreading ground cover and in spring sends up 15cm flower stalks bearing many pink flowers that are very attractive to bees and butterflies. It grows well in full shade, semi-shade or full sun and can tolerate some drought.
Leaves and young shoots are edible raw and it has some history as a wound herb, but is rarely used today.
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Ajuga – Purple
$7.50Add to cartAjuga is a low growing EVERGREEN PERENNIAL with dark green to purple leaves that make a dense spreading ground cover and in spring sends up 15cm flower stalks bearing many purple flowers that are very attractive to bees and butterflies. It grows well in full shade, semi-shade or full sun and can tolerate some drought.
Leaves and young shoots are edible raw and it has some history as a wound herb, but is rarely used today.
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Ajuga – Variegated
$7.50Add to cartThis Ajuga is a low growing EVERGREEN PERENNIAL with green and white variegated leaves that make a dense spreading ground cover and in spring sends up 15cm flower stalks bearing many purple flowers that are very attractive to bees and butterflies. It grows well in full shade, semi-shade or full sun and can tolerate some drought.
Leaves and young shoots are edible raw and it has some history as a wound herb, but is rarely used today. -
Alexanders
$7.50Read moreAlexanders is a stout BIENNIAL flowering plant growing to 1.2m tall. It has a strong solid stem that becomes hollow and grooved with age. The bright green leaves are bluntly toothed, and ternately divided. Umbels of yellow-green flowers are followed by black seeds. It prefers moist soil in a full sun or semi-shade position. Attractive to bees and butterflies.
The taste has been described as somewhat intermediate between parsley and celery. All plant parts are edible, and it has been used historically as a medicine.
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Artichoke – Green Globe
$9.50Add to cartArtichoke is a PERENNIAL vegetable growing to 1.5m. The plant is quite big and statuesque, with long, arching, deeply lobed, silvery, glaucous-green leaves. When the flower buds (the vegetable) are allowed to open into flowers, they are very attractive to bees and bumblebees. The plant prefers well drained soil in most soils (tolerant of saline soils) in a sunny position. The flower buds are known as a gourmet vegetable and the whole plant has medicinal applications. Leaves yield a dark grey dye.