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Hollyhock – Charters Double Salmon
$7.50Read moreA flowering PERENNIAL, often grown as a BIENNIAL, in the mallow family, that can grow to over 2.4m in height. The plants have an erect, unbranched habit with large lobed or toothed leaf blades and very tall flower spikes bearing many attractive single flowers in white to off-white colour.
The plant does well in almost any well-drained soil in a full sun position, and can grow in semi-shade. Tall flower spikes may need staking.
The flowers, leaves, root and stem are edible and it has a long history of medicinal use. -
Honeywort – Pride of Gibraltar
$7.50Read moreAn ANNUAL growing to 90cm with greyish-green foliage and deep-purple bracts. Thrives in almost any soil, and prefers full sun or very light shade. Noted for attracting bees.
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Horehound- White
$8.50Read moreA flowering PERENNIAL growing 50cm with grey leaves that have a densely crinkled surface, and are covered in downy hairs. White flowers are borne in clusters on the upper part of the main stem.
Grows best in the full sun in well-drained soil, and can tolerate nutritionally poor soils.
Leaves are edible and can be used as a tea. Medicinally it is an important herb for home remedies for coughs. -
Ironwort
$10.50Read moreSideritis, or Ironwort, boasts silver-green foliage and delicate flower clusters, hailing from the Mediterranean. Highly regarded for its health benefits, it is prized for its soothing properties in traditional Greek medicine, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory attributes, making it a popular choice for herbal teas.
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Lemongrass
$8.50Read moreA frost-tender, tropical, evergreen, PERENNIAL grass that is aromatic and grows up to 1.5m.
Prefers well-drained moist soil in a full sun position. Can tolerate very alkaline soils and drought to some degree.
Fragrant leaves and the heart of young shoots are cultivated for use in cooking and teas. The leaves and essential oils are used commonly as traditional home remedies. -
Marigold – French (various)
$6.50Read moreA flowering ANNUAL growing to 50cm (T. patula) or 1m (T. erecta). Most species have pinnate green leaves and bright blooms in golden, orange, yellow, and white colors, often with maroon highlights.
It prefers well-drained soil in a full sun position, and is tolerant of heavy clay soil.
Commonly grown as a companion plant in the vegetable garden, or a bright and cheery flower in the ornamental garden, marigolds are edible and some have medicinal qualities too. -
Marigold – Starfire
$6.50Read moreA flowering ANNUAL growing to 30cm. Pinnate green leaves and masses of small bright blooms in golden, orange, yellow, and white colors, often with maroon highlights.
It prefers well-drained soil in a full sun position, and is tolerant of heavy clay soil.
Commonly grown as a companion plant in the vegetable garden, or a bright and cheery flower in the ornamental garden, marigolds are edible and some have medicinal qualities too. -
Marjoram – Sweet
$7.50Read moreA tender PERENNIAL growing to 60cm with small simple, smooth and ovate leaves that have a sweet pine and citrus flavour. Small white flowers are loved by bees and bumblebees.
Prefers well-drained soil in semi-shade or full sun. Leaves are edible and used as a flavouring, and it has medicinal applications. -
Meadowsweet – common
$12.50Read moreA PERENNIAL growing to 1.2m.
Prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in heavy clay soils. Full sun or semi-shade.
Flowers, leaves and root are edible and it has a long history of medicinal uses. -
Meadowsweet – pink
$12.50Read moreA spreading herbaceous PERENNIAL growing to 2.5m with large lobed leaves and branching red stems, and produces corymbs of deep pink or peach, sweet fragrant flowers in the summer.
Prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Full sun or semi shade. Has some historic medicinal uses. -
Miner’s Lettuce
$7.50Read moreA rosette-forming ANNUAL growing to 40cm Flowers are grouped 540 together above a pair of leaves that are united together around the stem to appear as one circular leaf. Prefers cool, damp conditions in a semi-shade to shade position.
The leaves are bland-tasting, and succulent, rich in vitamin C and eaten raw in salads. -
Mint – Spearmint
$8.50Read moreA hardy PERENNIAL growing to 60cm with bright green ovate leaves. Can grow in almost any soil, tolerates heavy clay soil. It preferes moist soil in a full sun or semi-shade position.
Flavourful mint leaves can be eaten raw or cooked; and it is commonly used as a domestic herbal remedy. -
Mother of Herbs
$9.50Read moreThe large succulent-like leaves are strongly oregano-mint flavoured making it wonderful herb to eat fresh or use as a food flavouring. The nutritional and medicinal phytochemicals in this herb make it a highly valued as a natural pharmaceutical.
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Mustard – Red Giant
$6.50Read moreAn ANNUAL with very large red/purple toned leaves and a sharp mustardy taste. Prefers full sun or semi-shade in a moist but well-drained soil. It makes a delicious addition to salads and sandwhiches, or added to sauerkraut or pickled on its own. The leaves can be cooked as a pot vegetable.
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Okinawa Spinach
$12.50Read moreA PERENNIAL growing to 90cm with a sprawling habit. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade.
Eaten as a medicinal vegetable. -
Orach – Green Mountain Spinach
$7.50Read moreOrach (Atriplex hortensis), or Mountain Spinach, is an annual leafy green in the Amaranthaceae family that grows 1–2m tall and 40–60cm wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Orach produces tender, spinach-like leaves with a mild, slightly salty flavour, used as a culinary green fresh or cooked. It is heat-tolerant, ornamental, and self-seeding, making it a useful food and cottage garden plant. Florists also make use of the spectacular seed spikes in floral arrangements.
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Orach – Red Mountain Spinach
$8.50Read moreOrach (Atriplex hortensis), or Mountain Spinach, is an annual leafy green in the Amaranthaceae family that grows 1–2m tall and 40–60cm wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Orach produces tender, spinach-like leaves with a mild, slightly salty flavour, used as a culinary green fresh or cooked. It is heat-tolerant, ornamental, and self-seeding, making it a useful food and cottage garden plant. Florists also use the striking seed heads in flower arrangements.
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Oregano – Common
$7.50Read moreA PERENNIAL growing to 60cm. Prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Grows best in full sun, but can tolerate semi-shade.
Leaves are a popular culinary flavouring and it has centuries of medicinal use.