• Artichoke - Green Globe

    Artichoke – Green Globe

    $9.50

    Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus ‘Green Globe’) is a perennial in the Asteraceae family that grows in full sun and prefers rich, well-drained soil. It is cultivated for its large green flower buds, which are eaten as a gourmet vegetable, and adds striking architectural form to the garden.

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  • Artichoke - Purple de Jesi

    Artichoke – Purple de Jesi

    $10.50

    Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus ‘Purple de Jesi’) is a perennial in the Asteraceae family that grows in full sun and prefers rich, well-drained soil. It produces elongated purple heads with excellent eating quality and is treasured as both a gourmet vegetable and a striking garden plant.

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  • AI generated catalog image for Artichoke Purple Romagna

    Artichoke – Purple of Romagna

    $10.50

    Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus ‘Purple of Romagna’) is a perennial in the Asteraceae family that grows in full sun and prefers rich, well-drained soil. It is prized for its purple-tinted buds with a rich flavour and is valued both as a culinary delicacy and an ornamental statement.

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  • Image showing the fruiting and flowering of an ashwagandha plant

    Ashwagandha

    $9.50

    Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a short-lived perennial in the Solanaceae family that grows in full sun and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. It is valued as an adaptogen to support stress resilience, energy balance, and sleep, with roots traditionally used in teas, tinctures, and powders.

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  • Balkan Mint, Micromeria

    Balkan Mint

    $8.50

    Balkan Mint (Micromeria thymifolia) is a perennial in the Lamiaceae family that grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is used as a Culinary Herb for flavouring teas, meats, and stews, and as a Pollinator Plant, attracting bees and beneficial insects.

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  • Balm - Orange Balm

    Balm – Orange Balm

    $8.50

    Orange Balm (Melissa officinalis ‘Mandarina’) is a perennial in the Lamiaceae family that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is used as a Culinary Herb for teas and flavouring, as a Medicinal Herb for calming and digestive remedies, and as a Pollinator Plant.

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  • Balm of Gilead

    Balm of Gilead

    $8.50

    Balm of Gilead (Cedronella canariensis) is a perennial in the Lamiaceae family that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is used as a Culinary Herb for herbal teas and fragrance, mentioned but not validated as a Medicinal Herb for calming and digestive support, and as a Pollinator Plant.

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  • AI rendering of Clove Basil

    Basil – African / Clove (Vana Tulsi)

    $8.50

    Basil, Clove (Ocimum gratissimum) also known as African Basil, or Vana Tulsi is a short lived perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It has an upright, shrubby habit with large green leaves and aromatic oils. Basil needs warmth, sun, and fertile free-draining soil.
    With its intense clove aroma it is used sparingly in seasoning and teas, and is an excellent traditional medicine for calming, as adaptogen and as immune support. Flowers attract bees.

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  • Holy Basil / Sacred Basil Rama Tulsi

    Basil – Holy Basil Green (Rama Tulsi)

    $8.50

    Holy basil or Tulsi (Green) (Ocimum sanctum syn. Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a tender perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It is a bushy plant with green leaves and stems and delicate flowers. Prefers full sun in a warm spot and well-drained soil. With a peppery clove-like flavour it is excellent as a soothing tea that supports wellbeing and resilience.

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  • Holy basil / Sacred basil Krishna Tulsi

    Basil – Holy Basil Red (Krishna Tulsi)

    $8.50

    Holy basil or Tulsi (Red) (Ocimum sanctum syn. Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a tender perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It is a bushy plant with striking purple stems, aromatic and decorative.
    Soil & Sun: Needs warmth, sun, and fertile free-draining soil.

    Stronger, spicier taste than green Tulsi; prized for tea blends, adaptogenic and spiritual use.

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  • Basil Purple Ruffles

    Basil – Purple Ruffles

    $7.00

    Purple Ruffles (Ocimum basilicum ‘Purple Ruffles’) is a tender annual in the mint family. With dark purple, ruffled foliage; it is slower growing but highly ornamental. AS with all basils, it prefers warmth and sun in well drained soil. It has a sweet aromatic flavour and is both a showy garden plant and a kitchen herb for fresh dishes, teas and vinegars. 

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  • Thai Basil Siam Queen

    Basil – Thai Siam Queen

    $7.00

    Basil, Thai Siam Queen (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora ‘Siam Queen’ is a tender annual in the Lamiaceae family. Upright plants with narrow green leaves and purple stems and flower bracts. The plant prefers warm, sunny conditions; well-drained soil.

    Distinct spicy-anise flavour; essential in Thai curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes.

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  • Bay Tree

    Bay Tree

    $12.50

    This EVERGREEN TREE grows up to 12m, but is very slow to grow, and is often pruned to shrub height. Bay leaves are green and glabrous leaves with entire margins and aromatic. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and can grow in full sun or semi-shade. The spicy and aromatic leaves are used either fresh or dried and added to stews and soups and forms an essential ingredient in “Bouquet Garni”. It has a long history as a folk medicine.

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  • Bergamot - Lemon

    Bergamot – Lemon

    $8.50

    Lemon Bergamot (Monarda citriodora) is a short lived perennial grown mostly as an annual in the Lamiaceae family. Grows to a height of 60–90 cm and displays whorls of purple-pink flowers with a citrus-lemon aroma. Preferes well drained soil in full sun. 

    The fresh lemony leaves are used for tea; uplifting, cooling, digestive and calming; excellent pollinator plant.

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  • Bergamot Panorama Mix

    Bergamot – Panorama Mix

    $9.00

    Bergamot, Panorama Mix (Monarda didyma) is a hardy perennial in the Laiaceae family. Similar to scarlet bee balm, but with a mix of colours (pink, red, lavender, white). Prefers full sun to part shade in moist fertile soil. The uses are the same as scarlet bergamot/bee balm – as a tea for herbal support during times of colds, for fevers; it is very pollinator friendly.

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  • Bergamot - Scarlet /  Oswego Tea

    Bergamot – Scarlet /  Oswego Tea

    $9.00

    Bergamot, Scarlet / Bee Balm / Oswego Tea (Monarda didyma) is a hardy perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It grows in upright clumps, 60–120 cm tall, with bright scarlet shaggy flowers in summer. Prefers moist, rich soil; prefers full sun to part shade.
    Leaves brewed as Oswego tea; soothing, aromatic, supports digestion and colds. Attracts pollinators.

     

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  • Black Cumin

    Black Cumin

    $7.50

    Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is an annual herb in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It prefers a sunny, sheltered site with free-draining soil and tolerates dry conditions once established; in New Zealand it is best grown in spring–summer as it is frost-tender. Plants grow to around 30–50 cm tall and 20–30 cm wide, with feathery foliage, pale starry flowers, and distinctive inflated seed pods. Mainly used as a culinary plant, the black seeds add a warm, aromatic flavour to breads, curries, and spice blends. As a medicinal herb, they have a long history of use for digestion, immunity, and vitality. In the cottage garden, the flowers add delicate charm, while in the pollinator garden they provide nectar and habitat for bees and beneficial insects.

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  • Catnip

    Catnip

    $7.50

    Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It prefers sun to part shade in well-drained soils, and is hardy in NZ. Growing 60–100 cm tall and 60 cm wide, it has soft grey-green leaves and small white-purple flowers. Used as a medicinal calming and digestive herb, a cottage garden plant, and as a cat-attracting herb for play and enrichment.

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  • Catnip - Lemon

    Catnip – Lemon

    $8.50

    Lemon Catnip (Nepeta cataria var. citriodora) is a perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It prefers sun to part shade in well-drained soil, and is hardy in NZ. Growing 60–90 cm tall and 60 cm wide, it has soft grey-green leaves with a lemon fragrance and white flowers. Used as a medicinal calming herb, an aromatic cottage garden plant, an insect repellent, and sometimes as a cat herb.

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  • Chamomile - German

    Chamomile – German

    $7.50

    German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an annual in the Asteraceae family. It prefers full sun, free-draining sandy or loamy soil, and is moderately hardy in most NZ climates. It grows to about 60 cm tall and 30 cm wide, with fine feathery leaves and small daisy-like flowers with yellow centres and white petals. Mainly used as a medicinal herb (for calming teas, digestive and sleep support), a cottage garden favourite (soft fragrance and cheerful blooms), and a pollinator plant (beloved by bees and beneficial insects).

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