Feathery-leaved 2' biennial (to Zone 3) grown primarily for its seeds to season soups, stews, breads and pastries. Leaves are also edible, though milder than the seeds. Direct seed either in early spring or late summer for seeds the second year. Likes full sun, sandy well-drained soil. can self-sow. ~350 seeds/g.
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| Variety | Product Type | Hybrid Status | Lifecycle | Hardy to Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
| Anise Hyssop | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 4 |
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Anise Hyssop Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 4 |
|
Ashwagandha Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial grown as an annual | 10 |
| Borage | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
|
Borage Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
| Caraway | seeds | open pollinated | biennial | 3 |
| Catnip | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
|
Catnip Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
| Zloty Lan German Chamomile | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
|
German Chamomile Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
|
Codonopsis Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 4 |
| Cumin | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
|
Elecampane Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
|
Epazote Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial grown as an annual | |
|
Fenugreek Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
|
Feverfew Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 4 |
| Horehound | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
| Hyssop | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
| Lady’s Mantle | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
| Lemongrass | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
| Moldavian Dragonhead | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
| Lovage | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 4 |
| Sweet Marjoram | seeds | open pollinated | perennial grown as an annual | |
|
Marshmallow Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 4 |
| Milk Thistle | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
|
Motherwort Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
|
Hoary Mountain Mint ECO |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
| Yellow (White) Mustard Seed | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
| Pennyroyal | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 4 |
|
Rosemary Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | perennial grown as an annual | 8 |
| Broadleaf Sage | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 4 |
|
Spilanthes ECO |
seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
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Spilanthes Organic |
seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
| Stevia | seeds | open pollinated | perennial grown as an annual | 9 |
| Mexican Tarragon | seeds | open pollinated | annual | |
| Topas St Johnswort | seeds | open pollinated | perennial | 3 |
|
Wild Lettuce ECO |
seeds | open pollinated | biennial grown as an annual | 4 |
See Herb Chart for uses and cultural information.
About medicinal herbs: Archeological evidence dates the medicinal use of herbs back 60,000 years to the Neanderthals. 85% of the world’s population employ herbs as medicines, and 40% of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. contain plant-derived materials. Fewer than 10% of higher plant species have been investigated for their medicinal components. Interest in traditional herbal remedies continues to grow.
Statements about medicinal use of plants have not been evaluated by the FDA, and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any ailment. Before using or ingesting any medicinal plant, consult a healthcare practitioner familiar with botanical medicine.
Takinagawa Burdock and Resina Calendula, as well as oats, mammoth red clover and alfalfa in the Farm Seed section, also have medicinal uses. Medicinal herbs such as black cohosh, licorice, and many more are available as plants, and shipped in the spring with orders from our perennial plants warehouse.
Culture: Some herbs are customarily grown from divisions because they cannot come true from seed, such as scented thymes and flavored mints. Some require fall sowing of fresh seed, such as sweet cicely and angelica.
Using herbs: Drying herbs at home is not difficult. Whole leaves retain their flavor at least a year. To substitute fresh herbs for dried in cooking, use triple the dried quantity called for in a recipe.
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
Items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse take 3-5 business days to process.