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Herb
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Herb
Anise Hyssop
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4407AO Agastache foeniculum Open-pollinated. Bushy midwestern native permeates the air with sweet licorice fragrance. An outstanding insectary plant, its... read more |
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Arnica Chamissonis
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4409RO Arnica chamissonis Open-pollinated. Meadow arnica is a native American species that will grow successfully in low-elevation gardens. A.... read more |
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Ashwagandha
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4411WO Withania somnifera Open-pollinated. In Sanskrit its name means ‘the vitality of the horse’ and it imparts such energy; somnifera promotes sleep.... read more |
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Astragalus
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4412LO Astragalus membranaceus Open-pollinated. Safe effective adaptogenic tonic to use daily throughout the year, aiding digestion and promoting immune... read more |
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Blue Vervain
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4692BO Verbena hastata Open-pollinated. This 5–6' perennial grows naturally in moist thickets and meadows and will do well in similar garden conditions,... read more |
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Herb
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Herb
Broadleaf SageNew catalog listings coming in late November
4664BS Salvia officinalis Open-pollinated. Grows up to 3', with fuzzy grey-green oblong leaves and blue flowers. Used fresh or dried. Tasty in stuffing... read more |
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CodonopsisNew catalog listings coming in late November
4520CD Codonopsis pilosula Open-pollinated. Also called Poor Man’s Ginseng and dang shen in China. Perennial to Zone 4. Used in Chinese medicine like... read more |
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Herb
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Elecampane
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4550EO Inula helenium Open-pollinated. Also known as Horseheal, Wild Sunflower and Elf Dock. Large dramatic plant is an excellent lung tonic. Important... read more |
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Feverfew
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4572FO Tanacetum parthenium Open-pollinated. Strongly scented bushy 18" plant with beautiful daisy-like white blooms good in bouquets. A tea from the... read more |
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Garlic ChivesNew catalog listings coming in late November
4577GC Allium tuberosum Open-pollinated. Also called Chinese chives or Chinese leeks. Known as jiu cai in China. Grows like chives, 1' tall, but has flat... read more |
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Herb
German ThymeNew catalog listings coming in late November
4687GT Thymus vulgaris Open-pollinated. Creeping 10–12" mat-forming perennial brings depth of flavor to soups, gravies, casseroles. Said to calm the... read more |
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Herb
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Lady’s MantleNew catalog listings coming in late November
4584LM Alchemilla mollis Open-pollinated. I first admired this attractive plant in the lovely gardens at Avena Botanicals. Softly hairy wavy-edged leaves... read more |
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Herb
Lemon BalmNew catalog listings coming in late November
4588LB Melissa officinalis Open-pollinated. The Greek word Melissa means ‘honeybee’; the plant in flower attracts them. Perennial growing to 2'. Gather... read more |
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Lemon MintNew catalog listings coming in late November
4589MT Monarda citriodora Open-pollinated. An annual member of the bee balm genus in the mint family. Native to Appalachia and related to Oswego Tea. The... read more |
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LemongrassNew catalog listings coming in late November
4587LG Cymbopogon flexuosus Open-pollinated. Nikos searched for years for this culinary strain of lemongrass, native to Southeast Asia, used in food and... read more |
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Herb
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Herb
Marshmallow
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4619MO Althaea officinalis Open-pollinated. Cousin to the hollyhock, used to soothe and soften irritated skin and membranes and to relieve stuck hacking... read more |
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Milk Thistle
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4630TO Silybum marianum Open-pollinated. Named for the bold white splashes on its glossy leaves, said to be from Mary’s milk. Fast-growing 3–5' annual... read more |
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Herb
Motherwort
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4640MO Leonurus cardiaca Open-pollinated. Hardy perennial of the mint family grows 2–4' with dull green leaves having a pungent odor and rather bitter... read more |
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PennyroyalNew catalog listings coming in late November
4651PR Mentha pulegium Open-pollinated. Native to Europe, across the Mediterranean into Persia. Hardy aromatic ground cover notorious for its... read more |
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Herb
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Rosemary
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4657RO Rosmarinus officinalis Open-pollinated. From the Latin ros marinus meaning ‘dew of the sea,’ a reference to its native habitat, the Mediterranean... read more |
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SchisandraNew catalog listings coming in late November
4677SH Schisandra chinensis Open-pollinated. Also called Magnolia Vine. Highly ornamental deciduous woody vine, to 25', with tiny pinkish-white flowers... read more |
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Herb
SpilanthesNew catalog listings coming in late November
4683SP Spilanthes oleracea Open-pollinated. Known to herbalists as the Toothache Plant. Spilanthes’ tingling and mouth-numbing properties appear rapidly... read more |
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Stinging Nettle
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4644SO Urtica dioica Open-pollinated. Biodynamic gardeners use nettles to increase the potency of neighboring herbs, and to stimulate humus formation. An... read more |
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Herb
Sweet MarjoramNew catalog listings coming in late November
4615SM Origanum majorana (80-95 days) Open-pollinated. Grown as an annual in the North. 1' plant with grey-green rounded leaves of enchanting sweet... read more |
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Sweet WoodruffNew catalog listings coming in late November
4698SW Galium odoratum Open-pollinated. Perennial ground cover for shade. Whorls of pointed vanilla-scented leaves covered with clusters of tiny snowy-white spring flowers. 6-8" tall. read more |
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Topas St JohnswortNew catalog listings coming in late November
4686TS Hypericum perforatum Open-pollinated. Pretty yellow flower of fields and meadows turns tinctures and oils deep red. Used as tea, tincture or... read more |
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Valerian
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4690VO Valeriana officinalis Open-pollinated. Tall leafy 3-5' perennial with honey-scented pale pink flowers. Harvest roots in the second year or later. read more |
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White SageNew catalog listings coming in late November
4666WS Salvia apiana Open-pollinated. An important ceremonial herb for Native Americans who use it for purification. Leaves can be smoked, taken as a... read more |
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Herb
White YarrowNew catalog listings coming in late November
4699WY Achillea millefolium Open-pollinated. Flat-topped white flowers bloom June–August with an odd alluring scent that attracts bees, butterflies and... read more |
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Wild Bergamot
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4481WO Monarda fistulosa Open-pollinated. Our native wildflower species of the familiar bee balm is a great addition to the perennial border in light dry... read more |
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Herb
Yellow (White) Mustard SeedNew catalog listings coming in late November
4642YM Sinapis alba (70-85 days) Open-pollinated. The variety of mustard most familiar to American palates, but pallid without the addition of turmeric.... read more |
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Herb
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Basil
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Basil
Anise BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4436AB Open-pollinated. Originally from Persia. Vigorous mulberry-tinted basil with anise fragrance makes a highly decorative tall bushy plant. Slow to... read more |
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Basil
Genovese BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4418GB (70 days) Open-pollinated. The choice of many connoisseurs for making pesto. Also called Perfumed Basil. Leaves are slightly smaller and finer... read more |
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Basil
Kapoor Tulsi
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4468KO Ocimum tenuiflorum (100 days) Open-pollinated. A superior strain of Tulsi or Sacred basil, with a more compact growth habit and more pungent sweet... read more |
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Lime Basil
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4453LO Ocimum americanum (65 days) Open-pollinated. Imparts a robust lime fragrance to the patch. More vigorous than Lemon Basil, darker green leaves... read more |
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Basil
Mammoth BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4422MB Open-pollinated. No grape leaves available? Lettuce-leaf type has very large ruffled leaves suitable for rolling or stuffing. Flavor similar to... read more |
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Basil
Mrs. Burns Lemon BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4450BB (64 days) Open-pollinated. Chosen for its intense lemony fragrance. Medium-sized bright green leaves. Heirloom variety grown for 60 years in... read more |
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Basil
Purple Ruffles BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4461PR (85 days) Open-pollinated. Deep purple plants with serrated and crinkled leaves for striking visual contrast in the herb garden. Imparts... read more |
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Basil
Round Midnight BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4459RM (65 days) F-1 hybrid. This lustrous purple basil lures you from across the garden with its broad dark lightly ruffled gently serrated leaves... read more |
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Basil
Spicy Globe BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4430SG Ocimum basilicum minimum (70 days) Open-pollinated. Marvelous little basil grows to about 8" and maintains a compact mound of light green leaves... read more |
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Basil
Sweet BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4414SB (70 days) Open-pollinated. Genova strain. The heaviest-yielding variety, recommended for drying, all-around great eating, and large-scale pesto... read more |
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Basil
Sweet Basil
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4415WO (70 days) Open-pollinated. The heaviest-yielding variety, recommended for drying, all-around great eating, and large-scale pesto production. We... read more |
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Basil
Sweet Dani Lemon BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4449SD (65 days) Open-pollinated. 1998 AAS for its extraordinary vigor that manifests even in the seedling stage and continues through the summer. Tall... read more |
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Basil
Thai BasilNew catalog listings coming in late November
4470TB (60 days) Open-pollinated. Lends its distinctly strong licorice-anise basil flavor to Thai food. An attractive 12–18" fine-leaved plant with... read more |
Chervil
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Chervil
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New catalog listings coming in late November
3045CO Anthriscus cerefolium (60 days) Open-pollinated. Flavorful lacy leaves. Slow-bolting. read more |
Cilantro
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Cilantro
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Cilantro
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Dill
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Dill
Bouquet DillNew catalog listings coming in late November
4530BU (55 days) The biggest, best and ferniest strain of the four in our lot grow-out. Bouquet is usually grown for dill weed production because its... read more |
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Dill
Bouquet Dill
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4531BO (55 days) Bouquet is usually grown for dill weed production because its leaves are sweeter and more refined than those of Mammoth. Foliage should... read more |
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Dill
Fernleaf DillNew catalog listings coming in late November
4536FL (55 days) 1992 AAS. A dwarf variety suitable for small gardens or patio containers, Fernleaf grows only half as tall as other varieties and is... read more |
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Dill
Mammoth DillNew catalog listings coming in late November
4542MM Variety generally grown for its seeds. Can also be used as dill weed, but the foliage is slightly darker, coarser and stronger-tasting than that... read more |
Echinacea
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Echinacea
Narrow-Leaved ConeflowerNew catalog listings coming in late November
4545NL Echinacea angustifolia Smallest and least vigorous of all the Echinacea species, but the one with the most medicinal tongue-tingling properties.... read more |
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Echinacea
Purple Coneflower
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4547CO Echinacea purpurea Large, showy, vigorous and hardy, a popular garden perennial since the early 1700s. Large fibrous roots are easy to harvest.... read more |
Lavender
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Lavender
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4585LO Open-pollinated. Also known as English Lavender. Not a named variety; perhaps a less-refined habit than Vincenza Blue, but way cheaper. Texts... read more |
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Lavender
Vincenza Blue LavenderNew catalog listings coming in late November
4586VB Open-pollinated. More compact habit than common Lavender with deeper green leaves and a more powerful, less sweet, aroma. 1' plants have bold... read more |
Oregano
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Oregano
Greek OreganoNew catalog listings coming in late November
4648GR Origanum heracleoticum The true culinary herb for Greek and Italian cooking. Low-growing perennial with fragrant dull green and purple leaves and... read more |
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Oregano
Zaatar Oregano
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4649ZO Origanum syriacum An oregano that carries a bit of zing, and is a necessary ingredient in the condiment za’atar. Mix with sumac, toasted sesame... read more |
Parsley
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Parsley
Dark Green
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New catalog listings coming in late November
3170DO Petroselinum crispum (78 days) Open-pollinated. Smooth and shiny large wide dark green leaves. Upright form with vigorous growth. read more |
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Parsley
Double CurledNew catalog listings coming in late November
3166FG Petroselinum crispum (75 days) Open-pollinated. Double-curled type with long upright stiff stems. Holds color all season, tolerates heat and repeated cuttings. read more |
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Parsley
Gigante d’ItaliaNew catalog listings coming in late November
3158GI Petroselinum crispum (70 days) Open-pollinated. Italian heirloom. Flat-leaved parsley with good early seedling vigor and rich sweet flavor. Grows to 1' tall. read more |
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Savory
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Savory
Summer SavoryNew catalog listings coming in late November
4672SS Satureja hortensis (70 days) Open-pollinated. Annual grows to 1½' with narrow dark green leaves and lavender flowers. Cut often during growing... read more |
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Savory
Winter SavoryNew catalog listings coming in late November
4674WS Satureja montana Open-pollinated. Leaves shinier and thicker, stronger and more pungent than Summer Savory. Used to flavor dry beans or... read more |
Skullcap
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Baikal SkullcapNew catalog listings coming in late November
4681BS Scuttelaria baicalensis Open-pollinated. Beautiful little perennial with myriad small violet monkshood-shaped blooms on a 1–2' subshrub. Looks... read more |
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Skullcap
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New catalog listings coming in late November
4682KO Scuttelaria lateriflora Open-pollinated. Native spreading 1–2' perennial, also called Virginia Skullcap, needs moist rich soil and likes partial... read more |