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Angelica
Archangelica - A large upright, vigorous growing PERENNIAl, sometimes grown as a biennial. Plants have very large, deeply divided, green leaves. In summer umbels of white to light green flower heads are borne, followed by straw coloured seeds. The thick "celery-like" edible stems can be crystalized and used for confectionary treats & decorations. Height to 2 m. Spread to 1 m. Full sun. ZONE 6 to 9. Germination 14 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 100.
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Anise Hyssop *
DEER RESISTANT * Hyssopus Officinalis – A semi-evergreen bushy PERENNIAL with aromatic deep green leaves. Spikes of small blue/mauve flowers appear from mid-summer to early autumn. Leaves & flowers have culinary & medicinal values, anise-scent is delightful in teas. Attract bees & butterflies. Height to 1.5 meters. Spread 30 cm. Prefers full sun & well-drained soil. Germination in 7 to 14 days. ZONE 6 to 9. Seeds per packet 200.
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Basil - Genovese
Ocimum Basilicum - Basil Genovese is the best basil for making pesto. A tender ANNUAL, with large shiny dark green foliage, & a strong spicy fragrance. Pinch off growing tips & flowers for bushier plants and to delay flowering. Start indoors in May, or outdoors in June. Height 30 cm. Space plants 40 cm apart, harvest leaves as needed. Basil makes a good greenhouse or container-grown candidate. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 100.
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Basil - Thai Siam Queen
Ocimum Basilicum Thai - Gorgeous in the garden & delicious on the dinner plate. Also known as Anise Basil a favorite in Oriental cuisine. The sturdy stems of this tender ANNUAL support large bright green leaves followed by racemes of purple flowers borne on the top of the plant. Start indoors in May, or outdoors in June. Space 40 cm. Harvest leaves as needed. Height 30 cm. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 100.
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Borage *
*DEER RESISTANT Borago officinalis - A fast growing upright ANNUAL herb, with oval crinkled, rough, hairy green leaves. Sprays of star shaped, light blue flowers with small white centers appear from summer to fall. Young leaves are used as a coolant in drinks & flowers can be added to salads. Plants prefer full sun & well drained soil & will self-seed in warmer zones. Height to 90 cm. Spread 30 cm. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 40.
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Celandine
Chelidonium majus – A self-seeding PERENNIAL with basal rosettes of large lobed-shaped hairy light green leaves. In early spring open cup-shaped golden yellow flowers appear on upright-branched stems. The bright orange sap from the leaves and stems, when mixed with vinegar, is said to remove warts and corns. Prefers part shade. Height 30 to 40 cm. Spread 30 cm. ZONE 6 to 8. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 200+.
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Chamomile - German
Matricaria Recutita - This German variety is the most prolific flower producer of the chamomiles, covered with small scented daisy-like flowers all summer long. Picked fresh, dried, or frozen, it is the soothing ingredient in chamomile tea. A fast growing, short-lived ANNUAL, with finely cut green foliage on 40 cm high plants. Sow outdoors April +. Space 12 to 20 cm apart & harvest as needed. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 1000.
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Chicory
Cichorium intybus - A self-seeding ANNUAL with bright blue daisy like flowers with tiny yellow centers. Flowers are borne along the upper main stems & side brances, from mid to late summer. These willowy plants take little space & can be planted between perennials. Harvested roots are ground up & used as a "coffee substitute", caffine free drink. Height to 1m. Spread 40 cm. Full sun. Germination 7 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 60.
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Chives
Allium Schoenoprasum - The one must-have kitchen herb, imparting a delicate onion flavor,perfect for almost any savory dish. Snip the leaves of this PERENNIAL in bunches at the base of the plant, then chop and use fresh or freeze for year-round use. Flowers added to salads are a colorfull addition. Oils and vinegars can be flavored and colored by adding partially opened flower heads. Sow early spring or fall placing several seeds together to form a clump. Seeds per packet 250+. ZONE 3 to 9.
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Chives Garlic *
DEER RESISTANT * Allium Tuberosum - The same mild flavour of regular chives is imparted with a distinctive garlic scent and taste. Both edible leaf stalks and flower heads add a mild flavor to any dish. A hardy PERENNIAL with narrow flat grass-like leaves, growing from clumps of tiny bulbs. Early summer pale mauve flower heads appear on top of 25 to 40 cm tall stalks. Sow outdoors March & space 20 cm apart in clumps. ZONE 4 to 9. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 250+.
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Cilantro
Coriandrum Sativum - The herb with a unique strong, scent & taste, a staple ingredient in Mexican salsa & Thai cooking. Pale cream flower umbels are followed by seeds. Harvested dried seeds known as coriander. A short-lived ANNUAL with lobed shaped, deeply divided green leaves. Height 45 cm. Sow outdoors March / May, & Aug. / Sept. for fall harvests. Space 25 cm apart & harvest as needed. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 100
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Dill - Hercules
Anethum Graveolens - Aromatic foliage, flower heads & seeds are used in many dishes. A fast growing ANNUAL with finely cut blue-green foliage & yellow flower heads. Seeds can be chewed or brewed into tea for indigestion. Leaves,flowerheads & seeds, fresh or dried all have culinary properties. Sow outdoors from late April to June, space plants 9 to 10 cm apart. Height to 1 m. Harvest as needed. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 300+.
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Echinacea - Pallida::::SOLD OUT::::
E. pallida - * Deer resistant wildflower. One of the narrow leaf Echinacea varieties, both leaves & flower petals are narrow than E. purpurea and petals are also paler pink. Tinctures, pills & other herbal remedies are made from the roots of this highly valued medecinal plant. Height 1m.+ Spread 30 cm. ZONES 5 to 9. Slower to germinate 7 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 50.
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Echinacea - Purple
Echinacea purpurea - Also known as Purple Cone-flower. An upright PERENNIAL with lance shaped, dark green leaves. From mid-summer to fall, large daisy-like, deep crimsom pink, flower heads with brown conical centers are borne on strong single stems. Height to 1 meter. Spread 40 cm. ZONES 4 to 9. Germination 7 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 100.
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Echinacea - White: NOT Available 2010
NOT Available 2010 Echinacea White - An upright PERENNIAL with lance shaped, dark green leaves. Large pure white, daisy-like flower heads with brown conical centers are borne on single stems, from summer to fall. A good "cut flower", single flowers on long sturdy stems. Height to 1 meter. Spread 30 cm. ZONES 4 to 9. Germination 7 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 100.
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Elecampane SOLD OUT 2010
Inula Helenium - A hardy PERENNIAL with lance shaped to elipitic rough green leaves. In summer branching top stems carry large bright yellow daisy-like flower heads with numerous thin delicate petals. Dried roots can be used in cough syrups & to aid digestion. Yellow/orange dyes can be obtained from the flowers. Height 1 m.+. Spread 60 cm. ZONES 5 to 8. Germination 7 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 200.
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Fennel - Smoky Bronze
F. Vulgare purpureum - Fennel is a tall graceful self-seeding PERENNIAL growing up to 1.5 meters in height, with finely divided feathery bronze/green leaves and stems followed by yellow flowers. Dried seeds have a stronger flavor than leaves. Fennel closely resembles dill but has a sweet anise flavor which is altogether different. Popular flavouring for fish, soups, salads and stews. Long ago it was thought that fennel hung over a doorway prevented evil spirits from entering that home. The blooms attract pollenating insects to the garden. Sow seeds outdoors in early spring and thin plants 30 cm apart. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 250. ZONE 4 to 9.
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Feverfew *
DEER RESISTANT * Chrysanthemum Parthemium – A moderately fast growing, short-lived bushy PERENNIAL grown as an annual. Lobed light green leaves are aromatic with small daisy like flower heads, carried from summer to early autumn. Medicinal values include reducing migraine attacks by making a tea with feverfew leaves. Medecinal properties, used to reduce fevers and relief from arthritis. This is also a good companion plant in the vegetable garden, where the aromatic leaves will keep some insects away. Height 40 to 60 cm. Spread 25 cm. Prefers full or partial sun and well-drained soil. Zones 5 to 9. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 500.
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Feverfew - Double *
DEER RESISTANT * Chrysanthemum Parthemium – A moderately fast growing, short-lived bushy PERENNIAL grown as an annual. Lobed light green leaves are aromatic with small daisy like flower heads, carried from summer to early autumn. Height 40 to 60 cm. Spread 25 cm. Prefers full or partial sun and well-drained soil. Zones 5 to 9. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 500.
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Hyssop:::: SOLD OUT::::
Hyssopus officinalis A semi-evergreen PERENNIAL bushy shrub with aromatic, narrow, oval shaped, dark green leaves. Dense clusters of blue to purple flowers are borne on the top section of the branches from mid-summer to early fall. Both leaves & flowers have culinary properties. ZONES 6 to 9. Height to 1 m. Spread 1 m. Germination to 21 days. Seeds per packet 100
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Ladys Mantle *::::SOLD OUT::::
DEER RESISTANT * Alchemilla mollis - A hardy, drought resistant,sun or part shade, ground cover PERENNIAL. Leaves are light green & circular shaped with scalloped crinkled edges. In early spring tiny sprays of greenish yellow flowers appear in bunches held above the leaves. Height 25 cm. Spread 35 cm. Medecinal properties: has been used to treat menstural disorders. ZONES 3 to 8. Germination 7 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 100.
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Lavender *
DEER RESISTANT * Lavandula angustifolia - An evergreen bushy shrub with dense spikes of highly fragrant, deep purple flowers from middle to late summer. Plants have narrow aromatic, silver gray leaves, ideal for borders and walkways in the garden. Prefer full sun and well-drained soil. The refreshing perfume of lavender is used in many cosmetic products. Height to 1.5 meters. Spread to 1 meter. Zones 6 to 9. Seeds per packet 200.
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Lavender - Spanish*
DEER RESISTANT PERENNIAL,* Lavandula stoechas - An evergreen bushy, dense shrub with silver gray, lance shaped, aromatic leaves. Heads of fat, deep purple, highly aromatic flowers topped by rose purple bracts appear from late spring to summer. Height to 1 meter, spread to 1 meter. Full sun & well drained, semi fertile soil. Remove spent flower heads & leggy branches after flowering to encourage new growth. ZONE 7 to 9. Seeds per packet 200.
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Lemon Balm *
DEER RESISTANT * Melissa officinalis - A dense, clump forming PERENNIAL herb, with the pleasant aroma of lemons. Highly aromatic leaves are pale green & oval shaped, with serrated edges. In summer small clusters of white-green flowers are borne on branching stems held above the leaves. Fresh or dried leaves are used to flavour teas. Full sun or part shade & poor soils. Height 50 cm. Spread to 30 cm. Zones 5 to 9. Seeds per packet 300+.
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Lovage - Wild Celery *
DEER RESISTANT * Levisticum Officinale - A vigorous growing, hardy PERENNIAL. Leaves are deeply divided & pale green, followed by green-yellow flowers & oblong, deep brown seedpods. Has a strong celery flavor, used as a “bathing herb”, crushed leaves or grated roots added to bath water has a cleansing, deodorizing effect. Sow outdoors in May. Height to 1.5 meters. Zones 4 to 9. Germination 7 to 14 days. Seeds per packet 100.
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Mullein *
Verbascum bombyciferum - *DEER RESISTANT BIENNIAL with large oval shaped leaves. Both leaves & stems are covered with dense soft tiny silver hairs. Dense clusters of small, yellow, five lobed shaped flowers are borne on tall strong upright stems in summer. Plants are drought resistant & will self-seed in areas with mild winters. Ideal for wildflower meadows & open dry exposed areas. Germination 14 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 1000.
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Oregano - Golden *
Origanum vulgare Aureum * DEER RESISTANT - A woody based PERENNIAL, forming a dense mat of golden, aromatic leaves that turn pale yellow to green. In early summer tiny clusters of small light pink to white flowers, appear on the tips of main stalks & branches. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm. ZONES 4 to 9. A hardy drought resistant plant. Germination 7 to 21 days, Best sown, fall in milder areas or early spring. Seeds per packet 200.
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Oregano - Greek *
Origanum vulgare *DEER RESISTANT - A mat forming, PERENNIAL sub-shrub with very aromatic heart shaped, dark green leaves. Throughout summer numerous arching stems, bear small funnel shaped, pale pink or white flowers, surrounded by red-purple bracts. Leaves & flowers are also used in herbal remedies & for making "oregano oil". Height 30 cm. Spread 25 cm. Plants prefer full sun & any well-drained. ZONES 4 to 9. Seeds per packet 200.
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Parsley Mix
Petroselinum crispum - A mix of parsley varieties, Green curled, Tall Italian and Flat leafed parsley. A BIENNIAL usually grown as an ANNUAL. Seeds are slow to germinate & are best sown in very early spring or fall in warmer zones. Plants will tolerate the cool days very well, but tend to dislike frost. Leaves can be used fresh or dried as an attractive garnish, or added to salads, sauces & soups. Space plants 25 to 30 cm apart & harvest as needed. Germination 7 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 200
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Parsley - Curled
Petroselinum Crispum - The curled leaves form a frilly canopy atop 35 cm plants, keeping their crisp texture and bright green color amazingly well in the garden and after harvest. Medicinal values include hot parsley teas as a diuretic or tonic that helps with rheumatism. Leaves can be harvested & dried. Sow seeds outdoors in fall or early spring, and thin plants 15 to 20 cm apart. Height 25 cm. Germination 7 to 21 days. Seeds per packet 200.
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