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Angelica Tree Angelica archangelica |
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Tree Angelica. Biennial, flowering in the second year. Likes moist rich soil, grows best in semi shade. |
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Angelica Shiny Angelica pachycarpa |
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Angelica Biennial. Stems cooked with rhubarb to reduce tartness. Reputed remedy for colds. Collect seeds for second year. H 90cm/36in. |
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Arugula/Rocket Sweet Salad Eruca vesicaria ssp. Sativa |
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Arugula Salad Rocket Annual. Adds zing to salads. Pick leaves regularly to prevent becoming bitter. H 30-60cm/12-24in. |
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Basil African Blue Ocimum kilimandscharicum Χ basilicum 'Dark Opal' |
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African Blue Basil Protect in Winter. Perennial in warmer climates. H 1 m Grow in full sun. A tasty all round Basil used the same as Sweet Basil. |
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Basil Boxwood Ocimum basilicum Boxwood |
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Boxwood Basil. Annual. Unique appearance with mottled green and purple leaves. Companion plant to tomatoes. Mild, classic basil flavor. Purple leaves used as a garnish and contrast plant. Refreshing tea made with Borage. Repels insects. Dwarf compact |
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Basil Cinnamon Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon |
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Cinnamon Basil - contains the same chemical as cinnamon bark. Purple leaves, pink flowers. Plant after last frost. Both Basils are companion plants for tomatoes to keep mites and aphids away. |
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Basil Columnar Ocimum basilicum 'Greek Columnar' |
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Columnar Basil Annual. Frost tender. Spicy aroma like cloves and cinnamon, Used in many culinary dishes. Upright column type Basil ideal for containers. H 120cm/48in. |
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Basil Pesto Perpetual Ocimum basilicum 'Greek Columnar' Variegated |
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Pesto Perpetual Basil. The foliage is edged with a wide margin of creamy white. The upright columnar habit and generous height (to four feet tall) make this a striking focal point. This variety doesnt flower, so it keeps its aroma and flavor all season l |
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Basil compact Greek/Cuban Ocimum basilicum 'Cuban' |
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This compact Basil produces tight mounds of small green leaves, making it perfect for edging and in patio containers. Used mainly in pasta dishes. H8-14in/20-36cm |
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Basil Gecofure Sweet Ocimum basilicum 'Gecofure' |
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Basil Gecofure' - Annual. Excellent uniformity, aroma and flavor. Perfect for pots. Normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow. A strong and vibrant plant. H1.4 ft. |
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Basil Lemon Ocimum Χ citriodorum |
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Lemon Basil is a hybrid between basil (Ocimum basilicum) & African Basil (Ocimum americanum). Strong fragrant lemon scent is used in cooking. Companion plant to tomatoes. Dislikes Rue. |
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Basil Perennial Ocimum kilimandscharicum Χ basilicum 'Dark Opal' |
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African Blue Basil Protect in Winter. Perennial in warmer climates. H 1 m Grow in full sun. A tasty all round Basil used the same as Sweet Basil. |
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Basil Purple Ocimum basilicum |
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Rubin Basil Annual. Companion plant to tomatoes. Purple leaves used as a garnish. Repels insects. H 30cm/12in. |
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Basil Siam Queen Ocimum sp. 'Siam Queen' |
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Siam Queen Basil. Very strong, clove-scented basil. This heirloom is very popular in Thailand and is a very flavorful specialty variety. |
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Basil Sweet Ocimum basilicum |
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Sweet Basil Annual. Spicy leaves. Used fresh or dry in culinary dishes. Companion plant to tomatoes. Dislikes Rue. H 30-60cm/12-24in. Also available, Sweet Genovese Basil. Spicy leaves, said to be the best to make pesto. |
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Basil Spicy Globe Ocimum basilicum 'Spicy Globe' |
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Spicy Globe. Annual. Spicy leaves. Used fresh or dry in culinary dishes where regular basil is used, companion plant to tomatoes. Dislikes Rue. H 12-24in/30-60cm. |
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Basil Thai Ocimum basilicum |
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Thai Basil - Annual. Spicy leaves. Used fresh or dry in many culinary dishes where regular basil is used. Companion plant to tomatoes. Dislikes Rue |
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Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis |
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Bay Laurel Slow growing evergreen, tree. Dried leaves added to soups, spaghetti and stews. H 3-15m/10-50ft. |
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Borage Borage offinalis |
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Borage Annual. Flowers and leaves used in salads and drinks. Refreshing tea made with Basil. Companion to strawberries. H 30cm-1m/12-39in. |
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Burdock Arctium lappa |
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Burdock is a unique item for winter markets. Regarded as both a nutritious vegetable and curative medicinal, these long roots are among the hardiest of root vegetables, and not only overwinter in the garden easily for spring digging but also store well. |
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Carraway Carum carvi |
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Caraway Biennial. Leaves, seeds and roots are used in breads, stews and soups. Anti-flatulent. Companion plant to peas. H 30cm-1m/12-39in. |
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Celeriac Apium graveolens var. Rapaceum |
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Celeriac Biennial. Tips used in salads, soups and casseroles. Root eaten at end of second season as a vegetable. H 20-30cm/8-12in. |
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Chicory Cichorium intybus |
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Chicory can harvested any time of the plant. The flowers are edible but mostly used for its roots. Dig in fall, wash and slice for ease of grinding when dry. Grind as needed and steep as a hot beverage. Good substitute for coffee. |
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Chives Allium schoenoprasum |
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Chives Perennial. Leaves have an onion flavour. Good for most dishes. Companion plant to carrots. Makes spray for powdery mildew. H 15-20cm/6-8in. |
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Chives Staro Allium schoenoprasum 'Staro' |
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Staro. Perennial. Thicker leaves than Chives. Have an onion flavor. Good for most dishes. Companion plant to carrots. Makes spray for powdery mildew. H 12-24in/30-60cm |
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Chives Garlic Allium tuberosum |
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Garlic Chives Perennial. Add to soups, meat, eggs and salads. Companion plant to carrots. H 30-45cm/12-18in. |
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Coriander/Cilantro Coriandrum sativum |
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Cilantro Coriander Annual. Pink-white flowers. Leaves and seeds used in cooking. H 30-60cm/12-24in. |
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Coriander Vietnemese Polygonum odoratum |
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Vietnamese Coriander also called Hot Mint Perennial. Spicy flavour. Used in Oriental cooking. Ideal for curries and rice dishes. H 30cm/12in. |
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Culantro Eryngium foetidum |
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Culantro is a herb native to Mexico, Central, and South America, has a strong, aromatic scent. Stronger in flavor than its close relative Cilantro. |
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Cumin Cuminum cyminum |
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Cumin is short lived flowers then giving an aromatic spice with a distinctive bitter flavor and strong, warm aroma via its seeds. Abundant oil content. Great in curries and for marinating. |
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Cress Water Nasturtium officinale |
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Cress Perennial. Leaves have a peppery flavor. Good for salads and soups. H10-20cm/6-8in. |
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Cress Upland American Barbarea verna |
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Cress Upland American is similar to Watercress - Large rounded leaves. The young leaves make a great substitute for Watercress or lightly steamed for use as a vegetable. It is a very long lasting herb, not necessarily a perennial but a long term annual. |
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Curry Plant Helichrysum angustifolium |
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Curry Plant Perennial. Silver-grey foliage used for curry flavor. Excellent in Asian cuisine. Makes good moth repellent. H 45cm/18in. |
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Dill Anetheum gravelons 'Fernleaf' |
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Dill Annual. Leaves and seed used in meat, salads, fish dishes and as a garnish. Companion plant to cabbages. H 1-2m/3-6ft. Dill Fernleaf is a dwarf superior habit form. |
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Fennel Green and Bronze Foeniculum vulgare var azoricum |
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Fennel Green Leaf Florence Fennel bulbous base or Bronze Leaf. Both biennial. Both used raw in salads and fish dishes. H 1-2m/39-78in. |
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Garlic Allium sativum |
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Garlic Perennial bulb. Extensive culinary uses. Also insect repellent and medicinal, especially for colds and flu. H 70cm/30in. |
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Horseradish Armoracea rusticana syn.Cochlearia amoracia |
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Horseradish Perennial. Roots used for sauces. Aids digestion and helps in treatment of sinus congestion. H 30cm/12in. |
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Lovage Levisticum officinale |
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Lovage Perennial. Leaves used fresh or dried. Celery flavour to dishes. H 1m/39in. |
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Marjoram Golden Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' |
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Golden Marjoram Perennial. Used fresh or dried in meat dishes. Used as a calming drink or bath mix. H 15-30cm/6-12in. |
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Marjoram Sweet Origanum vulgare marjorana |
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Marjoram Perennial. Sweeter flavor than Oregano. Use in meat dishes and as tea for gastric complaints. H 60cm/24in. |
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Marjoram Sweet Compactum Origanum vulgare marjorana |
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Compactum Sweet Marjoram, has green compact leaves. Superior form of Marjoram. Perennial. Used extensively in meat dishes, preserves, soups, sauces and salads. Overall, the taste is milder than that of standard Oregano. H 50cm/20in. |
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Mint Basil Mentha sp. |
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Basil Mint - Perennial. Very popular mint has the flavour of Mint and Basil. Best kept contained to prevent spread. Used in soup and many dishes where basil is used. Easy to grow. 30cm. |
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Mint Chocolate Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate Mint' |
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Chocolate Mint Chocolate flavoured MINT! A scent of peppermint overlaid with a distinct chocolate flavoring. A real treat for discriminating noses. Grow as normal Peppermint. Likes water, full sun. |
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Mint Common Mentha cordifolia |
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Mint Perennial. Most popular mint for mint sauce. Keep contained to prevent spreading. Easy to grow. H 30cm/12in. |
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Mint Julep Mentha cv. Julep |
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Mint Julep. Perennial. An ideal form that is used to make Mojitos and Kentucky's favorite drink 'Mint Julep'. H30-90cm/12-36in |
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Mint Mojito Mentha cv. Julep |
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Mojito Mint - Cuban alcoholic beverage uses mint to flavor and refresh on a hot summers day. Mix and serve. |
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Mint Spear Mentha spicata |
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Spearmint Perennial. The original mint. Used in mint sauce, making teas, fruit punches and salads. Leaves can be crystallized. H 30-90cm/12-36in. |
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Moringa SUPERFOOD Moringa oleifera |
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SUPERFOOD Moringa - Moringa is one of the most nutritional plants in the world. It's packed full of Nutrients, Amino-acids, Anti-oxidants, Anti-inflammatory, Phytonutrients, Calcium, Protein, Iron, Vitamins, Minerals and many more. Use leaves in smoothies |
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Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus |
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Nasturtium - is an easy-to-grow annual whose leaves and flowers are edible, the flowers have a wonderful tangy flavor. These plants with their bright greenery and vibrant flowers are good for containers or ground covers. |
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Oregano Origanum vulgare |
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Oregano - Perennial. Used for flavouring many culinary dishes. Italian Oregano has a stronger flavor than Marjoram and has Pink flowers. H 20-40cm/8-16in. |
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Oregano Dittany of Crete Origanum dictamnus |
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Dittany of Crete, or Hop Majoram. Perennial. Has healing, and aromatic qualities. Grows wild on Crete, Greece. It is widely used for food flavouring and medicinal purposes, also as an ornamental plant. Has very distinctive woolly white-grey hair on stem |
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Oregano Greek Origanum vulgare Alba |
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Greek Oregano Perennial. Also known as the pizza herb. Superior flavour to common Oregano. Used in soups, stews and casseroles. H 40cm/16in. |
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Oregano Hot and Spicy Origanum vulgare 'Hot n Spicy' |
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Hot n Spicy Oregano Perennial. Stronger, spicier taste than Oregano. Used for flavouring culinary dishes. H 45cm/18in. |
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Oregano Variegated Origanum vulgare 'Variegata' |
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Variegated Oregano. Perennial. Wonderful contrast plant. Used extensively in meat dishes, preserves, soups, sauces and salads. Flavor is similar to common marjoram. H 50cm/20in. |
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Parcel Apium graveolens var. Secalinum |
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ParCel Biennial. Culinary and ornamental leaf celery used in salads, soups and casseroles. Can be picked all year round. H 30cm/12in. |
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Parsley Curled Petroselinum crispum |
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Parsley Biennial. Popular culinary herb. Rich in vitamins A, B, C and iron. Aids digestion. H 20-30cm/12-24in. |
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Parsley French - Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium |
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French Parsley Annual. French culinary herb. Leaves flavor soups, stews and salads. Grow in greenhouse during Winter. H 30cm/12in. |
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Parsley Italian Petroselinum crispum var. Neapolitanum |
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Italian Parsley Biennial. Used widely in cooking. Rich in vitamins A, B, C and iron. Plant is a gross feeder. Aids digestion. H 30-60cm/12-24 in. |
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Rosemary Arp Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp' |
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Rosemary Arp. Perennial. Blue flowers. Especially suited for cold weather. Good hedge plant. Excellent culinary flavor in meat dishes and as a garnish. H 1.2-1.5m/45-60in |
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Rosemary Blue Lagoon Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Lagoon' |
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Rosemary Blue Lagoon. Perennial. Blue flowers. Good hedge plant. Excellent culinary flavor in meat dishes and as a garnish. H 1.2-1.5m/45-60in |
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Rosemary BBQ Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbecue' |
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Rosemary BBQ Perennial. Blue flowers. Good hedge plant. Excellent culinary flavour in meat dishes and as a garnish. H 1.2-1.5m/47-59in. |
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Rosemary Common Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Rosemary Perennial. Blue flowers. Hedge plant. Used in meat dishes and as a garnish. Good cut flowers. H 1m/39in. Rosemary 'Salem' is hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub. Shiny green, needle like leaves are aromatic. It bears small blue flowers i |
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Rosemary Goriza Rosmarinus officinalis 'Goriza' |
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Goriza Rosemary. Perennial. Large Blue/Pink flowers. Good hedge plant. Excellent culinary flavor in meat dishes and as a garnish. Good cut flower. Good digestive tonic. H 40in/1-1m |
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Rosemary Semi Prostrate Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Semi Prostrate Rosemary Perennial. Spicy flavour used in cooking, cosmetics and medicinally. Hedge plant. H 30-50cm/12-20in. |
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Rosemary Prostrate Rosmarinus officinalis prostrata |
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Prostrate Rosemary Perennial. Spicy flavour used in cooking, cosmetics and medicinally. Hedge plant. H 30cm/12in. |
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Rosemary Pink Rosmarinus officinalis Pink |
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Pink Rosemary Perennial. Pink flowers. Hedge plant. Excellent culinary flavor in meat dishes and as a garnish. H 1m/39in. |
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Arugula/Rocket Sweet Salad Eruca vesicaria ssp. Sativa |
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Arugula Salad Rocket Annual. Adds zing to salads. Pick leaves regularly to prevent becoming bitter. H 30-60cm/12-24in. |
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Salad Burnet Sanguisorba minor |
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Burnet Salad - is a useful small salad herb with its dainty, decorative soft green leaves. The leaves have a subtle, cucumbery taste which is both cooling and pleasant. When the plant is young, whole leaf stems are picked and chopped with scissors. |
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Sage and Berggarten Sage Salvia officinalis |
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Sage Perennial. Use leaves fresh/dried with meat dishes. Sage tea eases sore throats. H 40-60cm/16-24in. Berggarten Sage is a perennial cultivar with large leaves, which rarely blooms, extending the useful life of the leaves height 15-18?spacing 20 |
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Sage Purple Salvia officinalis |
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Sage Purple Perennial Decorative plant. Slow growth. Used in culinary dishes. Protect in Winter and do not over water. H 60-80cm/24-32in. |
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Sage Tricolor Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' |
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Sage Tricolor Perennial. Decorative plant. Slow growth. Used in culinary dishes. Protect in Winter and do not over water. H 45-60cm/18-24in. |
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Sage Variegated Icterina Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' |
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Sage Variegated Perennial. Decorative plant. Slow growth. Used in culinary dishes. Protect in Winter and do not over water. H 60-80cm/24-32in. |
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Savory Satureja montana |
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Savory - Has a peppery-spiciness to it and the Romans used it extensively to flavor sauces and vinegars. Just rub the leaf and smell and you will be sold on its fragrance. Virgil, an ancient poet who described it as a wonderful plant to keep near beehives |
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Savory Lemon Satureja biflora |
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Lemon Savory - is a dwarf, woody shrub with rose pink flowers growing to approximately 30cm high. Leaves used for herbal tea or in oven dishes. |
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Savory Prostrate Satureja spicigera |
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Savory Perennial - Creeping ground cover with a savory flavor to enhance many dishes. Is said to help relieve bee stings when applied. H 16in/15cm. |
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Savory Winter Satureja montana |
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Winter Savory - has a stronger flavor than Summer Savory. Fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor vinegars, herb butters, bean dishes, creamy soups, and tea. Aromatic, culinary, and medicinal uses and can also be grown in containers. |
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Stevia Stevia rebaudiana |
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The Sugar Herb Stevia Perennial. 1m/3ft tall. Showy white flowers in Spring/Summer. Is thought to be 300 times sweeter than table sugar. |
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French Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus sativa |
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French Tarragon Perennial. Use fresh or dried in salads, meat, poultry and soups. Used to make vinegar. H 45cm/18in |
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Thyme Common Thymus vulgaris |
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Thyme Perennial Leaves used in culinary dishes. Aids digestion. Tea relieves sore throats. Potpourri. H 30cm/12in There are 2 varieties of Common Thyme, English which is more suited to cooler climates and likes more water and the French which has |
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Thyme Chicken Thymus sp. |
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Chicken Thyme Perennial. Used in soups and casseroles. Stronger flavor than Thyme. Border plant. H 30cm/12in. |
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Thyme Lemon Thymus citriodorus |
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Lemon Thyme Perennial. Lemon scented leaves. Many culinary uses. Border plant. H 25cm/10in |
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Thyme Lemon Variegated Thymus x citriodorus 'Variegatus' |
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Variegated Thyme Perennial. Leaves used in meat and salad dishes. Helps digestion, aids appetite. Border plant. H 20cm/8in. |
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Thyme Lemon Silver Queen Thymus x citriodorus 'Argenteus' |
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Silver Queen Thyme Perennial. Savory flavor. Used in culinary dishes. Aids digestion and stimulates appetite. Border plant. H 25cm/10in. |
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Thyme Pizza Thymus nummarilis |
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Thyme for Pizza Perennial, hardy, low growing thyme with a strong zesty taste. Pink flowers. Tolerant of most soils will do best in a moist well drained medium. H 25cm/10in. |
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Thyme Silver Posie Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus' |
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Silver Posie Thyme Perennial. Savory flavor. Used in culinary dishes. Aids digestion and stimulates appetite. Border plant. H 25cm/10in. |
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Wasabi Japanese Horseradish Wasabia japonica |
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Wasabi Japanese Horseradish - Perennial. Root is used as a condiment and has an extremely strong flavor. Its hotness is more akin to that of a hot mustard than that of the capsicum in a chilli pepper, producing vapours that stimulate the nasal passages mo |
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Wheatgrass Triticum aestivum |
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Wheatgrass- Annual. Young leaves of the common wheat plant. Used as a diet supplement. Vast documentation has been recorded on the topic. Grown indoors, can be harvested after 10-14 days. Do not overwater. |
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