herbs
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BORAGE WHITE FLOWERED (Borago officinalis bianca) A Seeds
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CAMPION, RED (Silene dioica) Seeds
Lovely pinkish red campion flowers which look pretty growing through and between more bushy plants. A soap substitute, containing saponins which form a lather in water. Habitat: open woodland and light shade. Height 60cm.
100 seeds
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CHICORY (Cichorium intybus) P Seeds
Few people realise what lovely flowers the chicory has. A brilliant clear blue. Deep rooting and nutritious to humans and stock. Many good salad and root varieties. See vegetable section. Height 1 metre. Naturalised.
1,000 seeds
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ECHINACEA Purple Coneflower Seeds
A North American native wildflower with important medicinal properties. Blood purifier and said to increase resistance to infection. Spectacular red/purple daisy flowers and attractive cone shaped heads for decoration. Height of 1 metre.
20 seeds
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Fennel Bronze HP Seeds
Fennel Bronze has delicate feathery bronze/red leaves which have a pleasant aniseed flavour.
This variety is not quite as hardy as the green type. The seeds and leaves can be used in pickles and cooking. This herb grows to about 150cm and can spread up to 45cm wide.300 seeds
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GARLIC MUSTARD (Alliaria petiolata) Seeds
Jack-by-the-Hedge has large delicate light green leaves and snow white flowers. Leaves may be used raw in salads or cooked. The leaves have antiseptic properties. This is the food plant of the orange tip butterfly. Habitat: hedgerows and woodland borders. We have recently discovered that the roots of this plant make a delicious substitute for horseradish, Height of 60cm.
50 seeds
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GARLIC WILD RAMSONS – (Allium ursinum) Seeds
Broad spear shaped leaves and most attractive white flower heads composed of tiny star like flowers. Leaves and bulbs may be used as a substitute for garlic. Habitat: damp meadows and woods. Height of 30cm.
40 seeds
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Good King Henry Seeds
Also known as “Lincolnshire Spinach”. The leaves can be used as an alternative to spinach hence its other name, and the young shoots can be used as an alternative to asparagus. This can be sown in spring or early autumn and reaches a height of about 60cm.
200 seeds
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GREENWEED DYERS (Genista tinctoria) Seeds
(Genista tinctoria) A smaller bush than the common broom with bright yellow two lipped flowers from June-Aug. Famous as a yellow dye plant. Also medicinal. Habitat: rough pastures and roadsides. Height of 1 metre.
45 seeds
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HEMP–AGRIMONY (Eupatorium cannabinum) Seeds
Tall downy plant, forming a clump, with dense masses of pink flowers July-September. Useful medicinal. Laxative, diuretic, blood purifier. Used externally for sores and ulcers. Habitat: damp ground. Height tall.
200 seeds
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Herb Chamomile Lawn – Perennial Seeds
Chamomile Lawn is very similar to ordinary chamomile but its plants have a more spreading habit and are much more scented. It gives off the most beautiful aroma when crushed underfoot. Sow in seed trays and transplant the seedlings 10cm apart. Once established, cut regularly but not too short.
1,000 seeds
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Herb Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) Seeds
A non-edible perennial herb that’s leaves can be harvested several times a season and used as a compost activator to help breakdown other compost materials. Can also be used as mulch, or to make liquid manure.
50 seeds
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Herb Fennel Common or Green – Perennial Seeds
There really is nothing quite like the flavour of your own home grown herbs added to your cooking or salads.
Fennel Green boasts bright green feathery foliage with an aniseed flavour. It produces bright yellow flowers which make it suitable for the back of flower beds as it grows to a height of about150cm. It also encourages bees and pollinators into your garden.
200 seeds
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Herb Hyssop – Perennial Seeds
Small amounts of leaves can be added to salads but its pride is the show of blue flowers on a shrubby plant adored by bees. Typically reaches heights of 45cm (18″).
Hyssop has rich blue, lipped clustered flowers sat in leaf axils up one side of the stems. Flowers are loved by both bees and butterflies. The stem is square, branching and green and has long aromatic, pointed, dark green leaves which can be slightly hairy.350 seeds
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Herb Lemon Balm (Melissa) Perennial Seeds
Lemon Balm is a fragrant bushy plant of a similar habit to mint, in that it can be invasive if not contained. It has a strong lemon flavour and the leaves can be used in cooked dishes, salads and for tea. This herb grows to about 70cm and prefers full sun. The flowers help to attract bees.
600 seeds
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Herb Lovage Seeds – Perennial Seeds
Lovage has a shrubby habit and needs a lot of space. It has quite a distinct flavour to the leaves and the stems which can be used as an alternative to celery in salads, soups and many other dishes. Lovage can reach heights of as much as 2m tall.
120 seeds
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Herb Mint Green – Perennial Seeds
Green mint leaves have many uses. Theyare used for the traditional mint sauce to go with delicious roasted lamb or made into a mint tea. Mint is particularly tasty for adding to the water when boiling new potatoes such as Jersey Royals.Yummy! Also great in drinks such as herbal teas, or in a refreshing glass or water (or in a cocktail).
Once established though, the roots can be invasive so plant out with care or alternatively, plant into pots (which would be ideal for your patio). Mint can grow to a height of about 60cm (24″)1,000 seeds
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Herb Salad Burnet Seeds – Perennial Seeds
Burnet is an attractive plant growing to about 30cm tall. Its dark green leaves of slightly bitter flavour, similar to that of cucumber is ideal for salad use. The plant produces pretty little red flowers and is evergreen. This herb is not really suitable for drying as the leaves tend to lose their flavour.
95 Seeds
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Herb Winter Savory – Perennial Seeds
Winter Savory has a stronger flavour than the annual variety and is adorned with pretty little white flowers. It can be grown in pots and brought into the kitchen as it only grows to a height of about 30cm (12″).
700 seeds
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