Herbs and Medicinal

Welcome to our list of herbs and medicinal plants. If you are interested in the history and uses of these perennial herbs you may be interested to also view our A-Z perennial list. Many garden perennials are in fact ancient herbs which were once widely used in herbal folk medicine, and now have been forgotten with the widespread distribution of modern pharmaceuticals.

	Agastache aurantica. Summer flowering flower from Mexico with coral & orange flowers over good foliage. Perennial border, herb garden or with salvias & hot coloured summer flowering plants.. Part sun to full sun. 60cm. 3 for $15	$6.50
	Agastache mexicana ‘Sangria’. Rose pink flowers in mid summer, great foliage aroma, makes amazing tea which is sweet like liqurice. Add spear mint or thyme for cold drinks, add to salad, etc. Part sun to full sun. 120cm. 3 for $15	$6.50
	Agastache rupestre. Summer flowering perennial with rose-orange flowers and aromatic leaves. Combine with sedums, heleniums, miscanthus & salvia. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.	$5.50
	Alchemilla mollis. Easily grown in sun or part shade, the ‘Lady’s Mantle’ is a lovely old fashioned plant for between roses, or for the herbaceous border. Cut back lightly after flowering to promote new foliage. Part sun to shade. 50 cm. 3 for $15	$5.50
	Allium schoenoprasum. Chives. An indispensable plant for the herb-garden, grows well in pots & is a delicious addition to salads, fish, fried rice & scrambled eggs. Part sun to full sun. 40cm. 3 for $12	$4.50
	Arnica chamissonis. Ancient medicinal plant from central Europe with attractive yellow flowers. Can be toxic if used incorrectly, refer to specialist before using. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.	$5.50
	Arnica montana. Medicinal alpine plant with a variety of uses including remedy for cuts & bruises. requires good drainage. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.	$6.50
	Cynara scolymus ‘Romanesco’. The artechoke is a current favourite for its culinary and ornamental versatility. Best grown at the back of the vegetable garden or in a border with some space. Full sun. 150 cm. 3 for $12	$5.00
	Inula magnifica. Ancient medicinal plant and impressive border perennial, best in clay soil or pond margins. Huge lush leaves followed by yellow upward facing flowers. Part sun to full sun. 140cm.	$7.50
	Laurus nobilis. Bay tree, a great herb & a lovely slow growing specimen tree or hedge. Good in a large pot. Part sun to full sun. 120-600cm.	$6.50
	Lavandula angustifolia. The best dwarf ‘English’ hedging lavender, which only grows to 60 cm or so. Trim after flowering to encourage bushy plants. Long lived an not messy like other varieties. Full sun. 60 cm.	$5.50
	Mentha piperita. Peppermint. A flavoursome addition to salads, teas, and sweets. Easy in a pot if you dont want it to spread too much. Part sun to full sun. 60cm. 3 for $12	$4.50
	Mentha spicata. Spearmint, favourite culinary plant for teas & addition to salads & marinades. Easy to grow in a pot or in the garden if you dont mind it spreading. Part sun to full sun. 60cm. 3 for $12	$4.50
	Nepeta faasenii. Old fashioned ‘catmint’, mostly used as a border or edging in cottage gardens. Soft blue flowers, trim lightly in mid summer for a repeat flower in autumn. Part sun to full sun. 30 cm.	$4.50
	Oreganum vulgare ssp hirtum. Otherwise known as Greek oregano or pizza oregano; a long flowering border perennial and a good crossover plant between ornamental and culinary usage. White pale pink flowers. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.	$4.80
	Rheum officianale. Rhubarb. Grow these in a clay loam with plenty of organic matter in the soil for best results. Attractive ornamental plant. Part sun to full sun. 80cm. 3 for $12	$4.50
	Rosmarinus ‘Blue Lagoon’. Strong landscaping variety with bushy growth ideal for mass planting or hedges. Blue flowers in summer and drought tolerant once established. Part sun to full sun. 100cm.	$6.50
	Rosmarinus officianalis ‘Prostrate’. A popular and easily grown culinary herb , that will form an excellent ground cover & cascade over a bank or wall.. Full sun. 10cm.	$6.50
	Symphitum officianale ‘Comfrey’. Ancient perennial herb useful for green manure crops. It is said the leaves are a good remedy if applied externally for easing sprains and bruises. Part sun to shade. 80cm. 3 for $15	$5.50
	Thymus ‘Minimus’. Cushion plant suitable for thyme lawns, trough, and rockgarden plantings with pink flowers. Aromatic when crushed. Part sun to full sun. 1 cm. 3 for $15	$5.50
	Thymus pseudolanguinosum. Wooly thyme, useful as a lawn thyme or amongst stones in a rockery or gravel garden. Tight compact habit & pink flowers. Dry tolerant. Part sun to full sun. 3cm. 3 for $15	$5.50
	Thymus pulegioides. Lemon Thyme, great for savoury meat dishes & marinades , also a long flowering ornamental garden plant. Larger than most ground-covering types, Thymus pulegiodes forms a 30cm mound and flowers well in summer even in dry conditions. ideal for mass planting amongst stones with paeonies & crocus. Pink flowers. Part sun to full sun. 30cm. 3 for $15	$5.50
	Thymus serpyllum. Creeping thyme, useful for thyme lawns, amongst pavers & stepping stones. Also useful for a variety of savoury dishes. Part sun to full sun. 10cm. 3 for $15	$5.50
	Thymus vulgaris. Culinary thyme; we use this around the garden as a summer flowering ground cover togeather with Thymus ‘Minimus’. Great around rocks, in the herb garden or in the border. Full sun. 15cm. 3 for $15	$5.50