Herbs

Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Saint John’s Wort is a beautiful flowering perennial named after John the Baptist. Valued for a range of medicinal properties, this lovely heirloom is best grown from seed to ensure hardiness. Saint John’s Wort can be toxic to some livestock...

Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)

In zones 4-8, this beautiful European heirloom can be cultivated as a perennial; elsewhere it is grown as an annual herb. Jagged leaves have a bright, cucumber-like flavor and aroma. Use Salad Burnet to infuse vinegars and oils or add to your summer...

Sesame (Sesamum indicum)

Sesame has a long history of cultivation around the world starting in India and Africa, then spreading to Europe and eventually to the gardens of Thomas Jefferson in Virginia. With its foxglove-like blossoms, Sesame is beautiful in the garden and loved...

Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Annual

With high concentrations of sulforaphane, Shepherd’s Purse is valued for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. A member of the Brassicaceae family, the edible leaves of this hardy herb have a spicy, mustard flavor. Single stocks with...

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Skullcap is a member of the mint family that produces lovely flowers of purple, blue, and white that look a bit like snapdragons. Most often cultivated for medicinal applications. Plants will sprawl. Native to Europe and the US. 50 seeds...

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)

Sorrel is a culinary herb with spinach-like leaves and a tangy, bright flavor often used in French dishes. Delicious in salads and as a cooking ingredient. Sorrel is related to buckwheat and rhubarb. 150 seeds minimum  Germination: 7-10...

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Spearmint is slightly sweeter than its cousin, peppermint. Used as both a medicinal and culinary herb, spearmint is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Fragrant, emerald green plants with spear-shaped leaves grow 12-30” tall. Ample water will insure...

Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea)

Known as Electric Daisy, Paracress, or Toothache Plant, this exotic heirloom is a member of the daisy family. Gold and auburn cone shaped blooms thrive on bushy plants with oval, sawtooth leaves.Used for culinary and medicinal purposes throughout Asia...

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

Stevia is a South American herb and member of the chrysanthemum family, typically used as a lower calorie, natural sweetener. Emerald leaves are dried, powdered, and easily mixed with ingredients to sweeten almost anything! 25 seeds...

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

This highly nutritious herb is often eaten as a spring vegetable similar to spinach. Nettle is highly valued for its healing properties. Be cautious when handling: prickly hairs can irritate skin. 200 seeds minimum Germination: 15 days Maturity:...

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)

Fragrant with a peppery flavor reminiscent of thyme, Summer Savory is a delectable companion for chicken, fish, and salads. Easy to grow with leaves that turn a lovely shade of purple in late summer.  Delicate lavender and white flowers attract bees...

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

Like oregano, but milder and sweeter, this delicious heirloom with purply-white flowers brings visual interest to gardens and potted herb collections. Pale green leaves and a mounding growth habitat add beauty and texture wherever it is grown. In the...

Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

A fragrant, sweet-spicy variety with licorice notes used in Thai and Asian cuisines. This hardy heirloom is valued as a nutrient-dense culinary and medicinal herb. A powerful companion plant for peppers and tomatoes. 100 seeds...

Triple Curled Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

An intensely flavored variety with gorgeous, curled leaves often used as an ornamental plant. A great source of calcium and vitamins with significant medicinal properties. Use as a pest deterrent for corn, tomatoes, and pepper plants. Also known as Moss...

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

A whimsical, self-sowing perennial flower producing scads of lovely daisy-like blossoms to brighten your containers, borders, and gardens. Highly valued for its medicinal properties. 100 seeds minimum Germination: 7-14 days 2 years to...