Medicinal & Tea

Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum)

Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum) Highly aromatic Mountain Mint is valued for its medicinal properties and often used in teas. Mint-thyme scented foliage makes an excellent natural pest repellent and terrific garden companion plant. Tiny white...

Avens (Geum urbanum) Perennial

Avens (Geum urbanum) Perennial This ancient herb with yellow flowers was believed to offer protection from evil during the Middle Ages and is often pictured in Medieval cathedrals. Valued as a medicinal herb, Avens contains tannins with astringent and...

Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium)

Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium) This woody, highly aromatic perennial with feathery, silver-green leaves and tiny yellow blossoms is often used as an ornamental plant. Wormwood is valued as a medicinal herb. Leaves, stems, and flowers are used to make...

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Perennial

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Perennial Native to the Mediterranean region and naturalized throughout the US and Canada, Hyssop is valued for its antioxidant and medicinal properties. This member of the mint family is prized by beekeepers for the...

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Perennial

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Perennial Greens are tasty in salads and roasted roots are a delicious substitute for coffee. Make wine from flowers and tea from flowers, leaves, and roots. Loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, Dandelion is valued as...

Chinese Plantain (Plantago asiatica)

Chinese Plantain (Plantago asiatica) Perennial A self-seeding herbaceous perennial with antipyretic, diuretic, and expectorant properties, Chinese Plantain is traditionally used to treat liver disease, stomach upset, urinary system inflammation, and...

Woolly Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)

Woolly Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)perennial Grown for its alluring velvety, silvery-green foliage, this herbaceous perennial ground cover produces dense, low-spreading rosettes of tongue-shaped leaves (up to 4" long.)  Adaptable, drought...

Annatto (Bixa orellana) Perennial

Annatto (Bixa orellana) Perennial Native to Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, the furry, heart-shaped seeds of the Annatto or Achiote shrub are used to make natural, yellow-orange dye for cosmetics, textiles, and food. Annatto...

French Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

French Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) French Thyme has a compact, upright growth habit and lovely silver-green leaves. This aromatic heirloom has a delicate flavor – sweeter and milder that its cousin, English Thyme. Delicious fresh or dried and...

Organic German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) This dainty herb sports tiny white petals surrounding large golden centers. Used primarily for tea, it also makes an attractive choice for ground cover or ornamental planting. Tastes best if flowers are harvested...

Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Annual

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...

Organic Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

Organic 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...

Strawberry Blonde Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Annual

Strawberry Blonde Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Annual Lovely pink and gold flowers with ruby centers bloom midsummer through fall on bushy plants with deep green foliage. Strawberry Blonde is a wonderful choice for flower arrangements. Edible,...

Ambrosia Dill (Anethum graveolens)

Ambrosia Dill (Anethum graveolens) A versatile Polish heirloom with bright, bold flavor that is delicious fresh, dried, frozen, and canned. Ambrosia matures quickly and bolts slowly with terrific drought, cold, and disease resistance. 300 seeds...

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Perennial

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Perennial Also known as Narrow Leaved, Lance Leaved, or English Plantain, this medicinal favorite is hardier and easier to grow than most broad leaf varieties. While typically valued for its healing properties,...