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Culinary & Aromatic Herbs |
| Grow Code |
COMMON NAME |(Gaelic name) | Latin name | Notes | Size | Description |
Price |
| ALECOST or COSTMARY Tanacetum balsamita ssp balsamita P 90cm. Mint-balsam scented leaves and yellow-white daisy flowers. Use the leaves for flavouring salads or for adding spice to ale, or dried in pot-pourri. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| c | ANGELICA (Lus nam buadha) Angelica archangelica Bi P 160cm. A stately plant bearing large spherical flower heads. The stems are excellent for taking the tartness from rhubarb, or may be candied for caked and sweets. Medicinal seed and root, mainly for digestion. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a or c | ANISE HYSSOP Agastache foeniculum Bi 75cm. Spikes of mauve-purple flowers, bedecked with butterflies and bees. Anise flavoured and scented leaves. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| ARTICHOKE, CHINESE Stachys affinis P 30cm. Sweet and crisp white tubers. Excellent as a winter vegetable, either raw, boiled, fried or pickled. Plant 8cm deep and 15cm apart. |
Tubers (3) - £1.50 |
| ARTICHOKE, GLOBE Cynara cardunculus/scolymus P 170cm. A green globe variety that has withstood several long Highland winters. If the delicious flower bracts are not eaten, they make a very attractive large border flower. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| ARTICHOKE, JERUSALEM Helianthus tuberosus P 150cm. A root vegetable from North America that is good raw, stir-fried, boiled, baked or pureed for a winter soup. Our variety is white skinned and fairly smooth. |
Tubers (3) - £1.80 |
| c | BALDMONEY/SPIGNEL (Muilceann) Meum athamanticum P 30cm. Native to Scotland and once used extensively as a sweet root vegetable. The feathery foliage adds an aromatic flavour to soups and vegetable dishes. |
Plant - £3.30 Seeds - £1.80 |
| BALM, DWARF LEMON Melissa officinalis compactum P 30cm. For gardeners with limited space or wanting only the occasional leaf, this very compact deep green non flowering variety should be of interest. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| BALM, GOLDEN Melissa officinalis aurea P 60cm. A very attractive golden variegated form of lemon balm, with similar uses. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| a | BALM, LEMON Melissa officinalis P 90cm. Lemon flavoured and scented leaves best used fresh in soothing drinks, salads, sauces and stuffings. Pot-pourri herb. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| BASIL ,CUBAN Ocimum basilicum variety HHP 60cm. A vigorous perennial producing numerous small leaves with a strong flavour and aroma, followed by small white flowers in late summer. A good prolific species for protected culture in the winter and outdoors in warm summers ; keep cutting to promote growth. Available from may to september. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| BASIL, AFRICAN BLUE Ocimum killmanscharicum X O basilicum purpurescens HHP 60cm. This hybrid perennial is not only a stunning ornamental with variegated foliage and bright purple flower spikes, but it has a great scent and flavour. Grow on a windowsill/porch/conservatory in the winter, and outdoors in the summer.It is the hardiest of the culinary perennial Basils. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| BASIL, CYPRIOT Ocimum species HHP 60cm. A perennial species with profuse strong spicy flavoured green leaves. We place our perennial basils outside in the summer in their pots in a sheltered place. In exposed gardens a polythene tunnel or frame would be fine. Do not forget to bring them into a warmer place overwinter. Available from may to september |
Plant - £5.10 |
| g | BASIL, SACRED or Ocimum sanctum/tenuiflorum HHA 25cm. Holy Hindu herb, sacred to Krishna and Vishnu and traditionally grown by temples. A hardier variety for northern gardens, but with similar flavour. Basils contain antisceptic properties. "Tulsi" is a more mauve-red leaved Indian variety. Both of these annual plants are available form april to june. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| g | BASIL, SWEET Ocimum basilicum HHA 30cm. Bright green aromatic leaves; an essential herb for tomato dishes, sauces, soups or salads. Available from april to september. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| BASIL, WILD PURPLE Ocimum canum x basilicum HHP 60cm. This deep purple-leaved perennial variety produces very attractive and prolific dark pink flowers; to promote leaf growth pinch out and use the flowerheads for flavouring salads and as a spicy addition to Indian or herb tea. Alternatively allow the flowers to develop for a bright aromatic display.Available from may to september. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| BAY, SWEET Laurus nobilis An aromatic evergreen small tree or shrub. Use the leaves sparingly in soups, stews, fish dishes or pickles. Grow as a HHP in cold gardens. |
Small Plant - £5.10 Large Plant - £11.30 |
| BLAEBERRY/BILBERRY (Braoileag) Vaccinium myrtillus P 45cm. Native deciduous undershrub with sweet deep purple berries for use in juice, jam, pies or wine. The leaves help lower blood sugar levels. Enjoys acidic moist soil, with a little shade. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| a | BORAGE (Borrach) Borago officinalis A 75cm. Brilliant blue flowers loved by bees. The cucumber flavoured leaves flavour drinks, and the flowers brighten salads. The seed oil is used to produce a health supplement. |
Seeds - £0.80 |
| BOX Buxus sempervirens P E Evergreen shrub ideal for hedging the herb garden. |
Small Plant - £1.80 Large Plant - £4.10 |
| BOX, DWARF Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa P E 15cm. A slow growing variety for those gardeners wanting a minimal hedge. |
Plant - £2.60 |
| BRAMBLE, ARCTIC Rubus arcticus P 10cm. Once native to Scotland, the pink flowers and red berries provide colour and taste. Prefers a semi-shaded corner with acidic soil. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| BUTTERBUR, JAPANESE / FUKI . Petasites japonicus P RR 15cm. A plant for the moist partially shaded wild garden where the early cream flowers and large round leaves should be appreciated. Butterbur stem and leaf are toxic when eaten fresh, but boiled soaked and cooked again provide a delicate vegetable. |
Plant - £2.60 |
| CALAMINT, GARDEN (Calameilt) Calamintha grandiflora P 30cm. Pink flowers and delicate scented foliage which makes a refreshing minty herb tea. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| c | CAMAS Camassia esculenta P 30cm. From NW America, early spring foliage followed by violet/blue flowers. The small edible tubers may be baked or roasted and have a chestnut-like flavour. |
Seeds - £1.50 Tubers (3) - £1.80 |
| c | CARAWAY (Carbhaidh) Carum carvi Bi 60cm. Sow outside in the summer, and harvest seeds the following summer. Sprinkle on cakes and bread. Good in soups and cheese. Medicinal. |
Seeds - £0.80 |
| CARDAMOM Elettaria cardamomum TP 60cm. An attractive houseplant with deep green glossy leaves that are scented and flavoured; try the leaf in a delicate aromatic tea since it is shy to flower and seed. Grow indoors in a shady place. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| g | CELERY HERB (Lus na smalaig) Apium graveolens Bi 90cm. The wild variety producing celery leaf flavour nearly all year round, medicinal. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| a or c | CHAMOMILE, DYERS' Anthemis tinctoria P 75cm. Superb herbaceous plant producing masses of brilliant yellow flowers, good for cutting. Produces a yellow dye. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a or c | CHERVIL (Costag) Anthriscus cerefolium A Bi 45cm. Delicate scented anise flavoured leaves for garnishing soups, salads or sauces. Sow in August for a winter supply. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | CHICORY Chicorium intybus P Bi 60cm. Chicory can be sown outside in the spring and eaten fresh, cooked or lifted in the Autumn and forced as a chicon in the winter. The roots when dried, roasted and ground make a coffee substitute. A bitter tonic reducing inflammation. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | CHIVES (Feuran) Allium schoenoprasum P 20cm. Subtle onion flavoured leaves which are snipped like grass for use in salads, omelettes, cheese or baked potatoes. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| CHIVES, BLACK ISLE BLUSH Allium schoenoprasum P 30cm. R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit 1995. Our own light mauve flowered variety which 'blushes' with a deep pink flower centre. Use as for common chives. |
Plant - £2.60 |
| a or g | CHIVES, GARLIC Allium tuberosum P 30cm. From China. An irresistible combination of wild garlic and chives, excellent in cream cheese or crowdie. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| CHIVES, GIANT Allium schoenoprasum sibiricum P 30cm. Slightly larger leaved more onion flavoured variety. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| CHIVES, PINK PERFECTION Allium schoenoprasum roseum P 30cm. R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit 1995. Chives make a handsome border plant if allowed to flower; dead head to promote more blooms. Our distinct pink form adds variety and is good to eat. |
Plant - £2.60 |
| CITRONELLA Cymbopogon nardus TP 90cm. A vigorous tropical grass from S.E. Asia, producing an oil that is essential for insect repellant, perfume, soap, food, drink and medicine. The leaves may be used for cooking and in drinks like Lemon grass. Grow indoors all year round. |
Plant - £6.50 |
| c | CLARY SAGE (Torman) Salvia sclarea Bi 90cm. ''Clear Eye'. Mauve-pink or white strongly aromatic flowers. Flavours beers, wines; pot-pourri herb.. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| s | CLOUDBERRY (Oidhreag) Rubus chamaemorus P 10cm. Native white flowered and orange berried fruit, for jams, jellies and drinks. Enjoys acidic moist conditions. |
Plant - £3.30 Seeds - £1.80 |
| a | CORIANDER (Lus a choire) Coriandrum sativum A 60cm. Leaves and seeds for flavouring salads, cumes, pickles and chutney. Sow in succession for a constant leaf supply. |
Seeds - £0.80 |
| CORIANDER, VIETNAMESE Persicaria odorata HHP 60cm. An easily grown perennial with strong lemony coriander aromatic leaves used in SE Asian cooking. |
Plant - £4.10 |
| COWBERRY (Lus nam Broileag) Vaccinium vitis-idaea P 20cm. 'Red Whortleberry'. Highland evergreen herb. Pink or white flowers followed by red edible berries. Prefers acidic conditions. |
Plant - £2.60 |
| c | COWSLIP (Muisean) Primula veris/officinalis P 20cm. Cheerful yellow-orange spring and autumn flowers. For winemaking, in skin lotions or in medicine. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.50 |
| CRANBERRY (Muileag) Vaccinium oxycoccus P 2cm. Locally native in Highland spagnum bog areas, a creeping plant with tiny pink flowers and small red edible berries. Grow in a moist peaty area. |
Plant - £4.10 |
| a or c | CRESS, AMERICAN or LAND Barbara verna Bi 30cm. Similiar foliage, flavour and use as watercress. Sow in August for a winter supply. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| CROWBERRY (Dearcan feannaig) Empetrum nigrum P E 10cm. Native creeping evergreen with pink flowers and black berries, tasty in a mixed wild fruit salad. Prefers acidic conditions. |
Plant - £2.60 |
| CURRY LEAF Murraya koenigii TP 180cm. The fresh leaves of this tender Indian tree are an essential ingredient for authentic curries, providing us with a warm aromatic herb that aids digestion and stimulates the appetite.The young plants are best kept indoors until large enough to be placed outdoors in warm summers. Keep in a container so that it can be overwintered in a more sheltered place.Usually available from may to september. |
Small Plant - £8.50 |
| a | DILL (Dill) Anetheum graveolens A 120cm. Fresh leaves for salads, fish dishes or cheese; seeds and leaves for pickling cucumbers or chutneys. Medicinally beneficial for infants' indigestion. Sow in succession for a regular supply of leaf. |
Seeds - £0.80 |
| FENNEL, BRONZE Foeniculum vulgare purpureum P 150cm. A handsome vanety of Fennel, with similar uses. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| FENNEL, GREEN or GARDEN (Lus an t'saoidh) Foeniculum vulgare P 150cm. Bright green aromatic feathery foliage. Use the leaves in soups, sauces and fish dishes. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | FENNEL, WILD Foeniculum vulgare P 120cm. This wild variety is more hardy, and produces seed more readily in the north, than the green garden variety. Try the seeds in bread & cakes. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| GARLIC, Giant Allium giganteum P 60cm. Large juicy bulbs with mauve flower spikes. Plant in autumn or spring in rich ground. |
Bulb - £1.80 |
| GARLIC, GOLDEN Allium moly P 30cm. A broad leaved variety with yellow flowers. The small bulbs have a good flavour. Plant 2cm deep. |
Bulbs (3) - £1.80 |
| c | GARLIC, MUSTARD Alliaria petiolata Bi 30cm. If you enjoy semi-wild cleansing spring salads, this easily grown native should be of interest, living up to its name. Sow outside but expect sporadic germination. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| GARLIC, ROCAMBOLE Allium sativum var. ophioscordon P 30cm. Red bulbed variety with a curled stem bearing bulbils. Plant out 5cm apart. |
Bulbs (3) - £1.80 |
| c | GARLIC, WILD/WOOD (Creamh) Allium ursinum P 20cm. 'Ramsons'. Bright white star-like flowers and broad tasty leaves excellent in salads or with cheeses. Moist, shaded site |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| GINGER, JAPANESE MIOGA Zingiber mioga HHP 60cm. In Japan, the delicate flower buds are blanched and eaten in salads, but if allowed to develop become yellow and white flowers. A decoction from the root may be used to wash inflamed eyes and to help prevent malaria. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| a | GOOD KING HENRY (Praiseach bra thair) Chenopodium bonus-henricus P 30cm. The leaves substitute for spinach, and the young shoots are prepared and eaten like asparagus. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| HOP 'FUGGLE' Humulus lupulus P 450cm. Climber. The best variety for the home brew enthusiast. 'Rub' off some of the young shoots and cook them like asparagus. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| HOP, DWARF Humulus lupulus compactum P 200cm. Climber. A 'new' variety for the compact garden or large pot, but free flowering. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| HOP, GOLDEN (Lus na leanna) Humulus lupulus aureum P 450cm. Climber. Very attractive bright yellow golden climbing foliage. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| HOP, WILD (Lus na leanna) Humulus lupulus P 450cm. Climber. Hop flowers flavour ale, and when dried in pillows allay insomnia and irritation. The dried leaves make a sedative tea. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| HOP, 'WYE CHALLENGER' Humulus lupulus P 450cm. Climber. A red stemmed 'free flowering' variety that is resistant to mildew and wilt. All our Hop plants are 'female flower' bearing. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| HORSERADISH (Meacan-each) Armoracea rusticana P 60cm. RR Plant in a rich soil, in an odd corner, or a sunken bucket. For suce try combining the root with grated apple and cream. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| HORSERADISH, JAPANESE or WASABI Wasabia japonica P 30cm. A perennial herbaceous plant from Japan with large heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. The young leaves are good in salads and the root has a strong mustard-like flavour. Enjoys rich moist soil and partial shade. |
Plant - £4.10 |
| JUNIPER (Aiteil) Juniperus communis A small tree from 2-3m high which makes an excellent evergreen hardy hedge with blue berries for flavouring gin or in pickles, chutney and marinades. |
Small Plant - £3.30 Large Plant - £6.50 |
| JUNIPER, PROSTRATE Juniperus communis depressa. P E 10cm. Prostrate evergreen ground cover shrub native to Highlands. Oil of Juniper is much used in medicine. |
Plant - £6.50 |
| LADIES' BEDSTRAW Galium verum P 60cm. Aromatic foliage and flowers for pot-pourri, herb pillows, curdling milk, colouring cheese and a red dye for fabrics. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| c | LAMB'S LETTUCE OR CORN SALAD Valerianella locusta A 10cm. A delicious salad herb especially in the winter, being very hardy. Sow in August for winter/spring cutting. |
Seeds - £1.50 |
| LEEK, BABINGTON Allum babingtonii P 90cm. An unusual wild vegetable found only in western Ireland and south-western England. Plant the bulbs in fertile soil 2cms deep and 15cm apart, harvest and cook as for the common leek. |
Bulb - £1.80 |
| LEMON GRASS Cymbopogon citratus HHP 90cm. Strong lemony flavoured leaves which may be cut for use in drinks, stir fries and many oriental dishes; they also make a refreshing herb tea. Grow in a sunny spot in the house and outdoors in warm summers. |
Plant - £5.10 Seeds - £2.60 |
| LEMON MINT Mentha citrata P 30cm. A small mint with a refeshing aroma and interesting flavour |
Plant - £1.50 |
| LEMON VERBENA Aloysia triphylla HHP 90cm. A deciduous shrub bearing a rich lemon scent and flavour. The leaves are excellent in drinks, or salads, and for pot-pourri. |
Plant - £4.10 |
| LIQUORICE, EUROPEAN (Maide-milis) Glycyrrhiza glabra P 120cm. Liquorice root is used as a sweetening and flavouring agent in food, drinks and medicine. This vigorous variety has a high sugar content and is free flowering. Grow in a cold frame in northern or frosty gardens. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| a | LOVAGE (Luibj an liugair) Levisticum officinalis P 150cm. A large herb with a habit and flavour reminiscent of celery. The chopped stem or leaf is good in soups and stews. Medicinal seeds and root. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| LOVAGE, SCOTS (Siunas) Ligusticum scoticum P 60cm. Smaller native species with similar uses as Garden Lovage, better for a small garden. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MACE, ENGLISH Achillea ageratum P 45cm. Massed daisy-like flowers and bright green aromatic leaves, for flavouring sauces and garnishing soups. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | MARIGOLD, POT Calendula officinalis A 45cm. Marigold petals colour and flavour cakes, soups, cheese and rice. This is the only variety of medicinal value, and a soothing skin ointment can be prepared from the petals. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| MARJORAM, DWARF Origanum vulgare compactum P 20cm. Delightful late flowering small compact variety throwing clumps of pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| MARJORAM, GOLD Origanum vulgare aureum P 60cm. A hardy variegated form of the wild marjoram with similar culinary or medicinal uses. Gold-yellow foliage and mauve-pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MARJORAM, GOLD TIPPED Origanum vulgare P 30cm. Very attractive foliage with yellow-gold tips, also with good flavour and scent. Cut back in July to maintain the variegated effect. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| MARJORAM, GOLDEN Origanum crispum aureum P 20cm. A small variety with mauve-pink flowers over gold-green rounded leaves. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | MARJORAM, POT Origanum onites P 45cm. An important herb for seasoning meat, egg dishes and stuffing, with a warm balsamic scent and aromatic taste. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| MARJORAM, WILD OR SCOTS OREGANO (Lus-Marsalaidh) Origanum vulgare P 45cm. A hardy native herb producing tufts of rose-mauve flowers. Use the leaves and flowers freely in salads, drinks and sauces. They also contain mild antisceptic properties. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MASHUA/TUBEROUS NASTURTIUM Tropaeolum tuberosum P 60cm. From the Andes, orange-red trumpet flowers and attractive yellow/red tubers. These have a peppery flavour when fresh, but vanilla-like when cooked. Grow like a potato. Available from november to april. |
Tuber - £1.80 |
| c | MINERS' LETTUCE/CLAYTONIA Claytonia perfoliata. Bi 30cm. A very hardy salad plant with succulent leaves high in vitamin C. Sow in August for a winter supply. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| MINT, APPLE Mentha suaveolens P 90cm. Woolly-green foliage, excellent for mint sauce and summer drinks. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MINT, BOWLES Mentha x villosa alopecuroides P RR 90cm. Originally from E. A. Bowles' garden. A larger form of Applemint with similar uses. Rust free in our garden. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| MINT, GINGER Mentha x gracilis varia P RR 30cm. Beautiful golden and green leaves, with a warm scent and flavour. Try it in salads and mayonnaise. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | MINT, KOREAN Agastache rugosa P 60cm. An oriental herbaceous perennial with mauve flowers loved by bees and butterflies. The leaves are good for mint tea either fresh or dried. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| MINT, MOROCCAN Mentha spicata P RR 60cm. The variety the Arabs drink, add a drop of honey, if you wish, for one of the most refreshing herb teas. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MINT, RED RARIPILA Mentha x smithiana P RR 60cm. Unusual red-tinged foliage and a fruity scent. Goes well with peas. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MYRTLE Myrtus communis HHP E 180cm. A fine shrub from southern Europe with glossy evergreen foliage, numerous white flowers and blue-black berries. The fragrant leaves may be used like bay leaves and the berries as a spice. |
Plant - £6.50 |
| OCA Oxalis tuberosa P 45cm. From the Peruvian Andes, this attractive yellow flowering herbaceous plant produces a tasty tuber that can be eaten fresh, boiled, stir-fried or used in stews. Grow like a potato. Available from november to april. |
Tubers (3) - £1.80 |
| ONION , POTATO Allium cepa aggregatum P 15cm. A shallot-like small salad or pickling onion growing partially underground. Plant in early spring. |
Bulbs (3) - £1.80 |
| ONION , TREE Allium cepa proliferum P E 60cm. An intruiging perennial herb which bears clusters of small onions on the tips of its stems; delicious in salads or as pickles. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| ONION, EVERLASTING Allium cepa perutile P 30cm. A non flowering perennial which produces profuse clumps of leaves, standing well through the winter. Cut and use like chives. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| OREGANO, GREEK Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum P 30cm. White flowered, warm scented and hot spicy flavoured variety from the mountains of Greece. |
Plant - £2.60 |
| OREGANO, HIMALAYAN Origanum vulgare P 30cm. A pink, sometimes white flowered hardy variety from the Nyamba Valley, Humla Region, north-west Nepal, collected at 3,400 metres. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| a | OREGANO, TOMINTOUL Origanum vulgare P 30cm. Scotland also has it's own distinct, very hardy varieties. This one comes from the Grampians and has a mild flavour that can be used in quantity. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | OYSTER PLANT (Tiodhiac na mara) Mertensia maritima P 10cm. A very attractive creeping plant native to the coasts of northern Scotland. The trailing stems bear blue-green succulent leaves with an oyster-like flavour, and bright blue flowers. |
Plant - £4.10 Seeds - £2.60 |
| a or c | PARSLEY, CURLED (Pearsal) Petroselinum crispum Bi 20cm. The moss-curled variety for sauces, soups, salads and garnishing. |
Plant - £0.80 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a or g | PARSLEY, FRENCH Petroselinum crispum Bi 30cm. Plain leaved vigorous variety. |
Plant - £0.80 Seeds - £1.00 |
| PENNYROYAL, CREEPING Mentha pulegium P 10cm. Ground cover with a refreshing aroma and flavour. Insect repellent. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| g | PENNYROYAL, UPRIGHT (Peighinn rioghail) Mentha pulegium P 30cm. Non spreading mint with a stimulating peppermint scent and whorls of mauve flowers. Medicinal but not during pregnancy. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| PEPPERMINT Mentha x piperita P RR 60cm. The pure black variety with strong scent and flavour. Contains antiseptic properties, excellent as a tea for indigestion. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| ROCK SAMPHIRE Crithmum maritimum P 45cm. Yellow-white flowers and succulent foliage which is excellent toeat either fresh, cooked or pickled. |
Plant - £4.10 |
| a | ROCKET (SALAD) Eruca versicaria sativa A 60cm. Grows like a rocket! Has peppery tasting leaves, excellent in pizzas. Sow outside. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| ROSEMARY (Ros Mhuire) Rosemarinus officinalis P E 120cm. The blue flowered aromatic evergreen shrub. Use lightly with lamb, stews, roast potatoes, soups and herb butter. Select a sheltered site with well drained soil. |
Small Plant - £1.80 Large Plant - £4.10 |
| ROSEMARY, BENENDEN BLUE Rosemarinus officinalis P E 90cm. Delicate and distinctive scented foliage with blue flowers. Sheltered site at base of south facing wall. |
Small Plant - £2.60 Large Plant - £5.10 |
| ROSEMARY, CORSICAN BLUE Rosemarinus officinalis P E 30cm. A semi-prostrate medium blue flowered variety that has stood several hard winters. It combines a good aroma with flavour and enjoys a moderately fertile well drained soil or large pot. |
Small Plant - £2.60 Large Plant - £5.10 |
| ROSEMARY, 'LILIE'S BLUE' Rosemarinus officinalis P E 170cm. A hardy and prolific early blue flowered rosemary originally from wild stock, yet with good scent and flavour. It is named after my gardening grandmother. |
Small Plant - £1.80 Large Plant - £4.10 |
| ROSEMARY, MISS JESSOPP'S UPRIGHT Rosemarinus fastigiatus P E 120cm. Has a more upright, compact habit. Rosemary leaves make a benficial rinse for dark hair; medicinally a tisane relieves headaches. |
Small Plant - £2.60 Large Plant - £5.10 |
| ROSEMARY, PINK Rosemarinus officinalis roseus P E 90cm. Attractive pink flowers and lighter green foliage bearing good scent and flavour. Sheltered site. |
Small Plant - £2.60 Large Plant - £5.10 |
| ROSEMARY, PROSTRATE P E 10cm. A dwarf drooping variety with light blue flowers which is very suitable for a small patio pot. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| ROSEMARY, SEVERN SEAS Rosemarinus officinalis HHP P E 90cm. A good variety for growing in a pot, bearing semi-prostrate branches laden with dark blue flowers. Bring into a sheltered place over winter. |
Small Plant - £2.60 Large Plant - £5.10 |
| ROSEMARY, WHITE Rosemarinus officinalis albiflorus P E 120cm. An unusual almost white flowered variety with similar flavour, scent and use as the wild Rosemary. 'Rosemary is for remembrance.' |
Small Plant - £1.80 Large Plant - £4.10 |
| SAFFRON (Cro) Crocus sativus P 10cm. Autumn flowering crocus containing large yellow styles and orange-red stigmas - the part of culinary and medicinal value. Sheltered site.The bulbs are usually available for planting in august |
Bulbs (3) - £1.80 |
| SAGE, BROAD LEAVED (Slan lus) Salvia latifolia P E 75cm. The broad-leaved culinary sage. Use the leaves in stuffings or cheeses. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAGE, GOLDEN Salvia icterina P E 60cm. Bright yellow-gold and apple green foliage. |
Small Plant - £1.80 Large Plant - £4.10 |
| SAGE, NARROW LEAVED Salvia officinalis P E 60cm. The narrow leaved free flowering variety; has a slightly stronger flavour. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAGE, PURPLE/RED Salvia officinalis purpurea P E 60cm. Flowering variety with deep red/purple foliage containing antiseptic properties, excellent for gargling away sore throats. |
Small Plant - £1.80 Large Plant - £4.10 |
| SAGE, SPANISH Salvia lavandulifolia P E 30cm. Small dark green leaves and violet/ purple flowers. A good edible aromatic variety for the small garden or pot. |
Plant - £2.60 |
| a | SALAD BURNET Sanguisorba minor P E 30cm. An attractive herb for the 'wild' rock garden, bearing deep pink flowers. The young leaves have a cucumber-like taste for use in salads. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| SAVORY, LEMON Satureja montana citriodara P E 15cm. Lemon savoury flavour for adding a flourish to food. Grow in a rock garden and clip back after flowering. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| SAVORY, 'PURPLE MOUNTAIN' Satureja montana P E 15cm. A small attractive shrub from the hills of south-east Europe. It may be used in all savoury bean dishes and the purple flowers provide a bright garnish. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| SAVORY, WINTER Satureja montana P 30cm. This perennial white flowered variety has quite a strong flavour for bean and pulse cookery. Use fresh or dried. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| SEA HOLLY (Cuillion traghad) Eryngium maritimum P 30cm. A beautiful native perennial with green, blue and white veined foliage, topped by powder blue flowers. Eryngo roots were once used in medicine, and candied as a sweet. |
Plant - £5.10 |
| SEAKALE Crambe maritima P 60cm. Blanch the young shoots and use like asparagus; the young leaves make a good vegetable, and the white flowers are honey scented. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a or g | SHISO ( Green) Perilla frutescens A 90cm. Popular in Japan as an interesting flavouring herb for use fresh in fish dishes like sushi and sashami, also tempura and tofu, try it over salads.. It is a hardy annual, but likes warm conditions for germination so start under glass or cloche. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| SKIRRET (Crumagam) Sium sisarum P 45cm. A tuberous rooted herb with a sweet and aromatic white root once used in the Highlands. It may be eaten raw, baked, fried or mashed. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SOAPWORT Saponaria officinalis P 30cm. Pink and white flowers in late summer. The leaves, stem or roots produce a fine soap for cleaning silks and tapestries. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | SORREL, BROAD LEAVED (Samh) Rumex rugosa/acetosa Use the leaves sparingly as a garnish for soups or salads. The juice of the leaves will curdle milk or make junket. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | SORREL, BUCKLER-LEAVED Rumex scutatus P 30cm. Smaller leaved, but with a less sharp taste than the broad leaved. The mashed leaf mixed with lemon juice and sugar may be used as a green sauce with meat. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| SORREL, PROFUSION P 60cm. A non-flowering vigorous leafy variety for soups and sauces. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| SPEARMINT (Mionnt gharaidh) Mentha spicata P RR 60cm. The usual garden mint for sauces and jelly. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| STEVIA (Sugar Plant) Stevia rebaudiana T P 60cm. A deciduous shrub from Paraguay, where it is used to sweeten Maté. We use the leaves either fresh or dried to sweeten any herb tea and recommend it as a good alternative to cane or beet sugar. Grow indoors all year round in the UK. Available from may to september. |
Plant - £8.50 |
| STRAWBERRY, HIMALAYAN Fragaria nubicola P 15cm. Native to the Hamalaya at altitudes between 2-3,000 metres, this softly haired perennial bears white flowers in May and small red fruits with a pleasant flavour in July. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| c | STRAWBERRY, WILD (Subh-lair) Fragaria vesca P 10cm. Edible ground cover, with delicious flavour and fragrance. The leaves also make a healthy tasty tea. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| c | SWEET CICELY (Cos uisge) Myrrhis odorata P 90cm. White flowers and bright green foliage, scented and flavoured of anise. The leaves, seeds or roots may be used in stewing fruit, reducing acidity and sugar requirements. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| c | SWEET VIOLET (Fail chuach) Viola odorata P E 10cm. Spring and autumn violet flowers; used as a colouring and flavouring agent in food and confectionery. Medicinal. Shade in summer. |
Plant - £1.80 Seeds - £1.50 |
| SWEET WORMWOOD Artemisia annua A 90cm. Hardy annual with anti-malarial properties |
Plant - £1.50 |
| TANSY, WILD Tanacetum vulgare RR 90cm. A flavouring herb with fern-like leaves and yellow button flowers. Try the leaf sparingly to give a tang to omelettes and cakes. Tansy puddings were once customary at Easter.A medicinal vermifuge. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| TARRAGON, FRENCH Artemisia dracunculus P 75cm. An essential herb for tarragon vinegar, sauces, soups, egg and chicken dishes. Our hardy variety has an excelent colour, aroma and flavour. |
Plant - £3.30 |
| THYME, BROAD-LEAVED Thymus pulegioides P E 20cm. A very hardy large leaved semi prostrate variety with bright mauve flowers. Use like garden thyme. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, CARAWAY Thymus herba-barona P E 5cm. Compact hardy creeping variety with caraway like scent and flavour. Mauve flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, COMPACT Thymus vulgaris compactum P E 15cm. A neat dwarf variety very suitable for the minimal garden, pot or formal edging. It has a good scent and flavour, use like Garden Thyme. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| THYME, FRAGRANT/ORANGE Thymus fragrantissimus P 30cm. Strong balsam-orange scented bush type with pink-white flowers. Useful in pot-pourri or try in an aromatic tisane. |
Plant - £1.80 |
| a or g | THYME, GARDEN Thymus vulgaris P E 30cm. Neat evergreen bushes, bearing mauve-pink flowers, loved by bees and butterflies. Use a sprig as a garnish for all meat or vegetable dishes. Medicinally a mild and effective antiseptic. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| THYME, LEMON Thymus x citriodorus P E 30cm. Has a fruity flavour and a refreshing aroma. Excellent in salads, teas, herb butter and on fish and meat dishes. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, PORLOCK Thymus polytrichus P E 30cm. Similar to Garden Thyme in habit and flavour, but producing pink flowers early in the summer. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | VALERIAN, RED Centranthus ruber P 60cm. Striking clustered rose-red flowers loved by butterflies. The young shoots are eaten as a vegetable on the continent. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| WATERMINT (Cairteal) Mentha aquatica P RR 60cm. Whorls of lilac flowers. A mild stimulant producing gentle perspiration, beneficial for colds and fevers. Moist site or waterside. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| c | WELD (Lus bhuide mor) Reseda luteola Bi 90cm. Green-yellow flower spikes. An ancient and well used dye plant. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | WELSH ONION Allium fistulosum P E 30cm. Use the green leaves like chives for flavouring, especially in the winter. Has a milder flavour than the tree onion. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| WOAD (Guirmean) Isatis tinctoria Bi 90cm. Ancient and modern dyeplant. Sweet scented yellow flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| WOODRUFF, DYERS Asperula tinctoria P 30cm. Creeping woodland herb with white flowers. The roots yield a red dye. Shaded site. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| WOODRUFF, SWEET (Lusa-caitheamh) Asperula odorata /Galium odorata P 30cm. Woodland plant with bright white flowers. Dried leaves scented of new-mown hay for linen bags and pot-pourri, medicinal. Shaded site. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| YERBA MATE Ilex paraguaiensis HHP 150cm. A small tree from Argentina and Paraguay. Mate tea is made be infusing the leaves in hot water, and can be sweetened by adding Stevia leaves or other herbs and fruit skins. It has a slight stimulant effect but is not so harsh as tea or coffee. Grow in pot like Bay tree and provide winter protection |
Plant - £8.50 |
| YERBA SANTA Piper auritum TP 5000cm. A vigorous climber from Mexico producing very large aromatic leaves which are used to wrap food giving it a distinct flavour, the flowers are long cylindrical and greeny-white and it is a relative of Piper nigrum - Common Pepper. An exotic plant that needs plenty of space and warmth in the winter. |
Plant - £8.50 |
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