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| Grow Code |
COMMON NAME |(Gaelic name) | Latin name | Notes | Size | Description |
Price |
| 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, 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 - £3.50 |
| 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, 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 - £5.50 |
| g | BASIL, SACRED or TULSI 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 a slightly more spicy flavour. Basils contain antisceptic properties. Available from april to august. |
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 august |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| BERGAMOT, CAMBRIDGE SCARLET Monarda didyma P 75cm. Traditional cottage garden favourite. Rich red flowers loved by bees and butterflies, and very aromatic foliage. The dried flowers make a sedative tisane. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| BERGAMOT, LEMON Monarda didyma P 75cm. Exotic lemon and bergamot scents combine in this pink flowered variety. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| BERGAMOT, POYNTZFIELD PINK Monarda didyma P 90cm. Deep pink flowers, very attractive. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| BERGAMOT, WILD Monarda fistulosa P 90cm. Aromatic mauve flowers for teas and flavouring. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| a | BETONY WOOD (Lus bheathag) Stachys officinalis P 30cm. Deep green toothed leaves and two lipped purple-red flowers. Used in herbal medicine to combat nervous exhaustion and tension headaches. Shaded situation. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| 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 |
| a | BURDOCK HIMALAYAN , or KUTH / COSTUS Sassurea costus / lappa P 1200cm. Endangered in the wild due to overharvesting. Kuth is easy to cultivate as a hardy perennial. The aromatic root is utilised in Ayurvedic medicine and perfumery. |
Plant - £3.50 Seeds - £2.80 |
| CARLINE THISTLE (Dwarf) Carlina acaulis ssp. acaulis P Bi 15cm. Dwarf thistle with a rosette of leaves producing a large round 'silvery' flower that dries well. It enjoys a rock garden type site and the root contains substances that help tone and clean the liver and urinary systems. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| CATMINT, GARDEN Nepeta mussinii P 60cm. Aromatic grey-green foliage and lavender-like flowers. Loved by cats. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA Echinacea angustifolia P 60cm. Deep pink 'coneflowers' and slender leaves. The root contains antiseptic properties that strengthen resistance to infection. |
Plant - £2.80 Seeds - £2.80 |
| ECHINACEA PALLIDA Echinacea pallida P 60cm. This more upright slender leaved variety has similar detoxicant properties to Echinacea angustifolia but is preferred by some herbalists. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| ECHINACEA PARADOXA Echinacea paradoxa P 60cm. An elegant bright yellow species with similar medicinal uses as other Echinaceas |
Plant - £3.50 |
| a | ECHINACEA PURPUREA Echinacea purpurea P 60cm. The easiest species to grow, dark pink flowers with large leaves and roots; very attractive to numerous varieties of butterflies. It contains similar properties to Echinacea angustifolia. |
Plant - £2.80 Seeds - £1.90 |
| GAYFEATHER Liatris spicata P 45cm. 'Blazing Star'. Beautiful purple flower spikes. The tuberous root is used to help relieve sore throats. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| GOLDEN ROD Solidago virgaurea P 75cm. Bright yellow flowers in branched spikes all summer, loved by bees. For treating stomach and kidney ailments and helping wound healing. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| GUM CISTUS Cistus landifer HHP 95cm. An aromatic evergreen shrub with white flowers from south-western Europe. The warm ,sweet,slightly musky scented leaves yield an essential oil " Labdanum " that is used in foods , drinks, lotions and medicine. Grow as half hardy perennial -bring in for the winter. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| HONEYSUCKLE, WILD (Lus na meala) Lonicera periclymenum P 450cm. Climber. Subtle rose-pink, yellow and cream flowers with a honeyed scent. Pot-pourri herb. Medicinal |
Plant - £5.50 |
| a | HYSSOP, BLUE (Isop) Hyssopus officinalis P E 45cm. An aromatic evergreen bushy herb, bearing brilliant blue flowers. Excellent for sore throats, coughs, colds. A sprig in a stew provides a warm flavour. |
Plant - £1.90 Seeds - £1.00 |
| HYSSOP, DWARF Hyssopus officinalis aristatus P E 20cm. Neat aromatic bush, ideal for rock gardens producing clumps of blue flowers in late summer. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| HYSSOP, PINK Hyssopus officinalis roseus P E 45cm. Bright pink flower spikes. Hyssop leaf applied to the skin helps reduce inflammations, bruises and stings. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| HYSSOP, WHITE Hyssopus officinalis albus P E 45cm. White flowers enjoyed by bees. Hyssop in food aids digestion and improves appetite. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| LAVENDER, DWARF WHITE Lavandula nana alba P E 20cm. A small variety but with profuse white flowers. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, FRENCH Lavandula stoechas HHP E 30cm. Unusually shaped aromatic flowers from spring to early summer with distinctly scented foliage.This is the wild species which is smaller than the hybrids but more aromatic . |
Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, HIDCOTE BLUE Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote P E 60cm. Deep purple-blue flowers. Makes a good dwarf hedge. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, LODDON PINK Lavandula angustifolia P E 60cm. Delicate pink flowers. Plant amongst blue flowered varieties for contrast. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, OLD ENGLISH (Lus-na-tuise) Lavandula angustifolia P E 90cm. Traditional cottage garden variety. Use the flowers in tisanes, baths, pot-pourri or linen-bags. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £3.50 |
| MARJORAM, DWARF Origanum vulgare compactum P 20cm. Delightful late flowering small compact variety throwing clumps of pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| 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 - £1.90 |
| 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 vulgare P 45cm. An important herb for seasoning meat, egg dishes and stuffing, with a warm balsamic scent and mild 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 |
| MINT, BASIL Mentha citrata varia 50cm. Basil-like aroma and attractive mauve flowers |
Plant - £1.90 |
| 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 - £1.90 |
| MINT, EAU-DE-COLOGNE Mentha x piperita varia P RR 60cm. Rounded green and bronze-purple foliage with an exotic scent. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| 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, LEMON Mentha x piperita citrata P 60cm. Distinct lush lemon/citrus aromatic foliage. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| 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 |
| a | MOTHERWORT Leonurus cardiaca P 90cm. A general tonic herb, 'allays nervousness, anxiaety and strengthens the heart, particularly for women.' Maple-like foliage and spires of mauve-pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| 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 |
| PEPPERMINT Mentha x piperita P RR 60cm. The pure black variety with strong scent and flavour. Contains antiseptic properties, excellent fresh or dried as a tea for indigestion. We have our own packets of loose dried leaf available ..30 grams for £1.50. There is a noticeable quality difference between ours and the usual tea bag variety ! |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAGE, NARROW LEAVED Salvia officinalis P E 60cm. The narrow leaved free flowering variety; has a slightly stronger flavour. The flowers are good to eat fresh or dried for a sweeter herb tea that helps to keep away winter coughs and colds |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SPEARMINT (Mionnt gharaidh) Mentha spicata P RR 60cm. The usual garden mint for sauces and jelly. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SWEET JOE-PIE Eupatorium purpureum P 190cm. From N America, and named after an Indian healer. Handsome herbaceous plant, with purple stems and flowers. A restorative for kidney and urinary problems. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| 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, 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 - £1.90 |
| 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 - £1.90 |
| 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 |
| THYME, WILD/MOUNTAIN (Lus an righ) Thymus polytrichus brittanicus P E 5cm. Very hardy. 'Carpets' of mauve flowers and aromatic foliage. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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