Herbs

Roman Chamomile (Anthemus noblis)

Cheerful, daisy-like flowers make this heirloom equal parts practical and attractive. Often used in herbal teas, Roman Chamomile also excels as ornamental groundcover or as a garden showpiece in its own right. Plant in bright sun. Minimum of 300 seeds...

Rosemary (Silvia rosmarinus)

With its pungent, piney fragrance and silver-gray leaves, rosemary is a cherished culinary herb. Woody stems make for convenient bundle drying and aromatic leaves are splendid in potpourris, essential oils, and tinctures. Valued for medicinal properties...

Rue (Ruta graveolens) Perennial

This lacy herb with blue-green leaves and chartreuse flowers is popular as a compact ornamental and medicinal herb that will thrive even in arid growing conditions. Highly aromatic, Rue is excellent for pest control in the vegetable garden. Valued as a...

Russian Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculoides)

A native of Europe, this delicately flavored herb is relished by great cooks everywhere. With a flavor likened to anise and licorice, it's well suited for sauces, dressings, salads, and vinegars. Use fresh or cooked with equal success. Easy to grow...

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

This versatile herb adds classic flavorings to meat, poultry, and vegetables. Easy to grow, soft green leaves add remarkable calm to any color palette. Does equally well in containers and can be easily dried by hanging upside down in bunches. High in...

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:...