Medicinal & Tea

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)

Dating back to ancient Greece, pennyroyal is a strongly aromatic member of the mint family that has long been used as an insect repellant. This fragrant herb’s pale purple flowers blossom in midsummer. Do not ingest – toxic for consumption...

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal and culinary herb. Fragrant, robust emerald-green plants grow 12-30” tall. Often used as a natural pest repellant. Ample water will ensure a lush crop. 200 seeds...

Persian Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Persian or anise basil is known as reyhan in Persia and Turkey. This fragrant variety has bright lemon and spicy anise notes. Wonderful in salads, grill marinades, and pesto. Persian basil is an exceptional companion plant, attracting pollinators to your...

Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) Annual

Pimpernel is native to Europe but naturalized in some parts of North America. A member of the primrose family, this low-growing herb spreads like a ground cover and sports tiny ¼” red flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Valued as a...

Purple Dead-Nettle (Lamium purpureum)

Native to Eurasia and naturalized throughout North America, Purple Dead-Nettle sports purple tinged foliage and purply red spring blooms. It does not "sting" like common stinging nettle! Edible leaves can be used in salads or dried for tea. Valued for...

Quedlingburger Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Perennial

This uber aromatic variety boasts a higher essential oil content than common lemon balm, making it perfect for potent teas and tinctures. With its upright habit and bright green foliage, Quedlingburger is a striking standout in containers and herb...

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, young Ribwort Plantain leaves are often eaten as an...

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...

Roselle Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Perennial

Also known as Red Hibiscus or Asian Sour Leaf, this tropical perennial is not frost hardy but can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. Roselle is an African heirloom yielding heaps of tart, ruby calyces used in preserves, teas, medicinal...

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...

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...

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...