uk herbs

Orange Mint

Administrator — Fri, 04 May 2007 17:09:27 +0000

Orange Mint - mentha x peperita f.citrara “Orange”
Mauve/pink flowers and dark green leaves.
Distinctive orange flavour which is great in salads.
Grows to about 80cm

Agrimony

Administrator — Fri, 04 May 2007 17:01:02 +0000

Agrimony - Agrimonia Eupatoria
A native perennial with tapering spires of small yellow flowers from June to September.
Tolerates most soils and grows to a height of 2ft.
Use for traditional medicinal uses and as a yellow dye.

Dill

Administrator — Fri, 04 May 2007 16:53:56 +0000

Dill - Anaethan Graveolens
Pungent natural herb, well-known flavouring for sauces, especially for fish dishes.
Dill Tea is said to be good for sleeplessness.
Pick the leaves as required.
Height: 2½-3ft (75-90cm)
Spread: 10-12 in (25-30cm)
Needs well-drained soil and sunny position

Silver Fringed Lavender

Administrator — Fri, 04 May 2007 16:40:10 +0000

Silver Fringed Lavender (Lavandula Intermedia)
L.dentata var. candicans
Rounded habit with variegated silvery grey/green toothed foliage
Flowers: spikes of smooth mauve flowewrs
Height & Spread: 80cm x 90cm
Flowering: late June-early August
Protect from frost

Lemon Bergamot

Administrator — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:22:35 +0000

Monarda Citriodora Annual with lovely and unusual pink-purple flowers in late summer.
Leaves may be used for making tea. Flowers may be dried and used in pot-pourri and dried flower arrangements.
Available (subject to season) at the National Herb

Rosemary - Miss Jessop’s Upright

Administrator — Wed, 31 May 2006 05:18:36 +0000

ROSEMARY Miss Jessops Upright (Rosmarinus officinalis) - a fine-leaved, evergreen variety with intensely aromatic grey-green foliage and pretty small blue flowers in Spring and Summer. Very upright habit. Excellent for cooking. Height: 1m

Sage - Pineapple

Administrator — Sat, 27 May 2006 14:21:38 +0000

SALVIA ELEGANS “Scarlet Pineapple” (rutilans) - Pineapple Sage Herb
Half Hardy Perennial
Striking red flowers mid-late Summer
Leaves are green with slight red tint to edges and have pineapple scent.
Height - 90cm (3ft)

Golden Thyme

Administrator — Thu, 25 May 2006 07:43:39 +0000

Thymus vulgaris ‘Aureus’ - Golden Thyme is a hardy non-flowering variety which offers bright golden carpeting with its summer foliage. Excellent culinary herb.

Rosemary - Corsican Blue

Administrator — Wed, 24 May 2006 15:38:11 +0000

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Corsican Blue’ var.angustissimus - deep blue flowers, very dark green leaves - bushy growth up to 80cm - a tender perennial with a semi-trailing habit.
Can be used for culinary purposes.

Oregano - Greek

Administrator — Sun, 14 May 2006 13:54:49 +0000

OREGANO VULGARE subsp. hirtum Greek - Greek Oregano herb
Oval grey green, slightly hairy leaves with a strong flavour.
Excellent for culinary purposes.
Clusters of small white flowers in Summer.
Height 45cm