Heritage Line Herbs [v2.0]

Retail Herb Listing
English Lavender	Perennial. The true lavender, cherished for its sweet odour. Used in dry sachets, scented soaps, perfumes and potpourris. Excellent for teas and baking. Has a compact, narrow foliage with lavender-blue flowers. If grown over winter, do so in protected area. Part to full sun.
Picture French Lavender	Perennial. Short, narrow, gray-green, aromatic leaves. Used in potpourris and dream pillows. It is used to treat nausea and as an insect repellent. Grow in an open, sunny location with well-drained soil.
Grosso Lavender	Perennial. Violet flowers with a strong scent. Discovered in France in 1972 when the standard commercial strain was nearly destroyed by disease. Popular variety used in wreath making. Grow in full to part sun.
Picture Pink Perfume Lavender	Lavendula Angustifolia. Perennial. Produces masses of rosy pink flowers. Height is 60 cm or 24".
Rosea Lavender	Perennial. Medium length greenish-gray, narrow, aromatic leaves. Pale pink flowers. Very nice compact variety for borders and knot gardens. Grow in full to part sun.
Picture Spanish Lavender	Tender Perennial. Light purple flowers and light purple large bracts near the top. Ideal for indoor culture.
Twickle Purple Lavender	Perennial. Medium length, greenish-gray, narrow, aromatic leaves. Pale purple flowers on a fairly short spike.
Picture Butterfly Lavender	Tender Perennial. Long wing-like magenta petals make a breath-taking sight in the outdoor garden. Aromatic. Grow in full to part sun.
Picture Provence Lavender	Perennial. Aromatic with a high oil content. Grows to two feet. Grow in full to part sun.
Lemon Gem Marigold	Annual. Fine, lacy foliage. Lemon yellow single flowers: free blooming. Used for culinary purposes. Easy to grow. Full sun.
Picture Orange Gem Marigold	Annual. Similar to other citrus marigolds, with bright orange flowers. Great for dessert, especially in hot dessert sauces made with wine. Easy to grow. Full sun.
Lemongrass	Tender Perennial. A delightful, lemon-scented grass. Tangy leaf base is essential in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Leaves are used to flavour fish, soups, curries and sauces. Makes a pleasant hot or cold tea. Full sun.
Picture Licorice Flag	Acorus Gramineus 'Licorice.' Tender Perennial. Grow in full or partial sun in wet soil or water garden. Used in Thai cooking. Strong licorice scent when squeezed.
Lovage	Perennial. Dark green, shiny leaves shaped like celery, with star-shaped, small, yellow-green flowers. Tastes like celery, which makes it ideal for soups, stews and casseroles. Also, add fresh young leaves to salads and rub on chicken. Grow in full sun in rich, well-drained soil.
Sweet Marjoram	Tender Perennial. Leaves add a strong spicy flavour to soups, sauces, stuffing, stews and sausage. Rubbing with fresh leaves before roasting improves strong meats, and aids digestion. Plant tops used for dying wool. Grow in full to part sun.
Apple Geranium	Tender Perennial. Delightful apple and cinnamon fragrance. Soft, gray-green leaves with tiny white edible flowers. Beautifully scented plants, used in potpourris, perfumes and flavouring preserves. Looks great in a hanging basket. Don't over water.
Chocolate Mint Geranium	Perennial. Velvety, purple streaked leaves with lovely purple flowers. Strong minty scent that some noses swear has a hint of chocolate. The name "chocolate" refers to the attractive, brownish purple blotch in the centre of each leaf, not the scent.
Lemon Geranium	Tender Perennial. Small, roundish, crinkled leaves. Delightful lemon scent. Deters mosquitoes. Try lining a cake pan with about 20 leaves and pour in cake batter. Cook as directed. Cool and remove cake from pan, discard geranium leaves, adds flavour. Don't over water. Edible flowers.
Picture Rose Geranium	Tender Perennial. The traditional rose-scented geranium with deeply cut leaves and edible flowers. Vigorous growth.
Orange Geranium	Tender Perennial. Large, saw-toothed leaves with a sweet orange scent. It has large, single, lilac coloured flowers with deep purple splotches on the upper petals. Flowers are edible.
Apple Mint	Perennial. Soft, round leaves with an apple-menthol fragrance, that are excellent for tea. Full to part sun.
Picture Banana Mint	Mentha Aruensis 'Banana.' Perennial. Fruit, minty taste with a distinct aroma of banana. Great in baking and in tea. Full to part sun.
English Mint	Perennial. A favourite to use to make mint jelly. Also used to flavour vegetables and sauces. Easy to grow indoors or out, in full or partial sun.
Chocolate Mint	Perennial. Striking, "pepperment-patty" scent. Easy to grow indoors or out, in full or partial sun.
Picture Orange Mint	Perennial. Smooth, green leaves tinged with purple. Treasured for its very special fragrance. Its hint of citrus is tantalizing in fruit punches, teas and potpourris. The oil is an ingredient in chartreuse and perfumes. Grow in rich, moist soil in semi-shade to shade.
Peppermint	Perennial. Pointed, serrated, green leaves with a reddish tinge. Very strong scent. Peppermint tea is a refreshing alternative to coffee and regular tea. Excellent for stomach indigestion. Lends its spiciness to many dishes. Only grow from cuttings. Easy to grow, indoors or out. Grow in rich, moist soil in semi-shade to shade area.
Spearmint	Perennial. Green pointed leaves with serrated edges. Purple/mauve flowers in the summer. Best cooking mint. Tasty addition to peas, carrots and potatoes, and for making mint sauces for roast lamb. Grows well indoors or out in rich, moist soil in semi-shade to shaded position.
Picture Vietnamese Mint	Mentha X Gravilis. Tender Perennial. Sweet spearmint flavour. Excellent in Vietnamese dishes.
Rosemary	Tender Perennial. Pale blue flowers in spring to early summer, and sometimes early fall. Needle shaped, dark green leaves; highly aromatic. Plant in well drained soil. Do not over water. Requires frequent misting. Let plant dry out between watering. Occasionally mist with epsom salts (1 tsp per quart) to provide magnesium. Use in dumplings, biscuits, breads, jellies, poultry, stuffing, potatoes, oil and tea. Can be used to make homemade shampoo, as well as hair and skin rinses.
Picture Rue	Ruta Graveolens. Perennial. Pungent, bitter leaves used sparingly in stews and salads. Said to relieve nervous headache if two leaves are chewed.
Minus Thyme	Hardy Perennial. Creeper. Pink flowers in summer. Tiny compact leaves. Decorative and aromatic, they make for excellent groundcover. Because leaves grow so close together, it is ideal for growing between paving, and alongside paths.
Kent Beauty Oregano	Tender Perennial. Round leaves on trailing branches, attractive pink or purple flower bracts. Good aroma, sharp, bitter oregano flavour. May survive in zone 5-8 in winter, if sheltered.
Mexican Oregano	Tender Perennial. Often sold as true oregano in Mexico and Southern U.S. because of its fine flavour. Used in chiles and other Mexican dishes. High in anti-oxidants. Full to part sun.
Picture Italian Oregano	Tender Perennial. A strong flavour that is similar to Sweet Marjoram; actually, it is a cross between Oregano and Sweet Marjoram. Plant also resembles sweet marjoram. Excellent culinary herb that deserves experimentation. Full sun.
Picture Greek Oregano	Perennial. White flowers, very hardy. The true oregano. It has highly aromatic, pale leaves. Spicy flavour compliments all tomato dishes. Great in beef or lamb stew, gravies, soups, salads and casseroles. Full to part sun.
Picture Wild Thyme	Perennial. Approximately 1 inch (2 centimetres) in height, with an 8 inch (20 centimetre) spread. Pale mauve flower in summer, small dark green leaves, which can be used in cooking but is very mild. Grow in poor soil, in a well drained bed for best flavour. Drought-loving plants, they also need protection from cold winds, hard and wet winters. Trim all flowers to promote new growth and to prevent plant from becoming woody and sprawling. Because thyme is an evergreen it can be picked fresh all year round. Aids digestion and helps break down fatty foods.
Picture Magic Carpet Lemon Thyme	T. Praecox Articus "Magic Carpet." Perennial. Low growing, carpeting thyme with dark pink flowers (May-July). Grow in full sun, in rock gardens, or as ground cover.
Orange Balsam Thyme	Perennial. Aromatic orange scent and flavour. Great for tea, cooking and as a garnish. Grow in full sun in a well-drained area.
Picture French Thyme	Perennial. Narrow leaves, distinctly greyer and sweeter then English Thyme. Needs winter protection. Indispensable in French cooking. Used in stews and soups. Great seasoning for rich meats and fish. Improves digestion. Essential for bouquet garnish.
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