C thru E Herbs

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Plant Cycle Mature Height Sunlight Requirements Hardiness/Winter Growth Flower Color Uses

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) C050 Perennial 4' Shade Tender/Evergreen White C,F,O,M $7.75	Quantity:
Cardamom is one of the most important spices in the world. Essential in Indian curries, dhals, and the spice mixture garam masala. Scandinavians use it liberally in pastries. The leaves emit a wonderful spicy-cinnamon scent when rubbed, hence its use in perfumery. Makes an attractive and fragrant house plant. Blooms infrequently, however. Grow in rich, moist, well-drained soil in the shade.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) C100 Perennial 3' Full Sun Hardy/Herbaceous White O,T $4.75	Quantity:
This plant is a perennial only until the cats find it, and they proceed to chew on it, roll in it, and have an amorous relationship with it until little is left of it! Give some to your cat and liven up a slow party. Caution: This plant has the same effect on lions and tigers! For humans however, catnip makes a very good sedative tea, much like chamomile.

Catnip, Lemon - Out of Stock (Nepeta cataria) C105 Perennial 3' Full Sun Hardy/Herbaceous White O,T $5.75	Quantity:
All the virtues of catnip, but with a delightful lemon taste and scent. Makes a more palatable tea for humans, or a special treat for that finicky cat.

Celery, Cutting (Apium graveolens) C175 Annual 1' Full Sun–Part Sun - White C $6.75	Quantity:
This great variety of celery produces no stalks, but loads of delicious celery leaves. Much better tasting and more full flavored than regular celery tops. Adds excellent flavor when used in salads, soups, stews, and a tasty, nutritious addition when juicing vegetables.

Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile) C205 Perennial 3" Full Sun–Part Sun Hardy/Herbaceous White GC,M,O,T $4.75	Quantity:
This spreading plant makes an excellent lawn substitute, and may be cut like grass. Bright green finely-cut leaves with white and yellow daisy-like flowers during summer. Beautiful between pavers. When stepped on it releases a delightful apple scent,. Like German chamomile this plant also makes a good sedative tea.

Chaste Tree / Monk's Pepper
(Vitex agnus-castus) C225X
Perennial 10' Full Sun Hardy/Deciduous Lilac F,M,O $7.75

A fascinating herb! Common names come from the long use of the plant to subdue the libido in monks. Affects hormonal balance in both men and women. Recent studies show it is a valuable plant in regulating female hormones upon the discontinuation of oral contraceptives. A fast growing, showy deciduous shrub with masses of lilac flowers and aromatic leaves. Merits growing just for the interesting history of the plant!

Chives, Common (Allium schoenoprasum) C300X Perennial 1' Full Sun–Part Sun Hardy/Herbaceous Pink C,DF,O $4.75	Quantity:
The most delicate member of the onion family, and one of the fines herbes of French cuisine. An essential culinary herb. Far superior to their cousins, the mundane and ubiquitous restaurant impostors, green onions. The beautiful pink flower heads are a nice addition to salads and vinegars.

Chives, Garlic (Allium tuberosum) C305X Perennial 1' Full Sun–Part Sun Hardy/Herbaceous White C,O $4.75	Quantity:
These flat-leafed chives from China have a pronounced garlic taste which elicits a common response from garlic lovers-yum! They have become quite a popular addition to the chives family. Lovely white flower heads in the fall..

Cilantro, Asian / Vietnamese Coriander (Polygonum odoratum) C355X Perennial 1' Part Sun–Shade Tender/Herbaceous N/A C $5.75	Quantity:
Tired of successive plantings of cilantro-well here is the perennial answer! This remarkable herb from Vietnam, where it is known as rau ram, has a wonderful cilantro flavor with a hint of lemon. Our Lingle's Taste Panel feels you can substitute this herb for cilantro universally. And it's perennial!

"I received my order and was very impressed with the
strength and health of the plants. I plan to order more from you
when I have more time to garden."
J.K. - Hueytown, AL

Conehead Thyme
(Thymbra capitata) C800
Perennial 1' Full Sun Tender/Evergreen Pink C,O $6.75

One of the essential ingredients in the Middle Eastern spice blend za’atar. The leaves of this dense, low growing plant have a delightfully spicy bite. It holds its flavor very well when dried. Used with the other za’atar herbs (Syrian Oregano and Za’atar Rumi) it makes an excellent meat and poultry rub. Also very good mixed with olive oil as a dip for Middle Eastern flat bread. Needs well drained soil. Beautiful bloomer! Very rare!

Damiana, Large Leaf (Turnera ulmifolia) D100X Perennial 3' Full Sun Tender/Evergreen Yellow M,O $25.00	Quantity:
A very rare plant! Light green, toothed leaves, and small bright yellow hibiscus-like flowers. Said to be an aphrodisiac. Used internally for anxiety, depression, impotence, premature ejaculation, urinary infections, frigidity, and poor appetite...among other things. Easier to grow than, but not as potent as, small leaf damiana (Turnera diffusa).

Echinacea
(Echinacea purpurea) E100X
Perennial 4' Full Sun Hardy/Herbaceous Purple DF,M,O,T $5.75

Echinacea is perhaps the most important of all indigenous American medicinal plants, and very highly regarded in Europe as well. All parts of the plant were used medicinally by the Plains, Kiowa, and Sioux Indians. Used as a general blood purifier and for stimulation of the immune system. Bright reddish-purple daisies appearing from July to September are a beautiful, popular addition to the flower garden.

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