Ox-Knee, Niu Xi

50-100 seeds per pack. A short perennial with some frost hardiness that is widely used in Chinese herbal medicine. Uses include treatment of blood ailments, muscle pain and toothaches, among many others. The plant has an upright and rambling habit. The shoots are edible. Grows to 1-2ft. #1356

Wild Onion

15-30 seeds per pack. a.k.a. Meadow Garlic. A wild onion native to much of North America. Bears small, edible bulbs covered with fibers, having an onion-like odor and flavor. Has showy, spiked inflorescenes with white-purple flowers. The foliage is also scented of onion. Freeze hardy. #2833

Chives

750 seeds per pack. The popular onion relative, whose shredded leaves are popular for use as a seasoning. Native throughout parts of North America and Europe. A tuberous perennial, once established it will grow back from its roots each year. Grows to 1-2 feet. #2824

Wild Leek

15 seeds per pack. a.k.a. Ramps. A perennial wild onion native to much of North America. Plants bear small, scallion-like bulbs with a a unique, strong garlic and onion flavor. The bulbs are seeing increasing use in gourmet restaurants and are popular in certain local cuisine, both in the southern U.S., as well as Quebec. A short plant, growing to just 12-18". Freeze hardy. #2834

Garlic Chives

250 seeds per pack. A delightful perennial often grown both for its ornamental appeal and its edible leaves, which have an aromatic, slightly garlicy flavor. It is a low-lying perennial with elongated leaves that spread from the base. 1-2ft tall flower stalks are borne in summer yielding ornamental, white flowers that smell like violets. Hardy to well below freezing, can be grown in most climates. #1375

Marsh Mallow

50-100 seeds per pack. Highly useful herb, used both for eating as a vegetable, and medicinal. Its main medicinal uses include as an immune system stimulant, for throat and stomach inflammation, and externally for bruises, aches, and pains. The leaves and roots are eaten and sometimes used in salads. Annual. #381

Golden Giant Amaranth

150-300 seeds per pack. An attractive ornamental and seed-grain producing amaranth featuring large, golden-orange flower plumes. Young leaves can be eaten fresh and the white seeds are used as a grain. The plant also makes an eye-catching ornamental for any garden! Grows to 6-7ft. 100-110 days. Annual. #2181

Pygmy Torch

100's seeds per pack. A delightful dwarf amaranth with long 12", dark red, tassel-like flowers. Plants are compact and only grow to 1-2ft. Great for small spaces and gorgeously colorful in the garden. #2113

Java Cardamom

5 seeds per pack. An uncommon spice ginger from southeast Asia. The seed pods are used like black cardamom and the unopened flower heads are used in cooking. A medium sized, clumping ginger growing up to 10 ft. Ornamental both for its flowers and its foliage. Not freeze hardy. #2499

Black Cardamom

5 seeds per pack. An important spice in eastern cuisine's, with a characteristic smoky, camphor-like aroma and flavor. Much less common in western countries than common cardamom. An evergreen, rhizome producing ginger, growing up to 5 ft. Ornamental both for its leaves and flowers. Not freeze hardy. #2487

Andrographis

50-100 seeds per pack. A small herb with significant use in traditional Siddha and Ayurvedic medicine. Its main use is as an antiinflammatory, antimicrobial and antibiotic. It is currently being investigated for its anti-tumor and anti-HIV activity. Herbaceous in habit. Can be grown pretty much anywhere as an annual. #1384

Yerba Mansa

20-40 seeds per pack. A famous plant, native to the creeksides of the American Southwest. The roots are highly aromatic, with a smell akin to eucalyptus. Traditionally the plant was used medicinally. It is a hardy perennial, able to withstand frosts to at least 10F and lower. Grows to 1 1/2 feet. #2801

Dukat Dill

250 seeds per pack. An exotic dill having blue-green leaves and a beautifully aromatic flavor. Leaves have a wonderful sweet flavor and make a unique addition to salads and garnishes. Plants are vigorous producers and grow to a few feet. Seeds can be harvested as a spice. Annual. #2180

Angelica

25-50 seeds per pack. A short biennial known for its many edible and medicinal uses. The beautiful, spreading Angelica has a long history of use in herbal medicine, often for digestive and circulatory problems. The leaves are edible and taste a bit like licorice. The stalks and seeds also have a number of edible uses. Hardy to Zone 4. #1343

Chervil

150-300 seeds per pack. A small, annual herb with many similarities to parsley. Grows to 1-2ft. The leaves are quite popular for a variety of uses, having a delicate flavor that contains a hint of licorice. Chervil is one of the basic French herbs and is popular for use in French cooking. Annual. #2173

Wormwood

150 seeds per pack. A pretty, frilly, gray-leaved shrub famous for its various medicinal and edible uses. Leaves can be used to ward of insects and the plant is a key ingredient in the liquor absinthe. It is also used to flavor other liquors, as well as being a useful digestional aid. Short perennial, generally to 1-4ft. Hardy to zone 3. #2111

Beach Wormwood

2000 seeds per pack. A biennial or perennial wormwood native to much of North America. Grows well in sandy soils. Has small, green flower spikes. The plant also has a variety of medicinal uses. Freeze hardy to zone 5. #2832

Tarragon

150-300 seeds per pack. Native throughout much of the Northern hemisphere, this popular herb is a common ingredient for flavoring. Grows to several feet, with thin leaves that are quite aromatic and reminiscent of anise. Frost hardy. #2167

Yomogi

100's seeds per pack. A vigorous perrenial growing to about 3-4ft whose leaves are a principal ingredient in parts of Japanese cuisine. Along with their pleasant aroma and color, the leaves have some important uses in traditional medicine. Hardy plant, can be grown in most climates. #1365

Chinese Milkvetch

20-40 seeds per pack. One of the 50 fundamental herbs of Chinese medicine. Traditionally used as a tonic for digestion and immune system boosts. It is a short, shrubby perennial growing to only a foot. Plants are fairly frost hardy, surviving to zone 6. Grows well in drier conditions. #2808

Garden Orach

30-60 seeds per pack. A versatile plant, grown both for its edible leaves and also as an ornamental. The leaves are eaten much like spinach and have a similar flavor. Plants are more tolerant to hot and cold extremes than spinach, making it a popular choice in many areas. Hardy to some frosts. Grows to a couple of feet. #2134

Winter Cress

1000 seeds per pack. A small biennial native to Europe. The young leaves are the most commonly used part, having a unique, almost spicy flavor that is popular in salads. The oil as well sprouted seeds are also edible. Very easy to grow. Short plant to 12-18". Hardy to freezes. view plant information #1399

Borage

150 seeds per pack. 1-3ft tall annual. Ornamental herb produces profuse blooms of blue and purple flowers. Attracts bees. Leaves and flowers are edible, and eaten raw or used in teas. Leaves taste a bit like cucumbers. Can be grown pretty much anywhere. view plant information #305

Caper

30 seeds per pack. Vining, bushy plant, producing the capers of commerce. Subtropical/Mediterranean, can survive to 20F, as well as temperatures well above 100F. Pretty flowers are followed by egg shaped fruit. #302

Caraway

500 seeds per pack. An aromatic spice used mainly for its seeds, which are a bit like cumin. Caraway is a small biennial that can be grown pretty much anywhere as an annual. The seeds are a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. #1351

Roman Chamomile

25-50 seeds per pack. Another of the two classic chamomiles, this species native to Europe and portions of North America. Bears dainty, white-petaled flowers which can be dried and sometimes used as a tea. Low-growing, plants are also useful as a ground cover. To 12". Perennial. #2199

Epazote

150-300 seeds per pack. A short annual or perennial native to Mexico that is a fragrant spice-herb popular in Mexican cuisine. Epazote is common in certain soups, salads, bean dishes and as a flavoring for meat. The herb has a very aromatic smell and is quite unique, sharing a passing resemblance to coriander. Grows to 1-4', can be grown anywhere as an annual. view plant information #1366

Pyrethrum

25-50 seeds per pack. a.k.a Chrysanthemum cinerareiifolium. A difficult to find yet extremely valuable economic plant that produces the Pyrethrum used to ward off insects. In recent years, pyrethrum has become the major chemical used in 'natural' insecticides. The growing plant can even provide some insecticidal relief to nearby plants in the garden. The Pyrethrum plant is a small perennial growing to 1-2ft. Closely related to the Chrysanthemum. #1340

Painted Daisy Pyrethrum

25-50 seeds per pack. A pretty garden ornamental and a source of pyrethrum, a natural insecticide. It is a hardy perennial, usually growing to 1-2ft with colorful flowers that can range from white to pink and red, having a typical daisy-like shape. The dried flower heads are a source of pyrethrum. Easy to grow. Hardy to well below 0F. #1385

Shungiku

200-400 seeds per pack. A popular ingredient in Cantonese cooking, Shungiku is appreciated both for its ornamental beauty and its edibility. The pretty flowers are reminiscent of daisies, and are edible raw and sometimes added to salads. Young shoots and stems are also edible and strongly aromatic. Very hardy. Annual. Grows to a few feet. view plant information #1386

Chicory

75-125 seeds per pack. A standard chicory, popular for use as a coffee substitute. The leaves are edible and can be cooked or used in salads. The plant also has some notable medicinal uses. Very hardy, can be grown pretty much anywhere. Fast-growing, hardy plant. #1369

Italian Dandelion Chicory

100-200 seeds per pack. A type of chicory, not a type of dandelion, this old Italian heirloom is best-known for its dandelion-like leaves and bright red stems. The young leaves have a tangy flavor and are a popular addition to salads. Very frost hardy. #2159

Radicchio, Rossa di Treviso

100-200 seeds per pack. A delicious and colorful radicchio from Italy. This well-known variety bears crunchy bunches of leaves that turn a bright red, particularly in cooler weather. Makes an excellent and unique addition to salads. Annual. #2807

Coriander

1000 seeds per pack. From one plant comes two important culinary spices: coriander (the seeds), and cilantro (the leaves). An annual, it will pretty much grow in any climate type, though it does best in drier, Mediterranean climates. Small, bushy annual, easy and fun to grow in the home garden. #389

Coriander, Confetti

100 seeds per pack. An interesting, frilly leafed variety of coriander/cilantro. The leaves have a mild flavor, less pungent than other varieties. Slow to bolt. An annual, it will pretty much grow in any climate type, though it does best in drier, Mediterranean climates. #2817

Slo-Bolt Coriander

1000 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the standard slo-bolting variety. From one plant comes two important culinary spices: coriander (the seeds), and cilantro (the leaves). An annual, it will pretty much grow in any climate type, though it does best in drier, Mediterranean climates. Small, bushy annual, easy and fun to grow in the home garden. 45 days. #2169

Cumin

150-300 seeds per pack. Annual herb, grown for its highly aromatic seeds which are used as a spice. It is a small, bushy plant, usually growing no more than a foot high. It is frost tender, but can be grown almost anywhere as an annual during the warm season. The seeds also have a variety of medicinal applications. #392

Palmarosa

75-150 seeds per pack. An important aromatic herb used to scent perfumes, essential oils and to repel insects. Its main component, geraniol, gives the leaves their sweet scent. The oils are also used medicinal to aid in sleep and to to relieve stress and tension. Palmarosa is a clumping perennial to several feet, that is sometimes grown as an annual. #1346

Wild Arugula

200-400 seeds per pack. a.k.a Rucola selvatica. A wild type of arugula with a nice flavor that is a bit spicier than most standard arugula's. Grows to 1-2ft. Bears yellow flowers. Very easy to grow, but can become weedy in some areas. Fairly tolerant of drought once established. Annual or perennial. Extremely frost hardy. #2188

Echinacea

150-250 seeds per pack. A showy perennial to 2-3ft, featuring large lavender-colored flowers. Plants make beautiful ornamentals in the garden, and echinacea has a variety of alleged medicinal benefits, most notably a strengthening of the immune system. #1009

Mint Shrub

100-200 seeds per pack. A deciduous shrub, native to China, having minty flavored leaves with fruit overtones. Also pretty as an ornamental for its long, lavender colored inflorescences. Grows to 3-5 feet. Hardy to zone 5. #2823

Mu Zei Ma Huang, Ephedra

15-20 seeds per pack. Low-lying, arid climate plant with needle-like leaves. This species is extremely hardy, to well below 0F. Needs only limited water. Similar in growth habit to E. distachya, although this species, along with E. sinica and E. equisetina, is the most commonly grown for a variety of alleged medicinal purposes. #1339

Ma Huang

10-15 seeds per pack. Low-lying, arid climate plant with needle-like leaves. Very hardy, to at least 0F. Needs only limited water. Similar in growth habit to E. distachya, although this species, along with E. sinica and E. equisetina, is the most commonly grown for a variety of alleged medicinal purposes. #1332

Mormon Tea

50-100 seeds per pack. An ephedra native to the high deserts of the Western United States. Mormon Tea was once used to prepare an herbal tea, but is now used as a tough and hardy landscape oddity. Has needle-like leaves and small fleshy fruits. Hardy to well below 0F. #1392

Ephedra

10-15 seeds per pack. Low-lying, arid climate plant with needle-like leaves. Very hardy, to at least 0F. Needs only limited water. Similar in growth habit to E. distachya, although this species is the most commonly grown for a variety of alleged medicinal purposes. #1316

Mormon Tea

15-20 seeds per pack. Low-growing needle-leaved ephedra sometimes used to brew a coffee-like beverage. Once used often by Native Americans for a variety of edible and medicinal purposes. Grows well in poor soils and will withstand extremely cold temperatures. #1318

Arugula

1000 seeds per pack. A low-growing, leafy annual popularized in Europe for its edible leaves. Arugula is extremely easy to grow and fast-maturing, providing a harvest as early as 40 days from seed. Plants grow to 1-2' and are hardy to zone 7/0-10F. The leaves have myriad uses in salads and as a flavoring. #1308

Culantro

250-500 seeds per pack. A tropical perennial or temperate annual, the aromatic culantro plant is used extensively in many regional Asian cuisines. Spicy-like flavor, a bit akin to cilantro, with which it is often confused. Easy to grow in pots or in the summer garden. #1588

Fennel, Bronze

50-100 seeds per pack. Bronze leafed variety of the popular herb fennel, known for its anise-scented foliage and seeds used in cooking. Plant very fast-growing to 6-8ft. Annual or perennial depending on how cold the winter gets, hardy to the 20's. Very easy to grow, plant is both attractive and highly useful. #317

Fennel, Florence

A few hundred seeds per pack. While the same species as other types of fennel, Florence Fennel has unique use in Italian cooking. Plants grow smaller than typical fennel and have a sweeter and more aromatic flavor. Fast-growing. Annual or perennial depending on how cold the winter gets, hardy to the 20's. Very easy to grow, plant is both attractive and highly useful. #1358