Marjoram

250-500 seeds per pack. A small, annual or perennial herb, best-known for its aromatic leaves which have a variety of edible uses. Leaves have a pleasant oregano-like smell and flavor and are used in popular spice mixes. Plant shows some frost hardiness. Grows to only a few inches high. #2137

Zaatar

20-40 seeds per pack. An popular spice in Middle Eastern cooking, Zaatar has a complex, aromatic flavor and a distinctive scent. Combining the flavors of thyme, marjoram and oregano, the spicy leaves have extensive uses. Perennial to 1-2ft. Hardy to some frost, but can be grown as an annual in cold areas. #2138

Oregano

200-400 seeds per pack. A small and well-known perennial with highly aromatic leaves that are a staple in many types of cooking. Leaves are usually dried and used for seasoning and flavoring. The small plants grow to 12-18" and show fairly good frost hardiness. #2143

Iceland Poppy

100's of seeds per pack. A common and beloved garden ornamental. Bright, often orange colored blooms lighten up the garden. Flowers are great for cutting too! Foliage is blue-green. Grows to 12-24". Annual or short lived perennial. #1474

Shiso, Britton

100-200 seeds per pack. An ornamental shiso, having large green leaves with red undersides. Excellent for both edible uses and as a foliage ornamental in the garden. Leaves have a subtle minty and basil aroma along with classic shiso/perilla flavor. #2818

Shiso, Green

100-200 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the green-leafed variety. This interesting and useful Asian herb has been popularized in Japan as a spice, used much like basil. Leaves are often added to salads or used as flavoring for meats and fish. Annual. #2170

Shiso, Japanese Red Leaved

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 5/27/2012. 250-300 seeds per pack. This interesting and useful Asian herb has been popularized in Japan as a spice, used much like basil. Seeds are from the dark-red-leafed variety. Leaves are often added to salads or used as flavoring for meats and fish. Annual. #2130

Shiso, Vietnamese

200 seeds per pack. A Vietnamese strain of perilla or shiso. This strain has somewhat smaller leaves that other types, but with a stronger and quite aromatic flavor. Leaves are green on their tops, with purple coloring underneath, providing an attractive ornamental contrast. Popularly used as a flavoring and quite easy to grow. Annual or perennial. #2806

Parsley

3000 seeds per pack. A small biennial herb, widely used in cooking. A bit similar to coriander in flavor, parsley has numerous uses in flavoring. The plant also attracts predatory insects and is sometimes used as companion plant for other vegetables, mitigating their damage by pests. Hardy to 20F. Grows to 1ft. #2133

Parsley, Italian Giant

3000 seeds per pack. A giant parsley, popular in Italian cooking. Plants can grow to 2ft, with leaves having a rich, strong flavor---more so than standard parsley. 70-75 days. #2191

Parsley, Moss Curled

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/27/2012. 200-400 seeds per pack. A unique and ornamental parsley having thick, heavily curled leaves that form "heads" that look much like a clump of moss. Pretty for the garden, but useful for growing. Great as a garnish or for other standard parsley uses. Biennial. #2811

Anise

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 5/29/2012. 500 seeds per pack. The amazingly aromatic anise plant is a small annual growing to about 2ft. Its seeds have a strong, pleasing scent and are used to flavor cooking. The leaves also contain the scented oil and like the seeds are commonly used in flavoring for their licorice-like taste. The plant also has a number of purported medicinal uses. Can be grown anywhere as an annual. Hardy to the 20's (F). #1323

Waterpepper

25-50 seeds per pack. A small annual growing to about 2ft, known for its spicy leaves which are used in Japanese cooking. The leaves have a Sichuan Pepper-like flavor. The seeds are highly pungent as well and the sprouted seeds or seedlings are popularly added to salads. The plant also has a series of medicinal uses. Great for water gardens. #1350

Big-Flowered Self Heal

100 seeds per pack. A pretty ornamental and edible herb, similar to the better known Self-Heal. Plants are frost hardy to 0F and lower and grow to 9-12". Flowers are a vibrant pink and purple and the plant is often grown as an ornamental, though its leaves have edible uses. The flowers are larger and more prominent than its relative Self-Heal. #2144

Self-Heal

100-200 seeds per pack. Fairly widespread member of the mint family, known for its years-old uses for a wide variety of medical problems, too numerous to list here. Plant is a creeping annual, with aromatic leaves, and purple flowers. Can be grown in almost any climate. view plant information #391

Mountain Mint

100-200 seeds per pack. A North American native with highly aromatic leaves that have a wide variety of uses. Leaves can be used in potpourri's, teas, repellents, incenses and for some medicinal purposes. Small plants feature white flowers and attract butterflies as well as other beneficial insects. Quite frost hardy. Can grow to a few feet. #2197

Italian Rosemary

25-50 seeds per pack. The famous rosemary spice, ever-popular for use in cooking. Plants are evergreen and can grow to 3ft. Slender, needle-like leaves are highly aromatic, with the characteristic sweet scent. This is a popular variety originally from Italy. Hardy to some frost, but can be grown as an annual in cold climates. #2190

Red Veined Sorrel

125-250 seeds per pack. A unique variety of sorrel featuring bright green leaves containing prominent maroon colored veins and stems. Flavor is quite good, with the typical tangy essence of classic sorrel. Makes for a pretty addition to salads! Leaves are best when harvested young. 55 days. #2198

Sorrel

250-500 seeds per pack. A perennial, edible herb featuring large leaves having a variety of uses. The leaves are a popular addition to salads and soups, as well as pureed in sauces. They contain ascorbic acid and have an acidic flavor, akin to the kiwi. Grows to 1-2ft. Frost hardy. #2174

Okahijiki, Land Seaweed

60 seeds per pack. An exotic herbal vegetable that is popular for use in Japanese cooking. Leaves are rich in minerals and vitamins and are used both at the young and mature stages when added to salads, sushi and steamed foods. Grows to 12". Annual. #2147

White Sage

20-40 seeds per pack. A native sage to the southwestern United States, known for its densely hairy leaves that give the plant a furry white appearance. Grows to 2-3ft and is tolerant of a variety of poor conditions, including drought and bad soils. The leaves are aromatic and have a variety of medicinal and edible uses. The plant is sacred to some Native American tribes for its use in religious ceremonies. Seeds tend to have low (20-30%) germination rates. #2146

Chia

100-200 seeds per pack. Native Mexican Salvia known for its seeds, chia, which are soaked in water and used as a flavoring for juices. Seeds can also be used as edible sprouts, and can be ground into a meal that is used to make bread products. Seeds are high in protein. Annual, can be grown pretty much anywhere, hardy into the 20's (F). #388

Red Sage

50-100 seeds per pack. A medicinal sage native to China and Japan. Best-known for its bright red taproot which has a number of uses in traditional Chinese medicine. A short perennial to a few feet, it also features ornamental, violet-purple flowers. Perennial. Hardy to some frost. #2165

Sage

100 seeds per pack. The classic garden sage, used for centuries as a seasoning and spice. Highly aromatic leaves impart a wonderful flavor when cooked. Small annual or perennial grows to 18-30". #2802

Clary Sage

25-50 seeds per pack. A small biennial or short lived perennial best known for its use in the perfume industry. Contains a highly aromatic essential oil with a spicy fragrance. Also sometimes used as a flavoring for wines and alcohol. Easy to grow as an ornamental and noteworthy for its large, colorful flower bracts. Grows to 1-3 feet. view plant information #2800

Soapwort

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/3/2012. 75-125 seeds per pack. Annual herb grown for its pretty white flowers and soap-like properties. All plant parts contain saponins and will suds in water. Soapwort also has medicinal applications, though care should be taken as the plant can be mildly toxic if ingested. #319

Summer Savory

1000 seeds per pack. A small annual, popular for use in various cuisine's, with leaves having a sage-like flavor. Part of the mint family, this type of savory is at home in pots or small spaces. Leaves can be used dried or fresh. Grows to a foot or two. #2152

Winter Savory

40-60 seeds per pack. Similar to summer savory, but with a stronger flavor. Once a popular cooking and medicinal herb, it has become extremely rare in cultivation. A shrubby perennial, sometimes low growing, but occasionally up to 6 ft. The leaves have an aromatic, spicy flavor. Hardy to zone 4. #2854

Schisandra

5-10 seeds per pack. A frost hardy, woody vine, known for its berries which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. The vine make a pretty ornamental when in fruit, with its bright red berries hanging in long clusters. Fruits are also used to make teas and a type of wine. Plants are dioecious and need both male and female flowers to produce fruit. Hardy to zone 4. #2172

Black Sesame

300-400 seeds per pack. The source of commercial Black Sesame, this native African plant is an easy to grow annual. Erect growth to 2-3ft and widely cultivated for its edible seeds which have numerous uses. #2107

White Sesame

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 5/27/2012. 200-400 seeds per pack. The source of commercial White Sesame, this native African plant is an easy to grow annual. Erect growth to 2-3ft and widely cultivated for its edible seeds which have numerous uses. Seeds are from the white seeded type, popular in Europe and the Middle East. #2153

Toothache Plant

100-200 seeds per pack. Pretty, flowering perennial native to India, often grown as an annual. The plant is chewed for its mild anesthetic properties, and as an anti-bacterial. Grows to 1-2ft, will grow in most climates as an annual. #390

Stevia

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: n/a. 15-25 seeds per pack. The source of the growing in popularity Stevia sweetener. Plants are compact and grow to about 1-2ft. Easily grown as an annual in colder climates. The leaves have a sweet flavor and when dried, can be used to sweeten foods. Hardy to 28F. view plant information #1504

Comfrey

10 seeds per pack. An important medicinal herb and a small perennial ornamental. Comfrey has a number of purported medicinal uses, generally topical, as the plant may be mildly poisonous to ingest. Grows to 2-3ft, with clusters of ornamental, pink-white flowers. Hardy to well below 0F. view plant information #2145

Sweet Mace

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/8/2012. 100-200 seeds per pack. a.k.a. Spanish Tarragon. Actually a type of marigold, this small beauty is also known for its edible, herbal uses. The leaves can be used like tarragon, with a similar flavor that contains hints of anise. Small perennial shrub can grow to 3-4ft. Features bright, marigold-like, yellow flowers. Native to Mexico. Shows some frost hardiness though it can be grown as an annual in cold climates. #2164

Feverfew

100's of seeds per pack. Low-lying herbaceous plant with pretty, small, daisy-looking flowers. Often grown for its medicinal properties which include migraine relief, anti-inflammatory activity, and treatments for arthritis and blood related problems. Annual. #386

Navajo Tea

250-350 seeds per pack. An ornamental herb native to parts of Texas and some of the mountain states. Bears radiant, golden yellow daisy like flowers on stalks that can reach a couple of feet. While valued as an ornamental, the leaves have a nice aroma and have been used for centuries by local tribes to brew a tea. Frost hardy. #2156

Wild Spanish Marjoram

40-60 seeds per pack. A small perennial from southwestern Europe. Known for its strong and aromatic leaves with a camphor like smell. Low growing, frost hardy and adaptable. The leaves are popular for aromatherapy and teas. #2856

Creeping Thyme

100's of seeds per pack. Native to Europe and North Africa, this creeping perennial or annual has a variety of uses. Growing to only and inch or so, it is sometimes employed as a groundcover and yield aromatic leaves that are used as a spice. Freeze hardy. Annual. #2128

Thyme, Broadleaf

Several hundred seeds per pack. One of the main culinary thyme's, it is a small annual or perennial, rarely growing higher than a few inches. Stems and foliage are strongly and pleasantly aromatic. Dried, they are extensively used as a flavoring in cooking. Easy to grow, moderate freeze hardiness. #2804

Chinese Mahogany

10-15 seeds per pack. A very unique and edible tree. The young leaves and sprouts are eaten as a vegetable and are very popular in certain types of Chinese cuisine. As a tree, it is a valued as a frost-hardy ornamental and has a number of uses in traditional Chinese medicine. Deciduous tree to 50+ feet. #1095

Ajwain

100-200 seeds per pack. A small annual with fruits and seeds that are an important spice in Indian cuisine and in parts of Asia. Low-growing, usually to no more than 1-2ft. Its seeds have a pleasantly aromatic scent akin to thyme. Easy to grow and makes a nice addition to your spice collection. #1349

Fenugreek

250 seeds per pack. Versatile annual grown for its seeds which have wide uses. Eaten raw or sprouted, the seeds have a spicy flavor and are also commonly used as a flavoring and in curries. All parts of the plant have medicinal uses and an essential oil is obtained from the seeds, used both in cooking, cosmetics, and for topical applications. Plant is hardy to 0F. Annual. #1302