Perennial,growing around 30 cm high,this attractive herb has ladder-like leaves, and a stem of clear yellow flowers in summer. Sometimes called ‘Church Steeples’ because of the shape...

Perennial succulent type, with a multitude of medicinal uses, including sunburn and burn relief, cuts and abrasions. Looks good as an indoor pot plant, ready for instant use!

Traditionally used for edging paths in potagers, this plant is most attractive and the fruit very edible! It grows in clumps, and can be divided as required.

Angelica archangelica, 50 cm
Biennial. This is the angelica used for taking the bitterness out of rhubarb etc. Just put some pieces of stalk in while cooking. The stems are also candied for...

Pimpinella anisum, 60cm As it is a summer annual I prefer to sell you the seed to plant direct- $5.00 packet. Plant from November to February. Leaves and seeds have a sweet licorice aroma and...

1m in flower. Perennial, Winter dormant. This herb has an edible root similar in looks to a yam. It grows well in Northand and is a delicacy that is becoming popular again. A member of the...

Monarda citriodora. 50cm in flower. Summer Annual. Use flowers and leaves fresh in salads, dried in pot pourri. Also makes a lovely tea, and flavouring for apple jelly. Good bee plant, most...

Stachys officinalis, 30cm.
Perennial, this attractive little plant has serrated green leaves, and a dainty pink flower. It is well known in France as a herb tea. Prefers semi shade.

Borago officinalis 50cm Annual, self-seeds; known as the friendly herb. Flowers can be crystallised and frozen in ice cubes, flower rings. Use small leaves in salads; they taste like cucumber....

Elettaria cardamomum.

A really ancient spice, cardamom is a member of the ginger family. Perennial, it produces aromatic seeds for cooking.

Nepeta fassenii.
Perennial with grey foliage, blue flowers. Great for borders, and a good bee plant. Medically is known as a milk sedative for children, and is also used in cooking to...

Cedronella triphylla, 1m
A perennial shrub, with very aromatic leaves, it is also known as the `Masculine' herb. I presume the musky scent must appeal to men! Most attractive in the garden...

This is the best of the ground cover herbs to use between pavers and for small patches of fragrant grass. It is springy to walk on, repels flies and midges and looks smooth.This type of chamomile...

Allium tuberosum, 40cm Stronger than chives, these have a thicker flat leaf and white starry flowers, with the same uses as chives. Also perennial, they seem to stand the winter better.

Potentilla reptans

Also called Five Finger Grass or Five Finger Blossom, this yellow flowered perennial was once used as a magic herb in love potions! The roots and leaves are used for...