Medicinal Herbs

(Silybum marianum) Annual. Milk Thistle has a long history as a medicinal plant. It is mentioned in Roman texts from around 50 A.D. as being "the best remedy against all...

(Angelica archangelica) Biennial/Perennial. Angelica is an incredibly beautiful and architectural plant to have int your garden. Leaves are huge and celery-like stems can reach 5 feet. Flowers are large, white...

(Artemisia absinthium) Perennial zones 3-8. Six foot tall plants with dusty grey green leaves and yellow flower. Traditionally used as a medicinal plant, with strengths in purging parasites. Each packet...

Ocimum Tenuiflorum. This fantastic herb is used for a beautiful, fragrant, healthful tea. Historically it has been used for stress reduction, improved ingestion and support of the immune system. Tulsi...

120 days – Perennial.  Arctium lappa Burdock has a long history as a medicinal and is popularly used for cooking in Japan. Small roots can be used in salads and larger...

(Calendula officinalis) Annual. Calendula grows to 2' on average and has simple, yellow and orange, daisy-like flowers. Resina Calendula is very talented as a dye flower and as well as...

(Nepeta mussinii) Perennial. Catmint  features small lavender flowers which are attractive to butterflies and bees. Great for perennial gardens and container gardening. The flowers are edible, being aromatic, minty and...

(Nepeta cataria) Perennial. This staple is a voracious ground cover, growing up to 2 feet in height. Yes, cats LOVE it, but it is also a wonderful, gentle herb for...

(Matricaria chamomilla) Annual. Common chamomile is typically grown for its daisy like flowers which are used in teas. A common ingredient in sleepy time teas.

(Chamaemelum nobile) Perennial. 60-65 days. Similar to common chamomile, however Roman Chamomile spreads as low ground cover and comes back year after year. Hardy to zone 5. Roman Chamomile has...

** Also available in our Feedin' The Bees seed collection! ** (Echinacea purpurea) Perennial. Also, known as purple cone flower, is a stately addition to the garden. Her beautiful, strong (and spiny)...

(Sambucus Canadensis). Deciduous. Zones 4-8. Elderberry, commonly called American Black Elder, is a beautiful and useful plant - a wonderful addition to any garden! If you like to grow medicinal...

(Ziziphus jujube var. Spinosa) Zones 6 - 9. Deciduous tree. The Jujube (pronounced ju-ju-ba) is long lost relative of Seabuckthorn. Their chewy, spongy texture makes a very satisfying snack. Jujubes have...

(Lavandula angustifolia ) Perrennial, zones 4. Extremely fragrant dark blue flowers bloom in early summer and are beautiful in the garden. Perfect for anything from sachets and soap to shortbread...

(Lavandula angustifolia Munstead) Perrennial, zones 5. Extremely fragrant dark blue flowers bloom in early summer and are beautiful in the garden. Perfect for anything from sachets and soap to shortbread...

(Lavandula angustifolia Vera) Perrennial, zones 4-5. This classic heirloom lavender is the best! Extremely fragrant dark blue flowers bloom in early summer and are beautiful in the garden. Perfect for...

(Mentha spp.)  Common Mint is staple in kitchens around the world! Use for flavouring meats, teas, salads, chocolate etc, in topical preparations light salves and soap.  Each seed packet contains...

** Also available in our Feedin' The Bees seed collection! ** (Pycnanthemum pilosum) Perennial. Mountain Mint is a native North American plant. It's not a true mint but has true minty flavour!...

(Nicotiana rustica) Annual. 80 days from transplant.  These seeds seeds were found by archaeologists at a burial site in an urn and have been dated back to around 1000 years ago. The original...

 (Mahonia aquifolium) Zones 4-8. Also known as blue barberry, Oregon Grape grows to 8 feet, has beautiful holly-like leaves, prickly stems and deliciously tart berries! The berries can be substituted in for...

(Plantago major) Plantain is an indispensable part of your herbal first-aid kit! It's mucilaginous properties are so soothing and provide instant relief from insect bites/stings, poison ivy, hives and other...

Schisandra, Wu-wei-zi (Schisandra chinensis) Deciduous, woody vine. Zones 5-9. Schisandra is native to Northern China and has a long time history in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Schisandra berries are adaptogenic, increase...

Perennial. Common Valerian Root is one of the most well known herbal sedatives. It is commonly found in calming and sleepy time teas. This is an easy to grow plant that will...