New Herb Plants for Sale

Toadflax is a delightful, cheerful wildflower herb which spreads freely and can get a bit out of hand. It’s hard to complain at its profligacy because Toadflax flowers are a designed for bees and look simply gorgeous. Often called ‘wild snapdragons’ due to their resemblance to Antirrhinums, they’re actually second cousins or something and are certainly more useful! Unfortunately, Toadflax doesn't play well with cats and dogs - it can be toxic if eaten.  Historically, Toadflax was used as a natural dye for producing yellow hues. It was considered a “herb of the people,” appreciated for its medicinal properties and its association with purity and resilience.

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Selfheal does what it says on the tin when it comes to traditional medicinal use. Also known as “heal-all” or “allheal,” this low-growing native plant with lovely purple flowers has been prized for centuries in herbalist practices. It’s also got form in the kitchen, with a mild slightly bitter taste suited to leafy salads, and gorgeous flowers which make a wonderful garnish.  Very easy to grow, it’s a native hardy perennial loved by bees and butterflies. It’s not generally a problem for pets, selfheal is an ideal creeping plant for a dog safe or cat friendly flower garden. 

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If you like bees, you’ll love these! Bergamot is renowned for its attraction to our bumbling and honey making friends, Bee balm being a common name amongst others. It’s worth its place for the flowers alone, which bloom into lilac pink spidery fireworks. However monarda  was used medicinally by the native American tribe giving its name to ‘Oswego tea’, drunk for its antiseptic, digestive and calming properties.  Lemon Bergamot, monarda citriodora is a really special variety with strong, citrus scented leaves combining with the unique bergamot smell. It's totally the best for a relaxing herbal, lemony tea.

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