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Sage, Crimson (Dan Shen)
Dan Shen. A most important herb in Chinese medicine. Traditionally used to stabilize the heart, calm the nerves and to lighten stagnant blood. The roots are effective against angina pectoris and phlebitis. Reduces blood pressure, improves circulation by dilating the blood vessels and reduces blood cholesterol. Useful for palpitations, irritability and insomnia. The plant forms a pretty rosette and sends up a spike of blue flowers. The roots are a distinctive bright red and are dug in the Fall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 9.
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Sage, Diviners (Salvia divinorum)
This plant is currently not available. Hopefully, we will have it later in the season. The sacred diviner’s sage is probably one of the worlds rarest cultivated plants. It is not found growing in the wild. It was used by the Mazatec Indians for divination purposes producing telepathic and clairvoyant insights. Psychotropic effects from the compounds called salvinorins are considered similar to mescaline. Internal use of this herb should be treated with great respect. Requires a moist humid growing environment, which stays above freezing. Diviners Sage likes part shade and will burn in direct sun. They also like a rich, fertile soil and do very well in containers. The mature plant can reach 10 feet and quite a girth as well. Cannot handle frost. Hardy to zone 11.
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Sage, Dwarf (Salvia officinalis)
This is a dwarf version of the standard variety. Great for borders, as it doesn't get very large. Has the same medicinal and culinary properties great for container gardens. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
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Sage, Extracta (Salvia officinalis)
This selection of regular garden sage is higher in essential oil content making it more desirable for medicinal use. Sage has been used as both a mouthwash and a gargle to treat mouth and throat infections. It is a strong astringent, anti- bacterial and anti-fungal. Modern research now reflects the ancient world's association of sage with women's health and fertility. It has been used to treat digestive problems and diarrhea and is a great help in drying up milk during weaning. Chinese women use sage hair rinse to avoid having their hair turn gray and it is a great seasoning for poultry and soups in the kitchen. This variety is very pretty with velvety leaves and showy purple flowers. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
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Sage, Golden (Salvia officinalis)
Another color variant of the common garden sage, this golden variegated variety is beautiful planted amongst the purple and tri-colored sages. Can be used for culinary purposes and as a tea, but primarily enjoyed for its unusual, contrasting colored leaves. Lavender/purple blooms. Grows to 2 feet in height. Prefers full sun. Hardy to Zone 5.
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Sage, Lavender (Spanish Sage)
Lavender scented Sage, also referred to as Spanish Sage. The oil is harvested and distilled commercially. Studies confirm that it is effective for lowering blood sugar without affecting insulin levels. Perennial. Hardy to zone 8.
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Sage, Lyreleaf (Salvia lyrata)
Cancer Weed. A plant with Dandelion like leaves. An American folk remedy for cancer. Native Americans used the roots for sores and the teas have been used for colds, coughs, and nervous conditions. Pretty purple/blue flowers bloom mid-summer. Perennial. Hardy to zone 6.
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Sage, Mexican Bush (Salvia leucantha)
Lance shaped gray green leaves form a large mound. The flowers are a deep velvety purple. Very drought hardy plant with great bloom in Spring and Fall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 8.
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Sage, Mid-East (Salvia fruticosa)
Traditionally used in cooking throughout the Mediterranean. Used medicinally for high blood pressure, respiratory problems, and digestion. A beautiful plant with 3 foot stalks bearing bold pink flowers and gray/green fuzzy foliage. Very pretty sage variety. Perennial. Hardy to zone 7.
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Sage, Pineapple (Salvia elegans)
A stunning plant which blooms in the Fall. The plants can reach 3 feet in height and width and are covered in scarlet tubular blooms. Much loved by hummingbirds. The blooms have an intoxicating pineapple fragrance. May die back completely in winter, but will comeback from the roots. Perennial. Hardy to zone 8.
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Sage, Purple
This Salvia features deep purple foliage that looks lovely next to a silvery leaf sage.
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Sage, Red [Gansu Dan Shen] (Salvia przewalskii)
Herbaceous perennial sage from China commonly found in the Gansu Province as well as Yunan. This is a beautiful sage with the same medicinal attributes as regular Dan Shen or Red Sage. Gansu Red Sage also has bright, reddish colored roots and blooms to 2 feet with very attractive, bluish purple flowers in spring. Gansu Dan Shen inhibits vascular constriction making it an important herb in preventing stroke and is useful for all issues affecting the circulatory system. As a lover of salvias, this one is really stunning both as a rosette and in bloom. Prefers full sun. Perennial. Hardy to Zone 4.
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Sage, Scarlet (Salvia coccinea)
Beautiful annual sage with profuse bright scarlet blooms, which hummingbirds and butterflies love. Will over-winter in mild coastal areas and southern states. Although this is an annual in most areas, it is so vibrant in bloom that I wanted to offer it. Great as a border. Not hardy. Zone 11.
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Sage, Silvery Downy (Salvia argentea)
Large light green, silvery, velvet leaves form a striking rosette, especially when dew or water droplets sit on them. The second year branched, pink flowering stems bloom in early summer. A sweet edible flower. Perennial. Hardy zone 5.
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Sage, Vervain Sage/Christ Eyes (Salvia verbenacea)
Sage flowering to 2 feet with whorled spikes of blue flowers. Leaves are very aromatic. The young leaves are traditionally used for cooking and the seeds are said to improve eyesight. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
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Sage, White (Salvia apiana)
Traditionally, this is the most valued and revered of all the sages, burned ceremonially to cleanse the spirit and welcome positive thoughts. A California native, the silvery green foliage is very distinctive, growing into quite a shrub with spikes of lavender pink blooms. The resin rich leaves can be dried and burned as an incense. Very drought tolerant and requires excellent drainage and a sunny exposure. Herbaceous perennial. Hardy to zone 7.
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Sage, Whorled/Lilac Sage (Salvia verticillata)
Little known sage with attractive heart shaped leaves flowering at 1 to 2 feet with vibrant purple/blue flowers. Makes a pleasant tea for all respiratory conditions. Very attractive plants that deserves more attention. Medicinally used like Clary sage. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
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Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'
This plant has leaves that are variegated in cream, purple and green. A special variety.
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Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Traditionally, the Spring harvested root bark of Sassafras was used in the manufacture of root beer. It was also a folk remedy for cleansing the blood and treating digestive problems, colds, fevers, high blood pressure, and rheumatism. Due to possible liver and kidney toxicity it has fallen into disfavor. A delightful small tree. Cold hardy to zone 5.
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Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
SOLD OUT FOR 2011 Wu Wei Zi. Magnolia Vine. An important Chinese medicinal that is astringent and demulcent. It's berries are used to treat nervous conditions, chronic coughs, asthma, thirst, frequent urination, and diarrhea. Has adaptogenic, aphrodisiac, and immune-enhancing properties. Best to plant 2 or more to assure ample fruit production. Hardy, deciduous climbing vine, the fragrant pink or white flowers produce clusters of bright red fruits. Prefers a shady spot. Hardy to zone 5.
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Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
This thorny, deciduous, nitrogen fixing shrub is native to temperate Europe and Asia. The plant can thrive in maritime or inland climates and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Sea buckthorn has been receiving a lot of attention for its berries, which produce a nutritionally packed juice high in vitamin C, amino acids and loaded with anti-oxidants. The freshly pressed juice has been used as a tonic for exhaustion, as a cold remedy and has been touted as a cancer preventative in recent studies. Externally, the juice and the oil from the fruit are used in cosmetics, for various skin disorders and as a natural sun block. The medicinal oil from the fruit has been used for excema, for burns, for radiation injury and taken internally for intestinal problems. The plants are easy to grow and quite drought hardy once established. They can eventually reach 30 feet and make a great screen or hedge. Male and female plants are required for fruit production; 1 male for every 8 females. Ee are offering unsexed seedling plants, best to plant more than one. Hardy perennial to zone 4.
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Shiso (Perilla frutescens - red)
Zi Su Ye. Another well loved plant from the Orient. The pungent and aromatic tea of the dried herb is used for treating fever, headache, nasal congestion and cough. It has antiseptic properties. It also helps alleviate seafood poisoning. Commonly used as a flavoring in Japan and Korea for Kimchi, a well loved fermented cabbage condiment. Deep burgundy leaves are very pretty. Annual.
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Silk Mullen (Verbascum bombyciferum)
This plant is a great medicinal for the landscape. The leaves form a perfect rosette. The leaves are silvery white with thick fuzz. The flowers, by contrast are bright yellow. The plant has multiple stalks. Very beautiful and drought tolerant. Plant in full sun. Hardy to zone 4.
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Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Traditional use: A good sedative for insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, nerve pain and tremors.This plant has been shown to be an effective remedy for headaches and neuralgia. It needs rich soil, partial shade and plenty of water to thrive. Forms a mat of foliage with delicate blue flowers. Hardy to zone 3.
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Skullcap Barbat (Scutellaria barbata)
(Ban-Zhi-lan, Half Branch Lotus, Hanshiren). This low growing herbaceous perennial self sows readily creating a compact mound with bright blue flowers and lush green foliage. Originating from China’s Yunan Province, Barbat Skullcap is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for clearing excess heat, strengthening the blood, eliminating toxins, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has been traditionally used for cirrhosis of the liver, various cancers and hepatitis. Externally, Ban Zhi Lan has been effective for swelling, trauma, Mastitis, abscesses, and poisonous bites. All aerial parts of the plant are used medicinally. An easy plant to grow it prefers a shady spot and ample moisture. A sweet addition to your Chinese medicinal garden. Hardy to zone 7.
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