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Asian Chasteberry. Originally found growing in the foothills of western China and East Asia, as high as 4000 feet. This unusual cultivar has attractive cannabis shaped leaves and lavender purple blooms. Vitex negundo prefers a well drained site in full sun and is very drought tolerant once established. The roots, leaves and fruits of the plants have traditionally been used as a decoction to treat heat stroke, dysentery, malaria and to promote a sweat in feverish conditions. Has a history of use in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda as an infection fighter, and a toni . Easy to grow into an attractive 12 foot shrub/small tree. Very hardy to zone 6.
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Usually seen naturalized on stream banks, this water loving herb is known for its sprightly taste. Many gardeners don’t realize that watercress can grow beautifully in containers or very moist areas of a garden, as long as it receives regular ample watering and part shade in hot climates. It is a hardy perennial which forms a dense spreading mat of bright round, green leaves with delicate white blooms. Hardy to all
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Rattle Bush. Easier species to cultivate and medicinally interchangeable with true wild indigo. Blue/green clover-like leaves can grow up to 5 feet tall with striking indigo blue pea shaped flowers. A showy specimen in the garden with interesting seed pods in the fall. Long lived perennial. Hardy to zone 4.
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Wild Black Cherry, Choke Cherry. Hardy landscape tree growing to 25 feet and covered with white blooms in the spring followed by reddish purple fruit, great for syrups and Jam. The bark has a distinctive bitter almond smell when mixed with water, decocted and mixed with honey for a traditional cough syrup. The wild cherry bark syrup is a well known remedy for respiratory complaints such as bronchitis and coughing associated with the common cold. It is also effective for diarrhea and indigestion in children and has a general tonifying effect on the body. Easy to keep pruned for sustainable bark harvesting and a great wildlife tree as many species besides humans are attracted to its tasty fruits. The Wild Cherry has lovely fall color and is very tolerant to heat and drought once established. Hardy to zone 2.
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This plant grows wild in South Africa and is used as a smokeable euphoric by the Hottentot tribe. Internally, the tea of the dried leaves is taken to treat headaches, bronchitis epilepsy, and the common cold. Stunning in the garden, these plants are truly majestic growing to 10 feet tall in fertile conditions. Hummingbirds love them. Beautiful flowers of long tubes of orange. Likes full sun and a hot climate. Tender perennial. Hardy to zone 9.
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The root oil has been used in perfumes. The root, itself, is a digestive tonic prescribed for colic and flatulence. Native Americans used it as a contraceptive and to treat colds, sore throats, nervous conditions and cramps. Another beautiful woodland plant that requires a well drained, shady site. Pretty
plant which forms a mat of decorative, tropical looking leaves. Hardy to zone 3.
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This is the species most commonly used for its medicinal root. The plant is a little trickier in a garden setting. It prefers very good drainage and does not want to be over watered. The bitter, fresh root has been used as a strong antiseptic and anti-microbial used both internally and on the skin. It can be purgative in large doses and is contraindicated in pregnancy. Can be helpful in situations of toxified blood, lymph stagnation and fevers. The plant is a bit smaller in height than the Australis, but also requires full sun and is a hardy perennial to zone 5.
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Another variety of wild yam originating in Asia. The leaves on this plant have a spicy fragrance. Medicinally used to treat nerve pain, IBS, diarrhea and bed wetting. The Tubers are also eaten as a tonic food. Hardy vine which requires a trellis. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
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Originally from Europe, this willow variety has attractive purple catkins in the spring. All willow varieties can be coppiced (repeatedly pruned) for basket making materials . The Streamco Willow is rich in analgesic properties due to its high salacin content. Willow bark was the traditional herbal predecessor to modern day aspirin and has been traditionally used for fevers, headaches and rheumatism. Can be pruned for a sustainable herbal harvest. Willow bark tea also makes a great rooting compound for soaking your cuttings before planting. Has a shrubby growth habit to 15 feet with multiple stems. Great for fencelines or borders. Prefers a creek side location, but will thrive anywhere with adequate moisture. Hardy to zone 3.
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This sweet culinary delight is native to central Europe and the Mediterranean. Grows to 2 feet tall with a nice rounded form and shiny, aromatic, evergreen leaves. Makes a very nice rock garden plant or in a kitchen herb planter.The leaves add a distinctive peppery flavor to bean and meat dishes. Medicinally, Winter Savory has been used internally for colic, stomach upset, flatulence and nausea. Not for use during pregnancy. Used externally it has antiseptic qualities and is known to minimize the pain and itching from insect bites. Quite deer and drought resistant, but requires full sun and well drained soil. Winter Savory prefers a more marginal site rather than a rich garden soil. Hardy perennial. Hardy to zone 6.
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Eastern Teaberry, Checkerberry. This shiny-leaved, aromatic ground cover with it's bright red berries and delicate, bell shaped white flowers is native to Northern US and Canada. It has a low growing habit to about 5 inches and spreads into a large mat once established. The distilled essential oil, although toxic in large quantities, has been used topically in perfumery and as a muscle liniment. The berries and leaves have historically been used for sinus problems, headaches and externally for arthritis. All parts of the plant are aromatic. Requires a rich, acidic soil and semi-shaded, cooler site. Wintergreen is quite drought hardy once established and extremely cold hardy as well. Perennial. Hardy to Zone 3.
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Lavender blue and white flowers borne in dense clusters to 12-18” long. Large pinnate leaves turn golden in Fall. Roots are used in TCM. Blooms in April or May this variety of wisteria has beautiful leaves as well. Blooms best in full sun. Hardy to all zones.
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This deciduous shrub has smooth bark and fragrant late Fall flowers. A distillation of the leaves and flower bearing twigs is a powerful astringent and disinfectant used to reduce varicose swellings and clean wounds. Originating from the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, these shrubs can reach 15 feet tall and prefer a well drained, sandy soil and part shade .Leaves have nice fall color. Very hardy to zone 1.
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Gou Gi Zi. Matrimony Vine. A medicinal food in China where the young leaves and shoots are cooked. The sweet berries are snacked on fresh or added to soups or made into a medicinal wine. The leaves, roots, and fruits are all highly valued in Chinese medicine. Wolfberry strengthens the skeletal system, improves liver function and strengthens eyesight. It has also been shown to increase white blood cell count and aids in tissue regeneration. Beautiful perennial shrub. Can reach 12 feet with purple blooms beginning in early summer, followed by scarlet berries in late Summer and Fall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
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UNAVAILABLE TILL LATE SUMMER. Traditional use: As an ingredient in German punch it was considered helpful in the treatment of migraines, nervous conditions and stomach pains. Used during the Middle Ages to purify with its fragrance. These plants need a rich, moist shaded spot in the garden. Forms a dense mat with sweet little flowers. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
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This striking Artemesia can get quite large, forming a mound of silvery blue-green foliage and sending up 5 foot stalks with small gold flowers. Traditionally, a major ingredient in absinthe, vermouth and other liqueurs. It is a strong bitter useful for stimulating the appetite and improving digestion. One of the oldest known remedies for worms. Not to be used long term or during pregnancy. Another classic plant for the back border of the herb garden. Easy to grow perennial and extremely drought tolerant. Prefers good drainage and full sun. Hardy to zone 3.
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Traditional use: This is the most medicinally active variety of Yarrow. It's been used traditionally an antiseptic, an anti-inflammatory and as a diaphoretic to reduce fevers. The beautiful white flowers are a proven mosquito repellent and also attracts many beneficial insects to the garden. This herb is essential to the basic herbal medicine chest and an attractive white perennial in the landscape. Drought tolerant. Hardy to zone 2.
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Mongolian Yarrow. Native to Mongolia, China, and Siberia. This variety of yarrow has light pink flowers. Medicinally used to treat Rheumatic pain, fevers, and pain from broken bones. can also soothe the digestion. Perennial. Hardy to zone 2.
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Mountain Sneezeweed. This Mountain plant grows in moist valleys and along creeks above 6000 feet in parts of the Sierra Mountains, the Southern Cascade Mountains and parts of the Rockies. The entire plant can be used as a liniment for bruised, sore and over worked muscles. Yerba Del Lobo has a similar action to Arnica, but can be used on broken skin. Internally, it can be used in small doses to promote sweating. It is not recommended for pregnancy or for those with liver problems. The plant has a rosette of fleshy green leave and sends up shoots 2 to 3 feet tall with orange/yellow daisy/sunflower like flowers up to 3 inches across. This California Native does well in a low elevation garden. Requires ample moisture and prefers full sun. Perennial. Hardy to zone 3.
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This creeping herbaceous perennial is useful against flu and arthritis. It is a diuretic and anti-inflammatory. Southwest Native Americans used this plant as a general pain reliever and for chest congestion and colds. Zones 8-10.
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Temporarily out of stock till summer 2012 Originating from South America, Mate’ is a popular tea and a healthful alternative to coffee. It is a very rich source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and anti-oxidants. The plant is a powerhouse of nutrition, especially pantothenic acid and has a form of caffeine known as mateine which is easier on the nervous system. Mate plants are actually small trees grown in the under-story of the South American Rain forest. They prefer part shade and have glossy green evergreen leaves . Can grow to 15 feet. Tender Perennial that does well in a large container. Hardy to 20 degrees. Zone 9.
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kui hao. Japanese mugwort. The Japanese make delicious rice dumplings called Yomogi mochi with this herb. Medicinally, the leaves are used for moxabustion in Japan and is also used to treat eczema, itchy skin, and excessive womb bleeding in China. This variety has pretty variegated foliage. Perennial prefers full to partial sun. Hardy to zone 5.
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This rare and pungent thyme originating from Spain and Portugal is a very attractive, delicate plant with small, resinous leaves and upright branching producing small white blooms. It grows into a compact, nicely shaped mound with a very strong scent. Spanish Thyme is a bit more camphorous than German thyme, but still delicious as a culinary spice. It has been used interchangeably with English and German Thyme for medicinal puposes. Thyme is well known as a cough remedy specific for bronchitis, pertussis and general upper respiratory congestion. Used externally, Thyme is both anti-microbial and anti-fungal and can be used for all sorts of skin rashes, minor scrapes and infections. The essential oil extracted from thyme, Thymol, is used extensively in antiseptic mouthwash, as well as other external applications. This sweet plant is perfect for the rockery or sunny edge of the garden. Prefers well drained, sandier soi. Full sun. Very drought tolerant once established.
Perennial. To zone 7.
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