Horehound Seeds

Crocus sativus. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of saffron, the world's most expensive spice. The plant has violet-purple flowers with brilliant orange-red stigmas that are the source of the aromatic culinary spice. It takes 150,000 orange-red stigmas to make two pounds of the spice. Used by Gourmet Chefs around the world. You don't need to purchase this expensive spice again! Grow your own plants for home use or for restaurant use. The lovely lavender blossoms in fall are an added bonus to your garden. Planted in the fall, it bears lovely lavender flowers the following autumn. Order at least 5 to 10 bulbs to produce enough spice for one recipe. Plant 100 bulbs to produce enough spice for the entire year. Suitable for containers, patios, borders/ rock gardens, window boxes, square-foot gardening, and small gardens. A variety from Greece.

90 days. Althaea offinalis. Perennial. Marshmallow. The plant produces velvety, gray-green leaves with beautiful, petaled, pale pink flowers. It is a popular herb variety prized for its roots, which contain mucilage historically used in herbal remedies and in the original marshmallow confection. The roots, leaves, and flowers are demulcent (soothing). Used to treat sore mouths, coughs, skin irritations, and wounds. Also said to aid women during childbirth. Young leaves and flowers are edible and used in salads and teas. Roots are used to make Candy Marshmallows, and leaves and shoots are used in salads. Excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

120 days. Stevia rebaudiana. Perennial. Stevia. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of dark green leaves. It is used as a sweetener. Stevioside is 300 times sweeter than sugar but without calories. It can be used in place of sugar in drinks, baked goods, desserts, and preserves, and is also a plaque-retardant and tooth decay inhibitor. It is a useful sweetener for diabetics and dieters and is used to treat blood pressure problems. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from South America.

85 days. Allium schoenoprasum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Chives Seeds produce abundant harvests of fresh, flavorful chives with a delicate mild onion-like taste. This versatile culinary herb can be enjoyed fresh or frozen for year-round use and is perfect for salads, baked potatoes, soups, omelets, sauces, stuffed eggs, cream cheese, and garnishes. Chives can be harvested repeatedly throughout the growing season, making them a reliable addition to any herb garden. Suitable for indoor growing, outdoor gardens, containers, patio pots, borders, and hydroponic systems. The attractive lavender flowers add beauty while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Chives are also valued as a companion plant and are traditionally grown alongside carrots. An excellent choice for home gardens and kitchen gardeners. Listed by the United States Department of Agriculture (PI 261639). A premium variety from the USA.

Mother of Thyme

90 days. Origanum majorana. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sweet Marjoram Seeds. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful Marjoram leaves. This herb has an Oregano-like flavor. Used in meats, stews, casseroles, poultry, sausages, and sauces. The flowers are used to garnish salads, soups, stews, sauces, and stuffing. It can be used dried or fresh. Also known as Knotted Marjoram. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6410. variety from the Mediterranean region.