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Marsh Mallow – Seeds (Althaea officinalis)
Marsh Mallow is a hardy perennial herb known for its tall, elegant growth and soft, velvety leaves. Traditionally valued for its medicinal properties, its roots and leaves can be used in herbal remedies, teas, and natural skincare preparations. The plant also produces attractive pale pink flowers that add charm to herb and cottage gardens.
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and natural herbal plots, Marsh Mallow is easy to grow and low-maintenance once established.
How to Grow
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Sow indoors: February – April
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Sow outdoors: April – May
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Depth: 0.5–1 cm
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Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moist
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Watering: Regular watering until established
Key Features
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Hardy perennial herb with medicinal and culinary uses
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Soft, velvety leaves and pale pink flowers
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Ideal for teas, herbal remedies, and natural skincare
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Low-maintenance once established
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Suitable for herb gardens, borders, and cottage gardens
Harvest
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Harvesting period: Summer – Autumn
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Pick leaves and flowers as needed; roots can be harvested in autumn for medicinal use.
Short Tip
For a continuous supply, harvest leaves selectively and leave some to flower for seeds.
Russian Tarragon – Seeds (Artemisia dracunculus)
Russian Tarragon is a hardy perennial herb valued for its anise-like flavor and aromatic leaves. While milder than French tarragon, it grows easily from seed, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who want a reliable and vigorous herb. Perfect for flavoring chicken, fish, salads, and sauces, it also makes a decorative addition to herb gardens with its fine, slender foliage.
How to Grow
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Sow indoors: March – May in seed trays or pots.
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Transplant outdoors: After last frost into a sunny, sheltered position.
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Soil: Well-drained, light soil.
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Spacing: 30–45 cm apart.
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Water moderately, avoid waterlogging.
Key Features
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Hardy perennial, easy to grow from seed
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Aromatic leaves with mild anise flavor
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Reliable alternative to French tarragon
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Drought-tolerant once established
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Attractive foliage for herb borders
Ideal For
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Herb gardens and kitchen gardens
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Flavoring chicken, fish, soups, and sauces
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Growing in pots, raised beds, or borders
Sowing & Harvest
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Sow: March – May
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Harvest: July – October
Quick Tip
Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushy growth. For best flavor, harvest young leaves before flowering.
St. John’s Wort – Seeds (Hypericum perforatum)
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a hardy perennial herb known for its bright yellow star-shaped flowers and long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. It grows easily in gardens, meadows, or wildflower plantings, attracting pollinators while adding natural beauty.
Often valued for its ornamental and herbal qualities, St. John’s Wort thrives in poor soils and sunny locations, making it a low-maintenance addition to cottage gardens and naturalized landscapes.
How to Grow
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Sow indoors: February – April
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Sow outdoors: April – June, or autumn for natural stratification
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Depth: Surface sow – seeds need light to germinate
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Spacing: 30 cm between plants
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile, sandy or rocky soils
Key Features
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Perennial herb with golden yellow, star-shaped blooms
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Attracts bees and pollinators
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Grows well in poor, dry soils – low maintenance
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Suitable for borders, meadows, and herb gardens
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Traditional herb, long valued in folklore and medicine
Flowering & Harvest
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Flowering time: June – September
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Blooms can be collected at peak flowering if used for herbal purposes.
Sorrel 'Bloody Dock' – Seeds (Rumex sanguineus)
Sorrel 'Bloody Dock' is a striking perennial herb known for its vibrant red-veined leaves and tangy, lemony flavor. Perfect for salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes, it adds both visual appeal and a refreshing zest to culinary creations.
Easy to grow and hardy, this variety thrives in garden beds, borders, or containers, providing both ornamental beauty and flavorful leaves throughout the growing season.
How to Grow
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Sow outdoors: March – June
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Plant spacing: 20–25 cm between plants
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
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Care: Water regularly; remove older leaves to encourage new growth
Key Features
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Perennial herb with striking red-veined leaves
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Tangy, lemony flavor perfect for salads, soups, and sauces
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Hardy and easy to grow
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Suitable for garden beds, borders, or containers
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Adds both ornamental and culinary value
Harvest
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Harvesting period: 50–70 days after sowing
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Pick young leaves regularly for the best flavor and tender texture.
Short Tip
Harvest leaves from the outer edges to encourage continuous growth and maintain vibrant color.
Origanum hirtum, also known as Greek Oregano, is a hardy perennial herb prized for its exceptionally strong flavour and intense aroma. The small, dark green aromatic leaves are the traditional oregano used in Greek and Mediterranean cooking, adding a distinctive spicy character to pizzas, tomato sauces, grilled meats, vegetables and salads.
Easy to grow and highly reliable, Greek Oregano forms a compact, bushy plant with clusters of small white flowers that attract bees and other pollinating insects. It thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions and is ideal for herb gardens, containers, rockeries and dry Mediterranean-style planting where the leaves develop their strongest flavour.
● Authentic Greek oregano with intense spicy flavour
● Essential herb for Mediterranean cooking
● Aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried
● Hardy perennial returning year after year
● Flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects
● Mediterranean herb gardens
● Kitchen gardens
● Patio containers
● Rockeries and gravel gardens
● Wildlife-friendly planting
● Do not cover seeds deeply, as Greek Oregano seeds need light to germinate successfully.
● Grow in poorer, well-drained soil rather than overly rich conditions, as lower fertility helps maintain a stronger flavour.
● Harvest stems just before flowering when essential oils and flavour are at their peak.
● Cut plants back after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourage fresh growth.
● Allow some flowers to remain, as Greek Oregano is highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.
Pycnanthemum pilosum, commonly known as Hairy Mountain Mint, is an attractive hardy herbaceous perennial with upright, branching stems and softly hairy, aromatic grey-green foliage. From midsummer, clusters of tiny white to pale lavender flowers, sometimes marked with delicate purple spots, appear above the leaves. When brushed or crushed, the foliage releases a refreshing mint-like fragrance. Established plants typically reach approximately 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall, creating a softly textured display.
Particularly valuable in wildlife gardens, naturalistic borders and aromatic herb plantings, Hairy Mountain Mint provides nectar-rich flowers for bees, butterflies and other visiting pollinating insects. Its upright stems combine beautifully with ornamental grasses and summer-flowering perennials, while its ability to spread gradually through underground rhizomes makes it useful for informal planting where space allows. This hardy North American wildflower thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates occasional dry conditions once established.
● Nectar-rich summer flowers visited by pollinating insects
● Refreshingly aromatic, softly hairy grey-green foliage
● Delicate white to pale lavender blooms with subtle markings
● Hardy herbaceous perennial that returns with fresh growth each spring
● Adaptable to well-drained soils and occasional dry conditions once established
● Wildlife and pollinator gardens
● Naturalistic and prairie-style borders
● Aromatic herb gardens
● Mixed perennial beds with ornamental grasses
● Informal planting areas with room for gradual spreading
● Sow the tiny seeds thinly onto the surface of fine, moist seed compost and press them gently into place. Avoid deep covering, as light exposure can help germination. Water carefully using a fine mist or from below to prevent the seeds from being washed away.
● Allow extra time for germination, which may be uneven. Maintain approximately 18–21°C (64–70°F), keep the compost lightly moist and avoid discarding trays too early if seedlings have not appeared within the usual period.
● Harden off young plants gradually before transplanting outdoors in late spring. Choose a position with good drainage and water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish.
● Hairy Mountain Mint spreads through underground rhizomes, gradually forming colonies. Where space is limited, control unwanted growth by trimming rhizomes or dividing established clumps in spring.
● Leave some flowering stems standing into autumn for seasonal structure and wildlife interest. Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring before fresh shoots emerge.
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