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Herbs & Edible Plants

Plants can be sent to all states except Western Australia & Tasmania .
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NOVEMBER 2011

ARTICHOKE - Jerusalem (Helianthus tuberosa)    OGA
Height to 1.2 metres. Hardy, grown by tuber, has showy yellow flowers. Dig after flowering as required, eat raw or cooked, good flavour. Available May to September.
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ALOE (Aloe vera)  OGA
Hardy perennial succulent to 80 cm. Orange flower spikes. Use leaves fresh, cut as  needed. Apply jelly-like substance direct to burns, insect bites, rashes. Has many medicinal uses. Available all year.
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ASPARAGUS - Mary Washington (Asparagus officinalis)  OGA
Perennial to 2m, popular old variety, robust spears. Harvest after 2 yrs. Six month old seedlings available all year.
6 seedlings for $6.00 Qty    



BASIL - Camphor (Ocimum specie)  Organic  
Perennial to 1 metre, very hardy small shrub. Distinct camphor aroma, used to deter insects. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



BASIL - Greek (Ocimum basilicum)  OGA
Small strongly scented edible leaves, compact bush to 50cm. Use in garnishes, salads, vinegars, pasta, tea. Beautiful ornamental in garden or pots. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



BASIL - Greek Perennial (Ocimum obovatum)  OGA  
Hardy perennial to 90cm high, upright habit. Ovate leaves with sweet basil aroma. Popular pot or garden plant. Grown by Mediteranian cultures. Used for culinary dishes. Available all year.
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  BASIL - Perennial Sweet (Ocimum obovatum)  OGA
Hardy perennial to 1 metre. Bushy habit. Leaves have a sweet tasty aroma. Tolerates some frost. Use fresh or dried in salads and cooking.
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BASIL - Sacred (Ocimum sanctum)  OGA  
Attractive perennial to 60cm. Fragrant, fruity and spicy, leaves purple with mauve flowers. Use for pot pouri. Religious significance. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



BAYLEAF (Laurus nobilis)  OGA  
Evergreen shrub or small tree to 10 metres. Upright conical shape, excellent specimen plant. Leaves used in cooked dishes, dried or fresh. Hardy. Tolerates some frost. Can be kept to a small shrub. Octoer 2011.
$8.00 each Qty    



BERGAMONT - Lemon Scented (Monardia citriodora)  OGA  
Attractive aromatic herb for sun-part shade position. Grows to 80cm with showy lavender flowers. Used for herbal tea & pot pouri. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



BRAHMI (Bacopa monnieri)  OGA  
Compact perennial ground cover, for warm moist soils. Eaten fresh or dried for herbal tea. Brahmi assists in memory enhancing. Available all year.
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CANDLENUT (Aleurites moluccana)  OGA  
Rainforest tree Native to North QLD. Produces a spreading crown with large leaves and brown fruits. Use in Asian & curry dishes. Nuts have high oil content. Available October 2011.
$5.00 each Qty    



  CARDAMON (Eleftaria species)  OGA
Perennial to 1.5 metres. Likes shady position, and moisture and is very hardy. Leaves and roots used in cooking and cakes as flavouring. Available all year.
$5.00 each Qty    



  CASSAVA - Tapioca (Manihot dulicis tapioca)  OGA  
Hardy perennial shrub to 2 metres. Suited to warm areas, grown for tubers produced after 8 months. Boil before eating like potato, young leaves eaten cooked. Available all year.
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CATGRASS (Dactylis glomerata)  OGA
Hardy grass to 1 metre, popular for cats, dogs and guinea pigs to nibble on.  Enjoys a sunny spot. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



CATMINT (Nepeta mussinii)  OGA
Aromatic perennial to 30cm with attractive mauve flower spikes and grey green leaves. Suitable for rockery, border or pots. Sun loving and hardy. Dried leaves used as herbal tea. Has medicinal properties, useful for colds and coughs. Cats are attracted to it. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



CHIVES (Allium schoenoprasum)  OGA
Compact and clump forming perennial. Mauve flowers, small-leafed form of onion. Use fresh in salads, cooking. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



CHIVES - Garlic (Allium tuberosum)  OGA
Garlic onion flavoured strap-like leaves. Perennial to 60 cm, clump forming with white flowers. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



  CITRONELLA GRASS (Cymbopogon nardus)  OGA
Hardy perennial grass to 1.2 metres. Fragrant leaves source of Citronella oil. Useful repellent, also used in cooking, rich in Vitamin C. Suitable for warm frost free areas. Available all year.
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COLTSFOOT (Tussilago farfara)  OGA  
Perennial herb for moist, shaded position to 20cm. Rounded green leaves, yellow flowers, medicinal plant. Restrict to pots, containers or contained bed. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



COMFREY (Symphytum officinale)  OGA
Perennial, likes sun and shade, fertile position.  Rich in vitamins, excellent mulch, good liquid fertilizer, also add to compost. Many other uses.  Available all year.
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CURRY PLANT (Helichrysum angustifolium)  OGA
Perennial to 60cm, compact bush with small silvery, curry flavoured foliage, yellow flowers. Likes well drained soil, sunny position. Leaves added to cooked dishes. Excellent border or specimen plant. Available all year.
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  ECHINACEA (Echinacea purpurea)    OGA
Perennial herb  bright purple coneflowers to 100 mm, late summer. Used in a range of medicinal applications. Available all year.
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ELDERBERRY (Sambucus nigra)  OGA
Hardy shrub to 4 metres, white flowers burgundy berries. Use flowers, berries in cooking, wine, eat fresh. Leaves used for insect repellent, added to compost. Flowers make a cleansing tea. Many uses. Available all year.
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EPILOBIUM (Epilobium species)  OGA
Low growing medicinal herb, annual to 45cm. For shady, moist position. Dried herb used as a tea for the prostate.
$4.50 each Qty    



FRENCH SORREL (Rumex scutatus)    OGA
Popular variety, perennial to 50cm. Broad fleshy green leaveswith lemony taste. Leaves add a tangy freshness to salads andsoups, or lightly steamed. Available May-November.
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FRENCH TARRAGON (Artemisia dracunculus)  OGA
Perennial herb to 50cm. Aromatic small leaves with a mint anise flavour. Used in cooking, bottled vinegars. Available August-March.
$6.00 each Qty    



GALANGAL (Alpinia officinarum)  OGA
Perennial to 1.5m, long narrow leaves, white orchid like flowers, roots larger than ginger. Vigorous, in garden or pots, moist fertile soil. Use root fresh, dry, culinary spice, flavours drinks, has medicinal properties. Available all year.
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GARLIC - Giant Russian (Allium sativum)  OGA
Very large bulb and cloves. Milder form of Garlic. Height 90cms, vigorous grower. Available from January - June.
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GARLIC - Italian White (Allium sativum)  ACO
Annual bulb, replanted each season. White cloves good market type. Available December - June.
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GARLIC - Rocambole (Allium species)  OGA
White garlic bulb to 5cm across with good flavour. Available January - June.
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GARLIC - Society (Tulbaghia violacea)  OGA
Hardy perennial to 40 cm, clump forming with edible strap like leaves, attractive mauve flowers in Spring. Culinary herb with mild garlic flavour. Whole plant used fresh in salads, and cooked dishes. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



GARLIC - Society Variegated (Tulbaghia violacea)  OGA
Clump forming plant to 30cm, attractive green and cream striped leaves, flowers mauve. Delicious leaves used fresh in salads or cooked dishes. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



GINGER (Zingiber officinale)    Organic
Perennial to 1 metre, with long narrow leaves. Enjoys warm sheltered position, moist fertile well drained soil. Suitable for pots or garden. Used fresh or dried for culinary and medicinal purposes. Available October - February.
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GOTU COLA (Centella asiatica)  OGA  
Perennial ground cover for part shade. Leaves eaten fresh, medicinal herb, used for arthritis and assists the memory. Available all year.
$5.00 each Qty    



GREEN TEA (Camellia sinensis)  OGA
Evergreen shrub to 4 metres with glossy, green leaves & attractive white flowers. Hardy in sunny to part shade. Pick growing tips regularly, allow to dry. Use as tea. Available all year.
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HORSERADISH (Aromoracia rusticanna)  OGA
Perennial to 60cm, likes deep friable soil. Hardy, easily grown, dies back in Winter. Adds flavour to meat, potatoes, spreads and dips. High in vitamin C. Many medicinal uses. Available all year.
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HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis)  OGA
Aromatic perennial herb to 50cm, with blue flowers, bee attractant. Culinary use, also for tea. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



INDIAN CURRY TREE (Murraya koenigii)    OGA
Small evergreen shrub or tree to 5 metres. Strongly scented leaves with white flowers followed by edible, peppery tasting black berries. Whole plant is used, fresh leaves in curries. Available all year.
$8.00 each Qty    



LAVENDER - French (Lavendula dentata)    OGA
Attractive compact small shrub to 1 metre, grey-green toothed leaves. Dark mauve spikes most of the year. Aromatic flowers dried used in pot pori. Available all year.
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LAVENDER - Giant (Lavendula allardii)    OGA
Strong grower to 1.5 metres, leaves broad grey-green, violet purple flowers in Spring-Summer. Attractive ornamental, flowers use in pot pori. Available all year.
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LAVENDER - Munstead (Lavendula angustifolia)    OGA  
Compact grower to 40cm high. Silver grey leaves, mauve-blue spikes late Autumn-Spring. Rockery and border plant. Available all year.
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LAVENDER - Stoechas (Lavendula stoechas)    OGA  
Italian selection to 60cm high, with dense bushy growth, light green fragrant leaves and long dark purple flower spikes in Winter-Spring. Available all year.
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LAVENDER - Vera (Lavendula angustifolia)    OGA  
Grey-green leaves, compact growth to 50cm high producing short spikes of violet blue flowers. Valued for cutting, drying, essential oils & medicinal use. Available all year.
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LAWN CHAMOMILE (Anthemis nobilis)  OGA
Aromatic hardy perennial ground cover with small yellow, white daisy flowers in summer. Likes cool moist soils. Makes excellent lawn substitute, pathways, lawn seats. Leaves highly aromatic. Herbal tea from flowers and hair rinse. Available April-November.
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LEMON BALM (Melissa officinalis)  OGA
Perennial to 40 cm soft, smooth lime-green leaves. Use fresh in salads, hot, cold drinks, garnishes. A calmative, helps relieve nervousness and stress. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon citratus)  OGA
Very hardy perennial to 1 metre, clump forming, with long thin lemon flavoured leaves. Useful garden mulch and high in Vitamins A and C. Stems used in stir-fries, curry, fish and rice dishes, hot and cold drinks. Mild relief for headaches, colds and anxiety. Available all year.
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LEMON VERBENA (Aloysia triphylla)  OGA  
Deciduous perennial shrub to 3 metres. Leaves lemon scented, highly aromatic small white flowers. Use fresh leaves in tea, salads and dried leaves in pot pouri. Available all year.
$8.00 each Qty    



LIQUORICE (Glycyrrhiza glabra)  OGA  
Perennial to 1 metre, mauve flowers in Summer, hardy legume when established in warm climate. Dorment in cool areas. Roots used to make liquorice. Available November 2011.
$7.00 each Qty    



MARJORAM (Majorama hortensis)  OGA
Sweet smelling culinary herb to 40cm. Hardy plant liking well drained soil. Use in cooking & herbal tea. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



MARSHMALLOW (Althaea officinalis)    OGA
Perennial to 60 cm. Round leaves, mauve flowers. Eat young leaves and shoots, high in vitamins and minerals. Can be lightly steamed. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



MINT
Perennials varying from good ground cover varieties to upright bushy types to 60cm. Intensely flavoured leaves used fresh or dried in cooking, drinks, insect repellents, pot pouri, oils and medicinal. Available all year.

- Basil (Mentha basilicum)  OGA
Upright to 50cm, aromatic glossy green leaves, basil & mint scented. Use fresh, dried in salads & cooked dishes.
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- Common (Mentha viridis)  OGA
Hardy, requires good moisture. Fresh, dried in cooking & cool drinks. Cut back regularly for fresh growth & constant supply.
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- Corsican (Mentha requienii)  OGA
Matt forming perennial with tiny ovate leaves. Prostrate rooting stems and pungent peppermint scent. Minute lilac flowers in Summer.
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- Eau-de Cologne (Mentha-piperita citrata)  OGA
To 60cm, purple-green, strongly perfumed leaves. Use for cosmetics, bath water, pot pourri.
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- Ginger (Mentha gentilis)  OGA  
Upright perennial to 40cms with dark green leaves and reddish stems. Slightly ginger flavoured. Add to drinks, desserts. Grow in containers. Available all year.
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- Greek Pennyroyal (Mentha specie)  OGA
Strong growing ground cover, more upright than pennyroyal. Small medicinal & culinary uses. Sunny position.
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- Lime (Mentha piperata)  OGA  
Crisp lime-mint scent, use to flavour drinks, deserts, fish and chicken dishes. Available all year.
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- Menthol (Menthol species)  OGA
Compact bush to 45cm, soft lilac flowers in Summer. Fresh leaves used as herb teas, for coughs & colds.
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- Orange (Mentha aquatica)  OGA  
A mixed frangrance of orange mint and spice. Use in cakes, drinks & chicken dishes. Available all year.
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- Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)  OGA
Ground cover, small aromatic leaves, Insect repellent & many other uses. Plant in pathways for pleasant aroma.
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- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)  OGA
Essential oil variety, strong oil content. Dark green leaves used to extract oil, can be brewed for tea, use fresh, dry.
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- Spearmint (Mentha spicata)  OGA
Ideal to serve as a cool drink, can be used on meats or fruit salads. Has medicinal properties.
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- Variegated Apple (Mentha rotundifolia varieg)  OGA
To 40cm, spreading habit. Attractive contrast of yellow green leaves, apple fragrance. Used fresh, dried in hot, cold drinks, jellies and garnish.
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- Vietnamese (Polygonum mentha)  OGA
Spreading habit to 40cm, marked pointed leaves, gives spicy flavour to rice, curry satays, chicken & salads. Good source Vitamin C, infuse for mouth ulcer gargle.
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MINT - Korean (Agastache rugosa)  OGA
Attractive green mint to 50cm high. Leaves aromatic liquorice scented, violet blue flowers, bee attractant. Use as garnish, tea, salads and pasta. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



MUGWORT (Artemesia vulgaris)  OGA
Aromatic perennial to 2 metres, erect stems & dark green dissected leaves. Medicinal & culinary uses. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



MUSHROOM PLANT (Rungia kiossii)  OGA
Perennial to 1 metre, prefers shady, moist position. Foliage shiny yellow-green with mushroom-like flavour. Use fresh in salads, cooked dishes and garnishes. Higher protein than mushrooms, rich in vitamins A and C, Calcium and Iron. Available all year.
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OREGANO - Common(Origanum vulgare)  OGA
Perennial ground cover, hardy. Used fresh or dried in tomato dishes, salad and pizza. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



OREGANO (Origanum vulgare ‘polyphant’)  OGA
Attractive compact ground cover to 30cms, with green and yellow leaves. Used as other oreganos. Grow in container or edging plant. Sun to part shade position. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



OREGANO - Golden (Origanum vulgare aureum)  OGA
Hardy perennial to 30 cm with golden yellow foliage. Attractive rockery or pot plant, tolerates sun and drier conditions. Decorative addition to salads, use as for common oregano. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



OREGANO - Greek (Origanum vulgare hirtum)  OGA  
Origins from mountains in Greece. This variety has a strong flavour and is highly recommended as the number one oregano - used in culinary dishes. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



OREGANO - Greek White (Origanum albus)  OGA
Perennial to 45cm, white flowers Summer-Autumn. Stronger flavour than the above variety. Add dry flower heads, leaves to pizza/casseroles/tomato/meat. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



PATCHOULI - Malayan (Pogostemon patchouli)  OGA  
Small perennial shrub to 1m. Distinctive perfume from flowers & growing tips. Frost tender, plant in warm sunny position. Leaves used to repel insects in clothes, antiseptic, antidepressent & stimulant. Oil used in perfumery.
$6.00 each Qty    



POTATO ONION (Allium cepa)  OGA
Perennial to 40cm high with green, onion like tops & brown bulbs, multiplies readily. Eaten fresh or cooked. Plant in cooler months. Available January-June.
3 for $5.00 Qty    



PYRETHRUM (Chrysanthemum cineraiifolium)  OGA  
Hardy compact flowering daisy to 40cm high. For sunny well drained position, flowers dried and used for insecticide. Available all year.
$6.00 each Qty    



RHUBARB - Sydney Crimson (Rheum rhubarbarum)  OGA
Perennial to 90cm, plant in rich well drained soil. Stalks cooked for pie, savoury or sweet. Leaves are poisonous, used as spray for the garden. Available all year.
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ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis)  OGA
Upright shrubby plant to 1 metre. Small pale flowers, frost & drought tolerant. For sunny position, strong pungent herb used in cooked dishes. Available all year.
$6.00 each Qty    



SAGE - Common (Salvia officinalis)  OGA
Perennial to 60cm with attractive grey leaves & showy blue flower spikes. Grow in sunny position. Bee attractant. Used for herbal tea, cooking, seasoning and hair rinse. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



SAGE - Greek (Salvia fruticos)  OGA  
Native to parts of the mediteranian. Hardy perenniaal to 90cm, grey-silver leaves, pinkish-blue flowers. Much hardier than common sage. Dried used in culinary dishes, tea and burnt as incense. Available all year.
$5.00 each Qty    



SAGE - Fruity (Salvia dorisiana)    OGA
Perennial to 1.2m, shrub with large soft lime-green leaves, bright pink flowers Winter-Spring. Add fragrant leaves to poultry/meat/cold drinks. Ideal in rockery, herb garden, likes sunny position, well drained soil. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



SAGE - Pineapple (Salvia)    OGA
Tall growing perennial to 1.5 metres. Edible flowers scarlet, used in food decoration. Leaves have a pineapple scent. Used to flavour drinks. Attractive plant. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



SANTOLINA (Santolina chamaecyparissus)    OGA
Bushy plant with silver-grey leaves. Aromatic perennial, yellow button flowers in Summer. Hardy, drought tolerant. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



SCENTED GERANIUM (Pelargonium species)
Hardy, shruby bushes. Tolerates frost and dry conditions, fast growing perennials grow in average garden soil, sun to part shade. Highly perfumed with unusual leaf shapes and attractive pastel toned flowers in Spring. Available all year.

- (Pelargonium filicifolium) OGA
Erect branching habit, finely cut, sticky leaves and pungent aroma. Small orchid like purple flowers.
$4.50 each Qty    



- Cinnamon (Pelargonium quercifolium)  OGA
Spreading variety to 1.5 metres. Large sticky coarse leaves with dark zone, cinnamon aroma. Hardy plant for sunny position. Dried leaves for pot pourri's. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



- Coconut (pelargonim enossularioides)  OGA
Highly coconut scented. Dark green round leaves. Compact bushy habit. Available all year.
$6.00 each Qty    



- Lady Plymouth Variegated (Pelargonium graveolens)  OGA
Compact bush variety to 60cm high. Rose scented. Attractive green & pale yellow leaves with mauve flower.
$4.50 each Qty    



- Mabel Grey (Pelargonium citronellum)  OGA  
Highly lemon scented, fan shaped leaves, pink-mauve flowers. Grows to 80cm high. Used to flavour cakes, dries for pot pouri.
$6.00 each Qty    



- Nutmeg (Pelargonium fragrans)  OGA  
Compact perennial to 60cm high. Spicy fragrance of nutmeg, small white flowers in profusion. Ideal for pots or garden.
$6.00 each Qty    



- Peppermint (Pelargonium tomentosum)  OGA
Low spreading variety with large soft, velvety, peppermint scented leaves. Small white flowers in Summer.
$4.50 each Qty    



- Robers Lemon Rose (Pelargonium graveolens)  OGA  
Attractive perennial shrub to 1 metre high, leaves grey-green lobed, aromatic lemon-rose scent. Use dried leaves in pot pouri.
$4.50 each Qty    



- Rose (Pelargonium radula)  OGA
Leaves scented rose lemon to camphor. Attractive fine cut leaves, pink to purple flowers in Spring. Compact plant to 1.5 metres. Use leaves fresh in cooking, dried in pot pouri, pillows.
$4.50 each Qty    



- Tutti Frutti (Pelargonium fragrans)  OGA
Low bush to 40cm high with small oval leaves with strong fruity small. Small white flowers. Good rockery or pot plant.
$5.00 each Qty    



SELF HEAL (Prunella vulgaris)  OGA
Attractive variety to 40cm, perennial, eaten fresh, use as garnish. Green tops, golden bulbs to 2.5cm all year. Multiplies readily. Available January-June.
$4.50 each Qty    



SOAPWORT (Saponaria officinalis)  OGA
Hardy herb to 1 metre, perennial. Attractive white to pink flowers. Likes sun to part shade. Rhizomes used as a soap lathering agent. Medicinal. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



SOUTHERN WOOD (Artemesia abrotanum)    OGA
Hardy perennial to 1.5 metres, shrub with finely cut leaves, sweetly aromatic. Medicinal properties, leaves used to discourage insects and moths. Attractive ornamental.
$4.50 each Qty    



SPEEDWELL (Veronica officinalis)  OGA  
Perennial herb and ground cover. Lilac flowers in Summer. For moist shade to sun position, Many medicinal uses. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



SUGAR CANE (Saccharum officinalis)  OGA
Very hardy, fast growing, tolerates warm-temperate areas. Used as low wind break. Forms clump to 4m, stems sliced, chew to extract sweet juice. Kids love em! Supplied as stem cuttings. Available all year. (Not to Qld.)
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SUGAR CANE - Purple (Saccharum officinalis)  OGA
Hardy, tolerates warm-temperate areas, attractive ornamental garden specimen. Grows in clump form to 4m, producing bronze-purple foliage, stems sliced, chew to extract sweet juice. Stem cutting supplied. Available all year. (Not to Qld.)
$5.00 each Qty    



SWEET POTATO (Ipomea batatas)  OGA
Perennial trailing tuber, developing over summer. Orange oval flesh, harvest 4-6 months after planting. Plant Spring-early Summer in cooler climates, all year in tropics. Steam, bake, fry or dry tubers. Available all year. Rooted cuttings.
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SWEET ROOT - Yacon (Polymnia sonchifolia)  OGA
Herbaceous perennial to 2m. Hardy in most climates, easy to grow, dies down in Winter. related to the sunflower family. Tubers sweet, white and crunchy. Eat fresh, sliced in salad, baked/steamed. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



SWEET VIOLET (Viola odorata)  OGA
Old World plant, hardy perennial to 30cm attractive, edible blue perfume flowers. Likes moist soil, sun to shade position. Medicinal properties. Available all year.
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TANSY (Tanacetum vulgare)  OGA
Hardy perennial to 1.2 metres, tolerates dryness and poorer soils. Shrubby plant with dissected leaves and showy yellow flower heads. Repels moths, ants, aphids, flies. Treatment for roundworms, rich in minerals for composting. Available all year.
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TANSY - Curled (Tanacetum vulgare)  OGA
Hardy perennial to 1 metre, very attractive curly foliage. Similar uses to common tansy. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



THYME - Carraway (Thymus herba-barona)  OGA
Low growing carpet, minute dark green leaves strong caraway aroma. Low water requirement, frost hardy, mauve flowers in Summer. Leaves flavour meat, vegetables. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



THYME - Common (Thymus vulgaris)  OGA
Evergreen culinary herb to 30cm high. For well drained, sunny position. Frost hardy. Used in a variety of cooked dishes. Available all year.
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THYME - Lemon (Thymus citriodorus)  OGA  
Compact small perennial bush to 30cm high, small green ovate leaves, strongly lemon scented. Used to flavour culinary dishes. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



THYME - Pizza (Thymus numularis)  OGA  
Prostrate growing variety to 15cm high, highly aromatic leaves used in culinary dishes. Attractive ground cover. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



TOOTHACHE PLANT (Spilianthies acmelia)  OGA  
Small shruby plant to 30cm with yellow flowers, for part shade position. Leaves used in salads, natural antibiotic, leaves rubbed on gums for toothache, teething, etc. Available all year.
$5.00 each Qty    



TREE LUCERNE (Chamaecytissus proliferus)  OGA  
Hardy, small shruby legume tree to 5 metres. Drought and frost tolerant, white flowers. Salt and wind tolerant, excellent fodder plant. Available all year.
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TUMERIC (Curcuma longa)  OGA
Perennial to 80cm. Grows in large pot or in the ground, sheltered position. Large green leaves, flowers white. Root used in curries, yellow dye, adds flavour and colour to Asian dishes. Leaves can also be used in dry form. Available July-October.
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VALERIAN (Valeriana officinalis)  OGA
Perennial, height 60 cm. Grow in semi-shaded position, high in phosphorous, magnesium, potassium.  Add to composts, can make a spray for fungal diseases. Roots used for headaches, nervous tension. Available all year.
$4.50 each Qty    



VANILLA GRASS (Hierochloe adorata)  OGA  
Creeping plant growing to 50cm. Soft thin green leaves, dormant in Winter. Dried leaves made into braids give off vanilla aroma when burned. Used to flavour candy, drinks & perfumes. Available all year.
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VETIVER GRASS (Vetiveria zizanioides)  OGA
Clumpy perennial to 1m, hardy, tolerates dryness. Useful for erosion control, fodder. Aromatic roots valued for oil, perfumery, cosmetics, pot pouri, insect repellent. Available all year.
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WATERCRESS - Upland (Barbarea vulgaris)  OGA
Hardy perennial to 60 cm, likes moist soil, produces all year round. Yellow flowers in Spring. Use leaves fresh in salads, soups, sandwiches and ideal garnish plant. High in Vitamin A, B’s and minerals. Available all year.
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WATERCRESS - Lebanese (Aethionema cordiolum)  OGA
Hardy perennial ground cover to 20cm, creeping variety, attractive dissected foliage. Celery-flavoured, good in salads, meat and stir-fry. Excellent in sun, shade and wet areas. Available all year.
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WINTER SAVOURY (Satureja montana)  OGA
Prostrate perennial herb to 30cm. Compact grower with small pungent leaves & pale flowers. Frost hardy in well drained soil. Savoury flavour used in cooked dishes. Available all year.
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WINTER TARRAGON (Targetes ludida)  OGA
Hardy perennial herb, with decorative yellow flowers in summer. Aromatic licorice flavoured leaves, use fresh or dried in salads, egg, fish dishes, herbal tea. Available all year.
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WOOD BETONY (Stachy’s officinalis)  OGA
Hardy perennial to 40cm, pink to mauve flowers in Summer. Used as tea, medicinal propeties. Available all year.
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WORMWOOD - Roman (Artemisia pontica)  OGA
Aromatic hardy perennial to 1 metre high. Foilage finely cut, silvery green upright bushy habit, for sunny position. Frost tolerant, used as flavouring for wine.
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YAM - African (Dioscorea alata)  OGA
Grow from underground tubers as a climbing vine to 4 metres. Dark shiny green heart-shaped leaves tinged with purple. Tubers brown skin with creamy white flesh. Eaten as potatoes, cooked, baked, steamed, deep fried as chips. Warm to sub tropical climate. Available July-November.
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YARROW (Achillea millefolium)  OGA
Clump forming perennial ground cover, ferny leaves, white changing to pink flowers. Medicine plant for colds, pain, headaches & wounds, excellent compost activator. Available all year.
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YARROW - Cerise Queen (Achillea species)  OGA
Perennial to 40cm, cerise flowers to 6 cm, Spring-Summer. Hardy, sun-loving, attractive rockery plant, tolerates most soils. Good cut flower. Available all year.
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YARROW - Gold (Achillea filipendulina)  OGA
Perennial to 90cm, brilliant golden yellow flowers to 12 cm. Hardy, flowers most of the year. Good cut flower. Available all year.
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