The Herb Garden & Historical Plants Nursery
Catalogue - section 2 - Herbaceous perennials, trees, shrubs, grasses and seeds
Catalogue - section 3 - Seed List
Herbs, wild flowers and native species
Achillea ageratum English mace Flavouring for casseroles. Grown since the 17th C. H.P. £3.95
Achillea millifolium yarrow Used for toothache and fevers. H.P. In gardens since 1400. H.P. £3.95
Adoxa moschatellina moschatel Native. Ground cover. Known as Town Clock because of the four sided flower head. Likes shade. H.P. .£4.50
Agrimonia eupatoria agrimony Attractive native with lovely cut foliage and tall spikes of yellow flowers. The Anglo-Saxons used it for wounds, snake bites and warts. Healing herb, used for gallstones, aids digestion. H.P.£3.95
Ajuga reptans bugle Native. Ground cover for shade. Pretty blue pyramids. Used for coughs. H.P.£1.95
Alliaria petiolata garlic mustard Wild flower. Found in hedgebanks, upright growth, white flowers. Use leaves for garlic flavouring. H.B £3.95
Allium ampelpoprasum wild leek Rare wild flower with mauve rounded flower heads. From S.Europe in Britian since AD 1000. Tall Growing. H.P. £5.95
Allium babingtonii Babington's leek Rare wild flower. H.P.£5.95
Allium cepa 'Proliferum' tree onion Cocktail onions on top of stems. H.P. £3.95
Allium oleraceum. Field Garlic. Rare wild flower. H.P. £5.95
Allium schoenoprasum chives Grown since Medieval times. Good on new potatoes, cheese dishes, salads and any savoury dishes. H.P. £2.95
Allium schoenoprasum ‘Forscate’ giant chives Deep pink flowers. H.P. £2.95
Allium tuberosum garlic chives Flat leaves, white flowers. Garlic flavoured leaves, use as for ordinary chives. H.P.£2.95
Allium ursinum ramsons Roman garlic. Ideal naturalising for shade. Low growing with white rounded heads. £3.95
Allium vineale crow garlic Wild flower. H.P.£5.95
Aloysia triphylla lemon verbena Wonderful scent. Introduced into England in 1784. From Chile and Peru. Use the leaves in stuffing’s, biscuits, pot pouri. Med sized shrub for a sheltered spot. T.S. £4.95
Althea officinalis marshmallow Leaves used for swellings and inflammation. Roots used for croaky throats and bad chests. Tall native used frequently in Medieval gardens. £5.95
Anacamptis pyramidalis The Pyramidal orchid. Conical bright pink flower head. Native, £19 Sold out
Anemone nemorosa wood anemone Woodland native. White flowers. H.P..£3.95
Angelica archangelica angelica Impressive plant. Add to stewed fruit to aid digestion. Stems used for
candying. Used since Medieval times. £3.95
Angelica sylvestris wood angelica Native. Tall. H.B. £4.95
Anthemis tintoria. Dyers Chamomile. Produces a yellow dye. H.P. Tall stems with yellow daises. £3.95
Arctium lappa Burdock Large native. Edible young stems. Help with skin diseases. H.B. £4.95
Armoracia rusticana Horseradish For sauce grate fresh roots. H.P. £4.95
Armoracia rusticana ‘Variegata’ Variegated horseradish, large leaves nicely splashed with creamy-white. Roots can be used the same. H.P. £6.95
Artemisia abrotanum Southernwood “Lads Love” upright shrub with Fruity scented foliage. Once used by country lads to promote the growth of their beards. This I’m told works equally well on the head, well worth a try if balding is a problem. H.S. £3.95
Artemisia absinthium Wormwood Bitter tonic, strengthens the stomach. H.P. £3.95
Artemisia dracunculus French tarragon Classic herb of sauces, soups etc. H.H.P. £2.00
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort Tall cut-leaf plant. Repels moths. H.P.. £4.95
Arum maculatum Cuckoo pint. Lords and Ladies. Native. Bulbs once used as a starch. Poisonous. H.P. £3.95
Aster novi-belgii Wild Michaelmas daisy. Med-tall perennial with mauve flowers. H.P.£4.95
Aster tripolium Sea aster. Native. Fleshy leaves, pale pink flowers. H.P. £5.95
Asplenium ceterach The Rusty Back Fern. Native, Pretty cut leaves, low growing, good on walls. H.P. £6.95
Astrantia major Masterwort Grown in the Tudor garden. H.P. £4.95
Atriplex hortensis 'Rubra' Red orach Tall decorative red leaved plant, eat like spinach. Seeds freely. Grown in the Tudor garden. H.A. £3
Beta vulgaris Sea Beet. Delicious wild perennial vegetable. Glossy dark green leaves can be added to quiches, omelettes, stir fries or just steamed. H.P. £5.95
Borago officinalis Borage Leaves for salads. Blue star flowers in drinks. Thought to be introduced by the Romans, now considered native. H.A. £1.95
Borago officinalis 'Alba' White flowered form of above. H.A. £3.95
Brassica Kale Daubenton's Perennial. Old Victorian variety, very hardy, all year around growth very tender.
a must for the period veg garden. H.P. £6.95 sold out
Buxus sempervirens Box Evergreen aromatic shrub. H.S. Please enquire, different sizes available.
Calendula officinalis Pot marigold Healing herb, stops bleeding, Edible. Add petals to salads. H.A.. £1.95
Campanula trachelium Nettle leaved bellflower. Native. Grown in the 16th C garden. Violet-blue flowers. Upright. H.P. £4.95
Cardamine pratensis Lady's smock. Native Wild flower. Mauve-pink flowers. Grown in gardens since the 16thC. H.P. £3.95
Carum carvi Caraway Seeds used in casseroles, breads and cakes. In use since the ancient Arabs, used
through the Middle ages. Seeds found in prehistoric sites. £1.95
Chamaemelum nobile Chamomile. Used over many centuries. Use flowers for tea, hair & skin & sleep. In Medieval times it was used as a turf and a medicinal plant. H.P. £1.95
Chamaemelum nobile 'Treneague' Non-flowering lawn chamomile H.P. 50 plantlets /100 plantlets available for a discount. £1.50 per plant.
Chelidonium majus Greater celandine Native, attractive foliage, yellow flowers. Grown in gardens since the 15thC. H.P. £3.95
Chenopodium bonus-henricus Good King Henry Perennial to use like spinach. Introduced from the continent in the early middle ages. H.P. £4.95
Cichorium intybus Chicory Wild flower. Roasted roots substitute for coffee. H.P. £3.95
Circaea lutetiana Enchanters nightshade Native. Delicate white flowers. H.P. £1.50
Claytonia perfoliata Spring beauty Wild flower, white flowers. H.P. £3.50
Clematis vitalba Traveller's joy White flowers, fluffy seed heads. Native. H.C. £5.95
Convallaria majalis Lily of the valley Lovely scent. H.P.£2.95
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Montbretia Wild flower. Bright orange flowers late. H.P.£3.95
Cymbalaria muralis Ivy-leaved toadflax Grows on walls. H.P. £1.95
Cynara cardunculus scolymus 'Green Globe' Globe artichoke H.P. £5.95
Dactylorhiza fuchsii Common spotted orchid. H.P. £15
Daucus carota Wild carrot. Native. H.B. £2.95
Dianthus armeria Deptford pink. Rare wild flower. Deep pink flowers on long wiry stems. Once planted seeds freely. H.B. £5.95
Digitalis purpurea Wild foxglove H.B. £2.95 White form H.B. £4.95
Dipsacus fullonum Teasel Decorative heads. Used to raise the knap of woollen fleeces. Seeds attract goldfinches. H.B. £1.95
Epipactis helleborine Native with broad leaves, flower spike variable creamy-green to pinky-brown. Shade. Will grow in slightly acid soil but prefers clay soil. H.P. £16.00 sold out
Epipactis palustris Marsh hellorborine Native Moist soil sun or shade.H.P. £9.50 sold out
Eupatorium cannabinum Hemp agrimony Native. Moist soil. H.P £3.95
Euphorbia portlandica Portland spurge. Native. H.P. £6.50
Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet Native. Honey scented cream flowers. H.P. £3.95
Filipendula ulmaria "Corinne Tremaine" My own variety, Decorative fine cut foliage, flowers as above £6.95
Filipendula vulgaris Dropwort Once used for kidney infections. H.P. £3.95
Foeniculum vulgare Fennel Use with fish, sources, salads. Tall anise scented. Seeds clean the breath and stay the appetite. H.P. £1.95
Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum' Bronze fennel Decorative. H.P. £2.95
Fragaria vesca Wild strawberry Native. H.P. £3.95
Fragaria vesca 'Monophylla' One leaf strawberry H.P. £5.95
Fragaria vesca 'Pinapple Crush' White fruits, pineapple flavoured. Rare H.P. £5.95
Galanthus nivalis Common snowdrop,naturalized wild flower, grown since the medieval period. £3.95
Galega officinalis ‘Alba’ White form of Goat's rue, pretty border plant. Makes an excellent footbath. H.P. £3.95
Galium odoratum Woodruff Native. Good ground cover for shade. H.P £2.95
Galium verum Lady’s Bedstraw. Native plant of creeping habit, with deep golden flowers. Once used for stuffing beds, in the 16thC. It was used as a cheese rennet. The Tudor females dyed their hair with it .H.P. £2.95
Geranium pratense Meadow cranesbill Old meadowland flower. Native. H.P. £5.95
Geranium robertianum Alba, white form of herb Robert. H.P. £3.95
Geranium sanguineum Bloody Cranesbill native of lime rich soil, low growing with showy magenta-pink flowers. Grown in gardens since the late 16thC. H.P. £4.94
Geum rivale Water Avens, native of wetlands. Drooping bell-like flowers of a purplish hue. Roots have tonic and astringent properties. Grown in the 16thC. Garden. H.P. £4.95
Geum rivale ‘Album’. White form of the above also grown since the 16thC. £4.95
Geum urbanum Herb Bennet Native. Once used to flavour ale. H.P. £1.95
Glechoma hederacea Alehoof Native. Creeping perennial with pretty purple flowers. Good for bankings and hanging down walls. Used for ringing in the ears. The early Saxons used the aromatic plant to clarify beer, hence the name this method was used up to the reign of Henry VIII. H.P. £1.95
Helichrysum italicum Curry plant Silver evergreen, curry scented. H.S. £1.95
Herniaria glabra Rupturwort Prostrate, rare native. H.P. £4.95
Hesperis matronalis Sweet Rocket Naturalized wild flower from S.Europe. Pretty biennial with either white or mauve sweetly scented flowers. Widely grown since the 15thC. Also the Medieval period. H.B. £5.95
Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell Native woodland plant. H.P. £1.95
Hypericum perfoliatum St John's wort H.P. £1.95
Inula helenium Elecampane Monks used roots to make a cordial. H.P. £5.95
Iris foetidissima Gladwyn iris. H.P.£4.95
Iris foetidissima 'Variegata' H.P. £5.95
Iris pseudoacornus Flag iris Native of wetlands. Scented yellow flowers. 2'-6'. Moist soil. H.P. £4.95
Isatis tinctoria Woad Native. Used by the ancient Britons for body paint. H.P. £2.95
Knautia arvensis Field Scabious. Native attractive plants with a wealth of lilac-mauve pincushion-like flowers late summer. Forms good sized clumps upto about 3ft.H. H.P. £3.95
Lavendula dentata Toothed grey aromatic foliage H.S. £4.95
Leonurus cardiaca Motherwort Relieves pains in childbirth. H.P. £3.95
Leucanthemum vulgare Ox eye daisy Native. H.P.£2.95
Leucojun aestivum Summer snowflake Rare in the wild. Tall stems with white bells with green tips. Grown since the late C16th. H.P.£5.95
Leucojum vernum Spring Snowflake Naturalized in many places but thought to be only a native in the Somerset and Dorset areas. Bulbous plants with glossy strap-like leaves, hanging white bells with greenish tips. In gardens by the late 16thC. H.P. £5.95
Levisticum officinale Lovage Celery flavoured, add to salads, cheese dishes. H.P. £2.95
Linaria purpurea Purple toadflax Wild flower. Attractive to moths, butterflies and bees. H.P. £2.95
Linaria repens Pale toadflax Very pretty wild flower. H.P. £2.95
Linaria vulgaris Toadflax Native. H.P £2.95
Lonicera perichymenum Wild honeysuckle H.C £4.95
Lychnis flos-cuculi Ragged Robin H.P.£3.95
Lychnis flos-cuculi albiflora White ragged Robin White flowering form of the above. H.P. £4.95
Lychnis viscaria Sticky catchfly Wild flower. Lovely. H.P. £4.95
Lycium barbarum from Tibet. Goji Berry, very popular health food, full of vitamin C, said to counteract the effects of chemotherapy. H.C. Ready Spring. £7.95
Lysimachia nummularia Creeping Jenny Moist soil. Ground cover. H.P. £2.95
Lysimachia vulgaris Yellow loosestrife. Said to drive away gnats and flies. H.P. £3.95
Lythrum salicaria Purple loosestrife Lovely native. H.P.£3.95
Meconopsis cambrica Welsh poppy Yellow flowers. H.P.£3.9
Melilotus officinalis Yellow melilot Native. Med-tall with small leaves and spikes of yellow flowers. In China it is used as an incense. Externally used for swellings, old sores, boils, arthritis and rhumatic joints. Internally for stomach problems, colic. Smoked to ease asthma. H.B. £1.95
Melissa officinalis Lemon balm Make melissa tea for nervous tension. H.P. £1.50
Melissa officinalis 'Aurea' Variegated form. H.P. £1.95
mints
Mentha aquatica water mint Bergamot scent. Helps keep ponds clear. H.P. £1.95
Mentha × gracilis 'Variegata' variegated ginger mint Spicy scent, yellow stripes. H.P. £1.95
Mentha longifolia 'Buddleia' Buddleia mint Tall, attractive flower heads. Vigorous. H.P. £1.95
Mentha × piperita peppermint H.P. £1.95
Mentha × piperita citrata Eau-de-Cologne mint Great for scenting linen. H.P. £1.95
Mentha pulegium 'Upright' upright pennyroyal Upright form of the creeping pennyroyal. H.P. £1.95
Mentha spicata spearmint H.P. £1.95
Mentha spicata 'Moroccan' Moroccan mint Best mint tea plant. H.P. £1.95
Mentha spicata 'Tashkent' Tashkent mint Slightly curled foliage. H.P. £1.95
Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata' variegated apple mint or pineapple mint Decorative. H.P. £1.95
Mentha × villosa alopecuroides Bowles' mint Said to be the best form for mint sauce. H.P. £1.95
[for more information on mints visit www.mentha.info]
Mercurialis perennis Dog's mercury Native woodland plant. H.P. £3.95
Myrtus communis Myrtle. Aromatic foliage. Pretty white flowers. H.S. £4.95
Nasturtium officinale Watercress Native. H.P. £3.95
Nepeta cataria Catnep Cats love to roll in it , then become completely daft. H.P. £2.95
Nepeta cataria var Citriodora. Lemon scented form of the above £3.95
Oenothera biennis Evening primrose Native. H.B. £3.95
Orchis mascula Native Early purple orchid. Beautiful deep purple heads early in the year. £18.50
Origanum leavigatum Pretty purple flowers, aromatic foliage. H.P. £1.95
Origanum marjorana Sweet marjoram Wonderful flavour. H.H.P £1.95
Origanum vulgare Oregano Good in Italian cooking. H.P. £1.95
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' Golden marjoram Decorative. H.P. £1.95
Origanum vulgare 'Acorn Bank' Good tidy form, golden foliage. H.P. £1.95
Origanum vulgare 'Gold Tip' Ornamental. H.P. £1.95
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Sea onion or pregnant onion Rare bulbous perennial, baby bulbs spring from bulges in the side of the bulb. Can be made into an ointment for persistent sores. Ideal house or conservatory plant. T.P. £5.95
Oxalis acetosella wood sorrel Native. Leaves can be eaten. H.P. £3.95
Parietaria judaica pellitory of the wall Infusion for gravel and kidney complaints. H.P. £5.95
Paris quadrifolia herb Paris Rare native. Lime loving, shade. Once used as a poison on arrowheads. H.P. £8.95
Parnassia palustris grass of Parnassus Native. H. P. £6.95 sold out
Petroselinum crispum French French parsley Plain leaved. Good flavour. H.B. £2.50
Petroselinum crispum Italian Italian parsley Giant plain leaved form. H.B. £2.50
Picris echiodes bristly ox-tongue Native. H.P £3.95
Pilosella aurantiaca Orange Hawkweed ‘Fox and Cubs’. Widely naturalized, from N.Europe. Can often be seen on roadsides, it’s glowing red-orange flowerheads will catch your eye as you sail past. Used in gardens since 1600. H.P. £3.95
Polemonium caeruleun Jacob's ladder H.P. £3.95
Polygonatum multiflorum Native. Low growing with arching stems, hanging creamy bells. Used throughout history as a healing plant. H.P. £8.95
Potentilla anserina silverweed Native. Infusion for gargling, for sore throats. Good for fading freckles. H.P. £1.95
Potentilla sterilis barren strawberry Native. Hairy leaves and pretty little white flowers. Good on banks. H.P. £3.95
Primula elatior Oxslip. Pale yellow flowers on a one sided stem. Native. Uncommon in the wild, these days. H.P. £4.95 Sold out
Primula veris cowslip Once used for wines and conserves. H.P. £2.95
Primula vulgaris primrose Old medicinal plant. H.P. £2.95
Prunella vulgaris self heal Old healing herb. Gargle for sore throats. H.P. £2.95
Prunella vulgaris alba White flowering form of above. H.P. £3.95
Pyrola rotundifolia Round leaved wintergreen Rare native. H.P. £9.50 Sold out this Spring.
Ranunculus ficaria Lesser celandine Used for an ointment for piles. H.P. £1.95
RRosmarinus officinalis Common rosemary Cultivated since the 16th Century in Britain.
The plant of remembrance.
Rosmarinus officinalis "Aureus' The Guilded Rosemary . 17th Century variety, beautifull gold variegations on .
leaves. Very Hardy. scarce. £7.95
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Blue Lagoon’ Short spiky foliage on an arching and creeping bush, deep
blue flowers. H.S. £5.95
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Cottage White’ Bushy growth and lovely white flowers. H.S. £5.95
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Joyce DeBaggio’ Good bushy plants, which have golden new growth, blue flowers. Rare. H.S. £5.95
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Lockwood de Forest’ Prostrate form great for hanging down walls, can spread 6-8ft.Bright green needle-like foliage and pale blue flowers. H.S. £5.95
Rosmarinus ‘Majorca Pink’ Short spiky foliage and pretty pale pink flowers. H.S. £5.95
Rosmarinus ‘McConnells Blue’ Deep blue flowers, semi-prostrate growth. H.S. £5.95
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Roseus' Pink flowering form. H.S. £5.95
Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus 'Seven Seas' Bright blue flowers. H.S. £5.95.
Rumex acetosa Sorrel Use in soups, salads, flans, quiches, etc. H.P. £1.95
Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus Bloody dock Old pot herb. H.P. £3.95
Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue' Best form. H.S. £3.95
Salvia officinalis Sage Sage tea is a good blood cleanser. H.S. £1.95
Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' Huge leaves, stay on in winter, if not too exposed H.S. £3.95
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurescens' Purple sage H.S. £1.95
Salvia sclarea Clary sage Introduced into Britain in 1562. Once used to clear the eyes of impurities, hence the old name "clear eye". H.B. £2.95
Sambucus niger Common elder Used for centuries steeped in history. Plant to guard against lightning and evil spirits. Use leaves to relieve sun-burn. Flowers make soothing skin tonic, excellent fritters and elderflower champagne. The following form only available.
Sambucus niger 'Cae Rhos Lligwy' Our own cultivar. Unusual form with green berries, of good flavour. Makes excellent wine. Rare. H.S £8.95 Should be available next year again.
Sanguisorba minor Salad Burnet. Pretty crinkly grey-green foliage, with a cucumber taste. Used in salads, soups, stuffing’s. Native grown since Medieval times as a culinary herb. H.P. £1.95
Santolina chamaecyparissus Cotton lavender Silver foliage. Bright yellow flowers. H.S. £1.95
Santolina pinnata ssp. neopolitana Grey foliage, cream flowers. H.S. £3.95
Santolina rosmarinifolia White flowered. Rare white flowered form. Dark green aromatic foliage. H.S £6.95
Santolina rosmarinifolia ssp romarinifolia. Green foliage and lemon buttons, all santolinas look good planted at the front or edge of borders where they will give a softening effect. Introduced in the 18thC. H.S. £5.95
Saponaria officinalis Soapwort Much favoured in Victorian times for washing fine materials. Patch forming, pretty pink flowers. H.P. 3..95
Saponaria officinalis 'Rosea Plena' Double pink flowers. Old favourite. H.P. £4.95
Satureja montana Winter savory Evergreen small shrub. Flavour bean dishes and casseroles. H.S. £1.95
Scabiosa columbaria Small scabious. Pretty native, grey-green leaves and mauve pincushions in summer, low growing. Lime loving. H.P. £3.95
Scrophularia auriculata Water figwort Native of moist soil. H.P. £3.95
Scrophularia nodosa Common figwort The bruised leaves used for swellings and burns, also for sprains and warts. H.P. 3.95
Sempervivum tectorum Houseleek Naturally refrigerant leaves, use to cool stings and bites. H.P. £1.50
Silene dioica Red campion Wild flower. H.P. £2.95
Silene vulgaris Bladder campion native, greyish leaves and pretty white inflated flowers. H.P. £3.95
Solidago virgaurea Golden rod Native. Leaves and flowers yield a yellow dye. Used for stone in the bladder. H.P. £4.95
Stachys officinalis Betony Betony tea taken as a tonic and to relieve headaches. H.P. £3.95
Stachys sylvatica Hedge woundwort Native. H.P. £2.95
Stellaria holostea Greater stitchwort Native hedgerow plant. H.P. £2.95
Succisa pratensis Devil's bit scabious Native. Purple pincushion flowers. H.P. £4.95
Symphytum officinale Bristly perennial with large leaves and tall stems of pale pink or white or purple flowers. Found near water and wet ground. Roots and leaves used medicinally. Externally applied to sprains, bruises and swellings. H.P. £3.95
Symphytum tuberosum Tuberous comfrey. Patch forming, low growing, cream flowers. H.P. £4.95
Symphytum x uplandicum Russian comfrey An infusion is good for spotty skin. High in allantoin and protein. Poultice of leaved beneficial for
arthritic and rheumatic pain. H.P. £3.95
Smyrnium olusatrum Alexanders Intoduced by the Romans but naturalized around our coast. Very glossy dark green leaves and yellow flower heads early in the year. Leaves can be eaten in soups, casseroles etc. Stems can be steamed like asparagus and served with butter. A local chef serves it steamed with fresh fish. Very aromatic. Seeds freely. H.B. £3.95
Tanacetum balsamita ssp balsamita. Alecost or Bible leaf as above but leaves have a sweet balsam fragrance. Thought to be introduced before AD 1000. Commonly found in most gardens in the 16thC. Once used medicinally also made into ointments. H.P. £3.95
Tanacetum parthenium Feverfew Eat three fresh leaves a day for relief from arthritic pain, preventative not cure must be taken every day to work. Also helps relieve migraine and headaches. H.P. £1.95
Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum' Golden feverfew Decorative golden foliage. H.P. £1.95
Tanacetum vulgare Tansy Said to keep flies away. H.P. £1.95
Teucrium scorodonia Wood sage Native. Good spring tonic. H.P. £3.95
Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum' Pretty crinkly edged form. H.P. £3.95
Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' Orange thyme H.S. £1.95
Thymus drucei sudsp. arcticus Wild thyme Take an infusion for nightmares. H.S. £1.95 sold out
Thymus vulgaris Common thyme Culinary thyme. H.S. £1.95
Tussilago farfara Coltsfoot Used in cough syrups. Native. H.P. £3.95
Umbilicus rupestris Pennywort Native. Succulent leaves can be used on warts. Once used for eye infections. H.P. £2.95
Valeriana officinalis Valerian Aromatic root used as a nervine. Helps relaxation and tension. H.P. £3.95
Verbascum blattaria Moth mullien Native. Shiny leaves and spikes of yellow flowers with purple Stamens. H.B. £4.95
Verbena officinalis Vervain Native. Used to treat headaches, fevers and rheumatism. H.P. £3.95
Veronica beccabunga Brooklime Native. Infusion makes good blood cleanser. H.P. £2.95
Veronica spicata Spiked speedwell . £3.95
Veronica spicata subsp.hybrida Rare native. Short growth, greyish-green and hairy leaves. Spikes of dark purple flowers. Lime. H.P. £6.95
Vinca major Greater periwinkle Used today in the treatment of diabetes. Once used to cure cramps and inflamed skin. Good ground cover for shade. H.P. £3.95
Viola odorata Sweet violet Native. Crystallise the flowers for cake decoration. A popular plant in the Medieval garden. Good in shade. H.P. £4.95
Viola riviniana Dog's violet Native. Blue-violet flowers. H.P. £2.95
Viola rupestris rosea Pink Teasdale violet Rare. H.P. £4.95
Catalogue - section 2 - Herbaceous perennials, trees, shrubs and grasses
Catalogue - section 3 - Seed List
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