Edible Flowers
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Sweet Cicely, Myrrhis odorata
Garden Myrh, Anise$2.73Out of stock
Sweet Cicely is an attractive plant that is a striking component of herb gardens and hedgerows. Growing to around 90cm, umbels of tiny white flowers appear from spring to early summer. Formerly a widely cultivated culinary herb, the fern-like leaves are deeply divided and smell of aniseed when crushed.
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Sweet Cicely, Myrrhis odorata, Organic
Garden Myrh, Anise$4.13Out of stock
Sweet Cicely is in flower before most other umbellifers are even thinking of it, in the garden it is a really useful precursor to the Ammi genus. As a culinary herb it is a valuable sweetener for people who are trying to reduce their sugar intake. It also smells divine. Organic Seed. -
Tagetes patula 'Queen Sophia'
French Marigold$2.10
Tagetes 'Queen Sophia' is an extremely popular, award winning variety that was introduced in the early 1900’s. Gorgeous to the point of excess, it produces semi-double blooms. Deep orange-to-russet petals that are intricately edged with russet and gold. -
Tagetes patula 'Tangerine'
French Marigold$1.75Easy to grow and quick to flower, French Marigold 'Tangerine' blooms reliably throughout the summer with vivid orange flowers that are lifted high atop lush, scented foliage. The plant is famously used in companion planting and for making flower garlands.
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Thyme, English Winter.
English Winter Thyme, Garden Thyme$1.68Thymus vulgaris 'Winter Thyme' is one of the savory herbs, which are main course herbs used to flavour hardy meals, bone warming soups, and piquant sauces. They blend their essence with other savory herbs like Tarragon and Savory to create some memorable flavours.
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Thyme. English Winter. Organic
English Winter Thyme, Garden Thyme$1.82 Thyme leaves may be small, but they pack a powerful punch. It retains its flavour well in long slow cooking. It is one of the savory herbs, which are main course herbs used to flavour hardy meals, bone warming soups, and piquant sauces. Organic Seed. -
Thymus mastichina, Spanish Thyme
Mastic Thyme, White Thyme$2.10Thymus mastichina is a very special thyme with an intense flavour. Used in Andalucía to season and preserve olives, the leaves have eucalyptus like overtones and are prized for their essential oils. Distinct and intoxicating, the flowers are like fluffy snowballs and are attractive both fresh and dry.
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Thymus pulegoides, Broad Leaf Thyme
Mother of thyme, Large thyme$2.10Thymus pulegoides has large, fleshy dark green, round leaves, known as Broad Leaf Thyme it is regarded by many as the ultimate culinary thyme. The aromatic leaves have a stronger flavour and are much easier to use than narrow leaved varieties. Very ornamental, it can be also be useful as a groundcover.
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Thymus serpyllum ‘Creeping Thyme’
Wild thymeStarting at: $1.75
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Thymus serpyllum is one of the most versatile groundcovers. Forming dense evergreen cushions of flowers these low maintenance plants don’t require mowing, watering or care, and can take a lot of abuse. Its leaves can be used as a culinary herb and its uses in the garden are almost unlimited.
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Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa', Organic
Trailing Nasturtium$2.59Out of stock
Nasturtium 'Jewel of Africa' is a gorgeous trailing variety with blooms in mahogany, rose, gold, and primrose. One of the most foolproof and versatile of all annuals, use in flower or vegetable beds, the flowers and leaves make a peppery addition to salads. Organic Seed. -
Viola odorata
Sweet Violet, Wildflower of Britain and Ireland$2.03Out of stock
The legendary fragrant sweet violet: Viola odorata is often referred to as 'The King of Violets', with a beautiful fragrance and also several herbal uses. An excellent wild/woodland garden plant, it can be found near the edges of forests or in clearings.
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Viola odorata 'Reine de Neiges'
Sweet Violet. 'Snow Queen'
Also marketed as 'Scheekonigin' and 'Eismeer'.$2.31Out of stock
Cultivated in Switzerland in 2004 from the famous 'Queen Charlotte', One would think that 'Reine de Neiges', or 'Snow Queen' would be a white bloomer. The flowers are almost white, a clear crisp ice-blue. Long blooming and upward facing, their fragrance is intense.
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Viola tricolor, Heartsease
Heartsease, Wild Pansy, Johnny Jump Up$1.75Out of stock
Viola tricolor is the progenitor of the cultivated Pansy, before cultivated Pansies were developed, 'Pansy' was an alternative name for the wild form. It is sometimes called Wild Pansy, and may come in many cultivated colours, but this endearing little form scarcely needs improving.
