Madder- Marjoram - Mint

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Madder- Marjoram - Mint - Myrtle

Marsh Marigold	Caltha palustris	B20	£ 2.00
Edible leaves, cook as spinach. Likes boggy, wet ground. Soil- water margin
Golden Marjoram	Origanum vulgare "Aureum"	D158	£ 2.00
During summer the leaves become golden in the sun.
Golden curled Marjoram	Origanum vulgare "Aureum Crispum"	A282	£ 2.00
Curled golden leaves.
Greek Marjoram	Origanum sp	A290	£ 2.00
Very strong flavour, ideal for pizzas. Not as hardy as some.
Herrenhausen Marjoram	Origanum laevigatum "Herrenhausen"	D164	£ 2.00
Dark green leaves and dark maroon flowers. Decorative garden plant. . . not culinary.
Hopleys Marjoram	Origanum laevigatum "Hopleys"	F64	£ 2.00
An unusual decorative oregano - sprays of long lasting mid purple flowers. Ht-50cm
Pot Marjoram	Origanum onites	A276	£ 2.00
Added to soups and as a garnish on roast meat. Both the flowers and leaves can be used. Tall and long lasting pink/purple flowers. Ht-60cm Soil- dry, light Pos- Warm and sunny
Small leaved Marjoram	Origanum microphyllum	D160	£ 2.00
Has very tiny leaves but with the same aroma for culinary use. Ht-10cm
Variegated Marjoram	Origanum vulgare "Gold Splash"	F62	£ 2.00

Variegated Marjoram	Origanum vulgare "Gold Tip"	A288	£ 2.00
Gold tipped leaves.
Wild Marjoram	Origanum vulgare	A278	£ 2.00
Pungent leaves for soups or as a garnish on roasted meat. This has the strongest flavour of the marjorams. Excellent culinary use especially on pizzas. Usually has white flowers. Ht-25cm Soil- chalky Pos- dry, warm
Winter Marjoram	Origanum vulgare compactum	A284	£ 2.00
Good flavour. Dark flowers. Compact form.
Marshmallow	Althaea officinalis	A52	£ 2.00
Dried leaves for a herbal tea with honey. Toss flowers on salads. Steam and serve leaves as a vegetable, you can also boil the root to soften, then fry. Grey green leaves and delicate pink flowers. Ht-100cm Soil- rich Pos- damp
Meadowsweet	Filipendula ulmaria	A154	£ 2.00
Attractive creamy white flower plumes can be used in fruit dishes and drinks. Leaf can be dried for potpourri. Boil flowering top for a greenish-yellow dye, the leaf and stem for a blue dye and the roots for a black dye. Ht-100cm Soil- Most Pos- Damp
Variegated Meadowsweet	Filipendula ulmaria "Variegata"	B38	£ 2.75
Use as meadowsweet. Ht-75cm Soil- wet Pos- pond/ lakeside
Miniature	Thymus minimus	AA404	£ 1.50
Grows into a dark green mound. Ideal for the rockery or "sink" garden. Very slow.
"Mitcham" Mint	Mentha sp	FA48	£ 1.50
The mint once grown for sweet manufacture.
Apple Mint	Mentha rotundifolia	AA236	£ 1.50
Mint sauce, and added to boiling new potatoes. Contain the root. . . it's invasive. Ht-60cm Soil- moist, rich Pos- partial shade
Asian Mint	Mentha sp	FA44	£ 1.50

Basil Mint	Mentha citrata "Basil"	FA38	£ 1.50
Very minty with basil undertones.
Black curly Mint	Mentha piperita "crispa"	FA42	£ 1.50
A very fussy mint. Nice, but not as easy to grow as some.
Bowles Mint	Mentha spicata X m.suaveolens	AA216	£ 1.50
Use for mint sauce. One of the very best. Ht-100cm Soil- moist, rich Pos- partial shade
Buddleia Mint	Mentha longifolia	AA230	£ 1.50
Can be used for mint sauce but mostly grown for garden interestLarge flower head and silver/ green leaves. Ht-60cm Soil- rich, moist Pos- partial shade
Chocolate Mint	Mentha sp	GA60	£ 1.50
Smells like chocolate mint.
Corsican Mint	Mentha requienii	E46	£ 1.50

Curled Mint	Mentha crispi	AA228	£ 1.50
Decorative bright green curly leaves. Good flavour.
Eau de Cologne Mint	Mentha x piperita	AA244	£ 1.50
Use sparingly in jellies, drinks and salads. Potpourri. Fresh leaves may be added to bath water. Ht-30cm Soil- moist, rich Pos- partial shade
Eucalyptus Mint	Mentha sp	EA48	£ 1.50

Ginger Mint	Mentha x gentilis	AA242	£ 1.50
Use for potpourri. Ht-45cm Soil- moist rich Pos- partial shade
Grapefruit Mint	Mentha x piperita f. citrata "Grapefruit"	TA36	£ 1.50

Lavender Mint	Mentha sp	EA50	£ 1.50

Lemon Mint	Mentha sp	FA46	£ 1.50

Lime Mint	Mentha x piperita f. citrata "Lime"	TA38	£ 1.50

Moroccan Mint	Mentha sp	DA142	£ 1.50
Good for teas and with yoghurt. Ht-60cm
Orange Mint	Mentha sp	FA50	£ 1.50

Pineapple Mint	Mentha rotundifolia variegata	AA238	£ 1.50
Culinary use as other mints but more attractive variegated foliage makes good decoration for drinks, salads, meat platter, etc. Ht-25cm Soil- rich, moist Pos- partial shade
Red raripila Mint	Mentha raripila rubra	AA318	£ 1.50
Has a sweet fruity, minty aroma, use with vegetables or cocktails.
Water Mint	Mentha aquatica	AA226	£ 1.50
Aromatic, pleasant to grow in the water or bog garden. If allowed to spread into the lawn will give off a strong perfume when you walk through it. Ht-30cm Soil- wet Pos- semi shade
Monkshood	Aconitum napellus	T2	£ 3.50
Medicinally used under supervision. Hooded, indigo-blue flowers. All parts are poisonous. Ht-100cm
Motherwort	Leonurus cardiaca	A202	£ 2.00
Sedative employed by homeopaths. May be prescribed for depression. Root division late Autumn. Should self seed. Ht-100cm Soil- well drained Pos- sunny
Mugwort	Artemisia vulgaris	B14	£ 2.00
Use with rich greasy foods such as goose and duck. A common plant included here because of its medicinal use. Aromatic leaves promote the appetite. Silver grey under leaves. . . with red stems. Ht-100cm Pos- waste places
Chinese Mugwort	Artemisia verlotiorum	A96	£ 2.00
This is an unusual variety similar to A. vulgaris but the leaves are more indented and it is later flowering. Exceptionally prolific growth. Ht-100cm
White Mugwort	Artemisia lactiflora	D38	£ 2.50
Slugs love it!White flowering. Ht-120cm Soil- most Pos- requires a little shelter
Myrtle	Myrtus communis	A254	£ 2.50
The dried fruit was once used for its pepper like flavour. White flowers. Give protection in winter. Ht-35cm Pos- Sunny, shelter from frosts.
Small leaved Myrtle	Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina	E54	£ 2.50

Variegated Myrtle	Myrtus communis "Variegata"	EA56	£ 2.50
1 litre pot

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