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Melissa Mentha Menyanthes Monarda Myrrhis Nepeta


 

Lemon balm Melissa officinalis

A222

 £ 2.00  
Is commercially used in perfumery. Ht-80cm Soil- rich,moist & warm Pos- Sunny, sheltered.

   
All Gold Lemon balm Melissa officinalis "All Gold"

D140

 £ 2.00  
Bright and attractive foliage. Can suffer from wind and sun scorch.

   
Variegated Lemon balm Melissa officinalis "Variegata"

A201

 £ 2.00  
Attractive in salads.

   
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

   
Basil Mint Mentha citrata "Basil"

FA38

 £ 1.50  
Very minty with basil undertones.

   
Curled Mint Mentha crispi

AA228

 £ 1.50  
Decorative bright green curly leaves. Good flavour.

   
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

   
Black curly Mint Mentha piperita "crispa"

FA42

 £ 1.50  
A very fussy mint. Nice, but not as easy to grow as some.

   
White Peppermint Mentha piperita alba

FA40

 £ 1.50  

   
Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium

A232

 £ 1.50  
Also called pudding grass as it was once used for the stuffing in "Hog's pudding". Can be used for tea. Apply leaves to insect stings. Upright form with a strong peppermint aroma.

   
Creeping Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium decumbens

A234

 £ 1.50  
Can be used for a tea according to Jill Davies "Garden of Miracles". DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT. Trailing, makes an interesting lawn. Soil- moist, rich

   
Red raripila Mint Mentha raripila rubra

AA318

 £ 1.50  
Has a sweet fruity, minty aroma, use with vegetables or cocktails.

   
Corsican Mint Mentha requienii

E46

 £ 1.50  

   
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

   
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

   
"Mitcham" Mint Mentha sp

FA48

 £ 1.50  
The mint once grown for sweet manufacture.

   
Moroccan Mint Mentha sp

DA142

 £ 1.50  
Good for teas and with yoghurt. Ht-60cm

   
Eucalyptus Mint Mentha sp

EA48

 £ 1.50  

   
Lavender Mint Mentha sp

EA50

 £ 1.50  

   
Asian Mint Mentha sp

FA44

 £ 1.50  

   
Lemon Mint Mentha sp

FA46

 £ 1.50  

   
Orange Mint Mentha sp

FA50

 £ 1.50  

   
Chocolate Mint Mentha sp

GA60

 £ 1.50  
Smells like chocolate mint.

   
Spearmint Mentha spicata

AA240

 £ 1.50  
Highly recommended for mint sauce. Ht-35cm Soil- moist Pos- sunny or partial shade

   
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

   
Ginger Mint Mentha x gentilis

AA242

 £ 1.50  
Use for potpourri. Ht-45cm Soil- moist rich Pos- partial shade

   
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

   
Black Peppermint Mentha x piperita

AA246

 £ 1.50  
Peppermint tea is infused from the leaves or blend with ordinary tea. Mauve flowers Ht-75cm Soil- moist, rich Pos- sunny

   
Grapefruit Mint Mentha x piperita f. citrata "Grapefruit"

TA36

 £ 1.50  

   
Lime Mint Mentha x piperita f. citrata "Lime"

TA38

 £ 1.50  

   
Bog Bean Menyanthes trifoliata

E52

 £ 2.00  
Pos- bog

   
Monarda didyma 'Croftway Pink'

P2

 £ 2.00  
Flowers and leaves are used in salads. Dried leaves for potpourri. Has scented and attractive flowers. If soil is rich then full sun is tolerated. A rosy pink colour

   
Monarda didyma Magenta form

F54

 £ 2.00  

   
Sweet cicely Myrrhis odorata

A252

 £ 2.00  
Fresh leaves may be added to salads it has a slight aniseed flavour. A few leaves included with sour fruits while they are being cooked such as rhubarb, reduces the amount of sugar required. Ht-100cm Soil- rich,well drained Pos- sun

   
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.

   
Variegated Myrtle Myrtus communis "Variegata"

EA56

 £ 2.50  
1 litre pot

   
Small leaved Myrtle Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina

E54

 £ 2.50  

   
Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Microphylla Variegata'

W106

 £ 2.50  
A pretty, variegated form of small leaved myrtle.

   
Lemon Catmint Nepeta cataria "Citriodora"

A260

 £ 2.00  
Lemon scented.

   
Catmint Nepeta cateria

A256

 £ 2.00  
The dried leaves may be used in potpourris (sparingly). Cats really like this plant and a few sprigs can be added to their favourite stuffed toy. Bees are also attracted to it. According to Stuart's Encyclopedia of herbs, can also be used for flavouring or Ht-45cm Soil- Most soils, prefers chalk Pos- Sunny

   
Catmint Nepeta racemosa

A262

 £ 2.00  
Garden catmint.

   
Catmint Nepeta racemosa " Walkers Low"

F60

 £ 2.00  

   
Catmint Nepeta sp "Six hills giant"

D146

 £ 2.00  
Lavender blue flowers. Ht-75cm Soil- well drained Pos- sunny

   

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