Potpourri & Scented Flowers

65 days. Matricaria recutita. Annual. Open Pollinated. Bodegold Chamomile. The plant produces high yields of chamomile flowers. This improved German variety has higher oil, higher yields, and larger flowers. The plant has white daisy flowers with yellow centers. Chamomile is used as a calming herbal tea and stimulates the immune system. Also known to treat inflammation, stomach disorders, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It can be used fresh or dried. Grows well in poor soil. Attracts beneficial insects and is suitable for borders and landscaping. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Salvia scarea. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Clary. The plant produces good yields of beautiful and distinctive scented flowers. It is an excellent plant for potpourris or cut flowers. It is also used for making scented oils for perfumes. It is said

100 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. English Lavender. The plant produces good yields of silver-green leaves and beautiful lavender-blue flowers. It is the most fragrant of the lavenders. The flowers are fragrant and edible. The leaves can be used fresh or dried. Used to treat headaches, burns, and cuts. Also used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Tolerates Frost. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

Evening Primrose

95 days. Tanacetum parthenium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Feverfew. The plant produces excellent yields of yellow green feathery leaves and white daisy flowers. It is said to ease migraine headaches, fevers, and menstrual cramps. Used to make teas. Also great for fresh cut or dried flowers. It attracts beneficial insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Matricaria recutita. Annual. Open Pollinated. German Chamomile. The plant produces high yields of daisy-like flowers with an apple flavor. It is used fresh and dried to make great flavored, relaxing tea, desserts, drinks, perfumes, and hair rinses. Aids in digestion and acts as a gentle sleep inducer. Because of the herb's antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, chamomile benefits conditions such as eczema, rashes, or insect bites. The dried flowers and leaves also add to the potpourri. Also known as Common Chamomile. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 148624. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Hyssopus officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Hyssop. The plant produces high yields of Hyssop. It has bright blue violet flowers. It is used in soups, stews, salads, and soothing tea. Also, medicinal uses to treat colds, the flu, bronchitis, sore throat, bruises, burns, and antiviral conditions, especially for Herpes simplex. Essential oils are used in perfumes. Excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Also known as Syrian Oregano. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Agastache rugosa. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Korean Mint. The plant produces good yields of flavorful green mint leaves with beautiful purple flowers. It is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial in the mint family. The leaves smell like licorice. Used in salads, stir fry, and for seasoning meats and other dishes. Also makes a pleasing tea. It is known to help treat fevers and aid in digestion, chest ailments, and many other conditions. Excellent for aromatic cut flowers. Easy to grow. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies. Also known as Korean Licorice Mint, Huo Xiang, and Giant Hyssop. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from China, Korea, and Japan.

Mother of Thyme

85 days. Pycnanthemum pilosum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Mountain Mint. The plant produces good yields of fragrant Mountain Mint leaves. It may be used just like peppermint. It has a wonderful menthol fragrance for potpourri. Used to make teas for indigestion, fevers, and to regulate the menstrual cycle. White flowers attract bees and butterflies. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

110 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Munstead Lavender. The plant produces beautiful English Lavender. It has fragrant gray-green foliage and early-blooming spikes of lavender-blue flowers. The plants bloom in early summer and, if lightly pruned after flowering, may rebloom in late summer. Munstead Lavender is the most fragrant variety. The flowers and leaves are also edible and used in salads and baked goods. The flowers can be used to garnish desserts. Used in bouquets, sachets, and perfumes. Also used to treat headaches, burns, and cuts. Used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Cold Tolerant. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 88147. A 1916 heirloom variety from the USA.

85 days. Chrysanthemum carinatum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Painted Daisy Pyrethrum. It is a popular perennial flower prized for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms. The plant produces beautiful daisy flowers. This variety blooms with white, pink, and red flowers with yellow centers. Used to make the safest insecticide. It acts directly on the nervous system of aphids, mites, leafhoppers, cabbage worms, and other insects. It will not harm fish, mammals, or plants. To make the insecticide spray, mix 1 tablespoon of freshly ground dried flowers with 2 quarts of hot water. Add a little soap and let it sit for a while. This strain can also be used for cut-flower and border plants. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Vera Lavender. The plant produces a beautifully aromatic herb that has dark purple flowers. It is prized for its strong fragrance, high essential oil content, and versatility. Makes an excellent ornamental hedge. Used in bouquets, sachets, and perfumes. Tender stalks are sometimes used in salads. The flowers and leaves are also edible. Used to repel moths, mosquitoes, and gnats. Suitable for containers. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Achillea millefolium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Yarrow. The plant produces abundant blooms of beautiful white flowers, commonly used as a medicinal herb and in herbal teas. It attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Good for cut flowers too, as it dries well. Blooms in the summer. Used for medical purposes to treat colds, fevers, and wound healers. One of the most popular herbs for colds and flu. Used topically to stop bleeding by crushing flower tops and leaves. It was used medicinally to slow the flow of blood from wounds. A hot cup of tea made from leaves and flowers induces sweating to help throw off heat and toxins. Yarrow is also commonly known as Nosebleed Plant, Old Man's Pepper, Sanguinary, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousand Leaf, and Devil's Nettle. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Mediterranean region.