Herb List
New herbs are being added throughout the year. This is by no means a complete list. If you do not see what you want on the list, please ring, we may have it.
Also, please be aware, not all the herbs are available all of the time, nor are some of them available all of the time,but they are all available some of the time!!
Alpine Strawberry Fragaria vesca
Perennial, thrives in moist well drained soil. Small but very sweet crimson fruit, eat when very ripe for best flavour.
Angelica Angelica archangelica
Biennial (3yr) extended to 4 if flowers are removed. Will reach 5 to 8 ft in 1 yr. Deep moist soil in partial or light shade. Crystallised stems used for cake decoration. Helps coughs colds rheumatism and indigestion.
Anise Hyssop Agastache anethiodora
Hardy perennial reaching 2 to 3 ft. Purple/blue flower spikes appear late summer. Any soil in a sunny site. Attractive to bees , leaves can be used in tea, pleasant scent.
Balm Lemon Melissa officinalis
Hardy herbaceous perennial reaching 18 inches. Strongly lemon scented leaves Likes some sun and will tolerate most soils. Used to flavour stuffings and jams etc. Makes a good tea to relieve catarrh, fever, headaches and tension. Good bee plant.
Balm Lemon VariegatedMelissa officinalis variegata
Green and yellow variegated leaves with small white/yellow flowers. Good lemon scent.
Basil Sweet Ocimum basilicum “Sweet genovese”
The most common sweet basil used in Mediterranean cooking. Likes long sunny days (16 Hrs) so best in full sun. Prefers well drained soil and sheltered site. Will tolerate being in a pot on a sunny window sill. Tender annual so will not tolerate any frost.
Basil many others in variety
Bay Laurus nobilis
Evergreen tree, prefers a sunny position in good garden soil. Can be clipped to any size/shape. Used in many forms of cookery. Will tolerate being grown in a pot.
Bergamot Red Monarda didyma Cambridge Scarlet
Herbaceous perennial with scarlet red flowers and aromatic foliage.Will reach 3 ft. Used to make a relaxing tea. Excellent bee plant. Commonly called the bee balm.
Borage Borago officinalis
Hardy annual reaching 18 inches. Bright blue flowers often used in pimms. Leaves and flowers have nice cucumber flavour. Good bee plant.
BorageWhite Borago officinalis alba
White flowers version of above.
Catmint Nepeta faassenii (syn. Mussinii)
“ ‘Walker’s Low’. the best blue. . .grown here in the long borders
Celery Leaf Apium graveolens
Hardy biennial with soft tender green leaves used in salads. Cut back hard to encourage fresh leafy growth.
Chamomile Lawn Anthemis nobilis “Treneague”
Evergreen perennial with a prostrate habit. A dense mat of aromatic green foliage is produced which never produces flowers making this the ideal Lawn Chamomile as no mowing will ever be required. Most soils well weeded and free of most stones, sun or partial shade.
Chamomile DoubleAnthemis nobilis flore pleno
Evergreen perennial. Apple scented leaves and flowers. Double cream flowers. Flowers can be used to make a tea and are also used in pot pouri. Any soil, sun or light shade.
Chervil Curly Leaved Anthriscus cerefolium
Hardy biannual reaching 10 to 15 inches. Lacey fern like green leaves. Likes some partial shade in summer but enjoys early spring sunshine. Likes a light well drained soil, ideal in window boxes or pots. Used widely in French cooking use generously in soups, salads, sauces, fish and egg dishes.
Chervil Plain Leaved Anthriscus cerefolium
Similar to curly chervil except this variety has long straight leaves. Just as good in cookery but less attractive.
Chives Allium schoenoprasum
Hardy perennial reaching 15 inches. Mauve/Purple pom pom edible flowers and narrow cylindrical grass like leaves. Likes a moist garden soil with some sun but will tolerate partial shade. Chop leaves and use in soups salads etc, onion flavour.
Chives Garlic Allium tuberosum
Hardy perennial reaching 18 inches. White flowers in late summer. Long narrow flat green leaves with a very mild garlic flavour. Prefers a rich moist garden soil in a sunny position. Leaves can be blanched by covering the plant with a suitable container. Flowers are good in salads and soup.
ComfreyBocking 14 symphytum officinale
Herbaceous perennial reaching 3 to 4 ft. Violet/purple bell like flowers with large dark green hairy leaves. Likes most damp soils with some shade. Makes excellent organic fertiliser. Either soak leaves in water to make liquid feed, or add chopped leaves straight into soil.
Coriander Coriandrum sativum
Hardy annual reaching 3ft when run to seed. Well known and loved in Asian cooking
Coriander vietnamese Persicaria odorata
This tropical perennial grows to 90 cm and has highly aromatic green leaves with a distictive dark green vee. Used sparingly in stir frys and with pork and pineapple. Prefers sun and moist soil
Cowslip Primula veris
Hardy herbaceous perennial. Sturdy stems support upto 30 flowers. The flowers are made up of golden petals. Likes an open sandy but moist soil in light shade.
Curry Helichrysum angustifolium
Half hardy evergreen sub-shrub reaching 18 inches. Tiny clusters of yellow flowers. Narrow needle like silver leaves with a sweey curry scent. Likes sun and will thrive in most garden soils. Leaves can be used in salads, it is also said to repel cats. Will tolerate drought conditions.
Dill Anethum graveolens
Hardy annual easily confused with fennel. Thin feathery blue foliage with a slight aniseed scent. Tiny yellow flowers also sweetly scented. Likes a sunny aspect with a well drained soil. Very popular with fish dishes and in pickling. Seeds leaves and flowers are edible. Helps the digestion. Will reach 3 ft when in flower.
Fennel Bronze Foeniculum vulgare “Bronze”
Perennial reaching 3 ft. Fine feathery deep bronze foliage with nice anise scent. Likes nice loamy soil and some sun. Good as a garnishing herb.
Fennel Common Foeniculum vulgare
Perennial reaching 5 ft. Easily confused with the annual dill. Feathery lime green foliage with sweet anise scent. Flat clusters of yellow flowers . Prefers warm sunny position in well drained soil. Primarily used with fish dishes.
Feverfew Chrysanthemum parthenium
Hardy perennial. Single white daisy flowers aromatic green foliage. Well known herbal remedy to migrane. Any soil in sun.
Feverfew Golden Chrysanthemum parthenium aureum
Bright golden foliage all year round with sigle white daisy like flowers. Any soil with sun. Uses as common feverfew.
Garlic Allium sativum
Perennial reaching 2 ft. White flowers with flat tough leaves. Likes full sun with shelter in a dry sandy soil. Garlic is one of the most popular herbs widely used world-wide. Besides its well known culinary uses it is found to be beneficial to health.
Germander Teucrium chaemedrys
Evergreen perennial bushy habit with dark green shiny leaves. Deep pink flowers. Makes a good edging plant.
Heartsease Viola tricolour
Hardy perennial reaching 25 cm Flowers from spring to autumn. Very pretty flowers with deep mauve, white and yellow flowers. Add flowers to salads
Horseradish Amoracia rusticana
Perennial with large elliptical leaves. Likes a rich deep soil with some sun. Use roots for the sauce used in fish and beef dishes.
House Leek Sempervivum tectorum
Hardy evergreen perennial. Rosettes of reddish tinted succulent leaves. Sunny site with a thin well drained soil. Apply sliced leaves to minor burns, bites and stings.
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis
Hardy semi-evergreen sub shrub. Small pointed dark green leaves with blue flowers from June to September. Prefers a sunny site and a well drained soil. Grows to 18 inches. Good bee and butterfly plant as are the pink and white forms.
Hyssop Rock Hyssopus officinalis aristus
Hardy semi-evergreen sub shrub reaching 1 ft. More compact than common hyssop with densly clustered deep blue flowers. Likes a sunny spot with a well drained soil. Ideal for walls and rockeries.
Ladys Mantle Alchemilla mollis
Soft blue green almost circular leaves with toothed lobes around the edges. Can reach 18 inches when in flower. Flowers are loose clusters of bright lime. Traditionally used to help cure gynaecological problems. Young leaves can be used in salads.
Lavender Old English
Lavender angustifolia ‘Little Lady’ weather resistant, good for edge of borderor path.
We grow many varieties of lavender
Lemon Verbena Aloysia tryphylla
Half hardy shrub. Reaches 4 ft in our garden ut I have seen it grow 15 ft in a hot spot against a wall in West Cornwall.. Woody stems with long narrow green leaves. Very good lemon scent used in perfume oils and to flavour cakes and makes a good tea. Ve
Lovage Levisticum officinale
Hardy herbaceous perennial. Large aromatic toothed leaves are borne on long hollow stems with a reddish tinge. Excellent in stocks and soup. My Swiss friend says the literal translation of the word is ‘Soup Weed’!
Marjoram Gold Plain Leaf Origanum vulgare aureum
Striking golden foliage reaching 18 inches. Hardy perennial likes a sunny spot but with some midday shade. Will thrive on a well drained alkaline soil. Use leaves chopped into salads, sauces and with meat dishes. Attractive to butterflies. Use leaves in tea to relieve sore throat.
Marjoram Gold CurledLeafOriganum aureum crispum
Crinkled golden foliage. Much flatter habit than plain leaved.
Marjoram CompactOriganum vulgare compactum
More compact dwarf form of pot marjoram. Dark green leaves tightly bunched. Good flavour and scent. Forms a small mound.
Marjoram Sweet Origanum marjorana
Slender red tinted stems bearing ovate grey/green leaves. Sweet spicy scent.Chop finely and add to salads and sauces for fish. Add to meat dishes in the last few minutes of cooking.
Mint Mentha spp.
There are Hundreds of different forms of mint, many very similar. They are hardy herbaceous perennials that thrive in rich moist soil. Mint will almost grow anywhere but will thrive in partial shade or sun. They reach up to 3ft and the flowers are very attractive to bees.
Mint apple Mentha suaveolens or rotundifolia
Large round light green hairy leaves with a mild mint flavour. Excellent culinary mint use with new potatoes and in mint sauce.
Mint Basil Mentha x.piperita citrarata “Basil”
Very similar to eau de cologne but with a slight hint a basil.
Mint Bowles Mentha x villosa alopecuroides
Large round hairy leaves with toothed edges, very similar to applemint. Spearmint scent.
Mint ChocolateMentha x.piperita “Chocolate”
Peppermint with chocolate scent. Reminiscent of after eights.
Mint Corsican Mentha requienii
Tiny peppermint scented bright green leaves. Creeping habit up to 1 inch. Ideal for planting between slabs and as a general ground cover plant out of scorching sun.
TashkentMint Curly Mentha spicata crispa
Curly leaves with excellent spearmint flavour. Light mauve flowers from midsummer. Good in mint sauce.
Mint Eau de CologneMentha x. piperta citrata “Eau de Cologne”
Smooth dark leaves with a wonderful strong cologne scent. Add leaves to salads sparingly. Ours grows freely around the pond margins.
Mint Ginger Mentha x gentilis
Pretty little plant which is late to emerge in the garden, Golden variegated leaves with slight ginger scent. Prune to renew golden foliage. Use in summer drinks.
Mint Horse Mentha longifolia
Long silvery grey leaves with tall spikes of purple flowers. Sometimes called buddleia mint. Favoured by bees.
Mint Moroccan Mentha spicata “Moroccan”
Spearmint-Garden Mint
We sell more of this than any other mint. Tight bright green tothed leaves with a good strong spearmint flavour. This is the mint to use in mint tea, also excellent in sauce for lamb.
Mint Black Peppermint Mentha x piperita
Dark leaves with very strong peppermint aroma and flavour. Excellent in home made sweets.
Mint Pineapple . Creamy white and green foliage.Very pretty in herb garden.
Pot Marigold Calendula officinalis
Hardy annual with bright orange daisy like flowers.Light green lanceolate leaves. Often self seeding. Flower petals make good food dye. Also many medicinal uses.
Myrtle Myrtus communis
Half hardy evergreen shrub. Small dark green narrow leaves with a sweet spicy smell. Flowers are creamy white with gold stamens also sweet smelling. Use in stuffing for pork. Use in potpourri mixtures.
Myrtle Myrtus ugniChilean Guava
Evergreen shrub. Delicious berries much favoured by Queen Victoria who used to order them to be sent up on the train from Penzance.
Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus
Annual with bright scarlet, orange and yellow flowers which can be used in salads etc The flavour is very similar to watercress.
Oregano Origanum vulgare
Perennial reaching 1ft to 18 inches. Square stems with mid green oval leaves. Purple flowers in late summer. Likes a well drained sunny position. Use fresh in Italian cooking.
Oregano Greek Origanum var.
Stronger more fiery flavour than standard oregano. It has small white flowers an will grow to about 12 inches. Likes a well drained soil and a sunny position.
Oregano Country CreamOriganum var.
Variegated cream and green foliage. Compact habit good flavour. Very pretty plant with pale pink flowers.
Parsley Curled Petroselenum crispum
Hardy biennial bright green finely cut leaves. Likes a rich moist soil in a sunny or semi sunny spot. Rich in vitamins.
Parsley Flat LeavedPetroselenum crispum neapolitanum
Sometimes called French or Italian parsley. This hardy biennial plant has superior flavour to curled parsley. The leaves as the name suggests are flat making it easily distinguishable. Will reach 12 to 14 inches in height.
Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium
This hardy perennial has two forms, one is a creeper reaching not more than 6 inches while the upright form can reach 14 inches. Small green leaves on thick green stems. Strong mint scent. Moist soil preferred but will grow almost anywhere.Strew leaves to deter ants and fleas.
Rocket Salad Eruca vesicaria sativa
Fast growing annual. Lance shaped leaves with creamy white flowers with purple veins. Any soil in some sun. Eat the young leaves for their spicy flavour, add flowers to salads.
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis var.
A range of hardy evergreen shrubs. Long narrow needle like foliage that is tough and resinous. Flowers appearing from April onwards and are borne in clusters. Prefers to be grown on a light sandy soil with a high pH. Will benefit from a sheltered position. Adds flavour to meat dishes especially lamb. Is said to stimulate circulation and strengthen the memory. We grow a wide range of rosemary varieties.- both upright and trailing.
Barbecue The strongest growing rosemary. Large thick shiny light green leaves on upright woody stems. Upright habit. Used for making barbecue skewers. Excellent plant.
Blue Lagoon Fine leaved with arching habit. Deep blue flowers. The best dark blue rosemary we know of.
Fox Tail (trailing) Best trailing variety. Masses of mid blue flowers in summer. Excellent for pots and hanging baskets.
Primley Blue Hardy variety with mid blue flowers, grows up to 3 ft.
Miss Jessops Very strong upright habit. Makes a good hedge up to 7 ft. pale blue flowers good flavour.
White Upright habit reaching 3 ft. White flowers late spring onwards. Not as hardy as blue forms.
Rue Ruta graveolens
Perennial with steely blue/green foliage and a strong scent. Yellow flowers from June. Thrives on a well drained chalky soil. Can cause skin rash under certain conditions.
Sage Green Salvia officinalis
Hardy evergreen shrub reaching 2 to 3 ft. Thick downy leaves set in pairs, grey/green in colour. Flowers borne in spikes are mauve. Likes a well drained soil in a sunny position. Used in stuffings and to add flavour to meat and poultry.
Sage Golden (Icterina) Salvia officinalis “Icterina”
Perennial evergreen with green and gold variegated leaves. Rarely flowers. Prefers a warm sunny location in a well drained soil.
Sage Pineapple Salvia elegans “pineapple”
Half hardy perennial reaching 3 ft. Soft green pineapple scented leaves and bright scarlet flowers on spikes in the winter. Use leaves in fruit salads or with pork.
Sage Tangerine Salvia elegans “Tangerine”
Half hardy perennial reaching 3 ft. Soft green tangerine scented leaves and bright scarlet flowers on spikes in the winter. Use leaves in fruit salads or with pork.