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Flower – Echinacea – Purpurea Coneflower
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(Echinacea Purpurea)
Echinacea Purpurea Coneflower (A.K.A. Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower, Hedgehog Coneflower)
Days to Maturity: 74–90 days (first-year bloom if started early); 300+ days to maturity when direct sown outdoors
Echinacea purpurea, or Purple Coneflower, is a resilient perennial native to the prairies and woodlands of the central and southeastern United States. Long cultivated for both beauty and utility, it has a history of medicinal use dating back to Native American traditions. The plant bears vibrant rosy-pink petals around a prominent orange cone, with blooms up to 5 inches wide. Growing 2–4 feet tall, it attracts bees, butterflies, and seed-loving birds throughout the season. Coneflower tolerates drought, heat, poor soils, and resists deer. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade, and when started early indoors, it often rewards gardeners with blooms that very same year!
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Catnip
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(Nepeta cataria)
Catnip Herb (A.K.A. Catmint, Catwort, Field Balm)
Days to Maturity: 75–90 Days
An old-time favorite of herb gardens, catnip is a hardy perennial reaching 2–3 feet tall and wide, with soft gray-green mounds of aromatic, serrated leaves. From late spring through early fall, it produces tiny white blooms speckled with lavender, drawing bees and butterflies while deterring aphids and mosquitoes. With a minty, slightly bitter taste, catnip is well-suited to calming teas and works as a mild peppermint substitute in both sweet and savory dishes. Dried leaves keep their scent and flavor, perfect for year-round herbal and culinary use. Traditionally used for digestion and relaxation, it’s also valued in body care—infused into salves, lotions, or bath soaks to ease irritated skin. Packed with vitamins A, B, and C, plus magnesium and manganese, it’s a flavorful and multipurpose garden essential. Warning: Use sparingly. See full medical disclaimer on the product page before internal use or offering to children and cats.
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Peppermint
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(Mentha × piperita)
Peppermint (A.K.A. Brandy Mint)
Days to Maturity 90–120 Days
Peppermint is a vigorous, aromatic perennial prized for its refreshing menthol flavor and long-standing use in herbal medicine. A natural hybrid of spearmint and watermint, it grows 1–1½ feet tall and spreads easily by underground runners. Its dark green, toothed leaves release a strong scent when crushed. Harvested just before flowering, peppermint can be used fresh or dried in teas, desserts, and natural remedies. The flowers, too, are edible—the petals can be pulled and used individually as garnish or sprinkled like confetti on cakes and dishes. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, it’s valued for both culinary and medicinal use—and even helps repel pests in the garden!
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Sage – Broadleaf
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(Salvia Officinalis)
Sage - Broadleaf (A.K.A. Culinary Sage, Garden Sage, Golden Sage, Kitchen Sage, True Sage, Common Sage)
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Broadleaf sage has been prized for centuries, both as a culinary herb and a symbol of healing and wisdom. With soft, silvery-green leaves and a bold, earthy flavor, it lends depth to rich dishes like holiday stuffing, sausage, and roasted meats. This easy-to-grow perennial reaches up to 2½ feet tall and produces purplish-pink flowers in its second year. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, sage is as beautiful as it is useful. Its leaves dry well and store easily, making it a reliable year-round staple for both kitchen and herbal use. Sage has also long been valued in natural remedies for soothing sore throats, aiding digestion, and supporting skin and hair health. Its lasting flavor and usefulness make it a dependable herb year-round! (See medical caution on product page)
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Salad Burnet
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(Sanguisorba minor)
Salad Burnet (A.K.A. Small Burnet, Lesser Burnet....)
Days to Maturity 70-100 Days
Salad Burnet is a very hardy perennial once cherished in Renaissance herb gardens for its refreshing cucumber-like flavor and low-maintenance charm. Native to Europe, southwest Asia, and northwest Africa, it was brought to North America by early colonists and even cultivated by Thomas Jefferson. Growing 9″–30″ tall and spreading 12″–24″ wide, it forms tidy clumps of toothed leaflets with upright stems topped by pinkish-red blooms. Best harvested young, the leaves are ideal for salads, sauces, poultry, fish, and teas, and can be dried or frozen to preserve flavor. Long valued for its astringent and tonic properties, it’s also rich in vitamins A, C, and K making it a truly versatile and healthy addition to the herb garden!
50 Seeds per pack
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Herb – Sorrel – Large Leaf
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(Rumex acetosa)
Sorrel (A.K.A. Garden Sorrel, Common Sorrel, Large Leaf Sorrel)
Days to Maturity 60 Days
Large Leaf Sorrel or Common Sorrel, a hardy perennial native to Europe and temperate Asia, has been a staple in European kitchens since ancient times. Plants grow 18–24″ tall and wide, thriving in cool climates with full sun. By early summer, they send up slender spikes of reddish-green flowers that gradually mature to a soft purple, adding a delicate ornamental touch. Its sharp, lemony leaves and juicy stems add zest to salads, sauces, soups, and fish dishes. Though overlooked in American gardens, sorrel is prized in the French cuisine and traditional remedies, valued for its high vitamin C content, antioxidants, and distinctive flavor sorrel is a must have for the herb garden
50 Seeds per pack
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OUT OF STOCKHerb – Spearmint
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(Mentha spicata)
Spearmint
Days to Maturity: 70–90 Days
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a fast-growing, spreading perennial herb with bright green, aromatic leaves and pale pink flowers that bloom in midsummer. Cultivated for centuries, it was treasured in ancient and medieval gardens for its many uses, from flavoring foods to traditional herbal remedies. Milder than peppermint, its sweet, refreshing flavor makes it ideal for teas, sauces, jellies, and desserts, while also offering digestive, hormonal, and stress-relief benefits. A hardy, long-lived plant that spreads easily and stores well dried or frozen for year-round use in cooking or tea, spearmint is a must-have for any herb garden, whether you're just starting out or have years of experience. Its ease of growth and versatility make it a favorite among gardeners of all levels.
50 Seeds per pack
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