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HERB Pennyroyal - Creeping 9cm
A vigorous, low-growing plant which forms a carpet of dark green leaves with a strong peppermint scent and flavour. Whorls of small mauve flowers in Summer. Can be grown in pots and tubs. Prefers partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Useful as an insect repellent. Height - 10cm (4in).
£2.99
HERB Savory - Winter 9cm
(Satureja montana). A woody perennial with dark green, shiny, pointed leaves. Indeal for use in soups, with poultry, when sauteing, etc. A very versatile herb. Height - 20-25cm (8-10in). Benefits from being cut back regularly. Prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
£2.99
HERB Thyme - Common Compact 9Cm
(Thymus vulgaris). Mauve flowers in summer. Small mid green leaves. Culinary, use in stews, salads, sauces, etc. Medicinal, antibacterial and anti fungal. Plant in very well-drained, moist soil in full sun. Trim after flowering. Height - 20cm (8in).
£2.99
HERB Thyme - Golden 8.5cm/9cm
'Golden Thyme'. An evergreen mat-forming sub-shrub with mid-green leaves suffused yellow, bright yellow in full sun. Pale lavender-pink flowers from June to August. Height - 10cm (4in); Spread - 20cm (8in). Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
£2.99
HERB Thyme - Orange Scented 9cm
(Thymus fragrantissimus). Tiny pink blossoms from May-August. Can be used for cooking. Good for Pot-Pourri. Plant in very well-drained, moist soil in full sun. Trim after flowering. Height - 30cm (12in).
£2.99
HERB Thyme - Silver Queen 8.5cm/9cm
Variegated, silvery-white, oval leaves with pale pink flowers. An evergreen, low-growing herb with a lemon fragrance. Leaves can be used in cooking, particularly fish or chicken. Prefers a sunny spot in moist but very well-drained soil. Prune back leggy stems in early Spring. Height - 10cm (4in). Spread - 30cm (12in).
£2.99
HERB Wormwood 9cm
(Artemisia absinthium). A frost hardy perennial with tiny yellow flowers in summer. Attractive silver/green aromatic foliage. The leaves and flowers are very bitter. Important medicinal plant. Height - 1m (40in). Will grow in most very well-drained soils, in a sunny position.
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