Soapwort

129 days. Artemisia absinthium. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Wormwood. The plant produces good yields of silvery gray and aromatic foliage. Repels moths and other insects. The oil from plants is used to treat sore muscles, digestive aids, fever, jaundice, parasites, treat sprains, bruises, and lumbago. Used as a pesticide against nematode control. Also known as Sweet Annie. Drought Tolerant. A variety of the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Hypericum perforatum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. St John's Wort. This shrubby plant produces good yields of green leaves with bright yellow flowers. It is a hardy perennial herb known for its bright yellow flowers and traditional medicinal uses, particularly for supporting mood and nerve health. It is used as an antidepressant, sedative, and wound-healing agent. Also excellent ground cover. Easy to Grow. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

120 days. Stevia rebaudiana. Perennial. Stevia. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of dark green leaves. It is used as a sweetener. Stevioside is 300 times sweeter than sugar but without calories. It can be used in place of sugar in drinks, baked goods, desserts, and preserves, and is also a plaque-retardant and tooth decay inhibitor. It is a useful sweetener for diabetics and dieters and is used to treat blood pressure problems. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from South America.

65 days. Salvia scarea. Biennial. Open Pollinated. clary seeds. The plant produces good yields of beautiful and distinctive scented flowers. It is also an excellent plant for potpourris or cut flowers. It is also used for making scented oils for perfumes. It is said to ease stomach ailments and stop aging. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is the perfect addition to your herb and flower gardens. It does well in poor soil. Also known as Clary Sage. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Leonurus cardiaca. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Motherwort. The plant produces good yields of large Motherwort leaves with tiny pink flowers. It is grown for its medicinal properties, as a garden ornamental, and to support pollinators like bees. Used as a traditional female tonic. Dried leaves can be brewed into tea. A medicinal herb used as an emotional balancer, stress reliever, for menstruation, and for the treatment of infertility. It can also help to treat an overactive thyroid. Also known as Lion's Ear and Lion's Tail. A member of the Mint family. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 4763. An heirloom variety native to Europe and Asia.

Glycyrrhiza glabra. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Licorice. The plant produces good yields of licorice. It is used for cooking as well as medicinal uses. Used to make delicious candy, liquor, and sweetener for tea. Gglycyrrhizin, the sweet compound), is 50 times sweeter than sucrose! Also known to help with the treatment of throat, stomach, urinary, and intestinal problems. A variety from the Mediterranean region.