http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs Herbs from the UK National Herb Centre at Warmington near Banbury, Oxfordshire Fri, 04 May 2007 17:09:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Orange Mint - mentha x peperita f.citrara "Orange" Mauve/pink flowers and dark green leaves. Distinctive orange flavour which is great in salads. Grows to about 80cm http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=15 Agrimony - Agrimonia Eupatoria A native perennial with tapering spires of small yellow flowers from June to September. Tolerates most soils and grows to a height of 2ft. Use for traditional medicinal uses and as a yellow dye. http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=14 Dill - Anaethan Graveolens Pungent natural herb, well-known flavouring for sauces, especially for fish dishes. Dill Tea is said to be good for sleeplessness. Pick the leaves as required. Height: 2??-3ft (75-90cm) Spread: 10-12 in (25-30cm) Needs well-drained soil and sunny position http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=13 Silver Fringed Lavender (Lavandula Intermedia) L.dentata var. candicans Rounded habit with variegated silvery grey/green toothed foliage Flowers: spikes of smooth mauve flowewrs Height & Spread: 80cm x 90cm Flowering: late June-early August Protect from frost http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=12 Monarda Citriodora Annual with lovely and unusual pink-purple flowers in late summer. Leaves may be used for making tea. Flowers may be dried and used in pot-pourri and dried flower arrangements. Available (subject to season) at the National Herb http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=11 ROSEMARY Miss Jessops Upright (Rosmarinus officinalis) - a fine-leaved, evergreen variety with intensely aromatic grey-green foliage and pretty small blue flowers in Spring and Summer. Very upright habit. Excellent for cooking. Height: 1m http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=9 SALVIA ELEGANS "Scarlet Pineapple" (rutilans) - Pineapple Sage Herb Half Hardy Perennial Striking red flowers mid-late Summer Leaves are green with slight red tint to edges and have pineapple scent. Height - 90cm (3ft) http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=4 Thymus vulgaris 'Aureus' - Golden Thyme is a hardy non-flowering variety which offers bright golden carpeting with its summer foliage. Excellent culinary herb. http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=6 Rosmarinus officinalis 'Corsican Blue' var.angustissimus - deep blue flowers, very dark green leaves - bushy growth up to 80cm - a tender perennial with a semi-trailing habit. Can be used for culinary purposes. http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=5 OREGANO VULGARE subsp. hirtum Greek - Greek Oregano herb Oval grey green, slightly hairy leaves with a strong flavour. Excellent for culinary purposes. Clusters of small white flowers in Summer. Height 45cm http://herbcentre.co.uk/ukherbs/?p=3