Stoechas Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a unique and vibrant variety of lavender, distinguished by its showy, brightly colored flowers and distinctive “rabbit ear” shaped bracts that sit atop each bloom. These seeds grow into compact, bushy plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil, making them ideal for coastal gardens, rock gardens, or container planting. Unlike traditional English lavenders, Stoechas Spanish Lavender blooms earlier in the season, often starting in late spring to early summer, and continues to produce its aromatic flowers through summer. The plant’s bold purple and pink flowers, combined with its fragrant foliage, make it a favorite for attracting bees and butterflies. Stoechas Lavender is particularly drought-tolerant and heat-resistant, making it well-suited for warmer climates and low-water gardens.
A lavender that produces flowers the first year from seed. Produces a more consistent and early flower blooms. Bright white spikes top silvery-green mounded plants with vigorous branching habit. 12-16" tall and 6-8" wide when mature.
Hyssop is a popular ornamental herb in the mint family that is great for attracting bees and other beneficial insects to the garden. This herb produces bright blue to violet flowers that are used to make a soothing tea. You can harvest the flowers in midsummer and hang them upside down under shade to dry.
Borage is a mounded plant that produces beautiful blue flowers that are great for using as a garnish for different dishes or drinks. This large variety is a self seeding annual that bears hundreds of small edible flowers, mostly blue and some pink, over a long harvest. Borage has a mild cucumber flavor that is great for salads and garnishes. Medicinal: Seed oil is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid.
The Slow Bolt Cilantro is an easy to grow variety that has a great flavor! This variety gets its name for being slow to bolt; bolting means that the plant starts to produce the seed, rather than growing more leaves. This cilantro is a pungent member of the carrot family that is a favored ingredient for Asian and Latin American cuisine, including salsa and other Mexican dishes. The Slow Bolt Cilantro's mature, spicy dried seeds, coriander, are a staple of Indian cooking. Organic seed available.
(Organic Seed) The Slow Bolt Cilantro is an easy to grow variety that has a great flavor! This variety gets its name for being slow to bolt; bolting means that the plant starts to produce the seed, rather than growing more leaves. This cilantro is a pungent member of the carrot family that is a favored ingredient for Asian and Latin American cuisine, including salsa and other Mexican dishes. The Slow Bolt Cilantro's mature, spicy dried seeds, coriander, are a staple of Indian cooking. Conventional seed available.
Virginia 355 tobacco is a highly regarded variety within the tobacco industry, prized for its exceptional flavor, smooth smoking qualities, and consistent leaf characteristics. As a member of the flue-cured Virginia tobacco family, it undergoes a curing process that involves controlled heat to preserve its natural sugars and flavors. Virginia 355 is distinguished by its bright, lemon-yellow to deep orange leaves, which are medium to large in size and exhibit excellent texture and elasticity. The flavor profile of Virginia 355 is notable for its delicate sweetness, accompanied by subtle floral and fruity undertones. This combination of flavors creates a smooth and satisfying smoking experience, making it a popular choice for both cigarette and pipe tobacco blends. In addition to its flavor, Virginia 355 is valued for its good burning qualities, producing a consistent and even burn that enhances the enjoyment of the tobacco. Its versatility and reliability have cemented Virginia 355 as a staple in the tobacco industry, favored by growers and consumers alike for its exceptional quality and distinctive taste.
Burley 21 is heirloom Burley variety that is a long time favorite of growers. Its history dates back over 200 years. It grows to 6-7 feet and is a reliable producer of large heavy leaf. It does well in a wide range of climates, and matures in 65-70 days. The leaves make a strong full flavored smoke that is commonly used as a blend in cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobaccos.
Tansy is a beautiful yellow blooming herb that actually can help repel insects and may help deter ants and mice in the garden. This herb works better when its made into a tea and sprayed around the yard. If placed in a compost pile, Tansy will add potassium to it. Tansy will grow to be 2-3 feet in height.
Havana 608 is a cigar filler or binder tobacco. It grows to 6' closely spaced leaves and matures in about 65 days. The leaves are a very bright green and upturned with slightly down turned tips. It holds up well during inclement weather and the pyramidal shape gives it good wind resistance. The leaves turn a light yellow green with yellowing at the edges when ripe. Plants average 20 harvestable leaves per plant, and are 14"-16" in width and 20" long. Air cures to a medium brown.
Virginia Gold is a well known heirloom variety dating back well over 50 years. It grows to a height of 6'-7' with low suckering. The light green leaves are from 14" to 18" wide and 24" to 30" long, and turn a light yellow when ripe. The plants produce an average of 18 leaves per plant below the crows foot, with yields averaging 3 oz of dried leaf per plant. Matures in 55 days.
The deliciously fresh, citrus lemon flavor of the Lemongrass is a very popular herb variety for its many different culinary uses. This lemongrass variety can be used to flavor teas, beverages, soups, and many other dishes. The lemongrass plant can reach up to 6 feet tall.
