All about Herbs
Herb news, varieties, and discriptions
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Produce, Plants, & Pottery
316-772-0237
7026 S. West Rd.
Sedgwick, KS
67135
Anise Hyssop Agastache foeniculumAttractive butterfly plant; produces abundant nectar which
yields a light fragrant honey. Strongly anise-scented: delightful for tea
or as culinary seasoning.
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Basil, Sweet Thai Ocimum basilicumAuthentic Thai basil flavor.
Try it as a flavorful garnish for sweet dishes. Green, 2" long leaves
have a spicy anise-clove flavor. Attractive purple stems and blooms.
Called Horapha in its native country.
Arugula Slow Bolt -
Borage Borago officinalis-
Also known as "Rocket" these arrow shaped leaves add a
wonderful flavor to salads and greens.
Large plant with soft leaves bears tiny blue and pink flowers
for garnishes and salads from late spring into fall.
Basil, Bush Minette Ocimum basilicum Minette-
Borage, White Borago officinalis-
Pretty Enough to Edge the Garden, this Mini Basil is Also
Basil, Cinnamon Ocimum basilicum-
Striking white blooms, with star shaped purple center, taste
of cucumber.
Large plants bear hundreds of small, edible flowers. Mild cucumber
flavor for salads and garnishes. Long harvest period.
Sweet cinnamon scent, popular in tea and potpourri, violet
stems, lavender flowers.
Catmint Nepata mussinii-
Basil, Genovese Ocimum basilicum-
Purplish-blue tubular flowers, excellent for edgings. Thrives
in hot, dry conditions.
Popular semi savoyed, uniform and slow to bolt. A great
favorite of chefs!
Catmint, Lemon Scented Nepeta cataria ssp. Citriodora-
Basil, Italian Large Leaf Ocimum basilicum-
White flowers, lemon scented leaves for tea. Great for
borders, will tolerate hot dry conditions once established.
Delicious!
A sweeter pesto type, scent and taste are sweeter than
Genovese, a little less clove-like.
Chamomille, Lutea Matricaria recutitaBasil, Lemon Ocimum basilicumStrong lemon scent. Excellent for vinegars and use in fish
and chicken dishes.
New! Largest Blossoms. Extra wonderful fragrance, super
tea!
Cherokee Purple Tomato Lycopersicon esculentumBasil, Lime Ocimum basilicumDistinct aroma of lime adds a unique citrus flavor.
Basil, Mrs. Burns' Lemon Ocimum basilicum-
Great flavor, medium-large, flattened globe fruits as having
"distinctly different color, dusky pink with darker pink/purple shoulders".
Chervil, Curled Anthriscus cerefoliumSalad Chervil, leaves used in soups, salads and vinegars.
Most lemony of all basils, this heirloom variety has larger
and very bright green leaves, intensly flavored and slower to bolt than
other lemon basils.
Chives, Fine Leaf Allium schoenoprasum-
Basil, Nufar Ocimum basilicum-
blossoms!
Fine for fresh use, delicate fancy leaf, don't forget to use the
Genovese type, highly disease resistant, good flavor and
form
Chives, Garlic Allium tuberosum-
Basil, Red Rubin Ocimum basilicum-
Thin flat leaves with delicate garlic flavor. Attractive white
flowers in mid summer.
Purple version of Italian Large Leaf, with a similar sweet
scent. Large flat leaves stand out, outstanding for color and culinary
qualities.
Cilantro,Jantar Coriandrum sativum '99057'-
Basil, Serata Ocimum basilicum-
So many have asked to grow Cilantro in a pot, this new
variety promises to do just that! First true cilantro developed for potted
plant production.
New! Ruffled leaves with good basil flavor.
Great as a bouquet filler, in containers or as a flavorful plate garnish.
Try pairing it with Purple Ruffles for great contrast!
Cilantro, Delphino Coriandrum sativumFerny, Spicy, indispensable ingredient in salsa and
Basil, Spicy globe Ocimum basilicum-
regional cooking. Cut often to insure growth, use seeds (coriander)
after bolting. AAS Winner
Slightly hot, spicy sweet basil, also known as Greek basil.
Interplant with flowers, or grow in pots. Mush slower to bolt than some
varieties.
Cramer's Yardstick Artemisia annuaThis SweetAnnie gets to market before the competition.
Cumin Uminum cyminum-
Mint, Chocolate Mentha x piperita piperita-
Feathery plant grown for its seed, invaluable in Indian, Mid
Eastern, and Mexican Cooking.
Striking peppermint-patty scent, a real treat!
Mint, Ginger Mentha arvensis 'Varieagata'Curry Helichrysum angusBeautiful gray plant, has sweet pleasant smell of curry.
Gold-flecked leaves have a fruity fragrance and flavor with a
hint of ginger.
Cutting celery Apium graveolens-
Mint, Lemon Monarda citrata-
Easy-to-grow celery leaves with strong flavor. Customer
favorite 2001, great for soups and salads!
Lemon scented mint is actually in the Monarda family,
boasts a showy plumage of lavender flowers all summer.
Dill Anethm graveolens-
Mint, Lime Mentha piperita citrata-
Easy to grow, dill provides both seeds and greens to flavor
vinegars, pickling, and many different foods.
Clean fresh citrus aroma added to popular mint flavor adds
punch to teas, fruit salads, chicken and baked goods.
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare-
Mint, Mountain Pycnanthemum pilosum-
Feathery leaves which have a sweet anise flavor. Use to
flavor salads, fish, sauces, and vinegars. An interesting accent or
border plant.
Less invasive than true mint varieties. Needs staking in
windy locations. Used in potpourri, incense, and as an ingredient in
natural insect repellent formulas.
French Tarragon Artemisia dacunculus sativa-
Mint, Silver Mentha longifolia-
Piece do resistance of all culinary herbs, dark green shiny
leaves possess distinctive flavor.
odour.
Gomprhena, "Strawberry Fields" Gomphrena haageana-
Mint, Spearmint savoy Mentha spicata 'Crispa'-
Attractive soft grey-green leaves with a refreshing spearmint
First and best true red Gomphrena.
Brilliant flowers, 1 1/2" across, atop strong stems. Holds color
exceptionally well when dried.
Mint, Varigated Pineapple Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'-
Granny Smith Tomato Vegetable-
Sweet fruity scent with white and green leaves that vary with
the season.
The first hybrid fully green when ripespecifically bred to
make unbeatable salsa.
Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca-
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis-
Large palmate leaves with rough texture. Tiny pink flowers
on leafy spires make this plant magnificent in full flower.
Biblical mint family plant with bright blue-violet flowers. Tea
has soothing quality.
Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris-
Joe Pye weed Eupatorium purpureum-
Dream pillow ingredient. Grows to a big bush the first year,
flowers late summer.
Graceful tall plant with pale pink-purple flowers, foliage
releases a vanilla scent when crushed. Grows well in moist areas.
Lavender, Fern Leaf –SPANISH EYES
Lacey leaved lavender , fast growing with a profusion of
blooms. Great in pots, not hardy.
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalisWinter hardy, lemon scent adds zing to salads, and makes a
calming tea.
Lemon Grass Cymbogon flexuosusTropical lemon scented grass, used to glavor fish, soups
curries and sauces.
Lovage Levisticum officinale
Levisticum officinaleLeaves possess excellent flavouring qualities for soups,
stews and casseroles. Flavour is reminiscent of celery, and of the
famous yeast extract, Maggi. Can replace meat and bone stock in
soups.
Malabar Spinach Basella alba Red StemHeat-loving and vigorous, these attractive plants reach 6 feet
or more if trained on a bean tower or trellis. Many people grow Red
Stem for purely ornamental purposes, but there's a lot of good eating
on this productive plant!
Clean, crisp mint with curly leaves.
Nasturtium, Whirlybird Mahogany Tropoeolum majusDeep colored blossoms with the popular whirlybird style.
Great pot or raised bed plant!
Nasturtium, Alaska Tropoeolum majusPopular mix of Red, orange or yellow blossoms, with a
strong white and green varigated leaf
Nasturtium, Jewel Mix Tropoeolum majusAfrican variety, strong color mix, will climb if trellised!
Oregano, Greek Origanum vulgare hirtumTrue Greek oregano dark green leaves with white flowers.
Oregano, Italian Origanum vulgare sp.Oregano favored by Italian Chefs, Proclaimed as "the Real
deal", clean, fresh, aroamtic with great flavor!
Parsley, Forest Green Petroselinum crispum crispumSpecial combination double and triple curled market variety.
Good flavor and productivity.
Parsley, Italian flat leaf Petroselinum crispum neapolitanumZesty Italian taste, great for cooking or drying.
Rosemary, Romero Rosmarinus officinalis Marjoram, Sweet Origanum majoranaBeautifully sweet, balsam-like aroma.
Fine upright habit, not as harder as ARP, but faster growing,
same great flavor!
Marshmallow, "Erfurter" Althaea officinalis-
Rosemary, creeping Rosmarinus officinalis prostratus-
Tall ornamental plant with velvety leaves, pink flowers with
purple-red anthers. Comforting tea.
Fine trailing habit, floriferous variety with light blue flowers.
Good producer makes lovely border, or hanging basket.
Sage, Extrakta Salvia officinalisHandsome dusty green leaves, commonly used in dressings,
poultry, sausage, nice base for floral or herbal wreaths. Showy in early
summer, blanketed with tiny lavender flowers.
Sage, Tri-color Salvia officinalis triatrus-
The following are some of the locations and events you can find
us at during the year. Feel free to call the farm ahead to make sure
we can load your favorites, or call to come out and visit!
Beautiful sage plant accented with splashes of purple, white
and dark green; excellent color splashes for herb and traditional
gardens.
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Sage, White Salvia aplana-
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Native American incense herb, used to make the smudge
sticks common in Native ceremonies. Aromatic in the garden, light
dusty gray-green leaves.
Saturday May 12th
Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston, Kansas
Salad Burnet Sanguisorba minor-
Visit our website for pictures of Handmade Scripture bowls,
Garden items, dinnerware, Full plant lists, schedules of events,
and more than 20 pages of free recipes!!!!
Cool cucumber flavor, great addition to salads, vinegars and
tomato juice. Hardy, can remain green through mild winters!
Kansas Grown! Farmers Market
7001 W. 21st Street North, Wichita
Saturday Mornings, May-October 7 am to Noon
FloraKansas- The Great Plains Plant Sale
Savory, summer Satureja hortensisSpirit-awakening, peppery flavor. A favorite herb for
flavoring fresh and dry beans, soups, and a variety of culinary uses.
Savory, winter Satureja montanaPerennial cousin to summer savory, flavor is more pungent.
Good pepper substitute, great culinary herb.
Self Heal (heal All) Prunella vulgarisHighly regarded wound herb, this pretty sprawling plant
should be added to your herb garden because of the beautiful unique
coppery purple flowers on spikes.
Spiderwort -
Other Items from the farm
include asparagus, fresh
vegetables in season, and many
hand-crafted items including
Scripture bowls, garden items
and personalized Christmas
ornaments.
Spinach, Red Malibar Climbing spinach with waxy leaves and red stems. Tolerates
heat, lovely accent plant, and edible leaves.
Sweet Annie Artemissia annuaSweetly aromatic everlasting. Large pyramid shaped plants
have ferny dark green foliage. Fragrant branches are used in wreaths.
Tarragon, French Artemisia dacunculus sativaTrue French tarragon, favored by many. Treat as annual.
Thyme, Golden lemon Thymus x citriodorus 'Aureus'Scattered yellow edges on some leaves create an attractive
foliage contrast.
Thyme, Summer Thymus vulgarusNew! A superb culinary thyme.
Toma Verde Physalis ixocarpaEarly green tomatillo.
Early maturing, large, flat-round green fruits. Flesh is good quality,
non-pithy when ripe.
Tomatillo, Purple Physalis ixocarpaUnique purple tomatillo will add great color and flavor to your
fresh garden salsas.
Valerian Centranthus ruberEasy to grow, self seeding.
Vervain, Blue Verbena hastata-
Lemon Balm Chicken
4 boned chicken breasts
2 Tbsp Apple juice or mountain dew
3/4 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or another
white cheese)
1/2 cup light cream
4 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp chopped lemon balm
Salt/pepper
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt
butter and fry chicken 5-7 minutes. Place
chicken in glass baking dish. Add juice and
lemon balm and cream into the pan of hot
butter. Stir and simmer over low heat. Pour
liquid over chicken. Top with cheese and bake
for 15-20 minutes in 350o oven in covered
dish. Serve with sauce
over angel hair pasta.
Middle-age magicians used as a love potion, this highly
ornamental herb has blue-violet glowers in pencil-like spikes. Blooms
summer through fall.
Yarrow, Colorado Achillea millefoliumDeeper color than "Summer Pastels" this hardy yarrow will
give bursts of color year after year!
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