Calamintha Nepeta (Calamint) 70 ct. Plug Flat
Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta Common Name: Calamint, Lesser Catmint
2021 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year™
This sun-loving perennial is the perfect choice for attracting pollinators, since it blooms from early summer until frost. Tiny, white to light blue flowers cover the bushy habit. Since this is in the mint family, the leaves carry a mint scent. Perfect for rock garden enthusiasts and herb gardens. Use in the landscape as you would Nepeta (Catmint).
Chamomile, Roman Plug Flat
Uses:
Chamomile has been taken for centuries as a digestive tonic. It reduces inflammation, stimulates the appetite and aids insomnia. Acts as a diuretic and nerve tonic. Helpful for colitis, diverticulosis, fever, headaches and pain. Good for menstrual cramps. Useful as a mouthwash for minor mouth and gum infections.
This perennial form is also known as Roman chamomile. Excellent groundcover since it grows only 4 to 12 inches in height. The feathery foliage has an apple scent. Blooms are white, daisy-like flowers with down-turned petals.
Roman chamomile foliage can be chopped and stirred into butter or sour cream that is used to top baked potatoes.
NOTE:
Chamomile is a member of the same plant family as ragweed, asters and chrysanthemums, and people allergic to those plants need to be cautious when using chamomile.
- USDA Zones: 4 – 9
- Height: 6 – 12 inches
- Bloom Season: Spring and summer
- Bloom Color: White
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Chives, Garlic or Onion, Plug Flat
The subtle and pleasant taste of chives make them an extremely popular food addition! Fresh chives, finely chopped, are sprinkled over soups, baked potatoes, stews, and several sauces. In mid-Summer, they will also put on quite a show with their abundant, fragrant flowers. Certainly just as well at home in the flower garden as the herb garden. Perfect year around windowsill plant, too!
In Chinese cooking, the flat leaves of garlic chives are often used the same way as we use regular chives in our cooking:., sprinkled over foods for extra fragrance and decoration. Garlic chives can be substituted by regular chives, but since regular chives have a weaker flavor, it is worthwhile to grow both so you will always have an ample supply of either one for what ever the recipe calls for.
Chives, Onion and Garlic
The subtle and pleasant taste of chives make them an extremely popular food addition! Fresh chives, finely chopped, are sprinkled over soups, baked potatoes, stews, and several sauces. In mid-Summer, they will also put on quite a show with their abundant, fragrant flowers. Certainly just as well at home in the flower garden as the herb garden. Perfect year around windowsill plant, too!
In Chinese cooking, the flat leaves of garlic chives are often used the same way as we use regular chives in our cooking:., sprinkled over foods for extra fragrance and decoration. Garlic chives can be substituted by regular chives, but since regular chives have a weaker flavor, it is worthwhile to grow both so you will always have an ample supply of either one for what ever the recipe calls for.
Onion flavor chives have round leaves. Garlic flavor have flat leaves.
Available separate, or as a collection
Full sun
Feverfew
Feverfew is an herb. The leaves are used by herbalists to make medicine. It is also a very ornamental perennial.
Feverfew has many uses, including preventing migraine headaches in some people.
Feverfew is also said to be effective for fever, irregular menstrual periods, arthritis, a skin disorder called psoriasis, allergies, asthma, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness, and nausea and vomiting.
Some people use feverfew for difficulty getting pregnant or fathering a child (infertility). It is also used for “tired blood” (anemia), cancer, common cold, earache, liver disease, prevention of miscarriage, muscular tension, bone disorders, swollen feet, diarrhea, upset stomach and intestinal gas. Feverfew is sometimes applied directly to the gums for toothaches or to the skin to kill germs.
Feverfew Plug Flat
Feverfew has many uses, including preventing migraine headaches in some people.
Feverfew is also said to be effective for fever, irregular menstrual periods, arthritis, a skin disorder called psoriasis, allergies, asthma, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness, and nausea and vomiting.
Some people use feverfew for difficulty getting pregnant or fathering a child (infertility). It is also used for “tired blood” (anemia), cancer, common cold, earache, liver disease, prevention of miscarriage, muscular tension, bone disorders, swollen feet, diarrhea, upset stomach and intestinal gas. Feverfew is sometimes applied directly to the gums for toothaches or to the skin to kill germs.
Feverfew is a medicinal herb with a long history of use. The leaves are dried and used as an herbal remedy for migraine headaches. The Feverfew herb contains parthenolide which can relieve mild spasms and is an anti-inflammatory. Some people take it to relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
We make no claims as to the effectiveness of any herbal treatment and the above text is for information only.
As an ornamental, it is a hardy perennial with deeply cut leaves and lovely daisy-like blooms that measure 3/4 inch across. It is native to Southern Europe, but can be found in many areas of the world. A synonymous botanical name is Tanacetum Parthenium.
Hardy Zones 5-8
Will tolerate even the poorest soils provided it is not soggy.
Best in full sun.
Height: 36″. Space plants 24″.
Bloom time: early to mid-late summer. Blooms can easily be cut and dried.
Gaillardia, Arizona Sun (Blanket Flower)
The compact and uniform plants produce an abundance of 4 inch fiery orange-red blooms with flame yellow edges from early summer until frost. As the name implies, it is very drought and heat tolerant.
Zones 2-8
Blooms summer through fall.
Height: 2-3′
Full sun
Gaillardia, Arizona Sun (Blanket Flower) Plug Flat
The compact and uniform plants produce an abundance of 4 inch fiery orange-red blooms with flame yellow edges from early summer until frost. As the name implies, it is very drought and heat tolerant.
Zones 2-8
Blooms summer through fall.
Height: 2-3′
Full sun
72 count plug flat sold as 70
Herniaria, Green Carpet
Almost as rugged as grass, this groundcover can take substantial foot traffic. It also has a deep growing tap root, so is very drought tolerant. One plant can spread up to 24″. It has been used as a lawn substitute in some areas. Many people never notice it flowering because the white blossoms are so tiny and have no petals. But the foliage remains attractive, turning a bronzy red in winter. It’s great in heavy foot traffic areas because without flowers, it doesn’t attract bees.
Excellent in rock gardens and between flagstones in pathways. Also attractive spilling over walls, out of hanging baskets, and containers. A great substitute for Creeping Thyme.
Another name for this plant is Rupturewort. Said by herbalists to be used for urinary problems, since it increases urea and sodium emission without increasing urine flow.
- USDA Zones: 6 – 10
- Height: 3 inches
- Width: 12 – 24 inches
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Horehound
The key ingredient for making old-fashioned Horehound candy.
This tough Perennial herb has attractive, fuzzy gray foliage. Zones 4-9
Most used for flavoring honey and candy.
Has a rich history in medicine. Horehound candy is also used to treat coughs, sore throat.
Horehound Plug Flat
The key ingredient for making old-fashioned Horehound candy.
This tough Perennial herb has attractive, fuzzy gray foliage. Zones 4-9
Most used for flavoring honey and candy.
Has a rich history in medicine. Horehound candy is also used to treat coughs, sore throat.
Will tolerate even the poorest soils provided it is not soggy.
Best in full sun.
Height: 36″. Space plants 24″.
Bloom time: early to mid-late summer.
Lavender, Hidcote Superior Plug Flat
The classic form complete with wonderful fragrance! A necessity in the garden or landscape! This is the true lavender! Just brushing up against it will release its intense aroma! The foliage is silver-gray, and the flowers are deep violet-blue-colored. The leaves are evergreen and reach 2 in. long. Flowering occurs in summer, and the flowers are ¼–½ in. long, form interrupted spikes, and have an attractive fragrance. The leaves and the flowers are aromatic and have many uses.
Lavender, Lavender Lady Plug Flat
This AAS winner offers blue-green foliage on very uniform plants just 10 to 16 inches high! Lavender angustifolia is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. And this ‘Lady’ cultivar, an AAS winner, has a more uniform habit and it blooms in only 90 days from seed! Fresh flowers can be crystallized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are used in potpourris and sachets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. And these are only some of the more common uses – imagination can create endless more! An evergreen perennial, Lavender ‘Lady’ has a subtle blue-green coloring and sweet fragrance. Reaching 10 to 16 inches high and 10 inches wide, it boasts 2 1/2 inch, linear, downy leaves on strong stems. The leaves first open white, then turn a pale gray-blue-green color. Stalks of lavender flowers grow up to 12 inches tall above the foliage.
Lavender, Munstead Plug Flat
The classic form complete with wonderful fragrance! A necessity in the garden or landscape! This is the true lavender! Just brushing up against it will release its intense aroma! The foliage is silver-gray, and the flowers are deep violet-blue-colored. The leaves are evergreen and reach 2 in. long. Flowering occurs in summer, and the flowers are ¼–½ in. long, form interrupted spikes, and have an attractive fragrance. The leaves and the flowers are aromatic and have many uses. Compact grower makes it ideal for lining walkways, the back of the herb garden, or for growing among roses and taller companion plants. Deer don’t like it Zones 5-9 20-30″ High x 18″ Wide Optimal growing conditions: True lavender is soil and drought tolerant but performs best in well-drained soil under full sun. Drainage is the most important factor. Another thing useful to know: Growth can be slow and soft in heavy soils, and a hardiness problem may appear. In good conditions, the growth rate is moderate.
Lavender, Vera Plug Flat
Lavandula angustifolia ‘vera’ Most common commercial grown variety This is the true lavender! Just brushing up against it will release its intense aroma! The foliage is silver-gray, and the flowers are deep violet-blue-colored. The leaves are evergreen and reach 2 in. long. Flowering occurs in summer, and the flowers are ¼–½ in. long, form interrupted spikes, and have an attractive fragrance. The leaves and the flowers are aromatic and have many uses. Compact grower makes it ideal for lining walkways, the back of the herb garden, or for growing among roses and taller companion plants. Deer don’t like it Zones 5-9 20-30″ High x 18″ Wide Optimal growing conditions: True lavender is soil and drought tolerant but performs best in well-drained soil under full sun. Drainage is the most important factor. Another thing useful to know: Growth can be slow and soft in heavy soils, and a hardiness problem may appear. In good conditions, the growth rate is moderate.
Lemon Balm
Sweet lemon-mint scent! Easy to grow in moist, well-drained fertile soil. Prefers full sun. Mature height: 18-26″. Space 12″.
Perennial herb Zones 4-9. A protective mulch is suggested where winter temps drop below 0
Use the fresh leaves for tea and salads.
Traditional medicinal uses: Foliage used for colds, flu, depression, headache, indigestion. Sedative. Antiviral.
15-30 days to harvest from potted plants.
Lemon Balm Plug Flat
The key ingredient for making lemon balm tea.
This tough Perennial herb has a great lemon scent. Zones 4-9
Will tolerate even the poorest soils provided it is not soggy.
Best in full sun.
Height: 24″. Space plants 24″.
Bloom time: early to mid-late summer.
Mint, Apple
This hardy perennial is a very robust grower. Apple Mint has interesting light green leaves. They are somewhat hairy on the upper surface and downy underneath, with serrated edges. They can grow up to 3 feet high, but may be kept lower.
Grow Apple Mint in full sun to light shade. Feed them heavily in late summer to guarantee healthy growth the following spring. Apple Mint will survive in dry soil, but will do much better in moist, fertile ground. Cut back or mow down the Mint patch 2 or 3 times a year to encourage fresh growth. Cut the stems even with the ground and throw out the long, woody stems. Strip off and dry whole leaves for potpourris. Save the top 2 to 3 sets of leaves for fresh use and garnishes. Apple Mint’s fragrance may vary in strength; the mild apple flavor doesn’t sustain well in dried leaves.
Mint, Apple Plug Flat
This hardy perennial is a very robust grower. Apple Mint has interesting light green leaves. They are somewhat hairy on the upper surface and downy underneath, with serrated edges. They can grow up to 3 feet high, but may be kept lower.
Grow Apple Mint in full sun to light shade. Feed them heavily in late summer to guarantee healthy growth the following spring. Apple Mint will survive in dry soil, but will do much better in moist, fertile ground. Cut back or mow down the Mint patch 2 or 3 times a year to encourage fresh growth. Cut the stems even with the ground and throw out the long, woody stems. Strip off and dry whole leaves for potpourris. Save the top 2 to 3 sets of leaves for fresh use and garnishes. Apple Mint’s fragrance may vary in strength; the mild apple flavor doesn’t sustain well in dried leaves.
Mint, Chocolate
Tastes like a Peppermint Patty. Distinct hint of chocolate flavor and aroma. If you are a coffee lover, place a sprig in the bottom of your mug and pour hot coffee over it and let steep for a few minutes. Great stuff! Or try using it finely chopped and added to chocolate sauces, frostings, or ice creams for a refreshing minty flavor.
Mint, Kentucky Colonel Spearmint
THE MOJITO MINT! Commercially grown for Mint Juleps, Mojitos, and spearmint flavoring. Large, dark green, slightly crinkly leaves. Kentucky Colonel is a reliably hardy, strongly flavored spearmint that is favored by many herb growers. OUR MOST POPULAR MINT!
Mint, Orange
Also called Eau de Cologne mint, similar to the bergamot orange used to flavor Earl Grey tea. It makes a wonderful addition to iced tea, fruit desserts, and pot pourris.
Mint, Spearmint
Classic Spearmint
Mint, Spearmint, Kentucky Colonel Plug Flat
THE MOJITO MINT! Commercially grown for Mint Juleps, Mojitos, and spearmint flavoring. Large, dark green, slightly crinkly leaves. Kentucky Colonel is a reliably hardy, strongly flavored spearmint that is favored by many herb growers. OUR MOST POPULAR MINT!
Oregano, Greek-Hot & Spicy
Tiny, dark green leaves with white flowers. Spicy-oregano zest! Reliable perennial herb.
Immediate use from potted plants.
Best in full sun. mature height: 8-24″. Spacing: 12″. Perennial Zones 4-9.
Oregano, Sicilian
True perennial Italian Sicilian oregano. Nice oregano aroma; great for pizza and Italian cooking. Dark green leaves with white flowers. Traditional medicinal uses: In tea for indigestion. Easy to start from seed. Reliable perennial herb.
80-90 days to harvest when started indoors from seed. Immediate use from potted plants.
Best in full sun. mature height: 8-24″. Spacing: 12″. Perennial Zones 4-9.
Sage, Garden
Hardy perennial.
Zones 5-9
Sun to Part Shade.
16-30″ height. Space 12″-18″.
Edible leaves and flowers: garnish, cook in rice, egg or cheese dishes. Classic herb for stuffing.
Tough and hardy perennial herb.
Sage, Garden Plug Flat
Hardy perennial. Zones 5-9 Days to Maturity: 80-90 days to harvest when started indoors from seed. Sun to Part Shade. 16-30″ height. Space 12″-18″. Edible flowers: garnish, cook in rice, egg or cheese dishes. Tough and hardy perennial herb.
Tarragon, Russian (Artemisia dracunculoides Pursch) Plug Flat
The flavor of Russian Tarragon may not be so pronounced as its French counterpart but is it is a much more hardy plant that prefers poor soils and can cope with a bit of neglect. It produces lots of leaves, which can be used for a milder flavor.
Zones 5-10
72 count plug flat sold as 70.
Back orders may require 4-6 weeks, depending on season.
Thyme, Creeping Magic Carpet
A very low growing creeping thyme cultivar bearing masses of pink flowers. Excellent between pavers along walkways or patios or spilling over rocks and retaining walls. Rarely gets more than 2″ tall. Excellent for use between flagstones in a pathway. Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on.
Thyme, Creeping Mother of Thyme “Walk-on-me”
Mother of Thyme is an ideal choice for planting between walkway stones, edging the flower or vegetable garden, or cascading over rocks or wood in a terraced garden. Its dense, spreading habit makes it the ideal groundcover, while its rich fragrance and bright blooms add immeasurably to the appeal of any landscape.. Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on.
Thyme, Creeping Red
Red creeping thyme gives you brilliant crimson flowers carpeting a low, mat-forming plant in early summer. A spectacular sight in the front of the border or cascading over a wall, it’s the easiest and most attractive way to blanket the sunny ground with radiant color. The 2 in. Tall plants are densely covered with tiny, dark green, shiny leaves that are intensely aromatic when crushed. Plant red creeping thyme between paving stones or along the walkway and enjoy its fragrance every time you enter the garden.
Clusters of pink-red flowers appear in summer on plants that reach ½ to 2 inches tall and up to 3 feet wide.
Thyme, Creeping, Broad Leaf Plug Flat
Broad-leaved Thyme
Thymus pulegioides
An extra-rugged, larger formed creeping variety. Also the fastest growing of the creeping Thymes.
Creeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. This fragrant, creeping plant has broad, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of rose-purple flowers. A larger creeping type with a height of 4-8″ and highly fragrant if walked on. Withstands light foot traffic. Also known as “walk-on-me” thyme. Zones 4b (with protection)-10 Creeping varieties may seem tall in a plug flat since they have no where to go but on top of each other!
72 count plug flat sold as 70.
Back orders may require 4-6 weeks, depending on season.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THYME PLUG FLATS!!!
THIS IS A VERY HIGH DEMAND ITEM. FLATS MAY REQUIRE A MINIMUM LEAD TIME OF 4-6 WEEKS IF AVAILABILITY IS ZERO AND WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ORDER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. LONGER LEADS MAY BE NECESSARY DURING PEAK SEASONS. FLATS SHIP 72 PLANTS PER FLAT, SOLD AS 70 OR 128 SOLD AS 125. FLAT GROUND SHIPMENTS LIMITED TO MARCH THROUGH JUNE AND SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER. SUMMER ORDERS (JULY-AUGUST), MUST BE SHIPPED 2ND DAY OR NEXT DAY AIR. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND MID SUMMER OR MID WINTER SHIPMENTS OF FLATS UNLESS NEXT DAY OR 2ND DAY AIR. SHIPMENTS OF PLUGS SHIPPED USPS (US POSTAL SERVICE) ARE AT THE BUYER’S RISK! USPS SHIPMENTS ARE NOT INSURABLE! WILL CALLS ACCEPTED. PLEASE CALL FIRST. PICKUP IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Thyme, Creeping, Common Plug Flat
Common Creeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. This fragrant, creeping plant has tiny, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of white to purple flowers. Rarely gets more than 2″ tall. Excellent for use between flagstones in a pathway. Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on. This variety tolerates more foot traffic than the other varieties.
125 count flats are grow-to-order and will backorder. Lead time depends on season. Generally 4-6 weeks in spring.
Thyme, Creeping, Lilac Carpet Plug Flat
T. Serpyllum Creeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. This fragrant, creeping plant has tiny, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of lilac flowers. Rarely gets more than 2″ tall. Excellent for use between flagstones in a pathway. Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on. Also known as “walk-on-me” thyme. Zones 4b (with protection)-10 Creeping varieties may seem tall in a plug flat since they have no where to go but on top of each other!
72 count plug flat sold as 70.
Back orders may require 4-6 weeks, depending on season.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THYME PLUG FLATS!!!
THIS IS A VERY HIGH DEMAND ITEM. FLATS MAY REQUIRE A MINIMUM LEAD TIME OF 4-6 WEEKS IF AVAILABILITY IS ZERO AND WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ORDER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. LONGER LEADS MAY BE NECESSARY DURING PEAK SEASONS. FLATS SHIP 72 PLANTS PER FLAT, SOLD AS 70 OR 128 SOLD AS 125. FLAT GROUND SHIPMENTS LIMITED TO MARCH THROUGH JUNE AND SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER. SUMMER ORDERS (JULY-AUGUST), MUST BE SHIPPED 2ND DAY OR NEXT DAY AIR. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND MID SUMMER OR MID WINTER SHIPMENTS OF FLATS UNLESS NEXT DAY OR 2ND DAY AIR. SHIPMENTS OF PLUGS SHIPPED USPS (US POSTAL SERVICE) ARE AT THE BUYER’S RISK! USPS SHIPMENTS ARE NOT INSURABLE! WILL CALLS ACCEPTED. PLEASE CALL FIRST. PICKUP IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.