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Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)

16/09/2019 By

Common Name: Pennyroyal (Flowering mint), squaw mint. mosquito plant, pennyrile, pudding grass

Origin: Europe, North Africa & Middle East

Propagation: Propagation is by root division or cuttings, which easily root in water. Easily grown by seed.

Perennial, ground cover, leaves to 2cm, creeping stems. In spring/summer the dainty whorls of lavender flowers on 30cm stems, stand upright and make a striking display. The whole plant is intensively aromatic, similar to peppermint but much stronger. Pennyroyal is shallow rooting and does not sucker underground as profusely as other mints. Often is used between pavers or as a lawn, but it must have ample water in dry spells to keep it lush. After flowering mow off the flower stems.

Pennyroyal can be applied to the skin the kill germs, keep insects away and treat skin diseases. Pennyroyal oil is used as a flea repellent for cats & dogs.

*not to be ingested

Filed Under: Know Your Plants, Nursery Plants Tagged With: flea control, herbs, pennyroyal, Plant, plants

Vietnamese Mint (Persicaria odorata)

23/08/2019 By

Common Name: Rau Rau, Rau Ram, Vietnamese Coriander, Lemon Coriander, Daun Laksa

Origin: Native to Asia

Propagation: Propagation is by root division or cuttings, which easily root in water

Perennial, spreading plant grows to 1m height with small pink flowers. The plant may also be grown in water or moist soil – in sun or shade.

Prune/harvest regularly to keep your plant looking great.

Leaves have a hot, pungent, biting flavour and small amounts are great in salads, soups, stews, stir-fries, casseroles, meat and noodle dishes.

Filed Under: Know Your Plants Tagged With: Plant, plants, Vietnamese Mint

Yarrow

22/07/2019 By

Yarrow Achillea millefolium

Common Name: Soldiers Woundwort, Staunch Blood, Carpenter’s Woundwort, Knight’s Milfoil, Nosebleed, Bloodwort, Old Man’s Pepper, Noble Yarrow, Thousand Leaf, Thousand Seal, Old Man’s Pepper, Devil’s Nettle

Origin: Native to the northern hemisphere

Propagation: Root division or seed

A perennial, ground spreading herb with fragrant fern-like leaves 5-20cm long. Flower stems (white) are 30-60cm in length, often used in dried floral arrangements.

Yarrow will grow in sun or part shade and spreads easily in rich, loose soil. It seems to have a beneficial impact on other herbs and plants nearby as well as attracting beneficial insects, including ladybirds and predatory wasps. Yarrow also has insect repelling properties and can be used with other herbs as a spray on plants. It is also a great addition to your compost heap, working as an ‘activator’ of the composting process.

Prune after flowering.

Fresh yarrow leaves have a peppery taste and can be finely chopped and a little-used in salads, cheese dips or as a garnish. Leaves can even be steamed as used like spinach. Dried leaves, when powdered, add a pepper-like flavouring to your meals.

Filed Under: Know Your Plants Tagged With: know your plants, Plant, plants

Herb Robert (Geranium Robertianum)

16/06/2019 By

Common Name: St Robert, Storkbill, Cranesbill, Red Robin, Fox geranium, St Robert’s Wort, Bloodwort, Felonwort, Dragon’s Blood, Herb Robert

Plant: All year roundHerb-Robert

Harvest: All year round

Propagation: Propagation by seed

It is believed the herb was probably named after the 11th Century French Saint, Robert Abbot of Molerne, whose medical skills were legendary. Dies off in Summer to return in Winter (Sub-tropics). Annual 30-40cm, red stems and branches in many directions with green leaves 6cm length, both covered with tiny hairs. Dainty, bright-pink flowers with 5 rounded petals, each with a streak of white. Seeds self-disperse as mother plant dies. Plants enjoy shady, damp places especially stone paths. Has been observed to have an affinity with other plants and is not bothered by pests.

“If bothered by mosquitos when working in the garden, crush a few Herb Robert leaves and rub them on arms and legs.” (Isabell Shipard)

There are MANY health benefits attributed to Herb Robert and it makes a wonderful herbal tea.

Filed Under: Know Your Plants Tagged With: know your plants, nursery plants, Plant, plants

Chinese Mugwort (Artemisia Verlotiorum)

14/05/2019 By

Common Name: Tree Mugwort, Verlot’s Mugwort

Plant: All year round

Harvest: All year round

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings or root division

A member of the “Sunflower family” this hardy, evergreen perennial grows to 1-3m height with a clean, fresh antiseptic-like aroma. It needs a sunny, well-drained spot and can survive through severe dry spells, growing successfully in temperate to tropical climates. Occasional pruning keeps the bush lush, thick and in good condition. Chinese Mugwort flowers very late in Summer (early Autumn) and reproduces mainly by stolons (runners).

This culinary herb was originally used to flavour beer (hence the name) or rub leaves over meat before roasting, add chopped leaves to stuffing and it can be added to flavour rice. Diabetics can take advantage of this herb and use small amounts of finely chopped leaves in salads to assist with digestion.

Mugwort can be grown along fences where animals can reach it as required to assist with internal parasites. There have been reports that growing mugwort besides guava or peach trees can help in deterring fruit fly. You can include mugwort leaves in a mixture of aromatic herbs as a pest-deterrent spray, adding a little soap or vegetable oil to help the liquid to stick to the leaves. Dried leaves can be places in sachets and used in cupboards as a moth deterrent.

A great herb to include in a Smudging Stick.

Filed Under: Know Your Plants Tagged With: Chinese mugwort, plants, tree mugwort

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