Read our Plant Sale FAQ before placing your order.
Plant starts come in a 3" square pot (Chamomile comes in a 4-pack).
Our plant starts are Certified Naturally Grown. We use organic and non-GMO seeds, organic approved potting mix, and naturally-derived fertilizers.
Pick-up your pre-ordered plant starts one of these three events:
Sunday, May 7th at Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids 10am - 4pm
Thursday, May 11th at Morning Glory Farm in Mt Vernon 4pm-6pm
Saturday, May 13th at the Iowa City Farmers Market 7:30am-12pm
Once you have your plant starts in your cart and before checkout - please indicate in the Notes section at which location you will be picking up your plant starts.
PLANT PROFILES
Angelica - Angelica archangelica - roots are a warming expectorant, aids respiratory, digestive, and ovarian health. harvest the root in the fall of first year or spring of second year or let it go to flower, producing beautiful large umbels in its second year that attract many beneficial insects and bees. Biennial.
Anise Hyssop - Agastache foeniculum - native pollinator plant. leaves and flowers have a sweet and floral taste like a mild licorice. harvest for iced and hot tea, salads, and desserts. Perennial.
Arnica - Arnica chamissonis - meadow arnica. small yellow flowers are used as a topical healing remedy for bumps, bruises, and strains. harvest to infuse in oil for medicinal use. 1-2 feet tall. Perennial
Ashwaganda - Withania somnifera - adaptogen - balances stress, energy, and hormones. the root is harvested in the fall of first year growth. Annual.
Bee Balm - Monarda fistulosa - native prairie plant that pollinators & herbalists love. leaves and flowers have a spicy oregano taste. aids respiratory health. flowers in it's second year. Perennial.
Blue Vervain - Verbena hastata - eases stress & anxiousness, calms the nervous system, and relaxes muscle tension. native medicinal plant with purple flowers up to 5 feet tall. Perennial.
Calendula, Resina - Calendula officinalis - the poster child of the herb world! cheerful orange flowers are a staple in the medicine cabinet - healing afflictions of the skin, moving lymph, and restoring the GI tract. pick flowers continuously for a harvest that lasts all summer. strongest variety for medicinal use. Annual.
Catnip - Nepeta cataria - far more than a treat for our feline friends! catnip is an excellent remedy for digestive tension and upset stomachs as well as being a natural sleep aid. Perennial.
Chamomile - Matricaria recutita - these daisy-like flowers are the definition of small but mighty. a gentle but effective calming herb. useful for sleep, settling an upset stomach, and soothing irritated skin. Annual. 4-pack.
Clary Sage - Salvia sclarea - fuzzy leaves grow large in the first year, and an aromatic flower stalk is sent up in the second year. often used for aromatherapy. Biennial.
Echinacea - Echinacea purpurea - first-year flowering native pollinator plant. makes a stunning addition to any garden and brings beneficial insects to the area. immune stimulant, flowers make any tea blend lovely with their purple hue. harvest flowers selectively the first year as plants establish. root harvest in 3-4 years. Perennial.
Elecampane - Inula helenium - a magestic plant, sending up 6 foot stalks with bright yellow flowers in its second year. elecampane is a warming expectorant and roots are harvested to make remedies for lung health. Biennial.
Feverfew - Tanacetum parthenium - a lovely garden plant with daisy flowers similar to chamomile. a bitter herb - tincture for headaches and migraine relief, and blend sparingly with other tasty herbs for tea. makes a great cut flower. Perennial.
Hyssop - Hyssop officinalis - purple spike flowers make a nice perennial border plant. harvest for lung-supportive teas and to make cough syrup. Perennial.
Lady's Mantle - Alchemilla mollis - softly curled velvet leaves hold the glistening morning dew. leaves are used as an ovarian tonic. great as a landscape plant. Perennial.
Lavender, Vera - Lavandula angustifolia - our lavender, of the same seed stock, flowered in it's first year! harvest flowers throughout the summer. Perennial in our zone if mulched over-winter. *Currently sold out, may have more available in April depending on germination
Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis - a bright lemon-flavored mint. eases stress, cools a hot temper, and supports the immune system. easy to dry for tea and makes a great culinary herb. Perennial.
Marshmallow - Althea officinalis - the whole plant is medicinal. harvest leaves and flowers for salads in first year of growth. wait to harvest roots until at least second year. likes moist soil, can tolerate some shade. Perennial.
Motherwort - Leonurus cardiaca - the lion-hearted. fierce protector of emotional well-being. well-known for easing anxiety and supporting cardiovascular health. very bitter herb - harvest to tincture. Perennial.
Mugwort - Artemis vulgaris - connects us to our dreams and creativity. bitter herb for digestive stimulation, circulation, and moving stuck energy. Careful where you plant mugwort as it is a vigorous spreader and will self-seed. Perennial.
Skullcap - Scutellaria lateriflora - a mint-family plant without an aroma. bitter tonic for easing stress and supporting sleep. likes moist soil and can tolerate part shade. Perennial.
Spilanthes - Acmella oleracea - nibble a bit of the flower and your mouth will tingle for minutes! a fun border plant as well as a useful immune stimulant. also known as Buzz Button. Annual.
St Johns Wort - Hypericum perforatum - small yellow flowers yield a dark red pigment that turns infused oil and tinctures a deep burgundy color. brightens mood & eases despair when taken internally, heals sore muscles when applied externally. Perennial.
Tulsi, Kapoor - Ocimum africanum - temperate tulsi. an uplifting adaptogen, boosts energy and mood while regulating the stress response. lovely aroma of watermelon and clove. perhaps my favorite scent on the whole farm! yields multiple harvests in one season. Annual.
Tulsi, Krishna - Ocimum tenuiflorum - darker purple leaves than temperate tulsi with heavier notes of clove. excellent taste for tea. Annual.
Valerian - Valeriana officinalis - Valerian roots are an excellent herbal sedative. plants will flower in the second year - dig the roots in spring or fall of second year growth for medicinal use. Biennial.
Wormwood - Artemisia absinthium - silver-green velvet leaves are a very bitter tonic, often used to flavor liqueurs and bitters. a stunning addition to any medicinal herb garden. Perennial.
Yarrow - Achillea millefolium - true white yarrow - a native pollinator plant that is gorgeous in the landscape and useful in the medicine cabinet. drink yarrow tea for flus and fevers, or apply topically to cuts and small wounds. Perennial.
For more detailed growing information, we recommend viewing Strictly Medicinal Seeds website where you will find a wealth of information on growing medicinal herbs.