Fragrant sprawling perennial brings depth of flavor to soups, gravies and casseroles. Said to calm the nerves, and soothe headaches. As good in salad dressings as it is in sore-throat remedies.
Bees love its short lavender flower spikes. Likes well-drained light dry alkaline soil.
Plant 18" apart, full sun, in light sandy or loamy well-drained soil. Native to Europe. Z4. Maine Grown. (bare-root crowns)
This item is certified organicThese plants have long histories of traditional culinary and medicinal uses. It’s up to you to educate yourself about the safety and efficacy of using plants for medicinal purposes. The statements in our catalog and website regarding traditional medicinal uses of plants have not been evaluated by the FDA. The plants we sell are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Plants may take a year or more to establish before they flower; roots often take several years to reach harvestable maturity.
When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.
Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.
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