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Tea Time Perennials Collection

bare-root plants

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A collection of five easy-to-grow perennial herbs to harvest and blend for satisfying herbal teas. All of these plants, in addition to tasting nice, offer nourishing medicinal benefits when steeped, both fresh and dried. No root harvesting, tincturing, extracting or witchcraft necessary (although we like doing those things, too). Just stroll through your garden, pick the herbs that are calling to you, and put on the kettle. Play with different combinations.

Includes organic stinging nettle (boiling water removes the sting), organic lemon balm, organic chocolate mint, organic marshmallow and lavender. If any plants in the collection become unavailable, we’ll substitute with something equally wonderful. (Note: stinging nettle and chocolate mint will spread; choose site with care, or plant them in pots. Cut nettle back before it goes to seed.) All Z3.

(bare-root plants)

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Quick Details

Lifecycle: perennial
Hardy to Zone: 3

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Additional Information

Herbaceous Perennial Plants

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.

For more info:
About planting bare-root perennials

Medicinal and Culinary Herbs

These 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.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.

Orders placed after February 20 will ship from April to May.