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Lady's Bedstraw See Bedstraw Ladies |
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Lady's Mantle
Perennial Av 100 seeds £1.25 Alchemilla vulgaris - Ladies Mantle Lions Foot Ornamental wildflower or herb, flowers from June to September, used as culinary herb, medicinal and for ground cover. It has a long history as a medicinal herb both externally for treating wounds and internally for women's ailments. Sow early spring in a cold frame. Grow in well drained moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Magical powers of love. Add to basket
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Lady's Mantle Alpine
Perennial Av 60 seeds £1.25 Alchemilla alpina Common on mountain grassland in Cumberland and North Scotland Having dark green foliage on a silvery base, used for medicinal purposes externally and internally, also used in Vetinerary medicine. Sow early spring in a cold frame. Grow in well drained moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Now often grown in rock garden. Add to basket
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Alchemilla Mollis see
Flower seed catalogue
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Lavender Vera
Perennial Av 250 seeds
£1.05 Lavendula vera The true lavender. Lavender Vera has a compact habit. Magical powers of chastity, happiness, love, longevity, sleep and protection. Add to basket
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Lavender Spica
Perennial Av 225 seeds £1.05 lavendula spicata Common lavender. Lavender Spica is widely cultivated for its aromatic foliage and fragrant flower heads. Add to basket
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Lemon Grass
West
Indian
Tender Perennial Av 500 seeds £1.20 Cymbopogon citratus Lemon grass West Indian the most popular lemon grass for cooking, a Tropical West Indian delicacy, lemon flavoured grass. Used in Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian and Asian dishes. It adds a Lemon tang to Stir Fries, Soups and many Chinese culinary delights. Magical powers of lust, snake repellent and psychic powers. A tropical Zone plant will not withstand temperatures below 10 degrees it is best grown indoors during colder months / all year round, in a conservatory, greenhouse or on the Kitchen windowsill, grow on the patio during the summer months. Also acts as an insect deterrent. Grow in moist, fertile well drained soil in full sun will tolerate light shade.
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Lemon Grass East
Indian
Tender Perennial Av 500 seeds £1.20 Cymbopogon flexuosus Lemon grass East Indian Has a delightful lemon scent and is used as a tea herb. The plant yields an oil that is used in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. The leaves used for tea and pot pourris. Commonly used for Acne, fevers, poor circulation, athletes foot, sports injuries. Add to basket
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Wild Lettuce
Annual/Biennial Av 100 seeds £1.75 Lactuca virosa - Great Lettuce, Bitter Lettuce, Opium Lettuce One of the most common wild lettuce growing in the UK it can reach a height up to 1.6m. A medicinal herb that was once used as a substitute for opium. Common use as a sedative, and hypnotic for insomnia and for relaxation. Grow Wild Lettuce in a sunny position. This herb should only be used under medical supervision. Magical herb of chastity, love, divination, protection and sleep. May have import restrictions in some countries please check with your customs before ordering. The juice of the plant is poisonous.
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Liquorice
Perennial Av 50 seeds £1.35 Glycyrrhiza glabra - Licourice Is used as the source for Liquorice powder that is used commercially for sweets, baking, ice cream and drinks, it is also used to disguise the taste of some medicines. The Egyptians used this plant for its healing properties and is one of the most widely used in Western Herbal Medicine. Magical powers of fidelity, love and lust. The dried root of Glycyrrhiza glabra is sometimes used as a teething and teeth cleaner. A tea is made from the roots. Roots are used at the 3-4 year stage. Seed germination is low and irregular, seeds require scarifying (nicking hard seed coat with small file or sandpaper and pre soaking for 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) in spring or autumn under glass/cold frame and grow on in greenhouse for the first year. Plant out after last frost in deeply dug fertile moist soil in full sun. The root is harvested in the autumn. For good root development and harvest prevent plant from flowering.
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Lovage
Perennial Av 150 seeds
£1.10 Levisiticum officinalis Lovage is suitable to any position in the garden but needs deep soil. Dark green leaves and yellow flowers. Can be added to vegetable stews and root vegetables like carrots, salads, fresh leaves and stems in salads. Use Lovage seeds in pickling brines, cheese spreads, dressings and sauces. Magical herb of love. Add to basket
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The information in the above list is intended for general information and interest, if you wish to use herbs for medicinal purposes consult a Doctor in all cases prior to using herbs to treat yourself.
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