Mulberry Creek Herb Farm: Alphabetical Listing of Herbs

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hat,1in., nat. lacy

Common Uses:Miniature/Faery Garden

$ 0.50

hat,1in.,bamboo

Common Uses:Miniature/Faery Garden

$ 0.50

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3in. x 6in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems TM, Container, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Even faeries need to wash their clothes once in awhile, (check out the botanical name), and I bet these double as clothes dryers as well. Haworthias, although from the South African deserts, like shade from the hot afternoon sun. Their 4"" ""Easter Lily-like flower spikes"" reveal their place in the Lily family. Only way to dampen their spirits is by watering them too much. $ 5.29

Hebe, Tiny Boxwood

Hebe X 'Green Gem' (aka. Mckeanii)

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade
Height: 10in. x 10
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Container, Garden Railroads, Hedges/Shrubs, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary

Thyme-size, glossy green leaves stack on top of one another creating an easily pruned, miniature, boxwood shaped hedge. $ 5.29

Hebe, Topiaria

Hebe topiaria

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade
Height: 10in. x 10in.
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Container, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental,

Hebes are the Southern hemisphere's version of the the Northern ""boxwood,"" but even better. Unlike the famous knot garden hedge, this Australian plant does flower, exhibiting white clusters of Summer blooms. Use it as a hedge, knowing you'll be digging it up in the Fall or put it in a ""mobile home""- a containerized mini landscape. $ 5.29

Hens And Chicks, Royal Ruby

Sempervirens 'Royal Ruby'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b[
Light: Full Sun
Height: 3in. x 12in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems TM, Alpine Rockery, Borders, Container, Groundcover,

When you find a plant growing in a crack in a parking lot, you know it's hardy. These star-shaped rosettes remain nearly, solid red throughout the growing season and turn a more vivid red by Winter. Built ""Hen & Chick"" tough! $ 4.79

Hens And Chicks-Assorted

Sempervirens cv.

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 4in. grouncover
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Any Soil
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads,

Who hasn't seen Hens & Chicks growing in strawberry jars, rock walls and lunch boxes? I've seen them spilling out of an old boot, hung from an apple tree! This stock is a super hardy mix of colors and shapes. Need I say more about this hard to find, old- fashioned favorite? $ 4.79

Herniaria, Green Carpet

Herniaria glabra

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 1/2in. x 6in. wide
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Walk About

We are talking 1/4"" tall groundcover that will probably only increase its perimeter about an inch during the first season. It vaguely passes for a bright green version of ""Elfin Thyme"" and is just as hardy. A.K.A. ""Rupturewort $ 4.79

Herniaria, Sea Foam Variegated

Herniaria glabra 'Sea Foam' PPAF

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 1/2in. x 6in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Walk About

Walk-About, Mini Groundcover

Hardy Perennial (Zone 5-7 & S.W.)

New for 2007

It may look like ""Thyme, Highland Cream"", but it actually thrives in our summer humidity and winter cold. We have been growing this for years, waiting for the patent permission to propagate it. Well worth the patience and good Karma, as this is sure to find its way into every groundcover marketing program in the nation. Remember you saw it here first. $ 4.79

Heuchera, Mini Chiquita

Heuchera X 'Chiquita'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 1 x 6in.
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Can there be a smaller Coral Bells and still be alive? We thank the folks at the breeder program out of Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens, for introducing these tough tiny wonders. Stock comes from 4000-6000 feet and should be quite hardy. Tiny 3/8� leaves form a ground hugging mat no more than 1 inch high by 6 inches across that lie in the shadow of 4� low white with pink flowers throughout the summer. $ 5.29

Hops, Golden

Humulus lupulus `Aureus'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 12 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Common Uses:Bath, Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental

CAN NOT SHIP TO WASHINGTON STATE.

Young golden leaves mature to dark green, giving a two-tone appearance. Tiny hop blossoms are used for sleep pillows and pilsner-style beers. Site in afternoon shade to prevent sun scald. It forms into a thick climber hiding chain link fences. `Munstead Lavender, Dazzling Pink Chives and Golden Hops" created our most vivid trio of all. $ 4.29

Hops, Golden 2year

Humulus lupulus `Aureus'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 12 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Common Uses:Bath, Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental

Hops, Golden 2year

Humulus lupulus `Aureus'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 12 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Common Uses:Bath, Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental

Horehound

Marrubium vulgare

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a5b6a6b7a7b8a8b
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 2 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Medicinal

Grayish green, crinkled leaves and tidy little mounds, surprise you in the spring. Summer flowering results in a rank floppy appearance which can be controlled by pruning tips and garish white blossoms. For sore throats, we use 9 fresh leaves with 1 tbsp honey. To make your own candy, refer to Leslie Bremness' """"The Complete Book of Herbs"""". (My first herb book that I really studied and still enjoy.) $ 5.29

Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 3 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Any Soil
Common Uses:Culinary

Along with coriander, nettle, horehound and lettuce, this is one of the 5 bitter herbs of Passover. Dig and wash roots in the fall as frost kills leaves. Use potato peeler (and goggles!) to remove skin and grate roots through food processor. Add vinegar for traditional sauce. Use quickly to avoid bitterness. Avoid aggressive growth, by harvesting outside edge roots. $ 3.79

Hosta, About the Minis

Common Uses:Bonsai, Borders, Edible Flowers, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade

We offer one of the largest sections of retail miniature hostas in the country. These beauties while small, can form impressive clumps, which are great for borders and at the front of beds. However, in our opinion, they are prettiest when they are divided often and kept in small clusters. Repeat these small clusters, just as you often see "impatiens" planted in large patches. Mini hostas are shallow rooted and will not tolerate dry soils as well as their larger cousins. Read on for more "Hosta Hints" Oh ya, did you know that the leaves and flowers are edible too! That sounded like Yule Gibbons.

Hosta, Baby Bunting

Hosta 'Baby Bunting'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

This is a pocket-sized, green leaved variety, with foliage that appears ""mouse-eared."" The folded, heart-shaped, spring leaves are followed by mid summer lavender flowers. Cute as a baby's bum! $ 6.29

Hosta, Blue Mouse Ears

Hosta x 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 4in. x 19in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Why is this the 2008 AHGA ""Hosta of the Year?"" I read it is ""one of the best, small hosta introductions, since the formation of the American Hosta Society in 1968."" I credit its blue-green leaves, indeed cupped like mouse ears that pose proudly under pale purple flowers atop 12"" scapes in July. $ 6.29

Hosta, Companion plants

Great miniature "Hosta" companions are:
"Boxwoods, Corydalis, Faery Ferns, True Ferns, Heuchera, Ivies, Mondo Grass, Primrose, Sedge Chocolate, Spikemoss, Star Creepers, Sweet Flags, Tiny Sweet Woodruff and Violas. As you can see, there are plenty of compatible friends to keep them company in the shade.

Hosta, Cookie Crumbs

Hosta x 'Cookie Crumbs'

Light: P.Shade-P.Sun
Height: 4 x 6in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Not to be confused with the larger 'Cracker crumbs,' this sweet hosta has dark green center with white trim on the margins. Flowers purple in June. Sounds good enough to eat- and, in fact, in Japan it is a popular sushi egg rolls. $ 6.29

Hosta, Cracker Crumbs

Hosta x 'Cracker Crumbs'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

A ""Tiny Tears"" sport from Q ;Z Nursery with large creamy edges and gren striped center. $ 6.29

Hosta, Dorset Blue

Hosta x 'Dorset Blue'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 6in. x 24in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Amid all the green and variegated selections, enter this distinctly blue green (like a blue spruce's glaucous sheen), heavily corrugated (think corrugated box), thick, heart shaped blades gathered in a 6"" mound. This season extender sends up 16"" scapes holding very pale lavender flowers opening mid to late August. No wait- it is slug resistant too!!! $ 6.29

Hosta, Frosted Mouse Ears

Hosta x 'Frosted Mouse Ears'

$11.99

Hosta, Itsy Bitsy Spider

Hosta x 'Itsy Bitsy Spider'

$11.99

Hosta, Lakeside Down Sized

Hosta x 'Lakeside Down Sized'

No taller than a can of soda-pop, it spreads about 16,"" creating mounds of dense, pale green centered leaves with ripples of creamy white along each edge. Purple flowers follow in August if given morning sun but protection from harsh afternoon light as most hostas prefer. $ 6.29

Hosta, Lemon Frost

Hosta 'Lemon Frost'

If you've grown more than a few varieties of hosta, these ankle-high tufts of white frosted edged yellow leaves might look unfamiliar. It roughly resembles a miniature version of a standard, popular variety called `Kabitan,' LOOK for this to brighten any shady area. $ 6.29

Hosta, Pandora's Box

Hosta x 'Pandora's Box'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Consider this a "beginner's model" for mini hosta novices. It's the easiest to grow & largest of this miniature class. Large, bright, white centered leaves shine in the shade. White flower scapes rise in July. $ 6.29

Hosta, Peanut

Hosta 'Peanut'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Relatively small yet this multi-variegated white, gold and green streaked variety perks up shaded pockets with purple scapes in July. $ 6.29

Hosta, Rain Forest Sunrise

Hosta x 'Rain Forest Sunrise'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 10in. x 25in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Even though 6"" x 5"" leaves are large for us, the sharp contrast of a bright gold center against a dark green margin was too enticing to pass up. See what you can do, incorporating the 10"" height and a rain forest theme in a shady, faery garden. $ 6.29

Hosta, Shade Parade

Hosta x 'Shade Parade'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 4in. x 15in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Due to its affinity to shady situations (characteristic of ""Hostas"") and its moderate to fast growth, it won't be long before these mounds line up and create a shade parade complete with waving lavender flowers and 3"" x 3"" light green, creamy white edged leaves, in time for the 4th of July, if you're lucky. $ 6.29

Hosta, Shiny Tot

Hosta x 'Shiny Penny'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 5in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

I've not heard of a legend connected to this hosta, but perhaps you could bring one to life for a child about 'Shiny Penny.' Examine the glossy green leaves with red spots on the stems, note the 2"" height, witness how nicely it spreads along shady garden edges or troughs and a ""tiny tale"" might come to mind. $ 6.29

Hosta, Teaspoon

Hosta x 'Teaspoon'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 10in. x 24in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Indeed these fast growing mounds are made up of green, cupped, moderately corrugated leaves roughly the size of teaspoons. In contrast, scapes double the foliage height with pale lavender flowers 20"" above ground, opening in July. Few, finer, fast growing groundcovers available for the shade. $ 6.29

Hosta, Tiny Venusta

Hosta venusta

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Ornamental, Shade

Solid green tufts of 2 inch long leaves cuddle at the base, from which arise 6 inch tall stalks of purple flowers in the summer. Tougher and faster growing than Cat's Eye and also requires extra summer watering. Suitable companion of Faerie Ferns, Star Creepers,

and Pearly Wire Vine and other faerie flora. This is not for the Southwest. $ 6.29

Hosta, Tips for the South

For gardeners in the deep southern states, in November, cut back foliage to 1 inch. Dig up crowns. Pack the roots with peat moss & place in a plastic bag, leaving stems exposed. Place these in a refrigerator (fruit drawers are great) for 6-8 weeks. Replant as normal and enjoy

Hosta, Winsome

Hosta x 'Winsome'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 8in. x 24in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

We offer another ""light bulb perennial"" for a shady garden because of the creamy white margin outlining each 4-1/2"" x 3-1/4"" wide medium green leaf. On 18"" scapes, lavender flowers display beginning in July. $ 6.29

Hosta, X-Rated

Hosta 'X-Rated'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 4in. x 18in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Container, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade

Add this long ""legged"" hosta to your collection of rounded leaves. 4"" x 1"" wide, rippled, white centered, green edged leaves put on a show all Summer climaxing with bright purple flowers in August. Sport of ""X-ray,"" by the way. $ 6.29

House, Mini Mushroom -1300-12

Common Uses:Miniature/Faery Garden

$ 3.00

Hyssop, Blue

Hyssopus officinalis `Blue'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 2 Feet
Water: Normal
Common Uses:Bees, Butterfly, Hedges/Shrubs, Medicinal, Ornamental

Blue flower spikes appear throughout the growing season. This miniature semi-evergreen shrub is extremely hardy and ideal for hedges and borders. It is easily clipped but be aware of bees- it's an important source of pollen for them. Overlook the bitter fragrance as it flavors heavy meats and liqueurs quite nicely, or so I have read. $ 3.79

Hyssop, Pink

Hyssopus officinalis `Pink'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 2 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Loamy
Common Uses:Bees, Butterfly, Hedges/Shrubs, Medicinal, Ornamental

Semi-evergreen, nice bloomer and bee attractor. Like ""Blue Hyssop"" but with tasteful pink flowers. Another ""poor man's boxwood"" hedge. $ 3.79

Hyssop, White

Hyssopus officinalis 'Albus'

A white flowering variety for the moonlight garden. $ 3.79

Mulberry Creek Herb Farm
3312 Bogart Road, � Huron, Ohio 44839
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