Mulberry Creek Herb Farm: Alphabetical Listing of Herbs

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Mulberry Creek Herb Farm
3312 Bogart Road, • Huron, Ohio 44839
Phone: (419) 433-6126 • Fax: (419) 433-6126
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Parsley, Italian Flat-leaf Petroselium crispum `Gigante D' Italia' Cold Tolerance: Zone 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:Butterfly, Container, Culinary The plant isn't gigantic but the thick, juicy leaves are full of flavor. I used to think there weren't big differences in parsley flavor. Can be a culinary band-aid if too much sage, garlic (is that possible?) or hot peppers are used. Rich in Vitamin A, C, iron, and magnesium. $ 3.29	Parsley, Triple Curled Petroselium crispum `Krausa' Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Height: 1 Foot Water: Normal Soil: Loamy Common Uses:Butterfly, Container, Garden Railroads, Culinary Parsley update: some curled varieties now have flavor, as well as good looks and breath cleansing qualities. Mark demands this variety. Best used fresh but frozen works. (See our Basil Intro. for freezing information.) Goes with anything short of sweets but, dried parsley?- forget it! $ 3.29	Patchouli Pogostemon patchouli Cold Tolerance: Zone 9b-11 Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to P. Shade Height: 1 Foot Water: Wet-Normal Soil: Organic Common Uses:Bees, , Potpourri Easy to grow houseplant in baskets or in the garden, just give it room. Scallop edged leaves are collected, then dried for potpourris. Bring into house before first frost and watch the flower clusters come out, knowing they will rob the leaf scent. To prevent "Patchouli" from flowering, it must have 12 hours of light. Grown commercially for oil in perfumes & incense. Groovy! $ 3.79
Paxistigma, Tiny Holly Paxistigma cambyi 'Compacta' Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11 Light: Sun-P.Shade to Full Sun Only Height: 6in. x 12 Water: Dry-Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Flowers: No Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bonsai, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade Raisin-sized holly-like evergreen leaves, packed on a 6"" tall and twice as wide plant. Perfect RXR shrub in hillside planting as its' spreading stems will help hold up the soil. Tough little grower, as long as it has well drained soil. $ 4.79	PDF CAt Cover 2013	Pearly Wire Vine Muehlenbeckia axillaris Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11 Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Full Sun Height: 2in. groundcover Water: Wet-Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Flowers: Early Summer Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About Survived 18 degees below zero in full wind and sun! Bronze ladybug sized leaves on wirey, thin branches are soon adorned with the tinest white flowers which become 1/8' miniature ôpearlsö in summer. No faery could resist. Outstanding ôWalk-Aboutö groundcover for stepping stones in the shade to areas that receive only half-day sunlight. $ 4.29
Pelargonium, Kilamangaro Pelargonium laxum Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11 Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Height: 24in. x 6 Water: Normal-Dry dormancy Soil: Sandy Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, $ 4.79	Penstemon, Alpine Blue Penstemon hirsutus `Pygmaeus' Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun Height: 4in. x 4in. wide Water: Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Flowers: Early Summer Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental Pot up patriotic centerpieces with these short mounds of dark green leaves and white-n-violet flowers tinged with blue, usually in bloom by the 4th of July. Unlike some other Penstemons, this is long lived and very easy to grow. $ 4.29	Penstemon, Pine -Leaf Penstemon pinifolius Light: Full Sun Height: 3 inch trailing Water: Dry-Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden Like many ""Penstemons,"" this 2"" groundcover grows best amid a rock garden, however the blades are half the thickness of a ""Rosemary"" so expect a more delicate appearance. Situate it with other non-assertive miniatures to allow their 3/4 inch, bright yellow flowers flag down hovering hummingbirds. Gives a alpine feel to a railroad garden or trough. $ 4.29
Peppers- Bell, CALIFORNIA WONDER* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (70 days)- Old time classic green bell maturing red. Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Bell, CHINESE GIANT* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (73 days)- rich green, 6"x 4-1/2" wide; matures cherry red $ 2.49	Peppers- Bell, CHOCOLATE Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (85 days)- tobacco mosaic resistant and attractive chocolate hue $ 2.49
Peppers- Bell, GOLDEN CALWONDER* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (72 days)- ripens gold-yellow; high priced at grocers. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Bell, KING OF THE NORTH Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (68 days)- thick walled, red bell for short, cool seasons $ 2.49	Peppers- Bell, PURPLE BEAUTY* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (80 days)- Thick walled, reliable producer; Good stuffer Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49
Peppers- Bell, SUNRISE ORANGE Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (85 days)- 3-4" early, disease resistant, rich orange-yellow $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, AJI AMARILLO* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (85 days)- Smoky 2-4 inch fruits; dried for salsas & cooking Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, AJI COLORADO* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (80 days)- mildly hot, pungent, red, 3-5"" chile from Andes $ 2.49
Peppers- Chiles, ANAHEIM* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (70 days)- Mild; found in stores as the canned green chiles Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, CAYENNE RING OF FIRE* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (82 days)- flaming red hot for addicts, dried or fresh $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, HABANERO MAGNUM ORANGE* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (100 days)- Darling, golden lanterns with sizzlin' fire. Deceivingly cute, glowing lanterns. Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49
Peppers- Chiles, HUNGARIAN HOT WAX* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary 80 days)- Prettiest pickling pepper; ripens red. Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, JALAPENO EARLY Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary 75 days)- Very hot, sausage shaped for pickling; dries. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, JALAPENO PIZZA* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (80 days)- 3"" mildly hot with 1/2"" thick walls for slicing $ 2.49
Peppers- Chiles, KUNG PAO Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (85 days)- The hottest, in my opinion, of our Chile offerings: 10,000 Scovilles hot for Kung Pao Chicken or Beef Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, LEMON DROP* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (100 days)- terrifically hot, citrus flavored, 2-1/2""; Peru $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, PERUVIAN PURPLE Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (90 days)- purple plant and mildly hot, fruit; indoors too $ 2.49
Peppers- Chiles, PURIRA* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (72 days)- Off the Scoville scale hit; a gift from a chile connoisseur Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk.. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Chiles, SERRANO DEL SOL Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (62 days)- 3" by 1/2" of heat! ready for hot sauces & salsa Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, ANCHO\POBLANO* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (85 days)- Make authentic mole sauce; fresh or roasted. Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49
Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, APPLE Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (77 days)- Red, pimento shape; yields well under diverse climates. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, CORNO DI TORO RED* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (72 days)- Italian heirloom; 8"" fruits; salads or grill. Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, HOLY MOLE Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (85 days)- chocolate brown for Mexico's famous Mole sauce $ 2.49
Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, ITALIAN SWEET RELLENO* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (70 days)- Roast, saute, fry or stuff this italian treat. Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. . Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, NUMEX BIG JIM Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (80 days)- medium heatranked as the world's largest chile; ropast it Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, PAPRIKA ALMA Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (80 days)- 3" fruit with a bit of heat; harvest red, dry & grind Attention California Residents $ 2.49
Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, PEPERONCINO* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (72 days)- Italian; yellowish, mild heat; pickled at salad bars Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, PIMIENTO* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (80 days)- Heart shaped fruit; mildest pimiento flavor; red Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49	Peppers- Ethnic & Speciality, SWEET BANANA* Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Culinary (66 days)- very sweet without the heat; turns yellow to red Heirlooms, to the best of our knowledge, are marked with an * asterisk. Attention California Residents $ 2.49
Pieris, Little Heath Green Pieris japonica 'Little Heath Green' Cold Tolerance: Zone Zone 4-9 Light: P.Shade Height: 12 x 15in. Water: Normal-Wet Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bonsai, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade The standard ""Pieris"" shrub is an ornamental mainstay of the shade garden as is this 12-15 inch mini ""Mountain Andromeda"" version. Emerging foliage is red in the spring. Clusters of white flowers follow in climates that are warmer than Northern Ohio. $ 6.29	Pilea, Trailing Blue Angel Pilea sp. Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11 Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to P-Shade Height: 1in. groundcover Water: Normal Wet Soil: Organic-Loamy Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Garden Railroads, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade Blue with silver streaked leaves is an uncommon find. Tiny, rust red flowers accentuate its pea sized foliage especially as it trails down the sides of tropical, shade, faery gardens. Perhaps you need a fast perennial groundcover (hardy in Southern Florida and warmer). Treat as an annual in most of US. Easily trimmed & controlled. $ 4.29	Plectranthus, Ernsts Baobab Plectranthus ernstii Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11 Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade Height: 16in. x 16 Water: Dry-Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Flowers: Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Bonsai, Container, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary That's not for sale."" We must have told 1,000 customers when they asked about our 6 year old ""Ernsts Baobab."" Yes, it bloomed all season with delicate white, snowflake flowers in 2"" clusters on top of fleshy, scalloped shaped, minty leaves, but the real eye-catcher is the large swollen tree truck at its base. It really looks like one of those African ""Baobab"" trees that gets all the monkeys & warthogs drunk in the nature films. Now these are for sale. $ 5.29
Plectranthus, Ernsts Baobab 5 in. Plectranthus ernstii Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11 Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade Height: 16in. x 16 Water: Dry-Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Bonsai, Container, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary That's not for sale."" We must have told 1,000 customers when they asked about our 6 year old ""Ernsts Baobab."" Yes, it bloomed all season with delicate white, snowflake flowers in 2"" clusters on top of fleshy, scalloped shaped, minty leaves, but the real eye-catcher is the large swollen tree truck at its base. It really looks like one of those African ""Baobab"" trees that gets all the monkeys & warthogs drunk in the nature films. Now these are for sale. $25.00	Portulacaria, Mini Elephant Portulacaria afra Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11 Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun Height: 3ft. x 3ft. Water: Dry-Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Garden Railroads, Bonsai, Container, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental Compared to the ""Mini Variegated Portulacaria"" this clearly grows more erect and of course has solid green, succulent foliage. This is the better choice for dwarf trees. I suggest you add any ""Haworthia,"" a groundcover of ""Knawel Cushion"" and a ""Sweet Flag"" and you've got a sunny, tropical garden for indoors and out. $ 4.79	Portulacaria, Mini Elephant 5 in. Portulacaria afra Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11 Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun Height: 3ft. x 3ft. Water: Dry-Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""""""" TM, Garden Railroads, Bonsai, Container, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental Compared to the ""Mini Variegated Portulacaria"" this clearly grows more erect and of course has solid green, succulent foliage. This is the better choice for dwarf trees. I suggest you add any ""Haworthia,"" a groundcover of ""Knawel Cushion"" and a ""Sweet Flag"" and you've got a sunny, tropical garden for indoors and out. $12.00
Portulacaria, Mini Variegated Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11 Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade Height: 3 x 3 Feet Water: Dry-Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Flowers: Early Summer Common Uses:, Alpine Rockery, Baskets, Garden Railroads, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Topiary Start with a red stemmed ""Jade Tree"" and substitute the foliage with creamy white edged leaves that look like large, flattened peas studded all around the red stems. Really colorful succulent, that takes on the tree position in a dish garden. $ 4.79	Pot, Clay Small -1 Half Inch Common Uses:Miniature/Faery Garden $ 0.25	Primrose, Cowslip Primula veris Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade Height: 3in. x 4 Water: Wet-Normal Soil: Organic Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Middle Spring Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Medicinal, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade An English native full of myth, folklore and medicinal tradition with a rosette of dark green leaves look similar to florist primrose, but the yellow flower cluster is born on the end of an 8"" stalk. We apply mulch over soil to retain moisture. $ 4.29
Primrose, Gold Lace Primula elatior-Hydrid 'Gold Lace' Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade Height: 3in. x 4 Water: Normal Soil: Organic Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Middle Spring Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade This is the antique variety from England that so long ago inspired the ""Primrose Fairie"" by Cicely M. Barker. The dark red flowers have a beautiful golden, picotee (outside) edge to all the petals. Faeries are shy, but you know they'll appreciate it. $ 4.29	Primrose, Wanda Primula X juliae Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade Height: 2in. x 4 Water: Normal Soil: Organic Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Late Winter to Middle Spring Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade 'Wanda' is among the first flowers of spring, exploding with a fuchsia fury. It is the perfect companion with daffodils, keeping them company their entire blooming season! We consider it the toughest, hardiest primrose there is, by its behavior in our open fields. Don't have large shady areas? Just plant it on the north side of any shrub and divide clumps every year after flowers have finish. $ 4.29	Privet, Mini Lemon Beauty Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11 Light: P.Shade-Shade to P.Shade Height: 3 x3 Feet Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy,Sandy Common Uses:Bonsai, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary Distinction among other species and unusual beauty is what marks this ""Privet"" and all other additions we select annually. ""Lemon Beauty"" is a larger leaved version of ""Mini Yellow Privet."" The contrast of a brownish plum stem to green centered, lime to lemon yellow edged foliage is more dramatic, lending itself to outstanding mini topiaries, mini hedge rows or bonsai specimens. $ 5.29
Privet, Mini Yellow Lonicera nitida 'Baggescen's Gold' Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11 Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade Height: 3 x 3 Feet Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Sandy Flowers: No Common Uses:Bonsai, Garden Railroads, Hedges/Shrubs, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary One look at this small sized privet and I imagine an English hedge outlining a slighty shaded faery garden. 3/8"" golden-yellow leaves share space on this very branchy plant. Although it can grow to 3 feet, it does so slowly and is easily pruned. Use as a bonsai, shrub, small tree in railroad gardens or around a down-sized, backyard cloister garden. $ 4.79	Privet, Mini Yellow Topiary Lonicera nitida 'Baggescen's Gold' Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11 Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade Height: 3 x 3 Feet Water: Normal Soil: Organic-Loamy Sandy Common Uses:Garden Railroads, One look at this small sized privet and I imagine an English hedge outlining a slighty shaded faery garden. 3/8"" golden-yellow leaves share space on this very branchy plant. Although it can grow to 3 feet, it does so slowly and is easily pruned. Use as a bonsai, shrub, small tree in railroad gardens or around a down-sized, backyard cloister garden. $15.99	Ptilotrichum \ Tiny Shrub Alyssum Ptilotrichum (Alyssum) spinosum Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a Light: Full Sun to P.Sun Height: 12x12in. Water: Dry-Normal Soil: Sandy Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental Related to the bedding plant white alyssum, with the same white flowers, but the similarity ends there. Its thyme-sized, silvery gray leaves form a shrubby mound or can be shaped into a mini tree. The fun (for you sadist) is that the previous year's flowers become this year's prickly spines. RXR gardeners will get a kick out of this native of the Southern France to Spain region. $ 5.29
Putatoria, Pink Trumpet Bush Putatoria calibrica Cold Tolerance: Zone 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b Light: Sun-P.Sun to Full Sun Height: 4in. x 12in. wide Water: Normal Soil: Sandy-Loamy Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer Common Uses:Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental It looks like it can endure the intense heat of its native Mediterranean but NOT the extreme cold of an Ohio Winter. Tight clusters of loud, pink trumpets dominate over this low, spreading green shrub, Spring through Summer. $ 4.79