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Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) P, Ht. 12”. 

Native herb with clusters of yellow summer flowers on slender spikes-hence its other name of Church Steeples. Once used for a fragrant tisane as an astringent cottage medicine for wounds and gargles. 

 

Alecost (Costmary) (Chrysanthemum balsamita) P. Ht. 2.5’ 

Grey –green leaves with a strong mint and balsam scent. Flourishes in a medium soil in a sunny position. Crushed leaves are soothing on stings. Young leaves may be finely chopped and sprinkled sparingly on to salads. A tisane is said to relieve catarrh

 

Aloe Vera P.

A fleshy leaved succulent, usually grown as a house plant in this country. Much valued for it’s medicinal properties

 

Alpine Strawberry (Fregaria vesca alpina) P. Ht. 12”.

Perhaps strange to find this plant in a herb collection, but one will always find it mentioned in ancient herbals. Strawberries act as a cleanser to the liver and blood and are also useful for cosmetic purposes. Small, sweet fruit produced over a long season. Ideal for strawberry pots or as an edging for borders. Self-seeding.

 

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) Bi. Ht. 5’. 

A stately plant which can be considered as perennial as it self seeds quite easily. Young stems are candied or cooked with rhubarb to reduce acidity.

 

Anise Hyssop (Agastache anethiodora) P. Ht. 2.5’.

Erect purple flower spikes produced over a long period. Suitable for dried flower arrangements. Valuable bee plant with strong scent of aniseed

 

Arnica, North American (Arnica chamissonis) P. Ht. 12”.

Easier to grow than true mountain Arnica and has the same famous healing properties when applied to sprains and bruises, etc. However, this plant  is poisonous and must not be used without qualified supervision.

 

Artemisia, Powis Castle. P. Ht. 3’.

Very popular spreading shrub grown for it’s finely cut, bright silver foliage. Plant in full sun on a well drained site.