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Calamint, Lesser (Calamintha nepata) P. Ht. 12”.

Very aromatic bushy plant with small purple flowers. Leaves make a pleasant tea which is soothing for stomach complaints.

 

Caraway (Carum carvi) Bi, Ht. 2’.

Harvest the flower heads the summer after planting and use the well loved seeds in cakes and breads or cream cheeses and rich meats.

 

Catmint (Nepeta mussini) P. Ht. 12”.  

Not to be confused with the white flowered Catnep, this more commonly grown aromatic plant has blue-grey foliage with lavender blue flowers. Suitable herb for a sunny rockery.

 

Catnep (Nepeta cataria) P. Ht. 2’.  

Tall, pungent herb with small white flowers throughout the summer. Bees and cats both love it! Can be used as a tea.

 

Catnep, Lemon Scented (Nepeta cataria) P. Ht. 2’.

A new form of Catnep with lemon scented foliage. Apparently just as popular with cats – but we’re still testing!

 

Celery Leaf (Apium graveolens) Bi. Ht. 2’.

Very nutritious celery flavoured leaves. Excellent when lightly cooked in soups, stews, etc.

 

Chamomile, Double Flowered (Anthemis nobilis) P. Ht. Low,  

Similar to Chamomile Treneague but with cream, double flowers.

 

Chamomile, Dyers (Anthemis tinctoria) P. Ht. 2'.   

A decorative plant with deeply cut leaves and large daisy flowers in rather an unusual shade of yellow. Dye Plant.

 

Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis) P. Ht. 9”.

The original lawn chamomile that can be rolled to create a fragrant lawn. Alternatively, allow the plant to develop and harvest the flowers for using as tea or a hair rinse for blonde hair.

 

Chamomile, Treneague (Anthemis nobilis) P. Ht Low.

A non-flowering clone of lawn chamomile. Dense leaved and creeping, it makes an ideal subject for an apple-scented lawn.

 

Chervil. (Anthriscus cerefolium) A. Ht. 12”.

The fern like leaves have a slight aniseed flavour and are used as a garnish and in sauces, soups and omelettes. Prefers a shady site.

 

Chicory (Chicorium intybus) P. Ht. 2’.

The brilliant blue flowers make this a very attractive plant. The roots are used as a coffee substitute and the leaves in salads.

 

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) P. Ht. 9”.

Imparts a mild onion flavour to salads and soups. Plant in moist soil. For constant culinary use it is best to prevent flowering, but who can resist the decorative mass of mauve flowers?

 

Chives, Garlic (Allium tuberosum) P. Ht. 12”.

Mild garlic flavour. Use the long, flat leaves as ordinary Chives. Decorative white flowers.

 

Cicely, Sweet, (Myrrhis odorata) P. Ht. 4’.  

A tall plant with white flowers and bright green lacy foliage. Use the leaves and boiled roots for an aniseed flavour in salads. Add leaves to stewed fruit to remove acidity.

 

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) P. Ht. 3’

A shade tolerant plant with white flowers that are attractive to bees. Leaves make excellent compost. Best known for it’s healing powers in treating a variety of ailments,

 

Comfrey, Russian (Symphytum uplandicum) P. Ht. 4’.

A vigorous hybrid with purple-pink flowers. Grown for it’s excellent leaf production and used as a nutritious stock feed and a highly effective plant food.

 

Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) A. Ht. 18”.

Recommended as a herbal bedding plant! Brightly coloured daisy flowers in shades of red and yellow. Dye Plant.

 

Coriander (Coriadrum sativum) A. Ht. 2”.

Fresh young leaves are now popular in a wide range of recipes. Attractive pale mauve flowers appear during July and August, followed by the seeds which should be gathered and dried in a warm place. Use the seeds in curries and pickles.

 

Coriander, Vietnamese (Persicaria odorata) T.P. Ht. 2.5'.   

A vigorous, tropical herb for growing in full sun during the Summer and in a large tub inside in the Winter. Aromatic leaves have a strong, unique flavour. Ideal for stir fry dishes.

 

Cotton Lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) P. Ht. 2’

A silver leaved evergreen shrub which makes for perfect foil for other plants. Prune in March to encourage compact growth. Ideal for clipping into a low border hedge. Leaves used as a moth repellent.

 

Cotton lavender, Edward Bowles (Santolina pinnata neopolitana) P. Ht. 2.5’.

A large Santolina with boldly prominent cream flowers. As with other cotton lavenders, grow in light soil in full sun.

 

Cotton Lavender, Lambrook Silver P. Ht. 2.5’.

A tall variety especially noted for very bright and dense foliage. Yellow flowers.

 

Cotton Lavender ‘Lemon Queen’ P. Ht. 12”.

A variety with cream button flowers and delicate green foliage.

 

Cotton Lavender Viridis (Santolina viridis) P. Ht. 1’ 8”.

A compact, green leaved variety that contrasts well with other Santolinas. Yellow flowers.

 

Cowslip (Primula veris) P. Ht. 8”.   

A favourite wild flower of the Springtime. The yellow flowers are medicinally valued and were usually made into cowslip wine, apparently an excellent sedative!

 

Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum) P Ht. 18”.  

Bright silver foliage with yellow Summer flowers. Can be clipped into a neat bush shape. Its delicious curry scent will be more pronounced if planted in a warm, sheltered spot.

 

Curry Plant, Dartington (Helichrysum italicum ‘Dartington’) P Ht. 15”.  

Has darker foliage and a more compact growth than ordinary curry plant.

 

Curry Plant, Dwarf (Helichrysum italicum nana) P Ht. 6”.

Dainty, silver leaves with a hint of curry scent.