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Fennel, Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare dulce) P. Ht. 5’.  

The red-brown foliage and mustard tinted flowers make this a very attractive version of fennel. Has exactly the same properties as Green Fennel. The fronds are popular with flower arrangers, but must be soaked prior to use.

 

Fennel, Green (Foeniculum vulgare dulce) P. Ht. 5’.

A beautiful plant with frothy green foliage and lemon yellow flowers. Prefers a well drained soil in a sunny position. Leaves traditionally used in fish dishes. Use seeds in pickles or as a tea.

 

Feverfew, Golden (Chrysanthemum pathenium aureum) P. Ht. 9”.

Compact garden form of feverfew with very bright lime-gold leaves. A determined self-seeder!

 

Feverfew, Wild (Chrysanthemum pathenium) P. Ht. 18”.  

Has received much acclaim for the successful treatment of migraine. A very pungent herb with masses of daisy flowers. Self seeding.

 

Flax, Perennial (Linum perenne) P. Ht. 18".

Similar properties to annual flax, but with paler blue flowers and more delicate appearance. Also available in White.

 

Foxglove (Digitalis purpureum) Bi. Ht. 4’.  

Native plant with purple shaded (occasionally white) bell flowers opening on one side of a spire. Will grow happily in a wooded or shady site.  Medicinal. Leaves are used to extract digitalin to treat heart complaints. However, please leave this to the professionals as this plant is poisonous.

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