Common Name: Catmint Latin Name: Nepeta faassenii Description: This is a stunning plant and well suited to WA summers as it copes well with full sun. A small ornamental with grey-green foliage and attractive spikes of purplish blue flowers throughout summer. Perennial. 30cm. Harvesting: Pick fresh leaves as required or cut stems when in flower and dry by hanging. […]
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Cat Grass
Common Name: Cat Grass Latin Name: Dactylis glomerata Description: Low growing grass ideal for cats and dogs to provide vitamins and minerals and as a dietary supplement. Cat grass aids digestion and helps cats rid themselves of fur balls. Height 20cm. Harvesting: Keep in pots at pet height for cats and dogs to munch on at their leisure. Best […]
Beetroot Salad Leaf
Common Name: Beetroot Salad Leaf Latin Name: Beta vulgaris Description: Rich-red stems and purple leaves give a colourful splash to the garden as well as the table. Fertile, free draining soil in sunny position. Harvesting: Harvest individual stems and leaves as needed. Smaller leaves are sweeter and more tender. Best Results: Grow in full sun in rich, well drained […]
Basil Thai
Common Name: Basil Thai Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum spp. Description: Smallish dark green leaves packed with flavour and scented oils. Prolific purple flowers. Grows to around 50cm wide and 60cm in height. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. The stems of Thai basil are also flavoursome so can be used in Thai and Indonesian dishes. […]
Basil Red Rubin
Common Name: Basil Red Rubin Description: Large, nearly pure purple leaves with lighter coloured flowers. Great flavour and aroma. Annual. 40cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: The more basil is harvested, the more it should be fertilised. Add lots of organic matter. Grow this plant in full sun to ensure that the […]
Basil Perennial
Common Name: Basil Perennial Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘African Blue’ Description: Highly aromatic plant with ovate, light green leaves and whorls of flowers. Perennial. Height 100cm. Harvesting: Harvest younger leaves at any time and use fresh, juiced or dried. Flowers can be distilled for oil. Best Results: Cut down by two thirds in autumn and spring to encourage new growth. […]
Basil Lime
Common Name: Basil Lime Latin Name: Ocimum americanum Description: Shiny green leaves packed with a lime citrus fragrance. Whorls of flowers appear in summer. Annual. Height 55cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: Grow in full sun or rich, well drained soil. The more basil is harvested, the more it should be fertilised. Add […]
Basil Lettuce Leaf
Common Name: Basil Lettuce Leaf Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Description: Highly prolific and robust variety of basil with very large, crinkled leaves similar in appearance to lettuce. Aromatic perfume. Annual. Height 55cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: Grow in full sun in rich, well drained soil. The more basil is harvested, the more […]
Basil Lemon
Common Name: Basil Lemon Latin Name: Ocimum americanum Description: Shiny green leaves packed with intense lemon fragrance. Whorls of flowers appear in summer. Annual. Height 55cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: Grow in full sun or part shade in rich, well drained soil or premium potting mix. Suitable for large pots or containers. […]
Basil Holy Sacred
Common Name: Basil Holy Sacred Latin Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Description: Slender leaves with musky, mint perfume. Revered by Eastern religions and often seen growing around Indian temples. Tender perennial. Height 60cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: The more basil is harvested, the more it should be fertilised. Add lots of organic matter. Uses: Fresh […]