Common Name: Lemongrass Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus Description : Narrow, ribbon-like, leafy stalks that grow in large clumps have distinctive lemon fragrance. White base of stem is edible. Perennial. 100cm Harvesting: Pick leaves or remove portions of the stem as required. Can be frozen. Best Results : Divide late in winter to rejuvenate plant. Uses […]
Common Name:Leek Latin Name: Allium ampeloprasum Description: Related to onions and grown for their fleshy stem and delicate flavour. Prepare soil with organic matter and fertiliser. Gently separate seedlings and plant 20cm apart. Harvesting: Start harvesting when stems are 2cm thick in summer. Cut below ground to encourage new seedlings. Best Results: Grow in full sun in rich, well […]
Common Name: Lemon Balm Latin Name: Melissa officinalis Description: Spreading herb with bright green leaves with a delicious lemon scent. Perennial. 100cm. Harvesting: Harvest as soon as plant is large enough. Dry or freeze. Best Results: Cut back very hard every year to maintain bush shape. Uses: Delicious added to summer drinks when frozen in ice cubes. Add to stuffing or […]
Common Name: Lavender Avonview Latin Name: Lavandula ‘Avonview’ Description: Very attractive and extremely hardy ornamental lavender. Striking purple flower spikes form on dense grey green foliage. Excellent for WA conditions. Perennial. 80cm. Harvesting: Harvest flowers and foliage at any time. Best Results: Trim after flowering is complete to maintain compact shape. Prefers alkaline soil. Uses: Plant as a stunning hedge or […]
Common Name: Lavender – Sweet Latin Name: Lavandula heterophylla Description: Attractive compact shrub with deep green foliage and dark purple flowers that form on very long spikes. Camphor-lavender perfume. Excellent for WA conditions. Perennial. 100cm. Harvesting: Harvest flowers and foliage at any time. Best Results: Trim after flowering is complete to maintain compact shape. Prefers alkaline soil. Uses: Plant as a […]
Common Name: Lad’s Love (Southernwood) Latin Name: Artemesia abrotanum Description: Pungently aromatic shrub with grey-green feathery foliage and tiny yellow flowers in summer. Perennial. 100cm. Harvesting: Harvest leaves at any time. Use fresh or dried. Best Results: Cut down by two thirds every year. Uses: Leaves are used in sachets or potpourris to repel moths and fleas. Plant as hedge around […]
Common Name: Kohl Rabi Purple Latin Name: Brassica oleracea Description: Attractive and unusual vegetable grown for the edible, turnip-like bulb with white flesh at base. Purple stems and leaves add colour to the garden. Height 30cm. Harvesting: Harvest in 8-10 weeks when bulb is 6cm in diameter. Best Results: Grow in full sun in rich, well drained soil. Regular water. […]
Common Name: Gotu kola Latin Name: Centella asiatica Description: Also known as pennywort. Attractive low growing ground cover perfect for around ponds and shady areas. Will thrive in shallow water or boggy positions. Height 20cm. Harvesting: Harvest leaves when about 15mm in diameter. Always ensure some leaves remain.. Best Results: Very vigorous so may be best grown in pots. Divide […]
Common Name: Geranium Peppermint Scented Latin Name: Pelargonium tomentosum Description: This is a vigorous evergreen with heart-shaped, velvety leaves that have a delicious peppermint perfume. The plant will spread over quite a large area, almost like a ground cover, but it is very easy to control with hard pruning every now and then. Very low maintenance. Perennial. […]
Common Name: Geranium Lime Scented Latin Name: Pelargonium nervosum Description: Vigorous evergreen with smooth, lime-scented foliage. Small, mauve flower clusters. Low maintenance. Perennial. Height 60cm. Harvesting: Harvest leaves at any time. Keep in vase of water or in fridge. Best Results: Grow in full sun or part shade in rich, well drained soil. Regular water. Remove dead flowers and cut […]
