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Perennial herb with edible leaves, flowers and seeds, although the pungent smell may put you off.
Forms a tall ground cover but may be invasive in damp areas. Height to 70cm.
9cm pot
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Prefers part shade and moist soils, where it can spread fast on runners, as well as by seed. We have found that it is contained by our dry clay soils, and self seeded plants are easily weeded out, although others have had a less positive experience. Treat it like mint (it is a family member), and keep it in a pot, or in a garden bed with a solid border, dig it out if you see if venturing further, and snip off flower heads before they set seed.
Its main use is as a medicinal herb – a poultice of the leaves is said to be very effective for healing wounds and treating stings – Culpepper described it as ‘inferior to none’ in its ability to heal wounds. The leaves are also said to have antispasmodic properties and can be used to treat gout, cramps and aching muscles.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
