Medicinals - Popular Herbs with Medicinal Properties

The Living Seed Company - (Withania somnifera) Ashwagandha is nicknamed the king of herbs, while Tulsi is known as the Queen of herbs. These herbs are often used together. Aswagandha works with Tulsi to support healthy responses to stress responses, immunity, sooth insomnia. The root is the most often used part of this plant and it can be used in your garden alongside other plants as it small shrub in mild climates, and has green berries that mature to red. Characteristics: Organic Hardy Perennial Plants grow to 36-48 inches tall 100 days 20 Seeds Instructions -Start indoors 8 weeks before your last frost. Heat mats are helpful as the soil likes to be at 75 degrees for germination, along with a seed tray cover to trap humidity. Germination 14-21 days Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability.

Borage, Organic $3.75 $4.00

This beautiful herb, common in European cuisine, has cucumber flavored leaves and stunning delicate flowers. Use young leaves salads, sauteed or made into a refreshing drink. We plant this at the end of rows in our vegetable garden to attract pollinators. With edible flowers it is also used as a garnish borage and boasts many medicinal properties. This beautiful annual grows to 2 - 3 ' tall and easily self seeds. We plant it at the end of our rows in the vegetable garden to attract pollinators and provide cover for beneficial insects. Organic Annual plants grow to 2' feet tall 30 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after last frost. Direct Seed 1/2" Deep and 1" apart Germination 7-14 days Thin 12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Calendula Mixture Flower $3.75 $4.25

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Calendula officinalis) The spectacular colors and the array of petal formations in this flower mix make it a great choice for borders and mass plantings. This annual’s edible flowers—the petals are tangy and sweet—are also good for cutting and arranging. This European native has been used for thousands of years in creams to soothe irritated skin and resolve other inflammatory problems. Self-sowing hardy annual, 20-24" tall. Spectacular mix of colors and petal formations Self-sowing, hardy annual Plants grow to 20-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container gardens 250 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Fanni Common Sage, Heirloom, Organic $3.50

Wonderfully aromatic gray-green leaves used in soups, meat dishes, gravies, and stuffing. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Sturdy, woody stems can be used as ornamental branches in floral wreaths. Beautiful lavender flowers in summer. Start transplants 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Approx. 3,400 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Excellent fresh or dried Perennial to Zone 4 Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil Plant 1/8" deep as the seeds need light to germinate Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination in 14-21 days Plant 16" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Feverfew Herb Seeds, Ancient Heirloom, Organic

Feverfew Herb, Ancient Heirloom, Organic $3.25 $3.75

A small herb with tiny daisy like blossoms. Annual, but if clipped back before seeding it will come back every year as a perennial, Feverfew is naturalized across many states, and can become aggressive so use caution (Chrysanthemum parthenium). Characteristics: Annual plants grow to 20 inches tall Daisy like flowers ~800 Seeds per packet, .1 grams Instructions - Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost. Will self seed profusely. Prefers average soil. Direct Seed: Sow on the ground as it needs light to germinate Germination: 14 Days Thin: 15" Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

German Chamomile, Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - Native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, chamomile has foliage and flowers with such a pleasant fragrance that for centuries these plants have been allowed to self-sow along the edges of paths and walkways where their fragrance can be enjoyed. This herb’s graceful plants are 12-20" tall with endless masses of 1" attractive, daisy-like flowers that can be used to make tea. Annual. Characteristics: Organic or conventional Annual plant Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall Fragrant, daisy-like flowers grow to 1 inch 100 Seeds Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors in early spring just before the last frost. Chamomile prefers well-drained sandy soil and self-sows freely. Sow 8-10 weeks before the last frost Germination 7-14 days Plant 8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Ivory Princess Calendula Flower $3.75 $4.25

Seedsaver Exchange - Ivory Princess Calendula Flower Seeds - This calendula’s elegant look and refined color complement any selection of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Easy-to-grow plants typically reach 18-24" tall and produce abundant, edible blooms of cream-colored petals that surround a dark-red center base. Flowers bloom from late spring to autumn; their tangy-tasting petals can be used fresh or dried in soups, baked goods, and salads. Like other calendula varieties, ‘Ivory Princess’ attracts beneficial insects and pollinators and repels unwanted pests. Annual. 60 days. Self-seeding, hardy annual Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 250 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Lemon Balm, Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - (Melissa officinales) A lovely soothing and potent herb known for imparting a lemon/citrus-scent and flavor. Orignally from the Mediterranean and Asia, this versatile perennial has been used since ancient times for its culinary and medicinal properties. Melissa (part of its Latin name) comes from the greek word for honeybee and has been associated with power and even immortaltity. Can be used fresh or dry in teas, baths, tonics, and even as insect repellent. Naturally, lemon balm attracts bees. Characteristics: Organic Grown as an annual or tender perennial in warm climates Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall 70 days 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds inside 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant 18" apart. Plant Seed 1/8" deep Germination 7-21 days Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability.

Marshmallow, Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - (Althaea officinales) Famously known for its roots creating the popular confection, marshmallow, this beautiful perennial has been used since ancient time for its medicinal and culinary properties. its roots create a creamy mucilaginous liquid that can be made into a myriad of different preparations. Every part is edible - root, stem, and flower. The botanical name stems from the Greek word Altho which means to cure. The flower does attract pollinators. Characteristics: Organic Hardy Perennial Plants grow to 36-60 inches tall 50 days 50 Seeds Instructions -Must be cold stratified or sow outside in fall for mild climates and in early spring elsewhere. Sow 1/4" deep. Thin plants to 24" Germination 14-21 days Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability.

Narrow-leaf Coneflower - Prairie Native, Echinacea angustifolia from $3.00 $3.75

Narrow-leaf Coneflower - This coneflower is a powerhouse herb and flower used by Native Americans. Of all the echinaceas, this one was used the most extensively and had the most northern of ranges extending into the Dakotas and throughout most of the Midwest and Central Plains. They all love well drained soil but Narrow-leaf Coneflower is probably the variety that thrives in drier conditions. It is beloved by beneficials and this variety is used most medicinally. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 4. It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. It is a host plant for the Ottoe's Skipper which is a threatened speccies. Botanical Name: Echinacea angustifolia Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4 One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall Light purple flowers with very narrow petals. Tolerates clay soils 1/4 gram or ~50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Purple Coneflower does not like to be transplanted as it develops a taproot that allows it to be very drought tolerant. Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/2" deep Germination 10-20days Thin 18-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

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Neon Calendula Flower $3.75 $4.25

Seedsaver Exchange - Neon Calendula Flower Seeds - This flower’s brilliant, red-orange blossoms command attention no matter where they’re grown. Easy-to-grow plants typically reach 18-24" tall and produce abundant (and edible!) blooms from late spring to autumn. Like other calendula varieties, this hardworking flower works well in companion plantings as it attracts beneficial insects and pollinators even as it repels unwanted pests, including tomato worms and nematodes. Annual. 60 days. Self-seeding, hardy annual Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 250 Seeds Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Resinda Calendula Heirloom Seeds

Orange Resina Calendula - Calendula officinalis, Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company -The orange resina calendula is the most medicinal and sought after. A Native to Southern Europe. Calendula quickly naturalizes. Calendula will bring sunshine to your winter garden. The edibles petals are sweet and tangy. Easy to grow and propagate. Commonly used in skin care, reducing inflammation, controlling bleeding, and healing damaged or irritated tissue. Organic Medicinal Cut flower Annual plants grow to 18" inches tall 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil Germination 7-14 days Plant 6-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Organic Herbal Roots Collection, Organic $11.25 $12.00

Our Organic Herbal Roots Collection the three most popular herbal roots from our collections: Ashwagandha, Echinacea, and Marshmallow. The collection comes in a glassine envelope with namesake card for easy gift giving and all instructions are on each seed packet. It includes one seed packet of each of the following: The botanical names are included below Organic Ashwagandha - Withania Somnifere Organic Echinacea - Echinacea purpurea Organic Marshmallow - Althaea officinalis

Organic Herbal and Medicinal Tea Collection, Organic $10.99 $12.99

Our Herbal and Medicinal Tea Collection includes some of our most popular herbs and flowers, specifically for making tea. Making tea from your own garden, worked by your hands is a treat. Many types of herbs and flowers can be used. This collection includes the most popular. The collection comes in a glassine envelope with picture below for easy gift giving. It includes one seed packet of each of the following: The botanical names are included below Organic German Chamomile - Matricaria recutita Organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) - Ocimum gratissimum Organic Orange Resina Calendula - Calendula officinalis

Pacific Beauty Calendula, Organic $3.50 $3.55

A bright medley of single and double orange, gold, yellow and cream-colored flowers. Well-branched plants with tall, straight stems great for cutting, with continuous blooms all summer. Fresh petals are beautiful in salads and as cake decorations. Also known as pot marigold. Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Short Season 12-24" tall Annual 60 days 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil Germination 7-14 days Plant 6-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Pale Purple Coneflower - Prairie Native, Echinacea pallida from $3.00 $3.75

Pale Purple Coneflower - This is the most widespread of all the purple coneflowers with a range as far south as Georgia and Alabama, extending to the east, across the Midwest and to the Central Plains. It readily adapts to almost any soil as long as it is well drained. You can find it in clay, limerock, sand or loam. It is beloved by butterflies, birds and other pollinators. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zones 3-9 It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 4, most southern range of the purple coneflowers One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds Plants grow to 2-4 feet tall Light purple flowers 1/2 gram or ~95 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Purple Coneflower does not like to be transplanted as it develops a taproot that allows it to be very drought tolerant. Alternatively Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/2" deep Germination 10-20days Thin 18-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

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Radio Calendula , 1930's Heirloom $3.75 $4.25

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Calendula officinalis) Calendulas have been referred to as Pot Marigold for centuries. Radio was introduced to gardeners in the 1930s and is now quite hard to find. Beautiful orange flowers have quill-like edible petals. Blooms from early summer until frost. Well suited for pots. Self-seeding, hardy annual, 18-24" tall. Characteristics: Self-seeding, hardy annual Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall Blossoms are edible Great for container growing 250 Seeds per packet Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germination: 5-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Resina Calendula, Organic $3.50

Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms with a few orange show-offs and extremely high resin content. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A few orange types help keep the genetic variation of this powerful strain alive and well. Excellent medicinal properties compared to other calendulas; used as an herbal application for inflammation and localized skin problems. Also used as a dye for food or fabric and as an edible flower. Approx. 2,800 seeds/oz. Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Best medicinal variety Spring bee food 24-30" tall Annual 80 days 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Plant light well-drained soil Germination 7-14 days Plant 6-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Stinging Nettle, An Ancient Medicine, Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - (Urtica Dioica) - The fierce stinging nettle is appeased by the density in her medicinal, nutrient-rich with vitamins, minerals and iron. the sting of this herbacious perennial is removed once steamed or steeped. One of the foudnations for Biodynamic preparations. Usally of the first perennials in spring. Enjoy fresh or dray as a tea (hot or cold), sauteed and eaten as a green vegetable. Excellent as a substitue for any receipe calling for kale or spinach. Characteristics: Organic Hardy Perennial Plants grow to 60 inches tall Start harvesting in 2nd year or wait 100 days 50 Seeds Instructions -Sow at a depth of 1/8" in early spring or late fall. Space seeds every 3" Thin plants to 12-24" Germination 10-14 days Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability.

Tulsi (Holy Basil), Ancient Heirloom, Organic, area $3.55 $4.00

Tulsi has long been used as a drinking tea and culinary purposes. It goes by Holy Basil, Kapoor Basil, and many other variations. It is beloved by pollinators and readily self seeds in the garden. We planted in 2019 in our herb garden and haven’t had to plant it since. The seeds are easily saved and can be gifted to friends and family. Tea can be served hot or it can be served cold. We like it chilled and we do sell it to restaurants to be used as tea throughout the Driftless region where we live. Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda, which views it as an elixir of life. Considered to be an adaption, Tulsi is believed to be helpful in adapting the body to stress and other processes. Annual plant, but self seeds readily Organic and Open-Pollinated Plants grow to 12-20 inches tall A Medicinal Herb Plant in Full Sun 50 Seeds Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on surface of soil. Transplant outdoors in early spring just before last frost. Sow indoors 6 weeks before the last frost (or feel free to sow outside if you have 100 days of frost free weather) Germination 7-14 days Plant 8" apart

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Medicinals - Popular Herbs with Medicinal Properties