Wild but Rooted - Rare & Native Plant Nursery

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Herbs

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Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena)

£6.00

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10 in stock



Pack of 5 CROWNS: Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

£10.00

The leaves are used in salads, or as a flavouring for fish or meat. Young, fresh leaves can be picked in September when they first appear, and may be harvested until the flowers bloom the following spring. Shade-loving plant.

6 in stock



Calendula (Neon)

£6.00

Fast-growing and endlessly generous, calendula flowers steadily through the season, often long after other blooms have faded. Each plant becomes a magnet for bees and other pollinators, adding life and movement to borders while delivering armfuls of cheerful, resin-rich petals.

Easy to grow and forgiving in most soils, it’s perfect for beginners but still loved by experienced growers for its reliability. Harvest for cutting, drying, or simply enjoy it glowing in the garden like a small burst of optimism every day.

5 in stock



St Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

£6.00

Great ground cover, thrives even in poor soil. Used medicinally, eg for cystitis.

5 in stock



Dog Rose (Rosa canina)

£6.00

The hips are rich in vitamin C and can be used to make teas, syrups, and jams. Rosehip tea is used to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation, especially for joint health.

4 in stock



Mother wort

£8.00

Can be used as a flavouring, tea, or for medicinal uses (eg menstrual pain).

4 in stock



Perennial tuber Helianthus maximiliani

£8.00

A stunning plant that also produces great food! Produces edible tubers (a perennial artichoke). A mass of sunflowers stand around 1 metre tall. Likes a well-draned soil; hardy to -30°C

4 in stock



Pack of 3 plants: Lemon balm - Melissa officinalis

£6.00

Lemon Balm is a calming herb with a fresh lemony scent, perfect for teas and natural remedies. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it brings both beauty and wellbeing to your garden.

3 in stock



Pack of 3: Oregano - Origanum vulgare

£6.00

A hardy perennial herb with aromatic leaves used in Mediterranean cooking. Easy to grow, compact and drought tolerant.

3 in stock



Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)

£6.00

Leaves add a mild cucumber flavour to salads and soups.

3 in stock



Chamomile

£6.00

2 in stock



Violet (Viola odorata)

£6.00

Violets have been used to treat respiratory conditions, soothe headaches, and promote relaxation. The flowers are edible and often used to decorate cakes, salads, or made into syrups.

2 in stock



Winter Savory - Satureja Montana

£6.00

Hardy perennial that can be used as a herb all year round, great as a substitute for basil. Can also be used medicinally, and works great as ground cover. Height and spread 50cm.

2 in stock



Wood Avens (Geum urbanum)

£6.00

The roots have been used as a tonic for digestive issues, fevers, and mouth infections. Clove-like flavor and can be used to flavor soups, stews, and drinks like ale. Leaves are edible in salads or as greens.

2 in stock



Wood sorrel (cuckoo meat)

£6.00

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2 in stock



Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

£8.00

Marshmallow is used to treat coughs, sore throats, and digestive issues. The leaves and roots were traditionally used to make a soothing syrup, and the roots were the original source of marshmallow candy.

1 in stock



Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris)

£6.00

A hardy native perennial valued for its aromatic foliage, upright growth, and long history of cultivation. Its deeply divided dark green leaves are silvery beneath, creating attractive contrast and movement in borders and naturalistic plantings. Traditionally, mugwort has been grown for centuries in herb gardens and was widely used in European folklore, crafts, and herbal traditions. The fragrant foliage has also been used in potpourri and dried arrangements.

1 in stock



Pack of 10: Slender yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis dillenii)

£6.00

Has clover-like leaves with three heart-shaped leaflets and small, bright yellow flowers. Historically used to treat scurvy, fever, and urinary tract infections, and as a diuretic and astringent.

1 in stock



Self-heal / heal-all / woundwort / heart-of-the-earth / carpenter's herb, brownwort / blue curls - Prunella vulgaris

£6.00

Prunella vulgaris is a wildflower plant with many medicinal properties. Prunella vulgaris has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties and it is used to treat herpes, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Since ancient times, Prunella vulgaris has been revered for its healing properties.

1 in stock



Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)

£6.00

The young shoots, leaves, flower buds and roots are all edible, with a celery-like flavour; the seeds are peppery and can be ground as a condiment. Virtually evergreen over the winter and a very useful winter salad and cooking vegetable



Bee Balm

£6.00

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Borage

£6.00

A fast-growing herb known for its bright blue, star-shaped flowers and coarse, slightly bristly foliage. It flowers over a long period, typically from late spring through summer, and often continues if regularly deadheaded. Traditionally, the flowers are edible and commonly used fresh as a garnish in drinks and salads. The young leaves have also been used historically in herbal cooking, though they are rough in texture and less commonly consumed today.



Chives - Allium schoenoprasum

£6.00

A perennial herb with hollow green leaves and edible flowers.



Clary sage

£6.00

The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making it a useful addition to wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Clary sage has a long history of traditional cultivation in Europe, where it was valued in herbal gardens and occasionally used in flavouring and fragrance applications. Today it is widely grown for ornamental use, pollinator support, and its distinctive scent.



Columbine - Aquilegia vulgaris

£6.00

A hardy perennial known for its distinctive, spurred flowers and finely divided, blue-green foliage. It typically flowers from late spring into early summer, producing nodding blooms in shades of purple, blue, pink, white, or bi-coloured forms depending on cultivar and conditions.

It grows best in partial shade to full sun in well-drained soil and is generally low maintenance once established. Plants will often self-seed freely, which can lead to natural spread in suitable garden conditions.

Aquilegia is attractive to pollinators, particularly bees, and works well in cottage garden planting schemes, woodland edges, and mixed herbaceous borders. It tolerates a range of soil types but prefers conditions that do not become waterlogged.



Common Horehound - Marrubium vulgare

£6.00

Traditional medicinal herb used for coughs and colds.



Echinacea

£6.00



Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

£7.00

A hardy, long-flowering perennial herb valued for its masses of small, daisy-like white flowers with bright yellow centres. Blooming from early summer into autumn, it provides reliable colour and attracts a wide range of pollinating insects.

Easy to grow and tolerant of a variety of conditions, feverfew thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil.



Hazelwort (Asarum europaeum)

£6.00

Hardy, evergreen, and low maintenance, hazelwort is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for attractive foliage and dependable ground cover in shaded conditions.



Korean Mint plant (Agastache rugosa/purple giant hyssop)

£6.00

A beautiful, fragrant herb with tall spikes of purple-blue flowers that bloom from summer into autumn. Loved by bees and butterflies, Korean Mint has an aniseed-mint scent and edible leaves—great for teas and borders. Unlike common mint, it doesn’t spread aggressively, making it easy to manage in garden beds.



Lemon bergamot (Monarda citriodora)

£6.00

Flowering from early to late summer, it adds height, colour, and structure to borders, wildlife gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes.

The leaves release a distinctive lemon fragrance when touched, making it a popular choice for sensory gardens and areas close to paths and seating. Traditionally, the fragrant leaves have been used in herbal teas and potpourri, while the flowers make an eye-catching addition to fresh and dried arrangements.



Lovage - Levisticum officinale

£6.00

A tall perennial herb with celery-like flavour.



Madder

£6.00



Okahijiki - Japanese land seaweed (Salsola komarovii)

£6.00

An unusual annual vegetable grown for its crisp, succulent foliage and mild, naturally salty flavour. Popular in Japanese cuisine, the young shoots are harvested and eaten fresh in salads, lightly steamed, stir-fried, or used as a garnish.

Despite its common name, it is not a seaweed but a terrestrial plant that produces fine, branching stems with a distinctive appearance reminiscent of marine vegetation. Fast-growing and productive, it can be harvested repeatedly while young for the best texture and flavour.



Pack of 2 plants: Rupturewort (Green Carpet) - Herniaria glabra

£6.00

Great ground cover, thrives even in poor soil. Used medicinally, eg for cystitis.



Safflower

£6.00




Saw-wort

£6.00



Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)

£6.00

Traditionally used as a remedy for wounds, ulcers, and sore throats. It’s also used as an immune booster and for treating infections. The young leaves and flowers can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a vegetable.



Stevia rebaudiana

£6.00

A perennial herb known for its naturally sweet-tasting leaves, which contain steviol glycosides—compounds that are up to 300 times sweeter than sugar but contain zero calories. Easy to grow in pots or the ground, Stevia prefers well-drained soil and full sun, thriving in warm, sheltered spots. In colder climates, it can be brought indoors over winter. It’s non-invasive, fast-growing, and can be harvested multiple times in a growing season.



Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata)

£6.00

Great flavour and useful as a companion plant in the garden to keep pests away.



Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

£6.00

A fragrant perennial herb similar to oregano.



Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum)

£6.00

A low-growing, shade-loving perennial ground cover valued for its delicate foliage and spring flowers. It forms spreading mats of whorled, bright green leaves, typically reaching 10–20 cm in height, making it well suited to woodland gardens and shaded borders. When dried, the foliage develops a distinct sweet, hay-like fragrance due to natural coumarin content. Traditionally, this has been used to scent linens, potpourri, and drinks such as May wine in parts of Europe.



Thyme - Thymus vulgaris

£6.00

A fragrant herb used in cooking, it is a low-growing perennial.



White Horehound - Marrubium vulgare

£6.00

Traditionally used in cough syrups and medicine.



Wild Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

£6.00

A hardy perennial wildflower valued for its striking sky-blue flowers and long flowering season. Blooming from summer into early autumn, it produces masses of daisy-like flowers on tall, branching stems that can reach over a metre in height.



Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens

£6.00

Low growing evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves used in teas.



Woad

£6.00



Woodland Strawberry - Fragaria vesca

£6.00

Sweet fragrant berries, delicious raw, cooking or freezing.



Wormwood

£6.00

A hardy perennial herb grown for its strongly aromatic, silvery-grey foliage and upright, bushy habit. The finely divided leaves give it a soft, feathery appearance, making it a useful structural plant in herb gardens, gravel gardens, and dry borders.