Skullcap (or Scullcap) is perennial plant used for medicinal purposes. However, there are two species of Skullcap and they are used in very different ways! Additionally, their growth requirements and appearance differ notably. The first kind of Skullcap is Skullcap, Official (Scutellaria lateriflora). This variety is also referred to as American Skullcap. It is a […]
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Medicinal Herb Spotlight: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a common wildflower that you probably would recognize, even if you don’t think you know it! The variety that grows wild (and that we carry the seeds for in store) flowers white. However, there are several different colors of yarrow such as pink and yellow. I have seen pink yarrow wild […]
Medicinal Herb Spotlight: Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in zones 5-8, or as annual in colder climates. It’s a look-a-like to German Chamomile and is also a self seeding plant, like Chamomile. It will spread if you aren’t careful! The plant forms in a clump about 3 to 4 feet tall, and thrives in […]