Herb

Perennial to Zone 3. This native wildflower is easy to distinguish when not in flower by the stem that appears to grow through fused leaves, hence another common name, Thoroughwort. Tiny white flowers in fuzzy clusters top the 4–6' plants in late summer; an important food source for native bees. Plant 3' apart in moist soil and full sun to dappled shade. ② Family-owned companies or cooperatives, domestic and foreign

Perennial to Zone 4. Also called Poor Man’s Ginseng and dang shen in China. Used in Chinese medicine like ginseng, but considerably easier to grow than true Panax ginseng. Also fun to grow as a novel ornamental. Tendrilly twining vines with small ovate leaves grow to 3–4' long by their second year. Mature vine about 5–6' long. Buds look like green peas, swell to little green balloons, flower as green bells with purple veining, then mature to five-sided-balloon seed pods. Harvest long firm sweet roots with tight skins in autumn at 4–6 years. Used to support energy levels, digestion, immune response, and to clear excess mucus from the lungs.

Self-sowing annual herb (Matricaria recutita) that blooms in 60-66 days. Blend created from naturally cross-pollinated chamomile selected for higher essential oil concentrations. Thrives in various conditions including poor soil, containers, and raised beds.