Jamaican Dandelion (Senna occidentalis)
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The Jamaican Dandelion, also known as the Piss-a-Bed Plant or Coffee Senna, is a tropical to subtropical short-lived biennial native to the tropical Americas. A part of the Fabaceae family, it is related to Carob and the Lablab Bean. Hefty compound leaves house dainty, yellow flower clusters and seed pods.
Each part of the fast growing plant is used. Traditionally used in Jamaica as a cold helper and diuretic, the bitter tasting Jamaican Dandelion is used for liver cleansing and shortness of breath. Applied externally, the leaves are used on ringworm and eczema. Seeds, once parched and ground, make for a helpful coffee-like drink which is said to help the bladder and kidneys.
Jamaican Dandelion has long been used for its beneficial properties. Bearing confirmed antibacterial, anticancerous, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antimutagenic properties, it’s quite a useful tool to have around.
Jamun (Syzygium cumini)
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Jamun, Java Plum, Jambul, Black Plum, or Jambolan, is a tall evergreen tree in the Myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to India and naturalized in Southeast Asia and tropical regions worldwide. It is commonly grown as an ornamental shade tree and for its edible, dark purple fruits
Jamun reaches heights of 80 to 100 feet tall, and at maturity, has a beautiful spreading crown. Fragrant, cream-colored flowers bloom on the branches during the spring and develop into plum-sized green fruits that ripen to dark purple. When ripe, they are sweet and tangy and can be eaten fresh in salads or smoothies, or made into wine, vinegar, sauces, jams, jellies, or sorbets. Jamun fruits are highly nutritious and are a good source of antioxidants, phytochemicals, and vitamin C. In Ayurvedic medicine, they are used to prevent diabetes, for digestive problems, and as a blood purifier. Culturally, they are considered a “fruit of the gods” and are mentioned in sacred Hindu texts.
Jamun thrives in tropical regions but its cold hardiness makes it an excellent fruit tree to grow outdoors in subtropical climates. It grows best in moist, well-draining soils in full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11.
Java Ginseng (Talinum paniculatum)
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Hardy, Nutritious Leafy Green
Common Names: Java Ginseng, Fame Flower, Pink Baby’s Breath, Philippine GinsengFamily: TalinaceaeOrigin: Tropical Americas and Southeast Asia
Java Ginseng (Talinum paniculatum) is a fast-growing, hardy plant known for its medicinal uses and nutritional value. Despite its common name, Java Ginseng is not related to true ginseng but is widely used in traditional medicine for its health-boosting properties. This leafy green plant features fleshy, succulent leaves and delicate, pink flowers, making it both an edible and ornamental addition to gardens. The plant is easy to grow and is highly valued for its leaves, which can be consumed fresh in salads or cooked like spinach. Java Ginseng is known to be rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting overall wellness.
Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value
Leaves: Java Ginseng produces fleshy, succulent leaves that are high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. The leaves have a slightly tangy, spinach-like flavor and can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked in soups and stir-fries. These leaves are also used in traditional medicine, where they are believed to boost energy, improve immune function, and support general health.
Flowers: The plant blooms with clusters of small, pink or magenta flowers on tall, slender stems, adding ornamental value to gardens. These delicate flowers attract pollinators, making Java Ginseng an attractive option for wildlife gardens.
Growth Habit: Java Ginseng is a hardy perennial that grows rapidly in warm climates, reaching 2-3 feet tall. Its tolerance for a variety of soil types and minimal care requirements make it an ideal choice for beginner gardeners.
Java Ginseng: The Hardy, Nutritious Leafy Green
Botanical Name: Talinum paniculatumCommon Names: Java Ginseng, Fame Flower, Pink Baby’s Breath, Philippine GinsengFamily: TalinaceaeOrigin: Tropical Americas and Southeast Asia
Java Ginseng (Talinum paniculatum) is a fast-growing, hardy plant known for its medicinal uses and nutritional value. Despite its common name, Java Ginseng is not related to true ginseng but is widely used in traditional medicine for its health-boosting properties. This leafy green plant features fleshy, succulent leaves and delicate, pink flowers, making it both an edible and ornamental addition to gardens. The plant is easy to grow and is highly valued for its leaves, which can be consumed fresh in salads or cooked like spinach. Java Ginseng is known to be rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting overall wellness.
Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value
Leaves: Java Ginseng produces fleshy, succulent leaves that are high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. The leaves have a slightly tangy, spinach-like flavor and can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked in soups and stir-fries. These leaves are also used in traditional medicine, where they are believed to boost energy, improve immune function, and support general health.Flowers: The plant blooms with clusters of small, pink or magenta flowers on tall, slender stems, adding ornamental value to gardens. These delicate flowers attract pollinators, making Java Ginseng an attractive option for wildlife gardens.Growth Habit: Java Ginseng is a hardy perennial that grows rapidly in warm climates, reaching 2-3 feet tall. Its tolerance for a variety of soil types and minimal care requirements make it an ideal choice for beginner gardeners.
Medicinal and Culinary Uses
Java Ginseng is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. Its nutrient-rich leaves are incorporated into salads, soups, and stir-fries, while in folk medicine, it is believed to enhance stamina, lower blood sugar, and aid digestion. The plant is also used in herbal teas and tonics to promote general wellness.
Jelly Palm (Butia capitata)
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Hardy, Fruit-Bearing Ornamental Palm
Common Names: Jelly Palm, Pindo Palm, Wine PalmFamily: ArecaceaeOrigin: South America (Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina)
The Jelly Palm (Butia capitata), also known as the Pindo Palm or Wine Palm, is a hardy, slow-growing palm tree native to South America. Known for its arching, feathery fronds and its delicious, sweet-tart fruit, the Jelly Palm is both an ornamental and a productive fruit-bearing tree. The tree produces clusters of small, orange-yellow fruits that taste like loquats and can be eaten fresh or used to make jellies, jams, and wine, hence its common name. Adaptable to a range of climates, the Jelly Palm is tolerant of cold temperatures, making it a great addition to gardens in temperate regions.
Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value
Fruits: The Jelly Palm produces clusters of round, orange to yellow fruits that have a sweet and tangy flavor, similar to pineapple and apricot. These fruits can be eaten fresh, used in preserves, or fermented to make wine. The fruits are rich in vitamins A and C and are known for their refreshing taste.
Foliage: The palm has long, feathery, bluish-green fronds that arch gracefully from a stout trunk, adding a tropical touch to landscapes. The fronds can reach up to 10 feet long.
Growth Habit: Jelly Palm grows as a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach 10-20 feet tall. It has a rounded crown, making it ideal for ornamental use in gardens and landscapes.
Culinary and Ornamental Uses
The fruits of the Jelly Palm are highly valued for their sweet-tart flavor, often used to make jelly, jam, and even wine. The fruit is also enjoyed fresh, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Beyond its edible fruit, the palm is prized for its ornamental appeal, with its arching fronds and sturdy trunk providing an exotic look to any garden or landscape.
Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi)
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Job's Tears is a tropical grass native to Southeast Asia, and has been naturalized in Southern America as well as the Caribbean. Job's Tears is a member of the grass and rice family of plants (poaceae). Wide ornamental blades grow upright and arch at their ends. Long, beautiful spikes of grain are produced in the warm seasons, swelling into gorgeous strings of seeds that resemble pearls, or tears. This unique grain is often described as resembling barley in both size, color and form. The plant is self-seeding annually, and is a perennial around the east coast and in warmer climates. This plant creates an excellent textured foliage, making it a great hedge plant. It's also well-suited to grow in containers, easily reaching heights of 4 to 6ft. It is best to plant Job's Tears during the rainy season, in Spring (right now!!). Grain heads will sprout and be ready for ample harvest as the weather becomes more dry. Job's Tears has several edible uses, primarily as a cereal grain. In Asia it is commonly used to make grain alcohol that is often sweetened and combined with spices. A milk like drink similar to Horchata can be made from the grains as well. Medicinally, the bran is known to have cancer fighting properties. The pea-shaped grains of the plant naturally have a hole that easily allows for stringing of the grains. They are moisture resistant, and durable and are often used to make necklaces and rosaries due to the added symbolism of the tear-shape.
Kiwi 'Prolific' (Actinidia arguta)
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Hardy, Fruit-Bearing Kiwi Vine
Common Names: Kiwi ‘Prolific’, Hardy KiwiFamily: ActinidiaceaeOrigin: East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)
Kiwi ‘Prolific’ (Actinidia arguta) is a hardy kiwi variety that produces small, smooth-skinned, grape-sized fruits bursting with sweet, tangy flavor. Unlike traditional fuzzy kiwis, the ‘Prolific’ kiwi can be eaten whole, skin and all. Known for its cold-hardiness, this vigorous, deciduous vine is perfect for growing in temperate climates where traditional kiwi varieties struggle. With its fast growth and ability to bear fruit in just 3-4 years, the Kiwi ‘Prolific’ is a favorite among gardeners looking for a productive and easy-to-grow fruiting vine.
Fruits: Kiwi ‘Prolific’ produces small, smooth, grape-like fruits with a sweet, mildly tangy flavor. The fruits are completely edible, including the thin skin, which sets them apart from the larger, fuzzier kiwi varieties. Rich in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, the fruits are highly nutritious and perfect for fresh eating, adding to fruit salads, or blending into smoothies.
Foliage: The vine has lush, heart-shaped green leaves that provide an attractive, ornamental quality in the garden. In the fall, the leaves turn a striking yellow, adding seasonal interest.
Growth Habit: Kiwi ‘Prolific’ is a fast-growing, deciduous climbing vine that can grow up to 15-20 feet tall if provided with proper support. It is well-suited to trellises, pergolas, or arbors, making it a productive and ornamental addition to any garden.
Culinary and Ornamental Uses: The small, smooth-skinned fruits of the Kiwi ‘Prolific’ are perfect for fresh eating due to their sweet and tangy flavor. They can be eaten whole or used in fruit salads, desserts, smoothies, or even preserved as jams and jellies. In addition to its delicious fruit, the vine adds ornamental value to the garden with its lush foliage and fast-growing, vining habit, making it ideal for covering structures or creating natural privacy screens.
Korean Mint (Agastache rugosa)
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Fragrant Medicinal Herb with Purple Blooms and Cooling Flavor
Korean Mint is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb with upright growth, serrated green leaves, and tall spikes of lavender-purple flowers that bloom through the warm months. Unlike true mints, Agastache rugosa does not spread aggressively, forming a tidy clump that fits beautifully into herb gardens, pollinator beds, and food forests. The leaves release a sweet, cooling aroma with notes of anise, mint, and basil, while the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in abundance.
This plant thrives in heat and sun, grows quickly, and offers both ornamental beauty and practical harvests. Its long bloom season, strong stems, and vibrant color make it a standout whether planted in the ground or in containers.
Cultural & Culinary Significance
In Korea, China, and East Asia, Korean Mint—known as Baechohyang—has been used for centuries as both a culinary herb and a medicinal plant. The leaves are brewed into soothing teas traditionally used to support digestion, reduce heat in the body, and calm the stomach. In cooking, the fresh leaves are used to flavor soups, dumplings, rice dishes, and herbal broths, adding a bright, refreshing note. In traditional herbal medicine, Agastache rugosa is valued for its aromatic, balancing properties and is still widely used today.
Why Grow Korean Mint?
Aromatic leaves for tea, cooking, and herbal use
Long-blooming purple flowers loved by pollinators
Clump-forming growth that won’t take over the garden
Heat-tolerant, drought-resilient once established
Beautiful and functional addition to edible landscapes
Kwai Muk (Artocarpus hypargyraeus)
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Exotic Tropical Fruit with Tangy Sweetness
Common Names: Kwai Muk, Chinese Mulberry, Monkey JackFamily: MoraceaeOrigin: Southeast Asia (Southern China)
Kwai Muk (Artocarpus hypargyraeus) is a rare, tropical fruit tree closely related to jackfruit and breadfruit, known for producing small, tangy-sweet fruits that are enjoyed fresh or made into jams and desserts. Native to southern China and other parts of Southeast Asia, this compact tree is highly prized for both its edible fruit and ornamental value. The fruit is small and round, about the size of a fig, with an orange to yellow skin when ripe. Its flesh is soft, with a flavor reminiscent of apricots, figs, and citrus. In addition to its tasty fruit, Kwai Muk is a beautiful addition to tropical gardens, featuring large, glossy leaves and a dense, spreading canopy.
Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value
Fruits: Kwai Muk fruits are small, orange-yellow, and round, growing to about 1-2 inches in diameter. The flesh inside is soft and tangy-sweet, with a flavor that has been described as a combination of apricot, fig, and a hint of citrus. The fruit is typically eaten fresh, but it can also be used in jams, jellies, or dried for later use. Kwai Muk is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber, supporting immune health and digestion.
Foliage: The tree has large, oval, dark green leaves that are leathery and glossy, adding a lush, tropical appearance to the landscape. The dense foliage provides ample shade, making the tree both ornamental and functional.
Growth Habit: Kwai Muk is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that typically reaches 15-30 feet tall. Its compact size and attractive form make it ideal for smaller gardens or as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical climates.
Culinary and Ornamental Uses
Kwai Muk is most commonly eaten fresh due to its juicy, tangy-sweet flavor, but the fruit can also be used to make jams, jellies, and desserts. Its unique flavor profile makes it a delightful addition to fruit salads and tropical dishes. Beyond its edible use, Kwai Muk is often planted for its ornamental value, providing both shade and visual interest with its dense, glossy foliage.
La Cach (Premna serratifolia)
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Medicinal and Aromatic Coastal Shrub
Common Names: La Cach, Coastal Premna, Headache Tree, Agara, Arani, VasaFamily: LamiaceaeOrigin: Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
Premna serratifolia, commonly known as La Cach or Coastal Premna, is a hardy shrub or small tree known for its medicinal properties and aromatic leaves. This plant is often found growing in coastal areas and tropical forests, thriving in warm, humid environments. La Cach is widely used in traditional medicine, particularly in Southeast Asia and India, where its leaves, roots, and bark are used to treat a variety of ailments. The leaves are fragrant and are sometimes used as a spice in cooking. This versatile plant is drought-tolerant, resilient to coastal winds, and adds both medicinal and ornamental value to gardens.
Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value
Foliage: La Cach has oval to lance-shaped, serrated leaves that are aromatic when crushed. The leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. La Cach plants flower and produce seeds year-round, but it is really cultivated for its foliage. The young leaves and tender shoots are typically cooked and eaten as greens or used to wrap meat or veggies with and grilled. The leaves, flowers, and roots of La Cach are known for their purported medicinal qualities in the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine.
Flowers: The plant produces small, greenish-white flowers in clusters, which attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. La Cach always gets a lot of attention during our Food Forest Tours due to it's unique appearance, beautiful deep purple berries (only harvested for seed) and eye-catching flowers. It has a shrubby habit and makes a great ornamental hedge that always attracts a large number of butterflies and other pollinators.
Growth Habit: Premna serratifolia grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 10-20 feet tall. It has a bushy, spreading habit and can be pruned to maintain a smaller size.
Medicinal and Culinary Uses
La Cach is highly valued in traditional medicine. The leaves, roots, and bark are used to treat fever, headaches, respiratory issues, and digestive disorders. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it a common remedy for wounds and infections. In addition to its medicinal uses, the aromatic leaves can be used as a spice in cooking, particularly in Southeast Asian cuisine. The leaves are sometimes added to soups or stews for their fragrance and flavor.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
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Lemon balm is an aromatic herbaceous perennial or annual, distinguished by its lemony scent. Originating from the Mediterranean and Central Asia, it is now cultivated across the world for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental use. Growing to a height of 24 inches, it boasts wrinkled serrated leaves with a slightly hairy texture and tiny white to yellow/purple flowers blossom in whorled clusters, offering honeybees nectar-rich pollen.
Lemon Balm is an exceptional herb that lends its distinct, citrus-like flavour to cuisines from around the world. Its essential oils are also used in aromatherapy for relaxation and rejuvenation, as well as in perfumery and cosmetics. Its medicinal properties have been celebrated for centuries, helping to soothe an upset stomach, aid digestion, and promote restful sleep.
Lolot (Piper sarmentosum)
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Lolot is a herbaceous perennial vine with creeping rhizomes, commonly known as Wild Betel. It is cultivated for it's dark green, glossy leaves which have both medicinal and culinary purposes. Lolot is most popularly used to wrap meat with in Southeast Asian cooking. The leaves are traditionally prepared fresh as a salad in Laotian and Malay cuisine. Medicinally, the whole plant possesses anti-inflammatory, expectorant and anodyne properties.
Lolot has a beautiful tropical look and makes the perfect ground cover for an edible landscape! A member of the Piper family, Lolot is related to other Sow Exotic favorites, Hoja Santa and Black Pepper Vine.
Longan, 'Kohala' (Dimocarpus longan)
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Common Names: Kohala Longan, Dragon’s EyeFamily: SapindaceaeOrigin: Southeast Asia (Cultivar developed in Hawaii)
Kohala Longan (Dimocarpus longan) is a highly productive, fast-growing tropical fruit tree prized for its sweet, aromatic fruit with a honey-like flavor. Native to Southeast Asia and well-adapted to subtropical regions, this variety thrives in warm climates and is one of the most reliable longan cultivars for home growers. Its round, golden-brown fruit has a translucent, juicy pulp, similar to lychee but with a richer, caramel undertone. Kohala Longan trees bloom in spring and produce abundant clusters of fruit in mid to late summer. They prefer full sun, well-draining soil, and occasional deep watering, especially during dry spells. With proper care, trees begin fruiting in just a few years, offering a delicious and rewarding harvest season after season.
Longan, Pink 'Sri Chompoo' (Dimocarpus longan)
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Common Names: Sri Chompoo Longan, Pink LonganFamily: SapindaceaeOrigin: Thailand
The Sri Chompoo Longan (Dimocarpus longan) is a highly sought-after variety of longan known for its exceptionally sweet flavor, juicy flesh, and unique pinkish hue. Originating in Thailand, the Sri Chompoo Longan is cherished for its larger fruit size, almost translucent flesh, and high-quality taste. This tropical fruit tree is perfect for home gardeners who want to enjoy the exotic flavors of the tropics right in their backyard.
Distinctive Features and Uses
Fruits: Sri Chompoo Longans are small to medium-sized, with a thin, light brown shell that is easy to peel. Inside, the flesh is juicy, sweet, and almost translucent, with a slight pinkish tint that gives this variety its name. The flavor is rich and sweet, often compared to lychee but with a more subtle, honey-like taste. The fruit is perfect for fresh eating, adding to fruit salads, or using in desserts where its delicate sweetness can shine. Sri Chompoo Longans are also great for drying or preserving, extending their enjoyment beyond the fresh fruit season.
Leaves: The tree features glossy, dark green leaves that are evergreen, adding a lush, tropical appearance year-round. The foliage is dense, providing ample shade and a beautiful canopy in the garden.
Growth Habit: Sri Chompoo Longan trees are vigorous and can grow up to 30-40 feet tall in optimal conditions, though they can be pruned to maintain a more manageable size. The tree is highly productive, often yielding an abundant harvest in late summer to early fall.
Lychee 'Mauritius' (Litchi chinensis)
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Reliable, Heavy-Bearing Lychee with Tropical Sweetness and Red Skin
Mauritius Lychee is one of the most popular and reliable lychee cultivars for both home gardeners and commercial orchards. It produces large clusters of bright red fruit with translucent, juicy, sweet flesh and a slightly floral aroma. Slightly more tart than Sweetheart, the Mauritius variety offers balanced tropical flavor, incredible productivity, and early harvests.
Mauritius Lychee is especially valued for its early fruiting, typically ripening weeks ahead of other varieties, which makes it a favorite among growers. The tree is vigorous and upright, with beautiful shiny green leaves and bronze-colored new growth. It's also more cold-tolerant than some other cultivars, making it one of the best lychees for Florida and Zone 9B growers.
This air-layered tree can begin fruiting in just a few years and thrives in full sun, well-draining soil, and warm, humid conditions. Whether you're building a food forest or dreaming of your own tropical orchard, Mauritius is a proven, productive, and delicious lychee to grow.
Malanga (Xanthosoma sagittifolium)
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Nutritious, Taro-Like Root Vegetable
Common Names: Malanga, Yautía, Cocoyam, Tannia, Arrowleaf Elephant EarFamily: AraceaeOrigin: Tropical Americas and the Caribbean
Malanga (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) is a tropical root vegetable known for its starchy tubers and large, elephant ear-shaped leaves. Popular in Caribbean, Latin American, and African cuisines, Malanga is often compared to taro, though it has a distinct nutty flavor and smoother texture when cooked. It is a highly nutritious root, packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a staple food in many tropical regions. In addition to its culinary uses, Malanga is valued for its hypoallergenic properties, as it is easy to digest and often recommended for people with food sensitivities.
Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value
Tuber: Malanga produces large, starchy tubers with brown, scaly skin and creamy white, yellow, or purple flesh, depending on the variety. The tubers are rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, and essential nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and vitamins C and B6. The tubers can be boiled, roasted, fried, or mashed, similar to potatoes or yams.
Foliage: The plant’s large, arrow-shaped green leaves add ornamental value, resembling elephant ears, making Malanga both a practical and attractive addition to tropical gardens.
Growth Habit: Malanga grows as a large herbaceous perennial, typically reaching 3-5 feet tall, with a spreading growth habit.
Culinary and Medicinal Uses
Malanga is primarily used as a starchy vegetable in a wide range of dishes. It can be boiled, mashed, fried, or grated into soups, stews, and fritters. It is also used to make flour, which is popular in gluten-free baking. Due to its easy digestibility, Malanga is often recommended as a hypoallergenic food for individuals with dietary restrictions or gastrointestinal issues. Its high fiber content promotes digestive health, while its nutrient profile supports overall wellness.
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
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Soothing Herbal Powerhouse with Soft Blooms and Silky Roots
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a medicinal herb and flowering perennial treasured for centuries for its soothing, mucilaginous roots and leaves. Native to Europe and Western Asia, this soft, silvery plant is the original source of the sweet we know today—but its true gift lies in its ability to calm inflammation, support digestion, and soothe the respiratory tract.
The plant features velvety leaves and pale pink hibiscus-like flowers, loved by pollinators and perfect for herb gardens, cottage borders, and apothecary patches. Its roots, leaves, and flowers are traditionally used in teas, syrups, and salves to ease sore throats, coughs, and skin irritations.
Marshmallow grows best in moist, well-draining soil with full to part sun and is particularly suited to medicinal gardens, wetland edges, and temperate food forests. This hardy perennial brings a gentle beauty and powerful healing energy to any space.
Why You'll Love It:
Supports respiratory, digestive, and skin health naturally
Attracts pollinators with soft pink blooms
Traditional plant ally in herbalism for soothing inflammation
Easy to grow in moist, sunny to partially shaded spots
Soft, silvery foliage adds texture and charm to herb gardens
Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida)
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$59.85
Licorice-Sweet Culinary Herb with Golden Blooms and Healing Power
Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida), also known as Mexican Mint Marigold, is a fragrant, golden-flowered herb native to Central America and a beloved culinary and medicinal plant with a bold, anise-like flavor. Often used as a heat-tolerant substitute for French tarragon, this plant thrives in hot, sunny gardens and is prized for its edible leaves and vibrant blooms.
Its narrow, glossy green leaves add a licorice-sweet punch to vinegars, herbal teas, sauces, eggs, and fish dishes. The bright yellow marigold-like flowers bloom throughout summer and fall, attracting butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects while adding color and cheer to your herb garden or landscape border.
Traditionally used by the Aztecs for rituals, teas, and remedies, Mexican Tarragon also has calming, digestive, and antimicrobial benefits. It’s drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and easy to grow—making it a hardy, high-value plant for gardeners in warm climates.
Why You'll Love It:
Delicious heat-tolerant alternative to French tarragon
Fragrant edible leaves and bright pollinator-friendly flowers
Used in teas, vinegars, traditional medicine, and ritual
Drought-tolerant and pest-resistant in sunny gardens
Attracts butterflies and bees while blooming all season
Growing Tips:
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil for best flavor and flowering
Pinch young stems regularly to encourage a fuller, bushier plant
Harvest leaves in the morning for peak essential oil content
Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season
Grows well in containers—perfect for patios and sunny herb spirals
Moldavian Balm ‘Dragon Balm’ (Dracocephalum moldavica)
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Moldavian Balm, also known as Maldavian Dragonhead - or as we like to call it in the nursery, Dargon Balm - is an annual herb of the Lamiaceae family, related to Mint and Beautyberry. Native to temperate areas of Asia and Eurasia, the erect, multi-stemmed minty-lemon plant contains ribbed, pleasant scented leaves which can be dried into a tea, used as a spice, or employed for their citrusy essential oil. Their attractive blue-purple summer flowers grow in rows up the plant’s stem and have a similarity to Lemon Balm, bringing all the bees to the yard! Seeds can be used for their astringent properties and have been used in traditional medicine for aiding in fever.
This easy maintenance Moldavian Balm can be easily grown in containers or in a sunny to partially shady place and enjoys arid moisture. Harvest yourself a refreshing Moldavian Balm tea, or add it to your lemonade!
Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)
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Monstera deliciosa, aka Swiss Cheese Plant or Split Leaf Philodendron, is a very ornamental perennial fruiting vine native to tropical Mexico and Central America. It can be grown both indoors and outdoor and regarded as a highly sought after for its exotic fruit and has a unique tropical houseplant. Monstera produces large white showy flowers that yield an amazing tropical fruit that tastes like a combination of mango, banana, and pineapple. The plant is fast-growing and requires very little maintenance.
It’s name comes from the latin word for "abnormal", because of it's odd, perforated leaves, often punctured through with holes. This is known as leaf fenestration. Hardy and beautiful, the Monstera vine has large glossy splitting leaves that can reach an incredible 2-4 ft size themselves. Growers marvel as the impressive new leaf growth unfurls over 1-2 days. Grown outdoors in the shade, the Monstera plant will thrive for many years. Monstera can grow in a somewhat bushy habit but is also happy climbing up large oak trees.
How to Eat Monstera Fruit: Not only does this plant make a statement in your home, it also deserves a worthy spot in your food forest! Monstera produces a rare and delicious fruit that's highly coveted for it's unique tropical flavor. Fruit must be allowed to ripen naturally before eating. Place it upright in a glass for 2-3 days. When ripe, the inedible outer scaly shell will naturally peel away, revealing the soft edible interior flesh.
Mulberry 'Everbearing' (Morus nigra)
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Fruits for Months! Sweet, Low-Maintenance Berries on a Backyard-Friendly Tree
Everbearing Mulberry is a classic fruiting tree known for producing sweet, blackberry-like fruits over an extended season, often from spring through summer—hence the name! The berries are small to medium-sized, dark purple to nearly black when ripe, and packed with juicy, sweet flavor that tastes like a blend of fig, grape, and wild berry.
Unlike other mulberries with a brief harvest window, Everbearing Mulberry keeps producing fruit over many weeks or months, making it perfect for home gardeners, food forests, and edible landscapes. It’s especially popular with kids, chickens, pollinators, and foragers, and it’s one of the easiest fruit trees you can grow.
This tree is vigorous, fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and adaptable to many soils. It responds beautifully to pruning and can be maintained as a bush, small tree, or espalier depending on your space. Whether you’re harvesting handfuls for jam or snacking under the canopy, Everbearing Mulberry is a rewarding, generous, and no-fuss plant you’ll love for years.
Mulberry 'Pakistan' (Morus nigra)
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The Pakistan (or Pakistani) Mulberry is an exotic and rare mulberry variety that bears large, long black mulberry fruit. Each fruit is 3 to 5 inches in length nearly twice the size of standard black mulberries. Sweet, juicy, and full of flavor, these impressive fruits are as striking as they are delicious.Great performer!
Muscadine Grape 'Alachua' (Vitis rotundifolia)
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Florida-Bred Grape with Bold Flavor and Disease Resistance
‘Alachua’ Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a top-performing black muscadine variety developed right here in Florida—selected for its incredible sweetness, deep purple-black color, and vigorous growth. This cultivar produces medium to large grapes with tender skins, making them great for fresh eating, juicing, jellies, or even small-batch winemaking.
Unlike other grape varieties, muscadines are native to the Southeast U.S. and are uniquely adapted to hot, humid climates. The ‘Alachua’ variety is self-fertile, meaning it produces fruit on its own, and is known for its exceptional disease resistance, especially to Pierce’s disease and powdery mildew.
The vines thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and grow rapidly on trellises, arbors, or fences. They produce reliably year after year and are incredibly low maintenance once established. Perfect for edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and Southern food forests!
Nopales Cactus (Opuntia matudae)
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Nopal is an fruiting cactus plant cultivated for it's edible pads. The cactus pads are a common ingredient in numeous Mexican dishes. They are used like a veggie and have a flavor similar to asparagus and green beans.
Nopal is a common name in Spanish for Opuntia cacti, as well as for its pads. There are approximately one hundred and fourteen known species native to the semi-arid areas of the Americas. It's grown abundantly in Mexico, as well as the Mediterranean and other semi-arid to sub-topical regions.
Looking for an attractive, useful and edible plant to line your property with? Look no further because Nopal Cacti make a beautiful hedge! It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, temperature and moisture levels, however it grows best in sunny, dry, desert-like conditions. On average, Nopal cactus plants will grow to be about 7 ft tall to 7 ft wide. The edible pads range on average from 4 to 10 inches and fruit can grow to be about the size of a fist.
Orange Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
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LIMITED RELEASE! Golden Petals for Medicine, Skincare, and Pollinators
Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, is a beloved herbal flower grown for its vibrant orange-gold blossoms and powerful medicinal and skin-soothing properties. Native to the Mediterranean and now cultivated around the world, Calendula has been used for centuries in salves, teas, tinctures, and beauty products thanks to its gentle anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal compounds.
Calendula blooms over a long season, producing cheerful, daisy-like flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. The petals are edible, slightly peppery, and perfect for garnishing salads, infusing oils, or blending into skin-healing balms.
It’s also incredibly easy to grow—thriving in containers, garden beds, or borders, even in poor soil. Calendula prefers full sun, self-seeds readily, and blooms from spring through fall, offering a steady supply of petals for harvest and a splash of golden joy in any landscape.
