Aloes are sculptural plants that usually form compact, rosettes of leaves. They are easily grown in containers and are great in sun-rooms or as houseplants and for placing outdoors during summer.
Kitchen herb for containers, window boxes or herb garden in full sun. Leaves have a peppery taste. Used for flavoring chicken, fish and egg dishes. Medicinally used internally for indigestion and for worms in children.
Height 90 cm.
Melissa officinalis Leaves lemon-scented when crushed. Pale yellow flowers July-September. As a tea it soothes headaches, indigestion & nausea. Height 120 cm.