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.
Semi-evergreen perennial with attractive foliage, and insignificant red-tipped green flowers. Height 70 cm. Leaves are used in salads, cheese, soups, fish sauces and drinks. Do not cook. Plant in a sunny position.
Kitchen herb for large containers or herb garden in full sun. Finely cut feathery leaves. Small yellow flowers. Chopped leaves are used in soups and salads. Roots can be used as a vegetable. Seeds are a popular spice in meat dishes and also used in cakes and breads. Height 60 cm.
Annual herb. Round or oval shaped leaves. Small white flowers in Summer. Height 50 cm. Leaves are used to flavor foods. Use only fully ripe seeds.
Roots are used in curries and the stems in soup.
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.
