The Middle Ages Herb Collection

The Middle Ages monastery was renowned for cultivation of various culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs. These plants served disparate purpose, including apothecary, spiritual and practical uses such as making dyes. Some of the most common plants cultivated include Betony, Comfrey, Lemon Balm, Meadowsweet, Woad and Yarrow.
Betony was used for treating headaches, gout, and digestive issues, while Comfrey was used for treating bruises, sprains, and broken bones. Lemon Balm was used for its uplifting scent and medicinal properties, whilst Fennel excelled in its culinary utility regarding carp and other freshwater fish, and medicinal uses. Meadowsweet too, was esteemed for its sweet-smelling foliage and medicinal properties. Woad produces a blue dye adorned by ancient soldiers as if war paint, yet also believed to staunch bleeding from battle wounds.

These plants were mostly grown in well-drained, sunny to partially shaded areas and were central to medieval religious and other cultural activities. 

This special collection of seeds is offered at exceptional value:

Betony (Betonica officinalis)

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgare)

Russian Tarragon 

Spearmint (Mentha spicata var. viridis)

Woad (Isatis tinctoria)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)  

This carefully selected collection of eleven perennial herbs seed offers a fascinating opportunity to create beautiful and timeless verbage and bloom in that special spot in your garden. Create your own herbary with captivating and varied form, shades and fragrance.

Easily grown and at just £16.95 with P&P paid, saves £4.50 on buying these varieties individually.