(Fig-mulberry, Sycamore Fig)

Ancient Egyptians considered the sycamore fig the "tree of life." Not only was its spreading branches loved for casting shade, but the copious fruit production and timber made it a prized economical asset. Many Egyptian tombs are graced with dried fruits and lumber from this revered tree. Sycamore fig is native to the savannas and highland forests across sub-Saharan Africa, mainly north of the Tropic of Capricorn. Today, it's naturalized across many parts of the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon,...

(Meadowsweet)

(Meadowsweet, Queen-of-the-Meadow )

Clusters of airy white flowers appear on this common Asian and European bog plant in summer. Meadowsweet is a hardy perennial that produces clumps of coarse, compound leaves during the growing months. Though adapted to boggy soils, it also grows well in partially shaded gardens with rich loam.

Dense clumps of coarsely toothed compound leaves are produced in spring. These have prominent dark veins and and are supported by stems that may be pink, beige or green, depending on natural variation....

The coarse, golden green leaves of golden meadowsweet are especially bright when they first emerge early in the season. The foliage will remain crisp and attractive all summer if growing conditions are favorable.

Clusters of airy white flowers appear on this common Asian and European bog plant in summer. Meadowsweet is a hardy perennial that produces clumps of coarse, compound leaves during the growing months. Though adapted to boggy soils, it also grows well in partially shaded gardens with...

(Mosaic Plant, Nerveplant)

Vibrant green foliage with ornate netting and white veins lend delicate beauty to this coveted tropical groundcover. Mosaic plant is a low, spreading, frost-tender perennial native to tropical South America. It only prospers in areas with ample warmth and tropical humidity but is otherwise very easy to grow.

Each small, rounded, oval leaf is medium to dark green and intricately laced with thin, white veins. Cultivars often have leaf veins that are blushed in shades of pink, red or peach. The...

(Common Fennel, Fennel)

Fennel is a versatile, large, clump-forming perennial herb from the Mediterranean that has been valued for cooking since Ancient Roman times and earlier. Its seeds have a pungent anise flavor and are used as a common spice in vegetable and meat dishes. In fact, they are the predominant flavor in Italian sausage. Vegetable fennel cultivars develop large, bulbous bases that have the crisp texture of celery and a mild anise flavor. Bulb fennel is a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean cooking and...

(Fennel, Florence Fennel)

Fennel is a versatile, large, clump-forming perennial herb from the Mediterranean that has been valued for cooking since Ancient Roman times and earlier. Its seeds have a pungent anise flavor and are used as a common spice in vegetable and meat dishes. In fact, they are the predominant flavor in Italian sausage. Vegetable fennel cultivars develop large, bulbous bases that have the crisp texture of celery and a mild anise flavor. Bulb fennel is a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean cooking and...

(Bronze Fennel, Fennel)

Fennel is a versatile, large, clump-forming perennial herb from the Mediterranean that has been valued for cooking since Ancient Roman times and earlier. Its seeds have a pungent anise flavor and are used as a common spice in vegetable and meat dishes. In fact, they are the predominant flavor in Italian sausage. Vegetable fennel cultivars develop large, bulbous bases that have the crisp texture of celery and a mild anise flavor. Bulb fennel is a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean cooking and...

(Fennel, Purple Fennel)

Fennel is a versatile, large, clump-forming perennial herb from the Mediterranean that has been valued for cooking since Ancient Roman times and earlier. Its seeds have a pungent anise flavor and are used as a common spice in vegetable and meat dishes. In fact, they are the predominant flavor in Italian sausage. Vegetable fennel cultivars develop large, bulbous bases that have the crisp texture of celery and a mild anise flavor. Bulb fennel is a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean cooking and...

(Fennel, Red Fennel)

The fine, feathery, reddish blue-green foliage of red fennel adds a puff of color to flower gardens and containers. This selection is true to seed and is also valued as a potherb and vegetable.

Fennel is a versatile, large, clump-forming perennial herb from the Mediterranean that has been valued for cooking since Ancient Roman times and earlier. Its seeds have a pungent anise flavor and are used as a common spice. In fact, they lend the predominant flavor in Italian sausage. Vegetable, or bulb...