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A hardy perennial that self sows and comes back year after year. Simply harvest the flowers at their peak, dry thoroughly and store in an airtight container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Single seedling in 4\" pot","offer_id":33966182531117,"sku":"sg_b_044","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/anise_hyssop_1_59783006-f9e6-4fc1-94f6-210479666cc4.jpg?v=1587224773"},{"product_id":"wild-bergamot-seedlings","title":"Wild Bergamot Seedlings","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn mid summer, this native wildflower graces the landscape with its light lavender blossoms, offering nectar to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. To humans, Wild Bergamot provides food and medicine. Its leaves and flowers are highly aromatic and spicy, like Greek oregano, and are used similarly. Sip teas made from the leaves and flowers, or add them to sauces, soups, and salads. Make tinctures to support the upper respiratory system. Or, most simply, toss the lovely tubular flowers onto any dish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Single seedling in 4\" pot","offer_id":33966377893933,"sku":"sg_b_066","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/img_5309_2_0d0163c0-9e4f-4a77-84a8-378e182e5974.jpg?v=1587225489"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm-seedlings","title":"Lemon Balm Seedlings","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmersing yourself in the healing aroma of Lemon Balm connects you to the goddesses of ancient Greece. The Melissas—a word that meant bees but came to refer to priestesses—grew this sacred plant around the Temple of Artemis in order to attract and care for honey bees and to honor the Greek goddess. The magical and medicinal properties of this aromatic plant are many, including reducing stress and boosting mental acuity. And still today it is planted near hives to benefit honey bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this herb a fantastic pollinator attracter, but the aroma that emanates from the patch is overwhelmingly lemony and smooth, seemingly more lemony than an actual lemon! Lemon balm has been clinically proven to reduce oxidative stress levels in the body as well as to boost the speed of mental performance. 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Stems be clipped in late winter or early spring for best performance over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first year of growth from seed, our plants reached 48\" high and had several blooms. In the second year, each plant was absolutely covered in 6\" flowers. Starting Hardy Hibiscus from seed can take some time; use larger containers than for veggie starts, be patient, and expect a few plant losses. 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