Vegetables
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Quamash Hyacinthaceae
Bulbous perennial producing a loose spike of bright blue flowers. Bulbs best eaten slow baked, with a flavour similar to roast chestnuts. Sun. North America.
Variegated Quamash Hyacinthaceae
Bulbous perennial producing a spike of blue flowers. Variegated leaves. Bulb best eaten slow baked. North America.
Gotu Kola Mackinlayoideae
Much admired herb, growing across S E Asia. Small heart-shaped leaves form a low groundcover. Prefers moisture retentive soils. Held in high esteem as a medicinal health giving herb. Easy. Some protection in hard winters.
Cabbage Thistle Asteraceae
Edible thistle from S Europe & Asia. Stout stems with almost spineless leaves, and pale yellow flowers. Ht 1.5m. Young stems eaten in Japan and India.
Japanese Parsley, Mitsuba Apiaceae
Perennial purple parsley. Good for shade. Leaves used raw in salads. Roots can be blanched and sauteed in oil.
Globe Artichoke 'Bere' Asteraceae
Old selection found growing in our walled garden in the 50s. Spiny heads but the most excellent flavour we have found. Divisions.
Cardoon Asteraceae
Italian cardoon from Nice. Tasty leaf stems as well as architectural foliage. Blue flowers. Seed raised.