| Description | Bacopa monnieri
The Brahmi plant, commonly called Water Hyssop, is highly regarded as an herb that enhances memory. It can be consumed fresh or used in a tea when dried. A sprig of Brahmi placed in a murky fish tank can clear the water by the next day. This plant is indigenous to India and thrives in warm, moist soils with some shade. It is sensitive to drought and frost. As a perennial ground cover, it typically grows to dimensions of 0.15m by 0.60m.
sidered to be an important herb in the ancient Indian medicine, and is reported to have similar properties to another herb called the gotu kola otherwise known as the arthritis plant here in Australia and the remedies made from both plants are used in similar ways to treat symptoms. In India it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for mental health including memory, learning, as well as anxiety and mental fatigue. It is also used as a general tonic. The leaves and stems of Brahmi are taken to improve memory, concentration, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, mental exhaustion and stress. For the older person it can be useful to ward off Alzheimer | Feijoa sellowiana
Feijoas are a fairly small evergreen tree with short oval shaped leaves, soft green on top and silvery underneath. Following bright red and white flowers it will produce fragrant fruits larger than the size of an egg that remain green when ripe. They have perfumed pale cream flesh and their taste is a blend of pineapple and strawberry.
10"/25cm pot | Echinacea purpurea
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflowers display a rich, mixed range of colours such as orange, scarlet, purple, cream, yellow and more! The beautiful flowers can be seen from Summer to Autumn. These vigorous plants reach of a height of approximately 60cm and a width of around 50cm.
Coneflowers are perfect for invigorating your garden. Loves a position of full sunlight in dry to medium moisture soils. Drought tolerant once established. Great for patios, cottage and coastal gardens. |
