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Medicinal Herbs & Spices

Here you’ll find a wide selection of open‑pollinated seeds for aromatic, traditional and historic herb plants, culinary herbs and rare cultural herbs. From versatile, fragrant and characterful plants that develop pronounced aromas and complement bee meadows, to herbs suited for the garden, raised bed, balcony, mixed‑crop systems or dedicated herb beds. This allows you to try new things, discover diversity and shape your growing spaces with medicinal herbs and spices. Sowing takes place, depending on the species, by direct sowing or pre‑cultivation from spring to autumn.

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Glebionis coronaria var. discolor Crown Daisy – open‑pollinated edible chrysanthemum shown as a plant with multiple tender, lobed deep‑green leaves and several daisy‑like flower heads. The blossoms display their typical bright yellow centres with creamy to pale‑yellow outer petals, arranged on upright green stems, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Crown daisy - Glebionis coronaria var. discolor

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Crown daisy – traditional aromatic leafy vegetable with edible flowers. Crown daisy is a fast‑growing, delicately aromatic leafy vegetable with decorative and edible yellow‑white flowers. It grows upright, reaches 30–70 cm in height and forms finely divided, aromatic leaves that can be...

Taraxacum officinale – open‑pollinated mature dandelion plants with a basal rosette of deeply toothed bright‑green leaves and upright hollow stems carrying vivid yellow composite flowers head of numerous narrow ray florets, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Dandelion - Taraxacum officinale

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Dandelion – a versatile wild and medicinal plant with strong vitality and traditional significance. Perennial with a strong taproot, rich in bitter compounds and known for its bright yellow blooms and deeply cut leaves. Grows robustly, regenerates reliably and thrives in full...

Achillea millefolium – open‑pollinated common yarrow shown as a finely textured perennial with upright stems carrying feathery deep‑green leaves and several flat, clustered white flower heads. The plant displays its aromatic foliage, delicate leaf structure and the typical spreading habit, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Common Yarrow - Achillea millefolium

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Common Yarrow – traditional medicinal plant with aromatic blossoms. A perennial medicinal and culinary herb with a spicy‑aromatic flavour and a high content of essential oils, flavonoids, and bitter compounds. It grows robustly, is extremely low‑maintenance, and is suitable for open ground,...

Borago officinalis, samenfester einjähriger Borretsch. Gezeigt wird eine kräftige Pflanze mit dicken, borstig behaarten Stängeln und großen, rauen, ovalen grünen Blättern. Auffällig sind die zahlreichen hellblauen, sternförmigen Blüten dieser traditionellen Heil‑ und Gewürzpflanze mit gurkenähnlichem Geschmack und ihrem bienenfreundlichen Wuchs. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Borage - Borago officinalis

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Borage – aromatic, blue‑flowering culinary herb with edible leaves and flowers. Annual, herbaceous plant with a fresh, cucumber‑like aroma. It grows robustly, is productive and suitable for open ground, container cultivation and naturalistic gardens. It germinates reliably and is an easy‑care, fast‑growing...

Helianthus annuus – open‑pollinated mature oilseed sunflower in its yellow ancestral form, showing a tall, sturdy stem, broad rough‑textured foliage and a large golden composite flower head with bright yellow ray florets and a densely packed central disc, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Oilseed Sunflower - Helianthus annuus

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This annual sunflower is the original form and is used in folk medicine for many different illnesses. The Incas and Aztecs worshipped it as a symbol of sun deities. Ideal for direct sowing, no pot cultivation, sowing in spring-summer, good for mixed...

Leonurus sibiricus – open‑pollinated Siberian motherwort, also known as Marihuanilla, shown as an upright plant with slender stems, bright green serrated leaves and several purple‑tinted flower whorls. The image highlights the vivid bloom colour, fine leaf texture and the typical airy growth habit, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Siberian Motherwort - Marihuanilla [Leonurus sibiricus]

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The biennial Siberian motherwort is a very old Chinese tea, incense and medicinal plant and was mentioned in the old Chinese "Book of Songs". A proven remedy for menstrual cramps with a general strengthening effect. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible,...

Echinacea pallida, samenfester Hellpurpurner Sonnenhut. Sichtbar ist eine blühende Pflanze auf einer Wiese, mit elegant herabhängenden, schmalen hellpurpurnen Zungenblüten und einem markanten, dunkelbraunen bis purpurnen Zentralkegel. Die aufrechten Stängel und die länglichen, leicht rauen Blätter betonen den typischen, zarten und zugleich robusten Wuchs dieser Wildstaude. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Pale Purple Coneflower - Echinacea pallida

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The perennial pale purple coneflower is a wild traditional medicinal plant used as a herbal medicine for wound treatment and respiratory infections due to its high content of the immune stimulant echinacin. It is drought-resistant, winter-hardy, and an excellent bee pasture for...

Echinacea purpurea Purpur‑Sonnenhut – open‑pollinated perennial forming sturdy, upright stems with coarse, dark green leaves and large, daisy‑like flower heads featuring a prominent, spiny orange‑brown cone surrounded by broad, drooping, purple‑pink ray florets, shown as a mature plant in full bloom, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Purple Coneflower [Echinacea purpurea]

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The perennial purple coneflower is a wild, traditional medicinal plant that is still widely used today due to its medicinal properties. It prefers moist locations but can also tolerate short periods of drought. It also makes a beautiful ornamental plant and insect...

Ruta graveolens Rue - Herb of grace – open‑pollinated perennial herb forming compact, woody stems with blue‑green, strongly aromatic, finely divided leaves, shown as a mature plant with its characteristic feathery foliage and upright habit, valued in traditional herbal use and Mediterranean gardens, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Rue / Herb of Grace - Ruta graveolens

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Rue – ancient, aromatic and drought‑loving medicinal and fragrant plant with an intensely spicy‑bitter aroma. Perennial, winter‑hardy herb with blue‑green, finely pinnate leaves and a characteristic, strongly aromatic scent. It grows upright, bushy and clump‑forming, is extremely low‑maintenance and thrives reliably in...

Monarda citriodora – open‑pollinated lemon beebalm showing its distinctive whorled flower tiers, with multiple rings of pale‑purple to lavender tubular blossoms arranged in stacked layers around the upright stem and accented by soft green‑to‑pink bracts, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Lemon Bee Balm [Monarda citriodora]

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The perennial lemon bee balm is a versatile spice and medicinal plant with a pleasant citrus scent and taste. Has a relaxing effect when made into a tea. A rich source of food for people, bees and butterflies. Ideal for direct sowing, no...

Tagetes lucida, samenfester Mexikanischer Estragon. Sichtbar ist eine blühende Pflanze mit aufrechten, schlanken Stängeln und zahlreichen kleinen, leuchtend gelben Blüten, die locker verteilt an den verzweigten Trieben sitzen. Die schmalen, glänzenden Blätter und der warme Blütenfarbton betonen den aromatisch‑würzigen Charakter dieser hitzetoleranten, traditionellen Gewürz‑ und Heilpflanze. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

Mexican Tarragon - Tagetes lucida

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Mexican Tarragon – aromatic medicinal and culinary plant with an anise‑like scent and edible flowers. Perennial plant, cultivated as an annual in colder regions, with a spicy, anise‑like aroma and a high content of essential oils. It grows robustly, flowers abundantly and...

Valeriana officinalis – open‑pollinated true valerian with tall, upright stems and finely divided, bright‑green leaves, shown as a mature plant carrying multiple airy clusters of soft, pale‑pink to white flowers above the foliage; photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Common Valerian - Valeriana officinalis

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The perennial valerian is a medicinal plant that has been known since ancient times and has calming properties and is used as a natural pain-relieving sleeping aid and nerve-calming relaxant. It attracts many insects such as beetles, butterflies and hoverflies to the...

Lavandula angustifolia – open‑pollinated true lavender forming compact, upright plants with slender grey‑green foliage and dense spikes of fragrant violet‑purple flowers, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

English Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia

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English Lavender – aromatic wild and fragrance plant with scented, violet‑blue flower spikes. Perennial, compact in growth and reaching up to 70 cm in height. The plant is rich in essential oils and traditionally valued for its calming, relaxing and aromatic uses. It...

Calendula officinalis Marigold orange, open‑pollinated herb shown in a close‑up with bright orange blossoms, highlighting the detailed petals and fresh floral texture, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Calendula officinalis Marigold orange, open‑pollinated herb shown growing in a clear row, with bright orange blossoms and upright green foliage arranged along the bed, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Common Marigold 'Orange' - Calendula officinalis

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Common Marigold – a robust cultivated plant with large edible orange flowers and versatile medicinal uses. Annual, profusely flowering medicinal plant with intensely orange blooms up to 6 cm in diameter. It grows robustly, is easy to care for, and is suitable for...

Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinamonette’ Cinnamon Basil – open‑pollinated aromatic basil variety forming upright, branching green stems with numerous opposite, lanceolate leaves that have gently serrated margins, shown as a healthy, leafy plant before flowering, highlighting its warm cinnamon‑spiced aroma and compact culinary growth habit, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Cinammon basil - Ocimum basilicum 'Cinamonette'

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Cinammon basil – exotic basil with a sweet‑spicy cinnamon aroma. Annual basil with narrow, dark‑green leaves showing reddish‑violet veins. Its aroma is defined by methyl cinnamate and distinctly reminiscent of cinnamon, with a sweet‑spicy note. The plant grows bushy and is ideally...

Origanum majorana Marjoram – open‑pollinated aromatic herb with fine, oval, grey‑green leaves and delicate, clustered flower buds, shown as a compact, softly textured plant with upright stems and characteristic warm‑spicy foliage scent, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Marjoram - Origanum majorana

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Marjoram – aromatic culinary herb with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. This traditional spice and medicinal plant is characterized by its mild, sweet-spicy flavor, fine aroma, and rich essential oils. It is ideally suited for cultivation in open ground, greenhouses, or containers,...

Petroselinum crispum ‘Mooskrause’ Curly Parsley – open‑pollinated variety with dense, finely curled bright‑green leaves, shown as a vigorous, compact plant with tightly ruffled foliage texture, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Curly Parsley Mooskrause [Petroselinum crispum]

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The biennial curly parsley 'Mooskrause' is a world-renowned and versatile spice and medicinal herb with a naturally strong aroma. In ancient times, it was considered a sacred plant, a plant species for every home garden. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible,...

Satureja montana Winter Savory / Mountain Savory – open‑pollinated perennial subshrub forming dense, woody, upright shoots with narrow, glossy, dark green leaves rich in aromatic essential oils, shown as a mature plant before flowering, highlighting its compact Mediterranean growth habit and intensely savoury foliage, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Mountain Savory - Winter Savory [Satureja montana]

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Perennial winter savory is a heat-loving herb and medicinal plant for rock gardens and dry locations. It has many beneficial properties. In folk medicine, it has been considered a symbol of strength, vitality, passion, and love. It pairs perfectly with beans! Ideal...

Allium tuberosum – open‑pollinated mature garlic chives with upright flat deep‑green leaves and multiple loose, star‑shaped white blossom umbels held on slender scapes, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

Chinese Chives [Allium tuberosum]

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The perennial chinese chives are a very old, hardy spice and medicinal plant that is considered an effective natural remedy and promising cancer prevention in traditional medicine. The leaves have a hearty and sweet garlic aroma. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible,...

Ocimum basilicum ‘Genovese’ – open‑pollinated young Genovese basil plant growing outdoors in natural light, close‑up of healthy green foliage with typical leaf shape, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

'Genovese' Basil - Ocimum basilicum

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'Genovese' Basil – classic Italian variety with a well‑known and intense aroma. This variety is an aromatic, annual basil with large, deep‑green leaves and an intensely spicy, sweet‑peppery flavor. It grows bushy and is ideally suited for open field, greenhouse, and container...