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This fast-growing groundcover thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil conditions, making it ideal for naturalizing in garden beds and borders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEcologically, spearmint supports pollinators and beneficial insects while its dense growth helps suppress weeds and prevent soil erosion. The plant's spreading habit makes it excellent for stabilizing slopes and filling in garden gaps with minimal maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the kitchen, Kentucky Colonel spearmint delivers classic minty flavor perfect for teas, beverages, desserts, and fresh culinary applications. Gardeners also value it for ornamental appeal, fragrance, and its role in cottage and herb gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in moist, well-drained soil and allow room to spread. This hardy mint tolerates poor soils and drought once established, though it performs best with consistent moisture. Pinch back stems regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent flowering, which maximizes leaf production for harvesting.","brand":"Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":42701593313376,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/5200\/1888\/files\/kentucky-colonel-spearmint.png?v=1785455079"},{"product_id":"sage-pineapple","title":"Sage, Pineapple","description":"Pineapple sage is a tender perennial prized for its ornamental foliage and vibrant red tubular flowers that bloom in fall and winter. While not native to North America, this Mexican native thrives in gardens and adds striking color when many other plants fade. The nectar-rich blooms attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, supporting local wildlife and ecosystem health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sage prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. In cooler climates, grow it as an annual or bring indoors during winter months. It tolerates drought once established, making it a low-maintenance addition to naturalized landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond its ecological value, pineapple sage has culinary and medicinal uses. The fragrant leaves impart a subtle pineapple flavor to teas, cocktails, and desserts. Traditionally used in herbal remedies, it may support digestion and serve as a gentle calming herb. Gardeners also enjoy its aromatic foliage—simply brushing the leaves releases its distinctive tropical scent, making it a sensory delight in any garden setting.","brand":"Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":42701599834208,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/5200\/1888\/files\/Pineapple_Sage.jpg?v=1789924439"},{"product_id":"winter-savory","title":"Winter Savory","description":"Winter Savory is a semi-evergreen perennial herb prized for its aromatic, peppery foliage and delicate pink or white flowers. Native to the Mediterranean region, this hardy groundcover thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. Low-growing and drought-tolerant once established, Winter Savory requires minimal maintenance and attracts pollinators, supporting local ecosystems. Gardeners value it as a culinary herb—the leaves add distinctive flavor to soups, stews, and meat dishes—while also providing year-round visual interest. Its ability to spread gently across garden spaces makes it ideal for edging and erosion control in sunny, dry areas.","brand":"Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":42701603668064,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/5200\/1888\/files\/Winter_Savory.jpg?v=1789938397"},{"product_id":"asian-greens-mei-qing-choi","title":"Asian Greens","description":"","brand":"Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4” \/ Mei Qing Choi","offer_id":67714094006368,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4” \/ Joi Choi","offer_id":67714099576928,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/5200\/1888\/files\/Backyard-Arched-Website-Color.jpg?v=1752524763"},{"product_id":"chinese-cabbage-michihil","title":"Chinese Cabbage: Michihil","description":"","brand":"Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\" \/ Organic","offer_id":67617020215392,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/5200\/1888\/files\/Backyard-Arched-Website-Color.jpg?v=1752524763"},{"product_id":"spinach-new-zealand","title":"Spinach: New Zealand","description":"\u003cp id=\"mwBA\"\u003e\u003ci id=\"mwBQ\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"mwBg\"\u003eTetragonia tetragonioides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"mwBw\"\u003eNew Zealand spinach\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference\" id=\"cite_ref-BSBI07_1-0\" rel=\"dc:references\" data-mw='{\"name\":\"ref\",\"attrs\":{\"name\":\"BSBI07\"},\"body\":{\"id\":\"mw-reference-text-cite_note-BSBI07-1\"}}'\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference\" id=\"cite_ref-2\" rel=\"dc:references\" data-mw='{\"name\":\"ref\",\"attrs\":{},\"body\":{\"id\":\"mw-reference-text-cite_note-2\"}}'\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"mwEA\"\u003ewarrigal greens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor by its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMāori\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ename of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"mwEg\"\u003eKōkihi\u003c\/b\u003e, is a flowering plant in the fig-marigold family (Aizoaceae). It is often cultivated as a leafy vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mwFA\"\u003eIt is a widespread species, native to eastern Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It has been introduced and is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einvasive species\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein many parts of Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. I\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference\" id=\"cite_ref-cabi_3-0\" rel=\"dc:references\" data-mw='{\"name\":\"ref\",\"attrs\":{\"name\":\"cabi\"},\"body\":{\"id\":\"mw-reference-text-cite_note-cabi-3\"}}'\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003ets natural habitat is sandy shorelines and bluffs, often in disturbed areas.\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\" rel=\"dc:references\" data-mw='{\"name\":\"ref\",\"attrs\":{},\"body\":{\"id\":\"mw-reference-text-cite_note-4\"}}'\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehalophyte\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand grows well in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esaline ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"mw-default-size\" id=\"mwIA\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant has a trailing habit, and will form a thick carpet on the ground or climb through other vegetation and hang downwards. It can have erect growth when young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference\" id=\"cite_ref-5\" rel=\"dc:references\" data-mw='{\"name\":\"ref\",\"attrs\":{},\"body\":{\"id\":\"mw-reference-text-cite_note-5\"}}'\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The leaves of the plant are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"mwKw\" data-mw='{\"parts\":[{\"template\":{\"target\":{\"wt\":\"Convert\",\"href\":\".\/Template:Convert\"},\"params\":{\"1\":{\"wt\":\"3-15\"},\"2\":{\"wt\":\"cm\"},\"abbr\":{\"wt\":\"on\"}},\"i\":0}}]}'\u003e3–15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecm (1.2–5.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long, triangular in shape, and bright green. The leaves are thick, and covered with tiny \u003c\/span\u003epapillae\u003cspan\u003e that look like waterdrops on the top and bottom of the leaves. The \u003c\/span\u003eflowers\u003cspan\u003e of the plant are yellow,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference\" id=\"cite_ref-RBGDT_6-0\" rel=\"dc:references\" data-mw='{\"name\":\"ref\",\"attrs\":{\"name\":\"RBGDT\"}}'\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003efruit\u003cspan\u003e are small, hard capsules each with 4–10 horned seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"mw-ref reference\" id=\"cite_ref-7\" rel=\"dc:references\" data-mw='{\"name\":\"ref\",\"attrs\":{},\"body\":{\"id\":\"mw-reference-text-cite_note-7\"}}'\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Red's Backyard Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\" \/ Organic","offer_id":67618680701024,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/5200\/1888\/files\/20261005_123100.jpg?v=1791920531"},{"product_id":"kale-red-russian","title":"Kale: Red Russian","description":"\u003csection data-mw-section-id=\"0\" id=\"mwAQ\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mwCQ\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"mwCg\"\u003eKale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cspan class=\"rt-commentedText nowrap\" id=\"mwCw\" data-mw='{\"parts\":[{\"template\":{\"target\":{\"wt\":\"IPAc-en\",\"href\":\".\/Template:IPAc-en\"},\"params\":{\"1\":{\"wt\":\"k\"},\"2\":{\"wt\":\"eɪ\"},\"3\":{\"wt\":\"l\"}},\"i\":0}}]}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"IPA nopopups noexcerpt\" lang=\"en-fonipa\"\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan title=\"'k' in 'kind'\"\u003ek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"\/eɪ\/: 'a' in 'face'\"\u003eeɪ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"'l' in 'lie'\"\u003el\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e), also called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"mwDA\"\u003eleaf cabbage\u003c\/b\u003e, belongs to a group of cabbage (\u003ci id=\"mwDQ\"\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecultivars\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprimarily grown for their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eedible leaves, but it is also used as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eornamental plant. 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