Herbalist Bundle – 8-Varieties of Heirloom Perennial & Biennial Healing Plants for Advanced Apothecary Gardens

The Herbalist Bundle is an 8-variety collection of heirloom perennial and biennial medicinal herbs for advanced apothecary gardens. Selected for vigor, diversity, and traditional medicinal value, these plants form the foundation of a lasting herb garden for infusions, salves, and extracts. Always consult a qualified medical professional regarding your health history and current medications before using any medicinal herb.

At a glance

• Varieties: Burdock (Arctium lappa), Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris), St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), Common Plantain (Plantago major), and Spotted Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum)
• Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated
• Life cycle: Long-lived perennials and biennials
• Germination: 14 to 30 days; some species benefit from 2 to 4 weeks of cold stratification
• Sun: Full sun; sow shallowly, about 1/8 inch deep
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3 to 9
• Note: Some species (mugwort, wormwood) spread vigorously; grow in containers or raised beds to manage them

Best for

• Teas, tinctures, and salves for home herbal use
• Apothecary, cottage, and permaculture gardens
• Sustainable, self-reliant perennial plantings
• Experienced herbalists and serious gardeners
• An upgrade from beginner herb kits

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 10 weeks before your last frost, or direct-sow outdoors after frost risk passes. Sow shallowly, about 1/8 inch deep, in moist, well-drained soil. Expect varied germination of 14 to 30 days; some species benefit from cold stratification in the refrigerator. Provide full sun and patience, as many herbs take a full season to establish and mature in their second year. Manage spreading varieties like mugwort or wormwood in containers or by deadheading. Harvest leaves once plants are well established, with roots and flowers best collected in the second year for biennials and slower perennials.

About Survival Garden Seeds

Survival Garden Seeds offers heirloom, open-pollinated medicinal herb seeds for resilient, self-reliant apothecary gardens.