Damiana plant for sale comes in a large variety of colors, ranging from the bright pink of the petals to the rich burgundy of the stem. Shop stocking a wide array of dried herbs for beauty, medicinal & culinary uses. The purple-red flower is a great fragrant accent in flower gardens. Plant the flowers in a dense border of annuals to add interest to your garden and keep the plants healthy. Since this plant is not very tolerant to dry air, move it to an area of full sunshine and good soil in the event you cannot move it indoors.

The leaves on this herb will turn purple in color as it matures. The leaves have small dark green stalks and a long stem, which make it easy to grow. The flowers, large and heavily blooming, are yellow, blue or purple in color. The lemon-scented leaves make this an easy herb to grow; it does not need much attention and tends to grow very quickly.

The plant is an annual, which means it must be replanted each year. Because it is a perennial, the plant will flourish for several years if you give it the proper care. Like all herbs, it will produce small white seeds at maturity. Allow the herb to bloom fully before removing them, because they will turn purple if left on the plant for too long.

This herb does well when planted in partial shade. It will thrive with a fertilizer that contains a lower nitrogen level than what it is growing on. You should plant the herb in a location away from too much sunlight or any heat. It needs indirect sunlight during the day and full sun at night. The herb will spread easily by root growth and will be in the garden, before you know it.

Damiana leaves can be shredded to make a wonderful herb mixture for cooking and baking. If you are growing the herb for sale, select the types that are suitable for cooking and baking. These include the Italian, Mexican, Greek and Spanish names. This herb has many varieties, including the common name, which is also commonly referred to as Mexican Nightshade. It is considered a main ingredient in black pepper.

The leaves and stems are the herb’s crowning glory. They are used fresh or dried and added to sauces for foods such as fish and chips, chili, and to make tea from. It is a strong flavoring when used as a spice. The flowers, which are about 2.5 inches tall, have lots of purple petals. When growing the herb for sale, remember that the flowers start out as purple but end up turning red before they wilt.

Damiana herbs can be propagated by splitting off the top of the plant. This can be done by snipping off the flower heads or cutting them deeply with a pair of scissors. When growing this herb for sale, make sure you have plenty of room to allow for expansion. It can take four to six weeks to mature after planting. The leaves do not grow very large.