13 Plants of a Witch

Thirteen Plants for a Witch's Garden
Some of the plants listed below have powerful effects on the human body. Monkshood and Belladonna were ingredients of "flying ointments" that witches rubbed into their skin. They are capable of causing the delirium and irregular heartbeat that may have produced the sensation of flying. Foxglove and Yew, also poisonous plants, produce dangerous and unpleasant symptoms, including heartbeat disturbances. Other plants on the list derived their power from magic and were used by ordinary mortals to defend themselves from evil, as well as by sorcerers for evil purposes. Not all are toxic; Elder produces edible berries and the young roots and basal leaves of Rampion are still used in salads.

Yarrow a magicakl plant which drives evil away and protects from evil
Monkshood or Wolfsbane..it is a summer free flowering perennial plant it contains the most potent poison ever..so not a good one to let children handle but nevertheless they must be taught of its dangers

Mugwort was also used medicinally (to treat epilepsy) and magically (to protect from evil).
Belladonna or deadly nightshade is very very poisonous ...and therefore really not an appropriate plant for children to work with ...It is named Atropos after the Fate Goddess of Ancient Greece who cuts the string or thread of life..
Rampion....Rapunzel's plant..grown as a salad green or herb

Digitalis or foxglove
European Elder a very magickal shrub powerful against evil
Houseleek the Ancients believed this plant to protect homes from lightning
Yew ...symbolic of sorrow
Valerian
Mullein medicinal plant used by monks in the dark ages to ward off evil
Tallow used once as a light starter
Verbena or Vervain plant of the Druids ,used also in witchcraft..also known as the Herb of Grace,it is believed to bring good luck
Vinca/Myrtle a healing plant also used magicaklly also known as "Sorcerer's Violet"
from "The Gardeners Companion A book of lists and lore by Roberta M Coughlin