Possible Clues:

• Sir -- Spence, architect of Coventry Cathedral
• Name that means ''king''
• Remove water from vessel containing small plant
• Lecturer leaving Essex town plant
• Spice-rack item
• Herb found in 1 25's kitchen?
• Herb - Fawlty of Fawlty Towers
• Cups carrying a fish, shade of green, one for old cricketer
• Kitchen herb
• Doctor of the fourth century offering herb