Exposure: Full / Partial Sun

Heights : 24 - 36 inches

Season of Interest: Fall (Flowering) / Summer (Flowering) / Spring (Flowering)

Deer Resistant

Attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, butterflies

Plant in pots or in their own growing space as they will take over a garden bed with their spreading/ invasive roots.

Prune down to soil line in fall and fertilize in spring for regrowth

Chocolate Mint: Dark leaved peppermint with purplish green stems, peppermint patty aroma and flavor. Pale lavender flowers. Used in teas and iced drinks.

Kentucky Colonel Spearmint: Large leaf on a robust plant. Can be used for a recipe calling for spearmint. Not as aggressive a grower as spearmint. White flowers Used to flavor drinks, salads and sauces.

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An essential kitchen herb for Latin American, Mediterranean and Southwest recipes. Widely used to flavor meats, stews, vegetables and a host of other recipes. Likes to be grown in well-drained soil.

Exposure: Full Sun

Heights : 18 inches

Season of Interest: Summer (Flowering) / Spring (Flowering)

Deer Resistant

Attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, butterflies

Growth Rate: Slow

Main Use: Culinary

Water Use: Light

Greek Oregano: Intense peppery flavor great for adding an unforgettable taste to dishes. Green leaves are used in Italian, Greek and Mexican cooking. White flowers. Vigorous grower.

Italian Oregano: One of the quintessential herbs for sauce and soup making. All purpose oregano, green leaves. Purplish pink flowers.

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Both a culinary and ornamental delight with its flowers during the summer. Culinary uses to flavor meat, soups or in teas. A necessary ingredient when used in stuffing and other recipes. Keep trimmed in the fall, but avoid cutting large woody stems too low as it will result in dieback.

Height: 18 in -36 inch

Exposure : Full Sun

Habit : Upright

Season of Interest : Fall (Flowering), Summer (Flowering) , Spring (Flowering)

Watering : Average/dry when established

Deer Resistant

Attracts Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Purple Sage: Purple Gray foliage, grows a bit taller

Berggarten Sage: Large rounded green/gray foliage, common for culinary uses

Golden Sage: Variegated gold and green leaf, beautiful ornamental

Pineapple Sage: Light green leaves are pineapple scented and can be steeped for teas while the minty tasting bright red blossoms can be used as an attractive garnish for deserts. Showy red flowers. Grows tallest at 36 inches.

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A small, tidy, evergreen shrub with wonderful aromatic qualities. Can be used fresh or dried. Flavors fish, meat soups and vegetables.

Height: 6 in

Exposure : Full Sun

Habit : Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Season of Interest : Summer (Flowering)

Deer Resistant

Water use: Average

Attracts Attracts Butterflies

Golden Variegated Thyme: Lemon scented foliage. Leaves are green with gold margins and pale lavender flowers

English Thyme: Popular variety for cooking. Rounded green leaves. Pink, edible flowers add zest to pasta salads. Very hardy.

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Goriza Rosemary

Large long broad green leaves on sturdy stems, blue flowers. Named after Gorizia, Italy. Hardy to 15 degrees with protection. Snip sprigs just as you would when cutting back a houseplant, trimming rosemary once blooming has ceased. The general rule for trimming rosemary is not to take more than one-third of the plant at any time and make cuts just above a leaf joint. These can then be dried like any other herb by hanging tied bundles upside down in a cool, dry place.

Height: 48-60 in

Exposure : Full Sun

Growth Rate: Slow

Water Use: Average

Habit : Upright

Season of Interest : Fall (Flowering), Summer (Flowering)

Deer Resistant

Attracts Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Butterflies

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Lavender Provence

Height: 24-36 in

Spread: 20-24 in

Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Herbaceous perennial , Popular cut flower, dried or fresh. Fragrant, purple, spiked flowers. Gray-green scented foliage. Uniform, compact, shrub-like habit. Ideal has a hedge or in perennial border.

Exposure : Full Sun

Habit : Upright

Soil Moisture : Average

Season of Interest : Summer (Flowering)

Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant

Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds

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French Tarragon

A popular choice due to its amazing fragrance and flavor. This mainstay herb has narrow green leaves with an anise aroma. Flavors salads, salad dressings, soups, egg dishes, sauces and meat dishes.

Growth Rate: Average

Exposure : Full Sun

Habit : Upright

Season of Interest : Fall (Flowering) , Summer (Flowering)

Water Use: Average

Height: 36 in

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Onion Chives

Perennial with mild onion flavor and edible purple pom pom like flavors. Easy to grow and very popular. Onion flavored leaves are used in soups, salads and eggs. Pink flowers.

Height: 12-15 inch

Exposure : Full Sun / part shade

Season of Interest : Summer (Flowering)

Deer Resistant

Attracts Butterflies

Growth Rate: Fast

Main Use: Culinary

Water Use: Average

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Incredibly fragrant lemon scented leaves that retain their scent when dried. White flowers atop of this impressive variety.

Exposure : Full Sun

Habit : Upright

Season of Interest : Summer (Flowering)

Attracts Pollinators & Butterflies

Growth Rate: Moderate

Main Use: Culinary/Aromatic Ornamental

Water Use: Light/Average

Size: 12-36″

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Red Veined Sorrel

Contrasting dark maroon veins add color and taste to salad mix same sharp, tangy lemon flavor as regular sorrel.

Height : 12-36 inch

Exposure : Full Sun / Partial Sun

Habit : Upright

Season of Interest : Fall (Flowering), Summer (Flowering) , Spring (Flowering)

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As you might guess due to its inclusion in the mint family, the patchouli herb plant has a fragrant scent that has singled it out for special value for centuries. The patchouli plant is native to the Malay Archipelago and West Indies. Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Japanese cultures included patchouli cultivation among their medicinal herb garden to treat fungal and skin problems, stomach ailments and as an insecticide and antiseptic. This perennial herb has furry, green and ovate leaves born on an erect plant that grows to between 2-3 feet (0.5-1 m.). Patchouli plant blooms are white tinged with purple and arise from purplish stems.

How to Grow Patchouli Plants

Patchouli likes a warm, damp climate in fertile, well-draining soil in an area of full to partial sun exposure. This herb is conducive to container growth, or you can plant it directly into the garden. Patchouli herb plant thrives in a soil pH of between 5.5 and 6.2. Dig a hole matching the depth of the container in which the herb comes in. Place the plant in the hole and tamp the soil down around the herb to eliminate any air pockets. Give the herb 20 inches (50 cm.) of room around it to grow into and water it in thoroughly. Thereafter, allow the topsoil to dry before watering. A good layer of mulch around the patchouli herb plant is recommended to retain moisture.

Patchouli Plant Care

Fertilize the herb each spring with an NPK plant food with a ratio of 10-10-10 and thereafter once each month until the fall. Prune any leaves that are dying, diseased or otherwise damaged. Patchouli is susceptible to infection with leaf blight. Prior to pruning the plant, dip the shears in a mix of 70 percent denatured alcohol and 30 percent water to retard the spread of the disease. Caterpillars love patchouli plants as well, so be vigilant about their discovery and removal. Winter watering should be reduced to allow the plant to go into dormancy. If you grow patchouli plant in containers, they can be moved indoors for protection, especially in areas with harsh winters. First acclimate the plant by setting it in a shady area for a few days prior to bringing it inside; this will keep it from becoming shocked by the sudden temperature shift. Place the container in a south facing window where it can then receive at least six hours of sunlight.

Uses for Patchouli Plant

As previously mentioned, patchouli has been used as a treatment for many medicinal maladies. Both the leaves and roots are used depending upon the treatment. The heady essential oils are used not only for scenting the body and garments, but have been used as an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, antiseptic, antimicrobial, an astringent, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative and prophylactic. This pungent oil is said to cure or aid in acne, athlete's foot, cracked or chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections, hair care, impetigo, insect repellent, oily scalp treatment, and to cure open sores and wounds and even to eliminate wrinkles! Harvest patchouli on dry mornings when the essential oils have peaked to get the most benefit from the plant.

Grows as a bushy herb. Bears small pale pink-white flowers.

Height: 24-36 in

Large leaves are valued for their fragrance. White flowers. Used in potpourri, oils and incense.

Exposure: Full Sun

Habit :Upright

Summer (Flowering)

Attracts Wildlife, Pollinators, Butterflies

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Stevia is an attractive herbaceous plant that belongs to the sunflower family. Native to South America, stevia is often known as “sweetleaf” for its intensely sweet leaves, used to flavor teas and other beverages for centuries. In recent years stevia has become popular in the United States, valued for its ability to sweeten food naturally without raising blood sugar or adding calories. Growing stevia isn’t difficult, but overwintering stevia plants can present challenges, especially in northern climates.

Stevia Winter Plant Care

Growing stevia or stevia planting in winter isn’t an option for gardeners in cool climates. However, if you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 8, stevia usually survives the winter with a thick layer of mulch to protect the roots. If you live in a warm climate (zone 9 or above), growing stevia plants in winter is not a problem and the plants require no protection.

Can Stevia Be Grown Over Winter?

Overwintering stevia plants indoors is necessary in colder regions. If you live in a cooler climate north of zone 9, bring stevia indoors before the first frost in autumn. Trim the plant to a height of about 6 inches (15 cm.), then move it to a pot with a drainage hole, using a good quality commercial potting mix. You may be able to grow stevia on a sunny windowsill, but without adequate light the plant is likely to become spindly and less productive. Most plants perform better under fluorescent lights. Stevia prefers room temperatures above 70 degrees F. (21 C.). Snip the leaves for use as needed. Move the plant back outdoors when you’re sure all danger of frost has passed in spring. If you’ve never grown stevia it is usually available at greenhouses or nurseries specializing in herbal plants. You can also plant seeds but germination tends to be slow, difficult, and undependable. Additionally, leaves grown from seed may not be as sweet. Stevia plants often decline after the second year, but it’s easy to propagate new plants from healthy, mature stevia.

Green leaves , White flowers. May be used for a sugar substitute

Height: 24 in

Use fresh or dried, powdered or as a liquid to sweeten food or beverages.

Exposure : Full Sun

Habit: Upright

Summer (Flowering)

Edible

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), is closely related to the sweet basil used in kitchens around the world. It is a short-lived, woody, herbal perennial that grows best in tropical and subtropical climates. It grows well in containers for gardens too, and homes in colder regions.

In India, holy basil is traditionally grown in containers in and around temples for the purpose of cleansing visitors. Holy basil plants are also important in Ayurvedic medicine and have been used for thousands of years.

Holy Basil Uses

In addition to its religious uses and significance, holy basil is used in cooking and medicine. It is more often used as a culinary herb in Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand. You can use it in any way that you would use sweet basil: in sauces, salads, stir fries, chicken dishes, pastas, and more. Holy basil’s flavor is spicier than that of sweet basil.

Holy basil herbs have long been used medicinally as well. There is some evidence that it is effective in treating and relieving certain symptoms. Holy basil is used for nausea and other stomach ailments, to reduce inflammation, to promote relaxation and alleviate stress, and to relieve headaches, toothaches, ear aches, joint pain, cold and flu symptoms, and fevers.

How to Grow Holy Basil

You can grow holy basil much as you would other herbs, but it does need warm temperatures. Grow it outdoors in the summer, year-round if you are in a tropical or subtropical climate, or keep it in containers that you can move inside in winter.

Use a light, well-draining soil that is enriched with organic material, although holy basil will tolerate poor soil fairly well. Your plant will also tolerate some shade, so full sun is not necessary.

Height: 12-18 in

Basil - Finished Characteristics & Attributes:

Exposure : Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife & Butterflies

Edible

What is Helichrysum curry? This ornamental plant, a member of the Asteraceae family, is an attractive, mounding plant valued for its silvery foliage, warm fragrance, and bright yellow blooms. However, Helichrysum curry, commonly known as the curry plant, shouldn’t be confused with curry leaf, which is an entirely different plant. Read on for more curry plant information and learn the difference between curry leaf and curry plant.

Curry Leaf vs. Curry Plant

Although curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) is often known as curry plant and is frequently misidentified by unknowing garden centers or nurseries, it is actually a small tropical tree. The small leaflets are often used to flavor curries and other Indian or Asian dishes. Curry leaf plants, also known as curry tree, reach heights of up to about 30 feet (9 m.). They are difficult to grow, even in greenhouses; thus, they are extremely rare in the United States. Helichrysum curry plants (Helichrysum italicum), on the other hand, are mounding plants that reach heights of only about 2 feet (0.5 m.). Although the silvery-grey, needle-like leaves smell like curry, these curry plants are ornamental and not recommended for culinary purposes, as the flavor is very strong and bitter. However, the dried foliage makes beautiful wreaths and delightful potpourris.

Growing an Ornamental Curry Plant

Ornamental curry is a rather finicky plant suitable for growing only in mild climates of zone 8-11. The plant grows in full sun or partial shade but doesn’t tolerate full shade or cold temperatures. Most well-drained soils are suitable. Plant Helichrysum curry seeds indoors in early spring, or directly in the ground after you’re sure all danger of frost has passed. Seeds germinate best at temperatures of 63 to 74 F. (18-23 C.). You can also propagate ornamental curry plant by cuttings if you have access to a mature plant.

Helichrysum Curry Care

Curry plant prefers warm, dry conditions and doesn’t do well in soggy soil. However, an occasional drink of water is appreciated when the weather turns hot and dry. A thin layer of mulch controls weeds in spring and summer, and a slightly thicker layer protects the roots during winter. Prune Helichrysum curry plants in spring to keep the plants tidy and promote healthy new growth.

Butter taste , used in salads, stews, and other dishes as well as teas.

Height: 12-24 in

Silver leaves are used to flavor rice, vegetables and eggs. Yellow flowers.

Exposure: Full Sun

Summer (Flowering)