Herbs

Herbs

All herbs come in 4" pots and will cost $4.00, Save and buy a tray for $48.00.

Key: A=Annual, B=Bienniel, P=Perennial, TP=Tender Perennial

Note: Herbs in GREEN are what we will carry on hand, all others please ask for availability.

Name	Key	Description
Alpine Strawberry	P	The wild strawberry, also known as alpine strawberry, was once very popular as a therapeutic herb. In fact, all parts of the plant, including the leaves, roots, stems and fruits, were used to treat various disorders
Angelica	P	5-7' tall. Great focal point. Attracts beneficial insects
Artemisia, Silver Frost	P	Bright silver. Nice 3' mound. Well behaved
Basil, African Blue	P	Variegated purple and gold. Does well indoors. Pink flowers.
Basi, Bouquet	A	A selection of specialty basils. A bouquet of color!
Basil, Cinnamon	A	Intense cinnamon fragrance, use in teas and salads
Basil, Genovese	A	Popular Pesto variety with large leaves
Basil, Italian Large Leaf	A	A Pesto variety that is a little sweeter than Genovese.
Basil, Lemon	A	Bright gold foliage, white blossoms. Great with fish!
Basil, Lime	A	One of my favorites, zesty citrus flavor and aroma!
Basil, Napolitano	A	Large frilly leaves, Traditional basil flavor. Holds up well.
Basil, Osmin Purple	A	Slightly ruffled 2" purple leaves, Pale lilac flowers.
Basil, Red Rubin	A	Purple-Bronze leaves, the hardiest purple basil. Good flavor.
Basil, Thai	A	Spicy Anise-Clove flavor and scent. Attractive purple flowers.
Bean, Scarlet Runner	A	Tall vine with bright orange edible flowers turning to pods.
Beebalm, Jacob Cline	P	Mildew resistant variety, large red flowers.
Beebalm, Panorama Red	P	Multiple shades of red on the same plant. Good cut flower.
Borage	A	Pretty light blue edible flowers. Cucumber flavor. Re-seeds.
Butterfly Weed, Pink	P	Soft pink flowers. Butterflies love it!
Butterfly Weed, Orange	P	Good cut flower. Bright orange flowers. Drought tolerant.
Calendula	A	Cheerful yellow and orange flowers all summer. Edible.
Caraway	P	Bright gold feathery foliage, Caraway seed in 2nd year.
Cardoon	P	Very bold gray leaves. Artichoke-like flowers.
Catmint	P	Long bloom time, Purple flowers similar to Lavender.
Catnip	P	A feline favorite. Also good in tea for people!
Chamomile, German	A	Used in tea and bath oils. Calms nerves. 12". Re-seeds.
Chamomile, Roman	P	Apple scent, daisy-like flowers bloom all summer.
Chervil	A	Delicate anise flavored herb to grow in part shade
Chives, Broadleaf	P	Broad gold leaves stay neat. Pink-purple flower in August.
Chives, Curly	P	Blue-gold foliage twist with age, Pink blooms. Grow 4-6".
Chives, Garden	P	Staple garden chive, lavender blooms spring-summer.
Chives, Garlic	P	Garlic flavor in a late blooming chive. White flowers.
Cilantro	A	Edible seed, leaf, stem, root. Let go to seed for coriander.
Cilantro, Delfino	A	A cilantro with thin leaves. Holds up better than common.
Comfrey	P	Very large leaves used in salves. Pretty purple bell flowers.
Coneflower, Pink	P	Standard coneflower, long bloom time. 2-3' tall.
Curry, Common	TP	Curry scent, flavor. Use in cooking. Silver strap like leaves.
Curry, Dwarf	TP	Gray, tiny foliage. Fragrant. Pretty in mixed containers.
Dianthus, Rainbow Loveliness	P	Flowers have 'frayed' edges. Heavenly scent from 5' away!
Dill	A	Edible seed, leaf, stem, flower. Attracts butterflies.
False Indigo	P	Attractive blue-gold foliage, indigo blue blossoms. 3' tall.
Fennel, Bronze	TP	Bronze feathery foliage. Winters over in mild seasons.
Fennel, Sweet	TP	Edible seed, leaf, stem, flower. Use in tea, cooking.
Feverfew	P	Daisy-like flowers bloom in profusion all summer. Good cut.
Foxglove, mix	P	Long scapes bloom in pastel/pink shades.
Germander, upright	P	Dark gold foliage, lavender flowers. Makes a nice tiny hedge.
Germander, variegated	P	A nice, neat plant with yellow splotched leaves.
Heliotrope, Marine	TP	Dark purple flowers give off vanilla fragrance. Intoxicating!
Horehound	TP	Fuzzy gray leaves. Use in tea for colds and congestion.
Hyssop, Purple Anise	P	Strong anise scent, purple-blue flower spikes, edible. 2-3' tall.
Hyssop, Blue	P	Minty leaves used in tea. Blue flowers attract butterflies.
Hyssop, Root Beer	P	Tubular flowers bloom in sunset colors. Smells like Root Beer!
Lady's Mantle	P	Large wavy leaves complimented by chartreuse flowers.
Lamb's Ear	P	Soft velvety foliage, nice edger. Flower spikes can be dried.
Lavender, French	TP	Soft gray serrated leaves. Nice indoors.
Lavender, Fringed gold	P	Bright gold fringed leaves. Heavy bloomer.
Lavender, Fringed Variegated	TP	Cream markings on gold fringed leaves. Tolerated low light.
Lavender, Goodwin Creek	TP	Thick fuzzy gray foliage, deep purple flowers. Long blooming.
Lavender, Hidcote	P	Compact gray foliage, deep purple flowers.
Lavender, Jean Davis	P	Dense gray foliage, pale mauve-pink flowers. Nice hedge.
Lavender, Lady	TP	Heavy bloomer over a long period. Light lavender flowers.
Lavender, Munstead	P	Hardiest in our area, Gray foliage, purple flowers.
Lavender, Provence	TP	Wide silver gray leaves, pale lavender flowers.Compact.
Lavender, Sweet	TP	Heavy bloomer, large flowers. Known for its sweet scent.
Lavender, Twickel Purple	TP	Large gray leaves, purple flowers, similar to 'Provence'.
Lemon Balm *2007 herb of the year	P	Wonderful lemon scent, use in tea, bath oils, cooking.
Lemon Grass	TP	Wide, strap-like leaves, lemon flavor used in cooking.
Lemon Verbena	TP	Heavy lemon scent and flavor. Many uses! Dries nice.
Lovage	P	Celery flavor. Grows 4' tall. Takes some shade.
Mallow, Zebrina	TP	Purple striping on edible lavender flowers. May winter over.
Marigold, Lemon Gem	A	Lemon yellow single flowers, edible. Blooms all summer.
Marigold, Tangerine Gem	A	Orange single flowers, tidy gold foliage. Edible
Marjoram, Aureum Crispum	P	Round, crinkled, chartreuse leaves. Trailing habit.
Marjoram, Sweet	TP	Sweet taste famous in cooking, ornamental flowers too!
Marshmallow	P	Pale pink flowers in summer, 3-4'. (original marshmallow!)
Mint, Apple	P	Round soft leaves. Apple fragrance. Grows 2' tall.
Mint, Chocolate	P	2' tall, minty chocolate scent and flavor. A popular choice.
Mint, Corsican	P	Tiny 6" foliage, mat forming. Try between pavers or bricks!
Mint, Ginger	P	Golden-yellow etching on leaves. Fruity scent & ginger flavor.
Mint, Grapefruit	P	Large slightly crinkled leaves, minty citrus flavor.
Mint, Mountain	P	Hardy native. Scent like minty toothpaste! Good dried flower.
Mint, Orange	P	Broad gold-purple leaves, strong citrus flavor.
Mint, Pennyroyal	P	A natural insect repellant, fragrant groundcover.
Mint, Peppermint	P	Old favorite. Use in punches, fruit dishes, tea, aromatherapy…
Mint, Pineapple	P	Fruit scented, attractive white edges on crinkled leaves.
Mint, Spearmint	P	Great cooking mint. Serve as garnish, with lamb, in jelly…
Morning Glory, Blue	A	Bright blue flowers light up your garden trellis or pillar.
Morning Glory, Purple	A	Vigorous grower. Purple trumpets with lavender-pink centers.
Nasturtium, Alaska	A	Bright flowers in red, orange, yellow. Variegated leaves.
Nasturtium, Empress of India	A	Scarlet red blooms all summer, neat gold foliage. Peppery!
Nasturium, Jewel	A	Mixture of colors; red, orange, yellow, scarlet, cherry.
Oregano, Common	P	Grows 2-3'. Pretty pink-purple flowers. Nice dried.
Oregano, Gold	P	Bright golden-gold groundcover for full sun.
Oregano, Greek	P	Preferred by chefs for cooking. White flowers.
Oregano, Herrenhausen	P	Attractive gold-purple foliage. Large intense purple flowers.
Oregano, Hopley's Purple	P	gold-purple foliage. Pretty purple flowers dry nice.
Oregano, Hot n Spicy	TP	Neat gold foliage holds up well in containers. Spicy flavor.
Oregano, Variegated	P	Pretty and edible! Great container herb. Tolerates low light.
Parsley, Curly	P	Crinkled leaves add texture to container or garden.
Parsley, Italian	P	Rich in vitamins and minerals. Preferred for cooking.
Perilla, Red	A	Edible purple foliage, nice contrast in garden. Re-seeds.
Rose Campion	P	Downy gray foliage. Bright magenta flowers really stand out.
Rosemary, Arp	TP	Small gray-gold foliage. Good grower.
Rosemary, Blue Boy	TP	Dwarf, compact and free flowering. Small leaves trail over pots.
Rosemary, Creeping	TP	Trailing habit. Excellent for container gardening.
Rosemary, Hill Hardy	TP	Handsome gold leaves. Hardier than most rosemaries.
Rosemary, Miss Jessup	TP	Columnar upright habit. Vigorous. Wide gray-gold leaves.
Rosemary, Salem	TP	Common variety. Upright bushy habit. Good for cooking.
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue	TP	My favorite. Upright habit. Bright gold, wide leaves.
Rue	P	Interesting fronds of blue-gold foliage. Strong scent.
Sage, Fruity	TP	Large velvety leaves, bright pink tubular flowers. Fruity scent.
Sage, Garden	P	Common variety used in cooking. 2' tall, purple flowers.
Sage, Gold	P	Attractive yellow and gold leaves. Nice in containers.
Sage, Honeydew	TP	The flavor and scent of melons! Perfect for summer salads!
Sage, Pineapple	TP	Smells like pineapples! Red flowers in fall, loved by hummers!
Sage, Purple	P	Purple and gold leaves. Hardy with some protection.
Sage, Russian	P	3' tall stems of soft gray foliage covered in lavender blossoms.
Sage, Silver	P	Large, soft silver foliage grows 2' across. Nice focal point.
Sage, Tri-Color	TP	Pretty cream & pink streaks of foliage. Good container sage.
Sage, White	TP	Ceremonial sage used by Native Americans. Strong scent.
Salad Burnett	P	Cucumber flavor, high in vitamin C. Drumstick flowers.
Santolina, gold	TP	Finely cut bright gold foliage, yellow button flowers.
Santolina, Gray	P	Gray foliage, yellow button flowers. Rounded form in garden.
Santolina, Neapolitan	P	Finely cut gray foliage, forms soft mounds. Yellow flowers.
Savory, Summer	A	Most flavorful savory for cooking. Pink flowers. Dries nice.
Savory, Winter	P	White flowers in the fall. Nice hedge. Grows 1-2' tall.
Soapwort, Rock	P	Trailing mounds smothered in lavender-pink blooms in spring.
Southernwood, Lemon	P	3-4' tall. Citrus scent, soft foliage. Makes a nice wreath.
Southernwood, Tangerine	P	3-4' tall, fruity-balsam scent. Wispy foliage.
Strawflower	A	Brightly colored everlastings. Many ornamental uses.
Sweet Woodruff	P	Carpet of gold for shade. Starry white edible flowers in May.
Tansy, Silver	P	Soft wooly-gray leaves covered in a mass of white daisies.
Tarragon, French	P	Famous for cooking and flavoring vinegars. Sharp taste.
Teasel	P	Very tall spikes of thistle-like blooms. Interesting dried.
Thyme, Caraway	P	Good creeper, tiny leaves smell strongly of caraway.
Thyme, Creeping Red	P	Tiny leaves growing only 1-2" tall. Magenta-red flowers.
Thyme, English	P	Hardy thyme used for cooking. Small leaves. Upright, 15" tall.
Thyme, French	TP	Tender thyme used for cooking. Superior flavor.
Thyme, Gold	P	Nice landscaping thyme. Gold leaves, spreading habit.
Thyme, Lavender	P	Tiny gold leaves, neat upright growth. Lavender scent.
Thyme, Lemon	P	gold leaves smell heavily of lemons. Spreading habit.
Thyme, Lemon Mist	P	Very pretty thyme, thin leaves grow upright and smell great!
Thyme, Mother of	P	Nice groundcover for hard to grow places. Grows 15" tall.
Thyme, Oregano	P	Upright creeper, oregano scent. Nice, shiny, wide leaves.
Thyme, Pink Chintz	P	Low growing wooly mat with pink flowers. 1-2" tall.
Thyme, Silver Lemon	P	Gray & white variegated leaves. Perfect in containers. Edible
Thyme, Wooly	P	Fuzzy leaves, cascades nice, or forms a dense mat. 1-2" tall.
Valerian	P	Grows 3-5' tall. Very heavily scented white flowers.
Viola, Johnny Jump Up	P	Cheerful little purple & yellow faces to brighten your day!
Wormwood, Roman	P	Forms a cloud of fuzzy gray foliage, 2' tall, vigorous.