Excellent flavor and scent. Unique looking basil with large, slightly puckered leaves. It may have the largest leaves of any basil variety and is great to cook foods in.

Aromatic and Culinary

Grow as an annual.

18"-24"

Vigorous upright mound of dark green aromatic leaves and stems of blue flowers. Induces euphoria in cats. Catnip is easy to grow and tolerant of most soil types, provided ample moisture and sunlight.

Aromatic, Medicinal, Ornamental

3-9

18"-36"

Grass-like perennial with tubular stalks & attractive blooms. Stalks have a mild onion flavor; fresh or dried. Great in soups and salads. Chives will grow in almost any soil type, provided ample moisture and sunlight.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

3-9

12"

Bright, silvery white disk-like foliage and stems form a tree over time. Typically used in floral arrangements. Eucalyptus requires very warm temperatures, a well-drained soil and lots of bright sunlight.

Aromatic, Ornamental

8-11

12"

Interesting plant with silver-gray leaves and woolly white stems. Used to flavor candy and cough medicine. Horehound needs to be grown in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil and plenty of bright sunlight.

Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental

3-10

24"-30"

Extremely fragrant lavender with broad gray-green leaves and spikes of deep violet blooms. Nice ornamental or culinary lavender. Lavender grows best with well-drained soil and plenty of bright sunlight.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Ornamental

5-9

20"-30"

Very compact lavender variety with spikes of early blooming light blue flowers. Lady is closely related to Munstead lavender. It will produce nice cut flowers. Not just ornamental, but a nice culinary addition too.

Aromatic, Culinary, Ornamental

5-9

10"-18"

New variety with excellent heat and humidity tolerance, also relatively cold tolerant. Wonderfully fragrant. Great for fresh and dried flower arrangements, oils and cooking.

Aromatic, Ornamental

5-10

24"-32"

Lavender Thumbelina is an extremely aromatic, very compact lavender variety. Well suited to containers but also great for landscaping due to its compact and uniform growth habit. Thumbelina has green foliage and flower spikes topped with bright blue flowers. Thumbelina can flower several times in a year.

Ornamental

5-9

6"-12"

Lemongrass West Indian is vegetative whereas the East Indian Lemon grass is grown from seed. West Indian lemongrass has large stalks and a more bulbous stem base. It is a good source of vitamin A. They’re commonly used for tea in addition to cooking. It also is reported to have anti-fungal properties.

Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental

10-11

24"-36"

Dense mound of small dark green leaves with mild fragrance. Leaves are used fresh or dried and go well with beef and poultry and in soups. Sweet marjoram is easy to grow in a well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

9-11

12"-24"

Mint Berries & Cream has dark green aromatic leaves. It’s big selling feature is its unique flavor and scent which is that of fruit and peppermint. We’d recommend adding it to your summer drinks.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

7-9

24"-36"

Upright plant with large, light green leaves and mauve-purple blooms. Mature leaves are fuzzy. It has a spearmint flavor with strong grapefruit overtones. It's flavor goes well with fruit salads.

Aromatic, Culinary

4-9

12"-24"

Mounds of aromatic green leaves with very distinct mint fragrance and flavor. It is the choice mint for Mojitos.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

3-7

32"

Dense mound of more narrow, light green leaves with very distinct spearmint fragrance and flavor. Traditionally used for lamb sauce and julep. Spearmint will grow in almost any soil type, provided ample moisture and sunlight.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-9

18"-24"

Compactum is a dwarf creeping Oregano variety with an intense, strong spicy flavor. Small pink flowers in the summer. Makes a nice ground cover or addition to your kitchen herb planter.

Aromatic, Culinary

5-9

6"

Dense mound of small dark green leaves with more robust flavor and fragrance. Revered by ancient Greeks as a gentle, calming herb. Oregano is easy to grow and sure tastes great with Greek food.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-9

12"

Small, hops-like, pretty pink flowers are surrounded by gray-green bracts that turn deep pink and then purple as they mature in summer. Aromatic, round, grey-green leaves are a bonus. Highly ornamental. This is not a culinary oregano.

Ornamental

5-8

6"-12"

Green leafy plants to 12" with decorative curled and frilled leaves. Use fresh as a decorative garnish or in tomato based dishes. Parsley performs best in a moist, well-drained soil and plenty of bright sunlight.

Culinary

Grow as an annual.

6"-12"

Popular, hardier rosemary variety with brighter green foliage and spikes of blue flowers. Nice herb to grill with, also a more aromatic variety. Rosemary requires a well-drained soil and bright sunlight for success. Avoid overwatering.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

7-10

24"-36"

Upright rosemary variety with dense green leaves and stems topped with bright blue flower spikes. Rosemary requires a well-drained soil and bright sunlight for success. An easy to grow and useful cooking herb.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

7-10

24"-36"

Aromatic, gray-green evergreen, low-growing shrubby groundcover with pale blue flowers in winter. Same great rosemary flavor and aroma. Nice in stuffing or roasted with meats.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

7-10

6"-8"

Aromatic, gray-green, evergreen shrub with dark blue flowers. Looks great in perennial borders. Tasty in stews, herbal butters and vinegars.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

7-10

4'-6'

Densely mounded, dark grey-green, leafy perennial herb with thick, rough-textured, very fragrant foliage and spikes of blue flowers in summer. Popular variety, a seasoning in stuffing and sausages.

Culinary, Edible Flowers, Medicinal

5-8

12"-30"

Upright, relaxed mound of serrated, light green, pineapple-scented leaves on stems topped with red blooms. It truly smells and tastes like pineapple. Try it in cold yeas and fruit salads.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Ornamental

7-9

36"-48"

Semi-evergreen shrub whose leaves have a stronger flavor than summer savory. Makes a good salt and pepper substitute. Winter savory grows best in a moist, well-drained soil in plenty of bright sunlight.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-8

12"

Upright mound of narrow, light green leaves with delightful licorice aroma and flavor. Use fresh or dried. French tarragon prefers a well-drained soil in lots of bright sunlight. Loves the heat of summer. Tastes good with chicken and fish.

Culinary

4-7

36"

Common culinary thyme with a mounding habit, gray leaves and lilac-purple flowers in summer. Slightly milder than English thyme.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-8

12"

Easy-to-grow, mat-forming ground cover with tiny, aromatic gray-green leaves and lilac-purple flowers. Thyme grows best in a moist, well-drained soil and plenty of bright sunlight. Avoid overwatering.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Ornamental

4-9

4"-6"

Wonderfully scented emerald green leaves and white flowers. An excellent variety for pesto and in tomato based dishes.

Aromatic, Culinary, Medicinal

Grow as annual.

12"-24"

Low, relaxed mound of attractive, finely-dissected foliage & stems topped with small white daisy-like blooms. Roman Chamomile is a hardier variety & performs best in a well-drained soil & plenty of bright sunlight.

Edible Flowers, Medicinal, Ornamental

6-9

14"-16"

This is a Coriander variety that is grown primarily for its seeds. Coriander seeds add a nice spicy flavor to soups and stews. It is also a key ingredient in curries, chili sauces and other exotic dishes.

Culinary

4-11

18"-24"

This ancient plant has been grown for centuries for its flax seeds, commonly used in cooking and herbal remedies. Showy pale blue flower sit atop wiry stems followed by see pods which hold valued seeds.

Culinary, Ornamental

Grow as an annual

18"-24"

Dilly Dilly yields purple flower spikes above compact, silvery foliage. Produces nice cut flowers. Leaves are good for cooking.

Aromatic, Ornamental

6-9

20"-30"

Fragrant silver-gray foliage topped with spikes of deep violet-blue flowers in summer. This is one of the best culinary lavenders it pairs well with other herbs such as sage, thyme, savory and rosemary.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Ornamental

5-9

12"-24"

Compact, uniformly growing, well-branched lavender with very fragrant, showy blue flowers. Excellent for landscaping with its tidy growth habit. Can be used for cooking.

Aromatic, Ornamental

4-9

10"-12"

New variety of lavender with stunning cream and green leaves and fragrant blue flowers. This is a variegated variety that has been growing well. New growth tends to have the brightest foliage. You can cook with it but, it's so attractive you might not want to harvest it.

Aromatic, Ornamental

6-9

16"-24"

Vigorous, upright-branched mound of intensely lemon-scented green leaves. Excellent for flavoring teas, lemon balm is said to have antibacterial and antiviral properties. It's great with fish, in teas and fruit salads. Lemon balm is adaptable, durable and will grow just about anywhere.

Culinary, Edible Flowers, Medicinal

4-9

18"-36"

Well-branched shrub with lightly serrated green leaves having a strong lemon aroma and flavor. Great for teas. Lemon verbena is a tender shrub that should be overwintered indoors or greenhouse. Prune to shape.

Aromatic, Culinary, Medicinal

8-10

36"-72"

Tall growing oregano with soft, bright green leaves and reddish stems. Flavorful and aromatic foliage. As the leaves age, they will become a dark, dusty green and the stems will become a woody brown. Tall spikes of small white flowers.

Aromatic, Culinary

Grow as an annual.

24"

Unusual mint whose narrow, pointed green leaves have a chocolate-peppermint-patty aroma and a slight brownish tint. This would make a nice addition to teas and jellies, as well as be a tasty garnish. Flowers are also edible.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-10

36"

Mint, Hilary’s Sweet Lemon is a more prostrate growing mint. It has green foliage and light purple flowers when in bloom. It is highly aromatic with a sweet and fruity smell. It would be great added to lemonade.

Aromatic, Culinary, Ornamental

5-9

12"-24"

Vigorous upright mound of large puckered green leaves with a wonderful orange citrus aroma and flavor. Good in fruit punch or dried in potpourris. It will produce spikes of purple flowers in the summer months.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

4-9

18"-24"

Tall, upright stalks of narrow, gray-green scented leaves. Rose-colored flowers above the foliage. Particularly good in oriental dishes. Will grow in almost any soil type.

Aromatic, Culinary

4-9

18"-24"

Pink to peach flowers with purplish bracts attract bees and butterflies. Attractive, aromatic plants. Oregano is easy to grow. Great used in tomato based dishes.

Aromatic, Culinary

8-11

10"-12"

Oregano with intense, strong spicy flavor. Great in hot salsas or chili dishes. Oregano is easy to grow in a well-drained soil.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-9

20"

Attractive ornamental oregano, it has green leaves with white-yellow margins. It produced lilac flowers in the summer time. Good contrast plant. Still a good oregano to cook with.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-9

6"-8"

Upright herb with tender, flavorful foliage that is similar in taste to cilantro. Wonderful addition to Mexican dishes and salsas, usually used freshly picked.

Culinary

Grow as an annual.

4'-6'

Extremely upright rosemary great for topiary, and long stems are great for barbeque skewers. Aromatic leaves and stems, light blue blooms. Rosemary requires a well-drained soil and bright sunlight for success.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

6-10

30"-42"

Recognized as one of the most cold hardy Rosemary varieties. Large rounded mound of aromatic leaves and lavender blooms. Nice in tomato-based sauces and potato dishes.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

7-10

24"

Very cold hardy selection of rosemary with aromatic pale green leaves and light blue flowers. A more vigorous grower. Commonly used in focaccia bread.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

7-10

36"-48"

Slightly rounded, attractive, silvery-green, fuzzy leaves. Light blue flowers in early summer. A popular variety, commonly used in stuffing.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-9

24"

Rounded mound of showy variegated chartreuse leaves with gold margins and spikes of lilac-blue blooms. A showy sage, nice as a garnish or in teas.

Ornamental

4-8

18"

Rounded mound of showy purple or purple tinged green aromatic leaves with spikes of lilac-blue blooms. Nice in stuffing. Pinch to promote fullness. Culinary Uses: Purple sage can be used in all recipes that call for common sage - stuffing, sausages, soups, and stews.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

4-8

24"

Edible cousin of lantana whose leaves have an intense sweet flavor. Can be a sugar substitute. Stevia is easy to grow in a moist, well-drained soil and plenty of bright sunlight.

Culinary

8-10

10"-12"

Low-growing creeping thyme with tiny green leaves that have an intense lemon citrus fragrance when crushed. Nice as a ground cover or used in cooking with poultry and fish. Avoid overwatering.

Culinary, Ornamental

6-9

9"-12"

Low-spreading mat of tiny leaves and light blue flowers that have both lavender and thyme fragrance. Interesting addition to culinary creations. Try using it in a recipe that could benefit from thyme, or lavender, or both.

Aromatic, Edible Flowers, Ornamental

4-9

8"-12"

Features narrow green leaves with a strong, spicy orange fragrance. Pale pink flowers cover the plant in early summer. Drought tolerant when established.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

4-9

1"

Caraway plants have a thick, tapering roots like that of a parsnip and fern-like, green foliage. Flower clusters, are white tinged with pink and appear in mid summer. The stems of the delicate flowers produce seed cases, each containing two seeds. Leaves can be added to salads; the seeds are commonly used in baking.

Culinary

3-8

24"

Grass-like perennial with tubular stalks & attractive blooms. Stalks have a mild onion-garlic flavor; fresh or dried. Nice as a garnish or used in dishes that would call for onions. Chives will grow in almost any soil type, provided ample moisture and sunlight.

Culinary, Edible Flowers

4-8

12"-24"

Relaxed mound of "knotted" stems and narrow pungent leaves used like cilantro for flavoring. Vietnamese coriander compliments many Asian and Vietnamese dishes well.

Culinary, Ornamental

7-10

18"-24"

A member of the geranium family, mosquito plant carries the fragrance of citronella in its foliage. When a leaf is crushed and rubbed on the skin, it smells wonderful and helps naturally repel mosquitoes.

Aromatic

9-11

2-3 ft.

French (Dentata) lavender is a French variety. It has larger, fuzzy, gray-green foliage that is narrow ans finely toothed. It yields upright flower spikes with purple blooms. It's commonly used for its essential oils for perfumes. It also is easily pruned.

Aromatic, Medicinal, Ornamental

8-10

36"

Produces vibrant, cerise-pink flower spikes topped with pale pink bracts set against aromatic, gray-green foliage. Flowers can be added to soups, stews and salads. Lavenders grow best in light, semi-moist, well-drained soil.

Aromatic, Ornamental

7-9

15"-18"

Fragrant silver-gray foliage topped with spikes of lavender-blue flowers earlier in the season than other lavenders. A hardier variety. Great for use in oils, sachets and potpourris. Both the leaves and flowers can be eaten.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Ornamental

5-9

12"-24"

Intensely fragrant grey-green foliage and blue flower spikes make this a popular selection. Later flowering variety. It's popularly grown by the perfume industry in France. It makes a nice garnish and goes well in teas and with cheeses.

Aromatic, Ornamental

5-8

18"-36"

Large, dense, upright clumps of wide-bladed grass grown for its aromatic lemon scent and flavor. Used in teas and Asian cooking. Lemongrass is a versatile plant and will grow in most well-drained soils, provided ample moisture and bright sunlight.

Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental

10-11

24"-36"

A very large ornamental specimen. Leaves and stalks used for celery-like flavor in main dishes, soups and sauces; seeds in candies. Tea made with the leaves is supposed to act as a stimulant and digestive tonic internally or, have antiseptic properties when applied externally. Cut back to ground in fall.

Culinary, Medicinal

5-8

4'-6'

Medium size, serrated light green leaves have delicious, sweet, fruity apple aroma. Apple mint will grow in almost any soil type, provided ample moisture and sunlight.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-9

18"-24"

Uniquely scented herb prized for its rich flavor and beautifully colored, heart-shaped foliage. Wonderful accent to fruit and vegetable recipes.

Aromatic, Culinary

7-9

12"-36"

Attractive spearmint variety with good aroma and flavor for garden and culinary uses. The official mint of the Mint Julep. Best grown in pots unless you are looking for a ground cover.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

3-7

24"-30"

Large dense mound of light green leaves having a distinct peppermint fragrance and flavor. Used in candies, jellies, teas and other drinks. Peppermint will grow in almost any soil type.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

4-9

12"-24"

Upright mound of wonderful variegated, light green leaves with white margins and pineapple aroma. Pineapple mint will grow in almost any soil type. Like most mints it's nice added in your hot or iced teas. It'd also make a very attractive garnish.

Aromatic, Culinary

4-10

15"-18"

Perennial oregano with interesting golden yellow foliage. Makes great accent in the herb garden. Less intense flavor than other varieties but still good in Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisine.

Culinary, Edible Flowers, Ornamental

3-10

8"-12"

Aromatic, edible herb sometimes called marjoram. Grown as annual in northern climates. A staple in Italian cooking, fresh or dried. It has a sweet flavor but it's strong enough to stand up to bold flavors like beef, garlic and tomatoes.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

4-8

12"-16"

Large, flat, deeply cut dark green leaves with mild fragrance and rich flavor. Used fresh or dried to flavor soups, stews and salads. Great garnish. Great in sauces, stuffing's, butters and with fish.

Culinary

Grow as an annual.

H6"-12"

Long-time-favored plant used for its essential oil to make perfumes, incense and India ink. Patchouli thrives in hot sun. Grow in well-drained soil and lots of bright sunlight.

Aromatic, Ornamental

8-11

12"-15"

Narrow, dark green, aromatic leaves. Small, deep blue flowers. Semi-prostrate variety with an arching habit. Great in stuffing.

Aromatic, Culinary

7-10

24"

Bright green, aromatic foliage with bright blue flowers. A trailing variety that can be used as a ground cover.

Aromatic, Culinary, Ornamental

8-10

12"-24"

DErect, upright mound of narrow, aromatic gray-green leaves and loads of blue flowers. Spice Island is commonly dried and ground to sell as dried rosemary in stores. Nice with lamb and chicken.

Aromatic, Culinary

7-10

24"-30"

Slightly rounded, attractive, silvery-green, fuzzy leaves with creamy edges. Light blue flowers in early summer. The same as Berggarten, but variegated. Nice culinary herb or garnish.

Aromatic, Culinary

5-9

20"-24"

A short, bushy but upright plant that is long blooming. Small, bright red flowers. It is the earliest and longest flowering of the Salvia elegans varieties. Has a pleasant, sweet melon-pineapple scent. It can be used as a culinary herb or an accent in a flower bed.

Culinary, Ornamental

9-10

2'-3'

Rounded mound of showy green, purple and cream aromatic leaves with spikes of lilac-blue blooms. Nice decorative herb that also goes well in teas, sausage and stuffing.

Medicinal, Ornamental

4-8

24"

Native perennial ground cover with exquisite, dark green foliage and sweet-scented white spring blooms. Sweet Woodruff is easy to grow in most garden soils, provided ample moisture and part to full shade.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

4-8

6"

Perennial thyme with a mounding habit, gray-green leaves and lilac-purple flowers in summer. The most popular culinary thyme. English's leaves are about twice the width of French thyme. Nice in soups, casseroles and stuffing.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

5-8

12"

Tiny-leaved groundcover with wonderful lemon-citrus fragrance and flavor. Excellent with poultry and fish.

Aromatic, Culinary, Edible Flowers

4-10

9"-12"