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Cape Forget-Me-Not
Cape Forget-Me-Not, scientifically known as Anchusa capensis, is an enchanting flowering plant with vibrant blue flowers that resemble tiny forget-me-not blossoms. The flowers grow in clusters atop sturdy stems, and the plant features lance-shaped, hairy leaves. Cape Forget-Me-Not adds a splash of color and charm to garden beds and borders. Origin: Cape Forget-Me-Not is native to South Africa. Usage: It is commonly used in... -
Calendula
Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, is a beautiful flowering plant that produces vibrant yellow and orange flowers. The petals are edible and often used in culinary and medicinal applications. Calendula plants have a bushy habit and grow up to 18-24 inches tall. They are known for their bright and cheerful blooms. Origin: Calendula is native to the Mediterranean region. Usage: Calendula is a... -
Zinnia
Zinnia is a popular annual flowering plant known for its vibrant and long-lasting blooms. Native to North and South America, zinnias are part of the Asteraceae family and come in a wide range of colors, including red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, and white. They are versatile plants that can add beauty and color to gardens, borders, containers, and even cut flower arrangements. HOW... -
California Poppy
The California Poppy, scientifically known as Eschscholzia californica, is a vibrant flowering plant native to the western United States. It features delicate, cup-shaped flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and occasionally red. The foliage is feathery and bluish-green in color, adding a lovely contrast to the flowers. Origin: The California Poppy is native to California and other parts of the western United States. Usage:... -
White Yarrow
The White Yarrow wildflower is often found in the US, growing in dry soils. It has fragrant foliage and long-lived flowers that contain valuable herbal properties.Yarrow begins its history in Southern Europe, where it has been a traditional part of herb gardens for hundreds of years. Its natural habitats are fields, stripes along roads, and rocky hillsides. For medicinal purposes, Yarrow was used to... -
Lemon Mint
Although the plant does not belong to the mint family, it has a characteristic herbal aroma with hints of citrus. This made lemon mint famous in flower and herb gardens worldwide, and it is now used as a seasoning for meat dishes and an additive to aromatic tea. In addition, the leaves of this plant contain the essential oil citronellol, which repels harmful insects,... -
Lovage
Lovage is a perennial herb with celery-like leaves and yellow flowers. The leaves are used in salads and soups, and the seeds are substituted for fennel or celery seeds.Lovage originates in the mountainous regions of Italy, Greece, and France. Its name comes from ancient people's belief in its aphrodisiac power and a small town in Italy whеre it is believed to have been first... -
Hyssop
Hyssop is a perennial and a member of the mint family with bright blue flowers which will transform the look of your garden. Hyssop leaves are used as tea with soothing medicinal properties. Also, it is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.Hyssоp is native to Southern Eurоpe and the Mediterranean. Early Hyssop was grown for the ritual cleansing of churches and to protect against... -
Caraway
We all use the herb cumin to flavor bread, salads, meats, and other foods. Caraway produces seeds in its second year, so use its leaves to add incredible flavor to your masterpieces in the first year.Historians do not know exactly when cumin began to be used, but it is one of the oldest herbs. Its traces have been found in the Neolithic ruins of... -
Bergamot
The perennial wildflower from the prairie attracts pollinators of all stripes with its flowering. This variety of Bergamot is different from the variety used in Earl Gray tea; it has a minty aroma. Honey from this variety has a reddish tint.Bergamot is often used to make herbal teas and sweet aromatic potpourri. In addition, Bergamot essential oils have been used to create flavors for... -
Peppermint
Peppermint Peppermint is a perennial plant and one of the simplest known to grow from seed. This herb is a natural hybrid of culinary mint and watermint. In early summer, it blooms in tiny purple flowers, grows well in the sun, spreads through the roots, and reaches 12-18" in height and width. The beneficial properties of mint can be enumerated endlessly. When adjacent... -
Echinacea
ECHINACEA ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Echinacea has tall (up to 3 feet), strong, fibrous stems that bear large single flowers with pink or purple petals that generally curve downward and a central cone that is usually purple or brown. When mature, the large cone of disk flowers becomes a seed head with sharp spines. The plants typically grow in dense clusters. The flowers... -
Anise
ANISE ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Anise is a plant that grows in clumps that can reach 2-4 feet high. It has opposing spear-shaped, aromatic leaves on a square stem. The flower head is a spike composed of numerous tiny, purple-tinged flowers. It stays in bloom most of the summer. Not only is it used as an ornamental, but in the herb garden as well. Both... -
Chamomile
CHAMOMILE ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Chamomile is an herb that produces an abundance of small, fragrant, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers that grow on long, thin, light green stems and can reach up to 3 feet high. The leaves are light green, fern-like, and somewhat shiny. The fragrance is herbal, sweet, and fresh, with hints of apples and hay. Origin: Europe, North Africa,... -
Borage
BORAGE ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Borage is a broad, bushy, and prickly annual that can grow up to 2 feet tall. The leaves are rough and oblong. The blue flowers, clustered and hanging downward, are on reddish stalks and have five bright yellow or black stamens that form a cone. The stalks and leaves become covered with prickly fuzz as the plant grows. The... -
Dandelion
Dandelion Dandelion is a perennial plant that grows 4-6 inches in height. True (wild) dandelions, different from Italian dandelions, are entirely edible with green leaves, stems, and nectar-sweet bright yellow flowers. True Wild Dandelion green leaves and bright yellow flowers can be harvested towards late spring, summer, or fall. However, you can pick the green leaves and flowers of sweet nectar early in the... -
Purple Basil
PURPLE BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: This variety has fragrant, ruffled, deep purple leaves with a mild anise flavor, similar to sweet Italian basil. Because of its dark purple color, it looks beautiful as an ornamental addition to the garden. The plants are large, reaching 18 -24 inches, and produce bright deep purple leaves with jagged edges and a crinkled, textured appearance. The plant... -
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm Melissa has a charming lemon scent from the mint family and is an ingredient in herbal teas and potpourri. Fresh leaves are added to salads, soups, sauces, and meats for a sweet lemon flavor.The history of lemon balm goes back over 2000 years. It is believed that lemon balm was introduced to Spain by the Moors in the 7th century and the...
