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Holy Basil
HOLY BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: Holy basil is a small perennial shrub (in warm climates) growing up to 2 or more feet in height. It has a unique fragrance and a sweet, pungent taste. Depending on the variety, the leaves can be green/ purple or green, and grow opposite one another on a square hairy stem. Flowers are small and tubular-shaped, arranged in... -
Greek, Dwarf Basil
DWARF GREEK BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: This basil type grows as a small compact bushy herb only 6-8" tall. The leaves are small, bright green, and oval-shaped. They have a spicy anise fragrance and flavor similar to Genovese basil only a bit sweeter. Tiny white or pale pink flowers form on a spike. They make very attractive container plants. Origin: Mediterranean and South... -
Cinnamon Basil
CINNAMON BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: Cinnamon basil is a bushy herb growing from 18-30 inches tall. Its leaves are small to medium compared to sweet basil, somewhat narrow, and slightly serrated. They are shiny and dark green with reddish veins and grow opposite one another on a reddish square stem. The small flowers are pinkish and arranged on a spike. This basil variety... -
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... -
Thai, Licorice Basil
THAI LICORICE BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: Thai licorice basil is a small bushy herb reaching a height of about 1 foot. The leaves have an intense fragrance and taste of licorice with spicy sweet notes. The leaves are narrow and arranged opposite one another on a purplish square stem. The flowers are purple/pink and arranged on a spike. Origin: Thai basil is native... -
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 Basil
LEMON BASIL ABOUT THE PLANT: Description: Lemon basil is a bushy herb (8-20 inches tall) similar in appearance to sweet Italian basil, but the leaves tend to be smaller and narrower with slightly serrated edges. Lemon basil has a sweet, and lemony fragrance and taste mixed with anise. The small white flowers are lemon-scented and arranged on spikes. Origin: Lemon basil is a cross... -
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... -
Mountain Mint
Mountain Mint Mountain Mint is a native American herb that, unlike regular mint, is a very respectable substitute and has a long history in cooking. From the family of mint grows not only in the mountains but also in the valleys. For pollinators, this mint is indispensable as a critical component of many local seed mixes. It grows wеll in moist soil and medium... -
Oregano
Oregano Oregano seeds grow on the sunny slopes of the Mediterranean and are often used in the cuisine of this region. The name comes from the Greek word for "joy of the mountains". Mythology says that the Greek goddess of love gave a man Oregano to bring him joy. Since then, Oregano has been associated with pleasure. This plant has long been used both... -
Rosemary
Rosemary Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with tough, needle-like leaves and an incredible aroma. The flavor is reminiscent of pine mint and is ideal for fresh or dried to flavor meats, soups, and stews. Well-drained soil works well for free-flowing rosemary seeds.Rosemary's Latin name means sea dew, as it grows on the rocky slopes of the Mediterranean coast. Medieval brides often added Rosemary to... -
Thyme
Thyme Thyme is a fragrant ornamental landscape plant native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Modern cuisine cannot be imagined without the great taste of fresh or dried Thyme. It is drought tolerant and attrаctive to bees, butterflies, and birds and gives one of the best honey flavors.Thyme has the function of healing and protection, symbolizing courage and strength. For centuries, soldiers carried Thyme... -
Catnip
CATNIP ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Catnip is a short-lived perennial herb that can reach 2-3 feet high in the right conditions. It has coarse-toothed opposite leaves on branched, square stems, characteristic of mint plants. The plant produces spikes of small, fragrant, pink or white, purple-dotted flowers. The leaves and stems contain a volatile oil known as nepetalactone. This oil stimulates sensory neurons in most...
