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 | # 410 | Achillea millefolium 'Proa' |
| White Yarrow |
| P/Zone 3-10/24"/12"/sun, part shade/summer
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| Ferny leaves are followed by tall stems and white, flat topped flower heads. A favorite of ours for white filler in bouquets, and a useful medicinal herb. Very hardy and spreading plant.
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| | # 415 | Agastache foeniculum |
| Licorice Mint, Anise Hyssop |
| P/Zone 6-9/24-36"/6"/sun/late summer
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| This mint family relative has deep green foliage and mauve-purple flowers, all with the scent of old fashioned licorice candy. Yum. Always overwinters for us in Zone 4-5.
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| | # 420 | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Chives |
| P/Zone 3-9/12"/8"/sun, part shade/early summer
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| Easiest thing in the world with pretty pink flowers atop crunchy stems and a mild oniony flavor. These will self-sow wherever you let them.
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| | # 425 | Anethum graveolens 'Bouquet' |
| Dill |
| A/36"/6"/sun
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| Whether you grow it for its flavorful seeds or ferny greens, here is tall dill for a lacy backdrop.
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| | # 426 | Anethum graveolens 'Fernleaf' |
| Dill |
| A/18"/6"/sun
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| This dwarf dill is perfect for containers or front of the herb bed with dark, blue green foliage.
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 | # 430 | Borago officinalis |
| Borage |
| A/18-30"/12"/sun
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| Slightly prickly, blue-green leaves and blue flowers like little shooting stars-- flowers make wonderful garnishes and self sows itself once established.
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| | # 435 | Chamaemelum nobile |
| Roman Chamomile |
| P/Zone 5-8/10"/12"/sun/summer
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| Small, white daisies are held above low-growing, apple-scented foliage. Chamomile is perfect for the edges of paths or for a lawn herb and has been grown for centuries for its medicinal properties.
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| | # 440 | Coriandrum sativum 'Jantar' |
| Cilantro, Coriander |
| A/12-24"/8"/sun
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| Cilantro is a must for salsa. How about planting a salsa bed in your garden--tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro? Leaves are milder when young, become more pungent with age. In addition, seeds are useful for flavoring cakes, curries, liqueurs. This variety is slow to bolt.
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| | # 445 | Cymbopogon flexuosus |
| Lemon Grass |
| A/18"/8-12"/sun
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| This exotic herb hails from southern India and is used for its bitter lemon aroma.
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| | # 450 | Foeniculum vulgare 'Zefa Fino' |
| Fennel |
| P/Zone 7-10/3'/10"/full sun/summer
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| Feathery spring foliage is followed by large yellow flower heads and an edible thickened stem or bulb. Simply brush up against this plant and the scent of anise will fill the air. Slow-bolt variety.
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| | # 451 | Foeniculum vulgare 'Smokey' |
| Bronze Fennel |
| P/Zone 7-10/36"/10"/full sun/summer
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| Plants are more compact with lacy, bronze foliage and the same licorice flavor as above.
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| | # 455 | Hypericum perforatum 'Topas' |
| St. Johnswort |
| P/Zone 3-8/12-24"/12"/sun/summer
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| Shrubby plant with yellow flowers in great demand for its medicinal properties, especially as an antidepressant.
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 | # 460 | Hyssopus officinalis |
| Hyssop |
| P/Zone 3-9/16-24"/10"/sun/summer
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| This member of the mint family has bright blue-violet flowers and forms a small, upright shrub when grown in fertile, well-drained soil.
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 | # 465 | Inula helenium |
| Elecampane |
| P/Zone 3-9/48-96"/18-36"/sun,pt shade/mid summer
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| Robust plants can grow to 8 ft. with large, fine-rayed yellow daisies. A stately border plant with impressive qualities as a medicinal also. This year the plant will grow a large rosette of velvety leaves followed by towering flower stalks the second year and thereafter. Worth the wait.
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Lavender is a plant to build a garden around! Silvery green mounds of foliage are crowned with spikes of fragrant flowers in shades of purple and pink. We offer Lavenders in six different forms to help you create lavender "walks," for your herb and flower beds, and for pots to keep them near your favorite sitting spot. No matter which you choose, lavenders always prefer sun and a rich, well-drained soil. Prune plants in early spring (hardy varieties) and after flowering to maintain shape and to promote a second flush of bloom.
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| | # 470 | Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' |
| Common Lavender |
| P/Zone 5/14-18"/10"/sun/summer
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| Grey green, fragrant foliage is topped with deep purple flower spikes.
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| | # 471 | Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady' |
| Common Lavender |
| P/Zone 5-6/12-24"/8"/sun/summer
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| This Lavender is our first to flower-- great for pots where flowers are impatiently awaited. Possibly slightly less hardy than our otherL. angustifolia selections and can be grown as an annual. Light purple flowers.
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| | # 472 | Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead Dwarf' |
| Common Lavender |
| P/Zone 4-5/14-24"/10"/sun/summer
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| Classic lavender flowers on compact plants. The most winter-hardy Lavender we grow.
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| | # 473 | Lavandula lanata |
| Silver Lavender |
| P/Zone 8-10/18-24"/10"/sun/summer
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| Woolly silver leaves are distinctly different from other Lavenders. Rosy-purple flowers have flaring bracts arise from compact plants. Try this one in a pot with Violas and Alyssum for a sweet-smelling treat.
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| | # 474 | Lavandula multifida |
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| P/Zone 7-10/18-30"/10"/sun/summer
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| Deeply divided grey-green leaves are unrecognizable as Lavender, but upon flowering you may believe it is. Large violet-blue flower wands are held in threes on long stems. Pine scented.
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| | # 475 | Lavandula stoechas |
| Butterfly Lavender, Spanish Lavender |
| P/Zone 7-8/18-36"/10"/sun/summer
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| Plants resemble English Lavender but flowers are deep pink with "wings" or flared petals that give an impression of flying. Please note hardiness--plants can be overwintered on a cool porch or sunny windowsill.
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| | # 480 | Levisticum officinale |
| Lovage |
| P/Zone 4-8/48"/18-24"/sun, part shade/summer
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| Strong celery flavor of new spring growth is used in salads and poultry dishes. Large, vigorous plants need plenty of elbow room.
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| | # 485 | Lippia graveolens |
| Mexican Oregano |
| P/Zone 7-11/24-72"/12"/sun/spring
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| Aromatic shrub is the source of commercial dried oregano and can grow to 6' where it is hardy. Grey-green textured leaves impart a sweet flavor to tomato sauces.
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| | # 490 | Marrubium vulgare |
| Horehound |
| P/Zone 4-8/12-24"/8-16"/sun/summer
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| Traditionally used to make candy and to flavor honey, this herb has uses as a cough remedy and digestive tonic. Silvery leaves are deeply veined.
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| | # 495 | Melissa officinalis |
| Lemon Balm |
| P/Zone 4-9/18-26"/12"/sun, part shade
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| Mint family member has lemony scented leaves, good in tea and salads. Requires a winter mulch to survive below 0ûF.
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| | # 500 | Monarda fistulosa |
| Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm |
| P/Zone 3-9/36"/12"/sun, part shade/summer
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| Fluffy, lavender flowers are edible and also attract bees and hummingbirds. Give this one room to spread.
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Think of huge bowls of pesto noodles, or freshly picked Lemon Basil in salads, or spicy Genovese Basil in your famous tomato sauce. In the garden try Purple Basil or Thai Basil 'Siam Queen' with edible flowers (Lavender, Anise Hyssop, Bee Balm, or Borage) for a beautiful and tasty combination. Or plant up a strawberry pot with Greek Basil, Chives, Rosemary, Thyme and Sage. With basil, the possibilities are endless. We got carried away with the choices and so should you.
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| | # 505 | Ocimum americanum |
| Lime Basil |
| A/20-26"/8"/sun
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| Tangy lime aroma is great where a bit of citrus is wanted, in cool drinks or salads served up in the shade outside.
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| | # 506 | Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon' |
| Cinnamon Basil |
| A/26-30"/8"/sun
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| Sweetly cinnamon scented with violet stems, veining and flowers. Try this in a tea or potpourri.
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| | # 507 | Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese Compact' |
| Pesto Basil |
| A/16-18"/8"/sun
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| Italian pesto basil with spicy fagrance and taste. Large leaves on compact plants for containers.
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| | # 508 | Ocimum basilicum 'Italian Large Leaf' |
| Pesto Basil |
| A/24-30"/8"/sun
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| Sweet scent and flavor from high-yielding plants make this basil perfect for pesto.
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| | # 509 | Ocimum basilicum 'Osmin' |
| Purple Basil |
| A/18-24"/8"/sun
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| Large, glossy, dark purple leaves and pink flowers are sweetly scented and make great garnishes, add color to summer salads and homemade vinegars.
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| | # 510 | Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles' |
| Purple Basil |
| A/16-20"/8"/sun
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| Compact plants have large, frilly, purple leaves and a hint of clove and licorice.
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| | # 511 | Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen' |
| Anise Basil, Thai Basil |
| A/20-24"/8"/sun
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| Intense licorice basil aroma. Late flowering with compact clusters of reddish-purple flowers. As ornamental as it is tasty.
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| | # 512 | Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Dani' |
| Lemon Basil |
| A/26-30"/8"/sun
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| Large plants yield light green, lemon flavored leaves. A great match for fish.
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| | # 513 | Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Thai' |
| Anise Basil, Thai Basil |
| A/12-18"/8"/sun
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| Purple stems and flowers make this plant attractive as well as sought after for its rich anise-clove aroma.
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| | # 514 | Ocimum basilicum minimum |
| Spicy Bush Basil, Greek Basil |
| A/8-14"/8"/sun
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| Compact, rounded plants with tiny leaves are well suited to containers. Spicy scent and taste.
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| | # 515 | Ocimum sanctum 'Red and Green' |
| Holy Basil |
| A/20-24"/8"/sun
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| It is called "Kaprao" in Thailand, "Tulsi" in India and is held sacred by Hindus. Leaves are green with purple markings and give off a light musky, minty scent with a hint of clove.
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| | # 520 | Origanum heracleoticum |
| Greek Oregano |
| P/Zone 4-9/8-18"/12"/sun
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| The classic strong oregano spice for tomato sauces, pizza and Italian dishes. Fuzzy light green leaves are followed sprays of little white flowers.
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| | # 521 | Origanum majorana |
| Sweet Marjoram |
| A/16-24"/12"/sun
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| Like its cousin, perennial Oregano, but sweeter, milder flavor. Great for a winter kitchen plant to flavor up tomatoes and as a mild salad green.
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 | # 525 | Perilla frutescens |
| Green Shiso |
| A/ 18"/8"/sun
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| Bright green fringed leaves are as ornamental as they are tasty. This variety has a distinct cumin flavor--good for spicing up salads or Asian dishes.
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| | # 526 | Perilla frutescens |
| Red Shiso |
| A/ 18"/8"/sun.
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| Intense burgundy-red colored leaves have a spicy cinnamon-clove flavor. Self-sown seedlings can easily be moved to any spot a bit of red is wanted.
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| | # 530 | Rosemarinus officinalis |
| Rosemary |
| P/Zone 6-10/ 8-36"/8"/sun
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| Pine scented addition to hearty meat and vegetable dishes. This ornamental evergreen is a perfect subject for topiary and makes a good winter windowsill plant.
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| | # 535 | Ruta graveolens |
| Rue |
| P/Zone 5-9/18"/12"/sun/summer
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| Shrubby plants have lacy blue-green leaves and yellow flower clusters. Strong pungent aroma.
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| | # 540 | Salvia apiana |
| White Sage |
| P/Zone 5-9/16-36"/12"/sun
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| A Native American herb used to make ceremonial incense, aromatic and beautiful with velvety grey-green leaves on well branched plants. Try with Cleome for a dramatic pairing.
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| | # 545 | Salvia officinalis |
| Broadleaf Sage |
| P/Zone 4-8/16-24"/10"/sun, part shade/early summer
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| Silvery-green leaves with lavender flower spikes. For dressings, sauces, stuffings, and looks great dried in herbal wreaths.
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| | # 550 | Satureja hortensis |
| Summer Savory |
| A/10-12"/8"/sun
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| Intense aroma and peppery taste. Perfect companion for beans, in the garden and in the kitchen.
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| | # 551 | Satureja montana |
| Winter Savory |
| P/Zone 4-8/6-12"/8"/sun
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| More pungent and biting than its annual cousin with shiny, thick leaves. Used as a pepper substitute.
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| | # 555 | Scutellaria baicalensis |
| Baikal Skullcap |
| P/Zone 4-8/12-24"/8"/sun
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| Delicate orchid-like purple flowers. It is the important Chinese herb "Huang-qin."
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| | # 556 | Scutellaria lateriflora |
| Mad Dog or Virginian Skullcap |
| P/Zone 3-8/12-24"/8"/sun, part shade
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| Lobed leaves and light-blue flowers along one sided racemes. Remedy for headache and a traditional treatment for rabies. Hardier than S. baicalensis..
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| | # 560 | Silybum marianum |
| Milk Thistle |
| A/40-54"/24"/sun
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| Dramatic plant has big purple thistle flowers and gets its name from large prickly leaves that are blue-green splashed with white. All parts are edible, if spiny, and it has uses as a liver tonic.
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| | # 565 | Tanacetum parthenium 'White Wonder' |
| Feverfew |
| P/Zone 5-9/ 20-24"/8"/sun/summer
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| Lobed leaves are topped with sprays of bright white, double daisies. A fresh addition to bouquets. Short-lived plants will self sow.
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| | # 570 | Thymus serpyllum |
| Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme |
| P/Zone 5-8/6-8"/6"/sun, part shade/summer
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| Ground hugging plant has tiny leaves and flowers, milder aroma than German Winter Thyme. Makes a good lawn plant and gives off a sweet scent when walked on (try this with bare feet).
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| | # 571 | Thymus vulgaris |
| German Winter Thyme |
| P/Zone 5-8/8-12"/8"/sun, part shade/summer
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| Low growing, shrubby plant has tiny white to pale purple flowers. Try along walkways where their scent is released by brushing past. Fresh or dried, use for soups, sauces and stuffings. Good drainage a plus.
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| | # 575 | Verbena hastata |
| Blue Vervain |
| P/Zone 3-8/30-36"/8"/sun/summer-fall
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| Very hardy native plant has blue-violet flowers on pointy spikes.
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 | # 580 | Verbascum thapsus |
| Mullein |
| B/Zone 4-9/24-84"/18"/sun/summer-fall
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| A majestic plant with silvery green, velvety leaves and, in its second year, a tall, yellow flower spike. Plant with ferny Dill and Elecampane for a dramatic backdrop in the herb garden. Used medicinally as a soothing poultice and as an expectorant.
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