COMMON NAME
Scientific Name |
Plant
Height |
Spacing |
Cultural
Hints |
Uses |
ANNUALS |
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BASILS
Ocimum species |
20-24" |
12" |
Grow from seed. Sun when
crushed. Purple variety is a good accent plant. |
Use in anything with
tomatoes. Insect repellent. |
BORAGE
Borago officinalis |
24" |
12" |
Grow from seed, self-sowing.
Best in dry, sunny areas. |
Young leaves in salads for
cucumber flavor. |
CHERVIL
Anthriscus cerefolium |
10" |
3-6" |
Sow in early spring. Partial
shade. |
Aromatic leaves used in soups
& salads. Chef's favorite. |
CORIANDER
Coriandrum sativum |
24" |
18" |
Grow from seed. Sow in spring
in sun or partial shade. |
Seed used in confections,
leaves in salad oriental & eastern food. |
DILL
Anethum graveolens |
24-36" |
12" |
Grow from seed sown in early
spring. Sun or partial shade. |
Feathery foliage and seeds
used in flavoring and pickling. |
PARSLEY
Petroselinum species |
6" |
6" |
Grow from seed started in
early spring. Slow to germinate. Sun. Biennial. |
Brings out flavor of other
herbs. Fine base & seasoning. High in vitamin C. |
PERENNIALS |
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CATNIP
Nepeta cataria |
3-4 ft. |
18" |
Hardy, sun or shade. Grow
from seed or by division. |
Leaves for soothing tea. |
CHIVES, GARLIC CHIVES
Allium species |
12" |
12" |
Little care. Divide when
overcrowded. Grow from seed or division |
Favorite of chefs. Good
indoor pot plant. Cut long strands at base; Mild onion or garlic
flavor. |
FRENCH TARRAGON
Artemisia dracunculus |
24" |
24" |
Sun or semi-shade. Grow from
cuttings or division. |
Aromatic seasoning; principle
flavor in bearnaise sauce; great with fish or chicken |
LAVENDER
Lavandula species |
24" |
18" |
Propagate from cuttings.
Grows in dry, rocky, sunny locations with plenty of lime in
soil. Require pH 6.5 to 7.2 |
Use flowers & leaves for
sachets, potpourri. |
LEMON VERBENA
Aloysia triphylla |
36" |
36" |
Tender perennial; propagate
from cuttings. Sun or partial shade. |
Strongest lemon scent. Leaves
used in teas or in lemon-based potpourri. |
LOVAGE
Levisticum officnale |
3-4 ft. |
30" |
Rich, most soil. Grow from
seed planted in late summer. Sun or partial shade. |
Of the carrot family; strong
celery flavor. |
MINTS
Mentha species |
1-3 ft. |
18" |
Grow from cuttings or
division. Sun or partial shade. |
Aromatic; used as flavoring.
Unusual varieties include orange, blue balsam, ginger,
chocolate. |
OREGANO
Origanum species |
24" |
9" |
Grow from seed, cuttings or
division. Sun. |
Flavoring for tomato dishes &
pasta. |
ROSEMARY
Rosmarinus species |
3-6 ft. |
12" |
Grows in well-drained,
nonacid soil from cuttings. Sun. Marginally hardy; plant in
protected site. |
Leaves flavor sauces,
poultry, meats, rice, and soups. Good for topiary, bonsai. |
SAGE
Salvia species |
18" |
12" |
From seed or cuttings. Sun.
Renew every 3 to 4 years. |
Seasoning for meats
especially pork; herb teas. |
THYME
Thymus species |
8-12" |
12" |
Light soil, well-drained.
Renew every 2 to 3 years. Grow from cuttings or division. Sun. |
Aromatic foliage for
seasoning meats, soups, sauces, and dressings. Many varieties
including lemon, orange, nutmeg, and woolly. |