Plant Common Name (Plant Latin Name)	Description – Use	Height	Light Req.	Hard-iness	Pot Size
Basil, Green Bouquet (Ocimum minimum)	Mini version of Sweet Basil. Compact habit. Use fresh or dried in salads and sauces. Mildly sedative. Take fresh to relieve flatulence.	6"	S	A	3.5"
Basil, Lemon (Ocimum citriodorum)	Slightly smaller and more compact than Sweet Basil. Wonderful lemon scent and flavor.	18" – 24"	S	A	3.5"
Basil, Purple Ruffles (Ocimum basilicum purple ‘Purple Ruffles’)	Strong, aromatic scent. Very decorative. Dark purple curled leaves and pale pink flowers. Stronger flavor than Sweet Basil.	12" – 18"	S	A	3.5"
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)	Symbol: Love / Hate – Large, oval, shiny-green leaves borne on square stems. Culinary uses; Italian dishes (pesto), pasta, salad, tomatoes, soups, stews, eggs, etc. (need six plants to make pesto) * * * Basils love hot and humid weather. * * *	18" – 24"	S	A	3.5"
Borage (Borago officinalis)	Sturdy plant is covered with stiff, white hairs. Interesting texture. Use leaves fresh in salads. Blue-violet flowers can be candied. Does well in difficult, stoney soils. * Reseeds readily.	12" – 24"	S/P	*TP	3.5"
Catnip or Catmint (Nepeta cataria)	Coarsely toothed, heart-shaped, medium green leaves. (white beneath) Clear blue-purple flowers. Nice border plant. Attracts bees. Medicinal & culinary uses; salads & tea.	16" – 40"	S/P	P	3.5"
Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile)	Low growing, creeping plant with feathery foliage. Daisy-like flowers from May to Sept. Leaves and flowers have apple-like scent. Use dried flowers in tea.	4" – 16"	S	P	3.5"
Chervil, Curled (Anthriscus cerefolium)	Curly, aromatic, pale green leaves. Lacy white flowers in May or June. Medicinal and culinary uses; soup, fish, veggies.	18" – 24"	S/P	A	3.5"
Chives, Common (Allium schoenoprasum)	Symbol: The Universe – Thin, hollow, green stems grow in tufts. Stems bear delicate, rose-purple, pom-pon-like flowers. Mild onion flavor. Use in seasoning or garnish. Use flowers in salads, for garnish, or for cutting.	6" – 12"	S	P	3.5"
Chives, Garlic (Allium tuberosum)	Similar to common chives in appearance. Leaves and white flower clusters are flat. Add to salads and cream cheese.	16" – 20"	S	P	3.5"
Cilantro / Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)	Looks similar to flat parsley. Cilantro – Leaves (green, stalked, shiny) used in Mexican and Oriental dishes. Coriander – Seeds (plant allowed to bolt) used to make curry powder. Chinese believe seeds confer immortality on those who consume them.	14" – 36"	S	A	3.5"
Curry, Silver (Helichrysum angustifolium)	Gray leaved, shrubby plant with yellow flowers from June to Sept. Curry scented leaves can be used to flavor salads and meat dishes.	18" – 24"	S/P	P	3.5"
Dill, Fernleaf (Anethum graveolens)	Finely cut foliage. Tiny yellow-green flowers. Dwarf plants are ideal for containers. Outstanding dill flavor. Attracts beneficial insects.	18" – 24"	S/P	P	3.5"
Dill, Mammoth (Anethum graveolens)	Dark green stems with fine blue-green foliage. Bears flat clusters of small yellow flowers. Medicinal and Culinary uses; Important in fish dishes and commonly used in pickling. Attracts beneficial insects.	24" – 40"	S	A	3.5"
Fennel, Smokey Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpurascens’)	Purpley-bronze, feathery leaves. Yellow flowers. Looks great in the herb garden, herbaceous border or container. Use in sauces or with fish. Attracts beneficial insects.	24" – 50"	S	A	3.5"
Fennel, Sweet Florence (Foeniculum vulgare ‘Pulce’)	Bright green, feathery foliage. Thick basal stalks can be eaten raw like celery or boiled, baked or braised and used as a vegetable. Seeds used in sauces, stuffing, liquors, and soaps. Attracts beneficial insects.	24" – 50"	S	A	3.5"
Feverfew, Golden (Tanacetum parthemium ‘Aurea’)	Yellow-green leaves. Numerous daisy-like flowers from May to November. Culinary and Medicinal uses; Leaves and flowers are used in potpourri.	10" – 14"	S	TP	3.5"
Lavender, English (Lavender angustifolia ‘Vera Munstead’)	1999 Herb of the Year. Pale gray-green fragrant leaves. Blue-violet flowers from June to August. Use in potpourri, bath products, arrangements. Repels moths and deer. Tranquilizing / Sedative.	24" – 36"	S	P	3.5"
Lavender, French (Gentle Lavender) (Lavendula stoechas)	Velvety, whitish leaves with pretty, dark purple flowers. Smells similar to Rosemary. Generally used in distillations and bath products. Tranquilizing.	24" – 30"	S	TP	3.5"
Leek – see Vegetables
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)	Symbol: Sympathy – Lemon scented leaves; upright, erect grower. Very attractive to bees. Antispasmodic, sedative properties. Used to flavor jellies, custards, & salads (lemony)	12" – 24"	S	P	3.5"
Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cymbopogon citratus)	Tangy, lemon flavor. Easily grown but hard to find. Bright green leaves with maroon striations along margins. Chop into salads or infuse for tea. Used to make perfumes and soaps.	36"	S	TP	4.5"
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)	Large dark green leaves and tall channeled stems give plant celery-like appearance. Small yellow flowers in June and July; followed by small aromatic fruits. Seeds used in cakes and salads. Medicinal also.	36" – 48"	S	P	3.5"
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana)	Aromatic, dark green leaves. Rose-lilac flowers from July to Sept. Long history of medicinal and culinary use. Use fresh or dry in salads, meats, soups & teas. Favors dry, chalky soils.	12" – 32"	S	TP	3.5"
Mint, Applemint (Mentha rotundifolia)	Aggressive. Soft fuzzy gray-green leaves. White-pink flowers. Excellent for cooking & flavoring drinks. Used medicinally also. Mints like moist soils & have been known to tolerate chlorine.	18" – 24"	S/P	P	3.5"
Mint, Corsican (Mentha requienii)	Aggressive, tiny green leaves and minute purple flowers. Peppermint scent. Makes a great groundcover. Self seeds readily.	2"	S/P	P	3.5"
Mint, Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)	Aggressive, dark green, deeply veined, lance shaped leaves. Small red-lilac flowers on oblong spirals from June to August. Extracted oils are used as insect repellent. Culinary also.	12" – 32"	S/P	P	3.5"
Mint, Spearmint (Mentha spicata)	1998 Herb of the Year. Aggressive, toothed, lanced shaped leaves. Whorls of lilac flowers from June to October. Medicinal and culinary (teas, garnishes, etc.)	12" – 36"	S/P	P	3.5"
Onion, Egyptian Walking (Allium cepa vivaparum)	New! Great Novelty Item. Produces small onions at the tips of onion-like leaves. Use as you would a regular onion. Salads, pickled, garnish, etc.	24" – 36"	S	A	3.5"
Oregano, Common (Origanum vulgare)	Symbol: Blushes / Happiness – Small aromatic, dark green leaves. Rose lilac flowers from July to Sept. Use fresh or dried in salads, Italian dishes, stuffing, and tea. Blends well with Basil and Thyme. Medicinally, Oreganos are sedatives.	18" – 24"	S	P	3.5"
Oregano, Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)	Leaves are used as oregano in cooking. Attractive in winter as a flowering, indoor window plant.	18" – 24"	S	TP	3.5"
Oregano, Golden (Origanum vugare ‘Aureum’)	Mound of golden foliage. White with purple flowers. Used the same ways as Common Oregano. Protect from bright direct sun (leaves may scorch).	12" – 18"	S	P	3.5"
Oregano, Greek (Origanum heracleoticum)	Good for pizza, egg, tomato, and cheese dishes. Can also be rubbed into meats and fish. Has a strong, earthy aroma. Is the most flavorful of the Oreganos. This variety is preferred for culinary use.	18" – 24"	S	TP	3.5"
Parsley, Curled (Petroselinum crispum)	Three pinnate leaves are lobed and delicately curled. Yellowish green flowers borne on dense, flat-topped clusters in June-July. Very high in iodine, magnesium and vitamins A & C. Use as Garnish, Breath freshener, digestive aid, also in salads, soups, casseroles, and in fish and lamb dishes.	10" – 12"	S/P	B	3.5"
Parsley, Italian Flat Leaf (Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum)	Plain flat deeply cut leaves. Rich in iron and vitamins A & C. Use as you would curled parsley. Slightly stronger flavor than curled parsley.	15" – 18"	S/P	B	3.5"
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis)	Symbolizes love, friendship, remembrance and fidelity. – Dwarf aromatic evergreen shrub with fragrant needle-like silvery blue-green leaves. Pale blue flowers. Prefers dry sandy soil. Thought to purify air and ward off evil spirits. Bees love Rosemary and it makes delicious honey. Use in soups, stews, veggies, lamb, shellfish, jelly, biscuits and cakes. Medicinally a stimulant. Deer proof.	2’ – 3’	S	TP	3.5"
Rosemary, Cascading (Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Prostrata’)	Cascading dwarf form of Rosemary. Deer proof.	12" – 18"	S	TP	3.5"
Rosemary, Topiary – see Tropicals
Rue (Ruta graveolens)	Herb of Grace. Blue-green foliage. Yellow flowers. Means "to set free" – refers to the belief that it frees the body of many diseases. Toxic if consumed in large doses. Bitter Taste. Used as an ingredient in grappa and in alcoholic beverages. Can also be used as an insect repellent.	30"	S	P	3.5"
Sage, Common (Salvia officinalis)	"The Healing Plant" Symbolizes immortality – Square, erect, wooly stems and branches. Oblong elliptical leaves are gray-green above and white below. Violet, pink or white flowers June to August. Use in rich, fatty meat dishes to aid in their digestion; also in poultry and cheese. Bees make into a highly prized honey. Harvest for drying before flower spikes appear.	2’ – 3’	S	P	3.5"
Sage, Pineapple (Salvia rutilans)	Foliage has fresh cut pineapple scent. Stunning red-scarlet flowers. Use in fruit salad, on plain cakes, or on roast pork. Bring indoors during winter months.	42"	S	TP	3.5"
Sage, Purple (Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’)	Symbol: Domestic Virtue – Decorative purple-red foliage. Bright blue flowers. Can be used in cooking. Particularly good as a gargle. Has teeth whitening and astringent properties (as do all Sages).	24"	S	TP	3.5"
Sage, Tricolor (Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’)	Striking purple, white and green foliage. Used as Common Sage would be. Use aesthetically also.	24"	S	TP	3.5"
Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)	New! Opposite, ovate, green leaves covered with small translucent dots. (essential oil) Golden yellow exotic flowers borne in clusters of three from May to September. Thought to ward off evil sprits. Used as an oil or infused into tea to heal wounds and improve one’s mood by inducing euphoria. Plant parts are poisonous.	30"	S	P	4.5"
Santolina, Gray (Cotton Lavender) (Santolina chamaecyparissus)	See Green Santolina (Lavender Cotton) – This variety has slightly woolly, gray leaves.	4" – 20"	S	P	4.5"
Santolina, Green (Cotton Lavender) (Santolina rosmarinifolia)	Hardy, aromatic shrub, ascending branches with green linear pinnately lobed leaves. Little cream to yellow flowers in July & Aug. Esteemed for its antiseptic & stimulant properties. Hang twigs among linens to keep moths away. Likes ordinary soils.	4" – 20"	S	P	4.5"
Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis)	Narrow, pointed leaves are green-red and glossy. White, pink or lilac flowers in July. Aids in digestion of beans and other hard to digest foods. Used in wine and perfume industries. Also thought to be an aphrodisiac for frigid or impotent couples	4" – 14"	S	A	3.5"
Savory, Winter (Satureja montana)	Ascending stems with stiff branches hold narrow, oblong leaves. Bluish-purple flowers in June. Sharper spicier taste than Summer Savory but used in many of the same ways. Prefers light, well-drained soils.	6" – 16"	S	P	3.5"
Sorrel, French (Rumex scutatus)	Shield shaped leaves are succulent & brittle. Less bitter than common sorrel & therefore more favored for culinary use. Used in soup and, when young, to give a lemony tang to salads.	18"	S/P	P	3.5"
Tarragon, French (Artemesia dracunculus)	Long smooth shiny leaves. Tiny yellow flower spikes in June – August. Spreads by runners. Chiefly a culinary herb. Used with chicken, steaks, chops, fish, shellfish and in sauces (Béarnaise, Hollandaise). Aids in digestion. Use fresh in summer and cut and dry in autumn for winter use.	24" – 36"	S/P	P	3.5"
Thyme, English (Thymus vulgaris)	Spreading evergreen shrub. Tiny elliptical leaves are slightly hairy. Profuse mauve flowers atop branches from May to October. Thyme water is used to imbibe energy. Used to produce cosmetics, perfumes, liquors, and other beauty products. Many culinary uses. Aromatherapy. Attracts bees.	12"	S	P	3.5"
Thyme, French (Thymus vulgaris ‘Cultivar’)	Used in place of English Thyme. Some prefer the flavor of this variety.	12"	S	P	4.5"
Thyme, Lemon (Thymus x citriodorus)	Similar in appearance to English Thyme. Used in the same ways. This variety has pink flowers and a strong lemon scent.	10" – 15"	S	P	3.5"
Thyme, Silver Edge (Thymus x citriodorus ‘Argenteus’)	Variegated gray-green foliage with silver margin. Lavender flowers. Used same as above. Also has strong lemon scent.	10"	S	P	3.5"
Verbena, Lemon (Lippia triphylla)	Lance shaped, yellow-green leaves are shiny above and dull bellow. Small lavender flowers in slim panicles in July or August. Bruised leaves give off a strong lemony aroma. Used in the making of liqueurs, perfumes and teas. Shelter in mild areas. The dried plant will retain its scent for years.	< 6’	S	TP	3.5"