HERBS

​We carry a large selection of both annual and perennial herbs, culinary and historically medicinal types. 
A good resource for the growing and using of herbs is https://www.herbsociety.org 

ANNUAL
Anise Hyssop - Agastache, licorice scented leaves, used 
                 in teas, baking,  attractive to bees and 
                 hummingbirds.  May reseed, listed as a perennial,                          
                 but  our zone might just be to chill for it. 18"
Basil - click here for link to varieties
Borage - both culinary and medicinal, beneficial
       pollinators are attracted to the flowers.
     Blue
     White
Chamomile - German - Matricaria recutita
          tiny daisy flowers, can grow 2-3' tall, many 
          medicinal purposes.
Chervil - Massa
Coriander - Cilantro - excellent for attracting
          butterflies and other beneficial insects.    
​      Caribe - slow to bolt with slightly sweet flavor       
      Dwarf Lemon - subtle citrus flavor                                             
     Leisure -extra slow to bolt
     Santo - slow to bolt
​     Selection -for leaves or seed growing, NOT a 
                       slow bolting variety. 
Dill
     Bouquet - early to flower, large heads, long
                      stemmed foliage, preferred dill for 
                                   flower use and pickling. 
     Elephant - very aromatic, late flowering. 3-4'tall
     Fernleaf - compact, 18" aromatic and flavorful
                      slow to bolt, suitable for small 
                      gardens and large containers. 
     Mammoth - superior dill that can grow 4-6'
                       Nice lush airy foliage plus giant 
                       seed heads. Also highly attractive
​                       to beneficial insects. 
Fennel - Licorice-flavored leaves and seeds, Ferny
              foliage looks attractive in flower garden.
              Host plant for Easter Black Swallowtail
              butterfly and caterpillar.  
     Bronze - dark smoky foliage, can reach 6' 
     Dragon (green) - Nice heavy bulbs, very slow to 
              bolt
​     Finale - flavorful and bolt resistant
      Florence - Heirloom variety developed in 17th
              century Italy, entire plant is edible, grows to 3'                       
Marjoram - Sweet
Nasturtium - 
Nigella - Black Cumin, light blue, ethereal flowers,  
      seeds are used to flavor rice.                           
Parsley - Giant of Italy
Perilla frutescens - Ao Shish -aromatic used in sushi
     wraps, teas, pickles, cocktails. 
Savory - Summer
​Verbena - Lemon (technically a tender perennial)

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PERENNIAL
Beebalm - Monarda
​Catnip
Chives
     Common
     Garlic
​Lavender - Munstead
Lemon Balm
​Lovage
Mint
     Spearmint (Kentucky Colonel),        
​     Peppermint
Oregano
     Greek
Rosemary
     Prostrate
     Officinalis
Sage
     Common - narrow leaf 
     Berggaten - large laaf
​Savory - Winter
​                Indian Mint
Tarragon - French
​Thyme 
     Golden Lemon
     French
     English
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