TESTED AND PROVEN Perennial Herbs - Culinary, Teas and medicinal.
02418 ANISE HYSSOP. (Agastache foeniculum). Easy-to-grow and will bloom the fi rst summer, with many deep lilac fl ower spikes on tall, branching stems. Entire plants are uniformly permeated with a sweet anise scent – leaves make wonderful tea, and fl owers are used in baking and Oriental dishes. Produces abundant and deli- cious anise-fl avored nectar. Ht. 3 ft. Zones 5-9.
02390 ROMAN CHAMOMILE. (Chamaemelum nobile). The perennial strain of Chamomile that grows into a fern-like creeping mat about 8 in. high. Leaves and fl owers make soothing teas, dyes and potpourri. Zones 4-8.
Chamomile Catnip
02385 CATNIP. (Nepeta cataria). A favorite with your cat! Fresh or dried for seasoning, or teas. Candied catnip leaves are a treat and as an after dinner tea, with lemon and honey, it is unsur- passed. Deters fl ea beetles. Ht. 24 in. Zones 4-8.
Pennyroyal
02431 PENNYROYAL. (Mentha pulegium). A highly aromatic herb with a minty, somewhat astringent scent. Use in combination with Tansy and other herbs to prepare a fl ea-repellent dip. Excellent ground cover. Ht. 6-12 in. Zones 6-9.
Woodruff Sweet
02454 SWEET WOODRUFF. (Galium odoratum). Use in fruit drinks or teas, and to fl avor wine, punches, jellies and glazes. Dried leaves, with their vanilla fragrance, are used in sachets and potpourris. An attractive ground cover in shaded areas or as a potted plant. Best in mild climates. Ht. 12 in. Zones 4-8.
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02448 ST. JOHN’S WORT. (Hypericum perfora- tum). A versatile woody perennial gaining increasing acceptance and meriting further scientifi c study as an all-natural remedy for mild depression. Balsam scented leaves and attractive, yellow, lemon scented blooms. Also known to be used as an anti-infl ammatory agent. Likes afternoon shade. Ht. 16-24 in. Zones 4-8.
02425 LEMON BALM. (Melissa offi cinalis). Use in teas and other drinks. Attrac- tive to bees. Easily grown and will reseed. Add leaves to greens and fruit salads for a pleasant hint of lemon. Ht. 24 in. Zones 4-9.
St. John’s Wort
02430 OREGANO. (Origanum vulgare). Hardy plant with gray-green oval leaves. Flavorful in pizza and other Italian dishes. Also good in stews, soups and gravies. Ht. 18 in. Zones 4-9.
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02432 PEPPERMINT. (Mentha silvestris crispa). Leaves are splen- did in drinks. Cool, refreshing taste. Plants oil is used to fl avor candy and desserts. Likes cabbage and deters cabbage worms. Ht. 24 in. Zones 4-9.
Oregano Thyme
02457 THYME, CREEPING. (Thymus serphyllum). Used in teas, salads, rice and fi sh dishes. Trailing, thick, spreading plants are nice when used between fl agstone in walkways. Makes a good ground cover, with small pink fl owers that appear early to late summer, and winters well. Ht. 6 in. Zones 5-8.
02473 YARROW. (Achillea millefolium). May be the best all-around medicinal herb ... and we’ve got the tallest and most uniform of its type. White blooms and feathery foliage are sought as one of the body’s natural fortifi ers and wound healers. Ht. 36 in. Zones 3-9.
02435 ROSEMARY. (Rosmarinus offi cinalis). Dense evergreen
Very aromatic. Soups, sal- ads and stuffi ngs welcome this fl avor. Great for sea- soning pork and lamb. De- ters cabbage moths, bean beetles and carrot fl ies. Prune as a topiary. Ht. 36 in. Zones 8-10.
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02400 CHIVES. (Allium schoenoprasum). Easy-to-grow indoors as well as outdoors. Grass- like plant can be used wherever a delicate onion fl avor is desirable. Can be easily dried or frozen. Use pink blossoms as garnish. Ht. 14 in. (350 seeds). Zones 3-9.
02379 BERGAMOT.
Bee Balm. (Monarda didyma). Very showy, whorled blooms in a va- riety of red, purple and pink hues. Lovely citrus- scented leaves and fl ow- ers make a delicious tea or salad. Bees and hum- mingbirds adore its trop- ical fragrance! Ht. 15-18 in. Zones 4-9.
02460 THYME, COMMON. (Thymus vulgaris).Aromatic and ideal for sauces, stews, pickles, poultry and stuffi ngs. As universal as can be. Grows well indoors. Repels cabbage worms. Use as an edging and in rockeries. Ht. 12 in. Zones 5-8.
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02449 STEVIA. An interesting plant offering health benefi ts that have been enjoyed by Asian cultures for decades. Leaves are naturally very sweet but low in calories, heat-stable for cook- ing. Can be used fresh, dried or in liquid form to sweeten bever- ages and food. 57 days. Ht. 24 in. (10 seeds). Zones 5-8.
Perennial Herbs - Ornamental & FragranT. Lavender
MUNSTEAD. (Lavandula angustifolia). No sachet or potpourri is complete with- out this delightful fragrance. Woody plant responds well to pruning and may be used as a low hedge in the border or herb garden. Germination of this strain is more reliable than others. Ht. 12 in. Zones 5-9.
Lavender
02470 VIOLET. (Viola odorata). Use fl owers and leaves in teas or to add color to jellies, punches, salads and wines. Press dried fl owers for arrangements. Fragrant. Edging plant or ground cover. Ht. 6-12 in. Zones 4-9.
02420 LAVENDER. (Lavandula vera). Aromatic, used for dried fl owers. Ornamen- tal, gray-green foliage. The fl ower, being the most fragrant part, is popularly used in soaps, baths, sachets and pillows and to perfume linens. Said to repel moths, fl ies and mosquitoes. Ht. 30 in. Zones 6-9.
02441 SAGE, CLARY. (Salvia scalrea). Flowers and leaves are used in omelettes and salads. Leaves, dipped in batter and fried, go well with ham or bacon. Used also to fl avor pork, poultry, fi sh and cooked vegetables. Leaves make good tea. Insect repellent. Can be added to potpourri and sachets. At- tracts bees. Ht. 1-3 ft. Biennial. Zones 5-9.
Sage, Clary
54076 HERB KEEPER. Keeps herbs fresh for up to 3 weeks. Airtight seal won’t absorb fridge odors. For soft, leafy herbs like parsley and cilantro to woody stemmed herbs like rosemary and thyme, even asparagus. Use a water soluble, removable ink to label and date herbs. Fits in refrigerator door. 9 in. x 3-1/4 in. Top rack dishwash- er safe. $11.95 each.
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WORMWOOD, COMMON. (Artemisia absinthium).
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foliage makes an attractive garden accent. Dry for use in wreaths and decorations. Also can be placed around clothing to protect from in- sects. Ht. 3 ft. Zones 3-9.
Wormwood
02416 FEVERFEW. (Matricaria capensis or Chrysanthemum parthe- nium). Native
herb produces sprays of 1 in., single, white daisy-like fl owers with fl at, yellow centers. Hardy, needs little attending. Repels bees. Re- puted to aid in headaches. Ht. 15 in. Zones 4-9.
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Spray can be made from dried fl owers for indoor or outdoor use. Ht. 2-3 ft. Zones 3-7.
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09050 PYRETHRUM. (Chrysanthemum coccineum). Mixed colors, shades of red. Attractive border plant. Will keep neighboring plants pest free
soft-bodied insects.
02437 RUE. (Ruta graveo- lens). Evergreen, aromatic, blue-green plants, with strong scent, used to fl avor cheese. Greenish yellow fl owers blos- som from June through Sep- tember. Does not like basil. Deters Japanese beetles and fl ies. Ht. 12 in. Zones 4-9.
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(Tanacetum vulgare). A bitter herb that repels Japanese bean beetles, striped cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Fragrant. Also used in dried fl o- ral arrangements. Ht. 4 ft. Zones 4-8.
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