The bulb-like structure at the base of the stalk has a pleasant anise-like aroma and flavor.
Considered as the most fragrant lavender variety. Use in perennial or herb gardens. Attractive foliage. Grow in container for scented patio.
The leaves of this attractive herb have a spicy flavor which makes green salads, tomato and cheese dishes, soups and omelets extra delicious.
A splendid flavored herb for hot or iced tea. Adds zest to carrots and beets. Perennial.
Produces aromatic, pungently flavored leaves which are used either fresh or dried. Flavor soups, eggs, and cheese dishes, lamb, pork or veal.
AAS Winner. Distinctive, deep purple foliage, wonderful fragrance. Lovely in a flower garden. Use in flavored vinegars, as a garnish or in salads.
Hollow, thin leaves have a delicate flavoring like mild onions. Delcious in salads and for flavoring soups and omelets. Use for edging flowerbeds.
Perennial Herb that grows best in full sun. Leaves are used in teas, meat sauces or salads. Plants attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Clip leaves for use as seasoning in salads, cheese & egg dishes, gravies and soups for a delicate onion or garlic flavor. Has spear-like flat leaves.
A rare and hard to find seed variety, Lime basil is sweet and fragrant with a mild citrus taste. The lime scent of the bright green, lance-shaped leaves pair perfectly with lemon basil for a full explosion of tangy fresh flavor. Excellent for flavoring sauces, dressings and desserts.
Fragrant, flavorful, extra-large leaves are the very favorites of the culinary world! This is a Genovese basil, rich in oils and so aromatic you will smell it long before you see it in the garden! Whether you use it for pesto, spaghetti sauce, or simply as a companion to your tomato plants (basil is a superb pest repellant), choose Large-leaf Italian as your "go-to" mainstay basil for big, satisfying harvests all summer long.
Mrs. Burns' Lemon Basil is nothing short of an idol among fine chefs and gardeners alike! This heirloom was discovered in New Mexico, and it is absolutely the best lemon basil available anywhere, with larger leaves and a much more intense, citrusy, mouth-puckering flavor!
German Chamomile is a must-have herb if you enjoy drinking hot or cold teas. The flowers are a staple ingredient in herbal tea concoctions, where they have a soothing, calming effect and a faintly fruity, sweet flavor. They are also used in shampoos and hair rinses to lighten blond hair.
This annual herb has an unmistakable strong, sharp scent and taste that has become the staple ingredient in salsa and other Mexican dishes. A member of the carrot family, Cilantro is a very quick grower, but Longstanding is the slowest to bolt of all, giving you extra time to harvest those delectable leaves and seeds!
Harvest a generous crop of both dill weed and dill seed from this stellar variety! One of the ProEasy Herbs found exclusively here at Park Seed, this premier variety was originally developed for professional growers. Now you can enjoy exceptional yields and ease of growth from these compact, dense, flavorful plants! This open-pollinated, untreated seed has none of the chemicals found in some commercially grown hybrids. All-natural, it's simply the best for your home garden.
It's not only the most brilliantly colored Echinacea yet, but it's also the best branched, which means more flowers all season. It doesn't need to be deadheaded to set new buds, so the flowers just keep coming! And it's compact, so you can grow it in a container if you like, or squeeze it into that crowded sunny border.
Lavender angustifolia is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. And this 'Rosea' cultivar is the original, first true pink-flowered lavender! Fresh flowers can be crystalized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are used in potpourris and satchets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. And these are only some of the more common uses - imagination can create endless more!
Lemon Balm's most popular use is in soothing herbal teas, where its lemon-scented volatile oils are released, but it is also a popular garden plant for its refreshing, soothing aroma. The dried leaves are also a perfect ingredient for potpourri and dream pillows. Perennial in zones 3-7
This Certified Organic Italian Oregano is a treat for the senses! The fragrance will start your mouth watering, while the red-flushed green leaves and purple-brown stems, even when not topped with clusters of lavender-pink blooms, are attractive enough to take their place in bed or border with other flowering plants. Whether you grow this perennial as a culinary herb or a flowering beauty, you will appreciate its ease of culture, spicy scent, and handsome garden presence.
The curliest parsley yet, Krausa is almost too beautiful to cut . . .ALMOST! The triple-curled leaves form a frilly canopy atop 10- to 12-inch plants, keeping their crisp texture and bright green color amazingly well in the garden and after harvest. It is good for fresh or dried use in the kitchen.
Flat-leafed Parsley is far more nutritious than the curly type. Cut the entire plant at once for drying the leaves as a spice, or harvest the individual leaves as you need them. The plant will keep sprouting new stems all season long!
Introduced to North America in the 17th century, Sage has been used over the centuries for a wide variety of culinary and medicinal purposes. This hardy evergreen shrub is easy to grow and long-lived, a mainstay of the perennial border, herb garden, and conainers for the patio and even the home. The aroma is enticing and the flavor fabulous. Be sure to grow plenty in your garden!
The foliage is best harvested for cooking purposes before the plant blooms, but you will probably want to grow a few extra rosemary plants just for the blue summer flowers! A true edible ornamental, rosemary belongs on every patio, deck, and porch where full sunshine can nourish it. And it's quite water-saving, asking only for an occasional drenching once it reaches full size in summer.
A wholesome alternative to processed sugar and chemically-derived artificial sweeteners, Stevia is becoming more and more popular among health-conscious individuals. It's 20 to 30 times sweeter than sugar cane, yet is non-caloric and doesn't promote tooth decay! Stevia is easy to use, too. Just drop a leaf into hot or cold drinks, or use it like a bay leaf to sweeten meat and vegetables dishes while they cook -it's heat-stable! Grind the dried leaves and sprinkle them just like you would sugar!
English Thyme. A mainstay of any self-respecting herb garden, of course, it's also a useful plant elsewhere in the garden. A pest repellent, it's a natural way to keep the veggies and flowering plants looking good. Low-growing and dense, it fills in empty spots in the border nicely. Compact, it fits on the kitchen windowsill without constant pinching.
In an herb bed, it becomes one of a cook’s resources to create a memorable meal, but for the gardener, the ingredient is less remarkable. Plant adjacent to more architectural plants such as lemon grass or rosemary. Contrasting plants with large or colorful leaves, such as sweet basil or Purple Ruffles basil, will help set tarragon apart in a garden bed.
In this mix you get borage, chives, sage, basil, lemon mint, catnip, sweet marjoram, oregano, and creeping thyme. Not only is the mixture marvelously fragrant and attractive to pollinators, it is also useful as a culinary herb garden! All of these herbs can be used in cooking or flavoring, and most are cut-and-come-again that can be trimmed as needed all season for tasty dishes!