2016 Herbs/Perennials/Hostas
P – Perennial TP – Tender Perennial HP – Hardy Perennial
SP – Spreading Perennial A – Annual PV – Perennial Vine
EP – Evergreen Perennial B - Biennial
Agrimony – P, 5’ Ht., Light Shade, stems covered in fine silky down, yellow flowers
Aloe Vera – TP, 2-4’ Ht., Sun, tubular yellow-orange flowers, overwinter indoors
Angelica – P, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, large bipinnate leaves, large umbrels of greenish white flowers
Anise Hyssop – P, 3-4’ Ht., Sun, dense spikes of indigo-violet to blue flowers
Arnica American – P, 1-2’ Ht., Sun, small yellow daisy-like flowers, hairy leaves
Aztec Sweet Herb – TP, 8” Ht., Sun/shade, low creeper, used as sugar substitute
Basil
Fino Verde – A, 12-15” Ht., Sun, abundant, fine-leaved, grows in clusters
Genovese – A, 18-24” Ht., Sun, large leaf variety excellent for Pesto
Genovese Compatto – A, 12-18” Ht., Sun, compact variety of Genovese
Lime – A, 20-26” Ht., Sun, citrus scent & flavor with dark green leaves
Mrs. Burns Lemon – A, 3’ Ht., Sun, large leaves, lemon scent & flavor
Nufar – A, 18-24” Ht., Sun, Genovese-type, specially bred to resist fusarium wilt
Thai – A, Sun, anise/licorice scent & flavor for Asian cuisine
Bay Laurel – PT, 40’ Ht., Sun, true culinary bay, leaves used in cooking
Borage – A, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, bright blue edible flowers, mild cucumber flavor
Borage, White – A, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, white flowers
Catmint, Walker’s Low – HP, 10-12” Ht., Sun, purple flowers throughout the summer
Catnip – P, 2-5’ Ht., Sun, cats love the leaves & flowers, lavender white flowers
Catnip, Lemon – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, lemon scent, makes great tea, good bee plant, cats love it
Chives – P, 10-15” Ht., Sun, mild onion flavor, pink flower heads are also edible
Chives, Garlic – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, flat leaves, flavor mix of onion and garlic, white flowers
Cilantro – A, 18” Ht., Sun, A, 18” Ht., Sun, leaves and seeds used in Mexican cooking
Cohosh, Black – P, 3-6’ Ht., Shade, North American native, white flowers, medicinal roots
Coriander, Vietnamese – HP, 1’ Ht., Sun, tender stems used in Asian cuisine
Dill – A, 48” Ht., Sun, blue green feathery foliage before forming seed heads
Echinacea
Narrow-Leaved – P, 8-18” Ht., Sun, narrow leaves, pink-purple petals
Pale Purple – P, 12-30” Ht., Sun, long drooping pink petals
Purple – P, 3’ Ht., Sun, rosy red flowers, dark center
Tennessee – P, 12-24” Ht., Sun, upturned purple flowers
Yellow – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, yellow flower, dark center
Epazote – A, 4’ Ht., Sun, lanky, strongly scented leaves for seasoning Mexican bean dishes
Fo-Ti (He-Shou-Wu) – PV, 30’, Sun, very invasive Chinese medicinal herb
Germander – EP, 1’ Ht., Sun, used for knot gardens and borders, pink flowers
Ginkgo Tree – HT, 30’ Ht., Sun, fan shaped leaves turn gold in the fall
Horseradish – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, 5’ Ht., Sun, long white tap root
Jewels Of Opar – TP, loose spikes of pink flowers followed by red berries
Lady’s Mantle – P, 9-18” Ht., Sun, textured, scalloped leaves, light green flowers
Lavender
Betty’s Blue – P, 20-24” Ht., Sun, compact gray mound, dark purple flowers
Blue Star – P, 20” Ht., Sun, compact growth, violet blue flowers
Dilly Dilly – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, compact plant, fragrant deep violet-blue flowers
Dwarf Blue – P, 12” Ht., Sun, violet blue flowers
Fred Boutin – HP, 20” Ht., Sun, silver foliage, compact variety, violet flowers
Green French – TP, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, finely toothed leaves, lavender-purple blooms
Goodwin Creek – P, 20-24” Ht., Sun, indented, fuzzy silver-grey leaves, purple flower
Grosso – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, silver foliage, 12-14” spikes of violet flowers
Hidcote Blue – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, filver grey foliage, dark purple fragrant flowers
Hidcote Pink – P, 12” Ht., Sun, semi-dwarf plant, lilac-pink flowers
Linda Ligon – TP, 24-36” Ht., Sun, variegated form of French lavender
Lisa Marie – P, 18” Ht., Sun, silver gray-green leaves, blue violet flowers
Martha Roderick – P, 18” Ht., Sun, fragrant gray green foliage, soft lavender flowers
Middachten – P, 18-20” Ht., Sun, fragrant violet blue flowers, compact plant
Munstead – P, 12” Ht., Sun, fragrant compact plant, lilac flowers
Otto Quast – HP, 24” Ht., Sun, large purple bracts top off pinecone-like flowers
Pinnata – TP, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, fernlike foliage, purple flowers
Potpourri White – P, 12” Ht., Sun, grey green foliage, dense large white flowers
Provence – P, 2’ Ht., Sun, very fragrant mauve flowers with long flower spikes
Vicenza Blue – P, 16-24” Ht., Sun, deep purple flowers, finely cut silver foliage
Lemon Balm – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, citronella scented, good lemon flavor for teas
Lemon Grass – TP, 18-24” Ht., Sun, lemon-scented grass, base used in Thai cooking
Lemon Verbena – TP, 4-6’ Ht., Sun, long green leaves, lemon flavor & fragrance, white flower
Lion’s Tail/Wild Dagga – P, 3-6’ Ht., Sun, orange flower spikes
Lovage - P, 5-6’ Ht., Sun/Shade, dark green leaves tastes like celery, use in soups
Marjoram, Sweet – P, 10-12” Ht., Sun, milder flavor than oregano
Mint
Chocolate Peppermint – P, 18” Ht., Shade, peppermint scent with a hint of chocolate flavor
French Peppermint – P, 28” Ht., Shade, wonderful flavor for cooking/baking
Grapefruit – P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, spearmint flavor with a strong grapefruit overtone
Julia’s Sweet Citrus – P, 1-2’ Ht., Shade, citrus aroma/flavor
Kentucky Colonel – P, 1-2’ Ht., Shade, refreshing taste and fragrance
Moroccan – P, 18” Ht., Shade, used in the mid-east to flavor tea
Orange – P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, hint of citrus in the fragrance, darker leaves
Pineapple – P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, gray green leaves with white streaks, sweet & fruity
Spearmint – P, 12” Ht., Shade, crisp dark leaves, excellent in teas, sauces, juleps
Montana White Sage (Artemesia) – P, 2’ Ht., Sun, silvery foliage, white flowers
Oregano
Dwarf – HP, 10” Ht., Sun, dense, compact plant with mounding habit, purple flowers
Dwarf Greek – P, 2” Ht., Sun, compact spreading herb, pinkish white flowers
Golden – P, 6” Ht., Sun, aromatic golden foliage, pink flowers
Greek – P, 12-18” Ht., Sun, excellent flavor, purple to white flowers
Hot & Spicy – P, 18” Ht., Sun, hot & spicy flavor, purple/red flower
Italian –TP, 24” Ht, Sun, very productive, delicately flavored
Kent Beauty – TP, 8” Ht., Sun, trailing branches, pink flowers, bitter flavor]
Parsley, Italian – B, 18” Ht., Sun, dark green glossy leaves, strong flavor
Ramie/Chinese Silk Plant – TP, 2’ Ht., Sun, coarse, textured dark green leaves
Rosemary
Arp – EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, one of the hardiest varieties, upright growth
Blue Spire – EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, upright strong growth, bright blue flowers
Creeping – P, 1’ ht., Sun, best in rockery or covering a wall
Gold Dust – EP, 24-36” Ht., Sun, narrow leaves of bright green & gold, blue flowers
Madeline Hill – EP, 24-36” Ht., Sun, excellent culinary flavor, blue flowers
Spice Island – EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, thick, sturdy, dark green foliage, good flavor
Tuscan Blue – EP, 4’ Ht., Sun, excellent flavor, blue flowers
Sage
Berggarten – P, 18” Ht., Sun, large leaves, compact plant, excellent culinary variety
Fruit – TP, 2-4’ Ht., Sun, fabulous fruity scent, fuzzy leaves, pink flowers
Garden – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, standard culinary variety, drought tolerant
Golden – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, yellow and green leaves, lavender blue flowers
Honeydew Melon – TP, 3’ Ht., Sun, distinct melon fragrance, red flowers
Pineapple – TP, 30-36” Ht., Sun, pineapple flavor & aroma, scarlet flowers
Tangerine – TP, 4-6’ Ht., Sun, rounded leaves, citrus overtones, red flowers
Tricolor – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, leaves of cream, purple and pink, with lavender flowers
White Sacred – TP, 3-8’ Ht., Sun, Southwest native known for its aromatic leaves
Savory
Dwarf Winter - SP, 4” Ht., Sun
Summer – A, 12” Ht., Sun, delicate flavor for beans, peas, violet flowers
Winter – P, 6-12” Ht., Sun, strong flavor for soups, meat, good border plant
Solomon’s Seal, Variegated – P, 2-3’ Ht., Shade, soft green leaves edged in white
Southernwood, Lemon – P, 3-4’ Ht., Sun, ferny grey green, citrus scented leaves, tiny yellow flowers
Sweet Woodruff – P, 6-8” Ht., Shade, vanilla scented leaves, white flowers
Tarragon, French – P, 2’ Ht., Sun, slender stems of bright green, anise scented leaves
Thyme
Archer’s Gold – P, 2” Ht., Sun, bright gold leaves, citrus aroma, pink flowers
Compact – P, 4” Ht., Sun, light grey-green leaves on compact plant
Doone Valley – P, 2” Ht., Sun, prostrate, green & gold foliage
Dot Wells – HP, 12” Ht., Sun, narrow-leaved culinary variety
English – P, 8-12” Ht., Sun, standard variety growth for culinary usage
English Wedgewood – P, 8” Ht., Sun, mounding culinary thyme
French – P, 1’ Ht., Sun, very narrow leaves, sweeter flavor than English Thyme
Golden Lemon – P, 6” Ht., Sun, green leaves with yellow edges, lemon aroma/flavor
Lime – P, 8” Ht., Sun, light green leaves, excellent culinary flavor
Valerian – P, 3-5’ Ht., Sun/Shade, green leaves grow in pairs, root has fetid smell
PERENNIALS
Bleeding Heart – P, 18-30” Ht., Shade, rose and white flowers beginning in April
Bleeding Heart Alba – P, 18-30” Ht., Shade, white flowers
Daylily Chocolate Candy – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, deep chocolate purple, maroon edges
Dragon Arum – P, 36” Ht., Sun/Shade, dark purple-brown calla-like blossom
Echinacea
Double Decker – P, 40” Ht., Sun, bright carmine red daisylike flowers, brown cone
Magnus – P, 36” Ht., Sun, bright rose purple flowers with orange center cone
White Swan – P, 3’ Ht., Sun, white daisy-like flowers, brown centers
English Daisy Galaxy Mix – P, 4” Ht., Sun, low growing daisy-like blooms of pink, red or white
Helleborus
Blue Metallic – P, 12-18” Ht., Part Shade, large, silvery-purple flowers
Pink Spotted Lady – P, 12-18” Ht., Part Shade, upright red spotted pink flowers
Red Lady – P, 12-18” Ht., Part Shade, deep pink to red shades of round flowers
Hosta
Bill Brincka – P, 18-28” Ht., Shade, medium green flat leaf with creamy yellow margin
Bressingham Blue – P, 30” Ht., Shade wide cup shaped leaves of deep blue-green
Brim Cup – P, 30-36” Ht., Shade, dark green leaves with pale cream edging
Bumblebee – P, 19” Ht., Shade, heavily corrugated rich gold leaves, white flowers
Catherine – P, 30” Ht., Shade, golden yellow oblate leaves with blue-grey margins
Dreamweaver – P, 10-14” Ht, Shade, large crinkled leaves, gold centers, green edges
Earth Angel – P, 36” Ht., Shade, blue green leaves, yellow margin, white flowers
Elegans – P, 24-30” Ht., Shade, blue green leaves, white flowers
First Frost – P, 10-18” Ht., Shade, blue-green leaf with creamy yellow margins
Frances Williams – P, 20-24” Ht., Shade, lavender flowers
Frozen Margarita – P, 18” Ht., Shade, leaves greenish yellow with white margin
Knock Out – P, 24-28” Ht., Shade, medium green leaves with pale yellow edge
London Fog – P, 12” Ht., Shade, leaves are white with green speckling, lavender flowers
Patriot – P, 12” Ht., Shade, dark green leaves with broad white margin, lilac flowers
Sum and Substance – P, 24-36”, Shade, lavender flowers
Summer Music – P, 10-18” Ht., Shade, wavy creamy leaf with green margin, lavender flower
Twilight – P, 20” Ht., Shade, dark green leaves, light gold margin, lavender flowers
Wide Brim – P, 30” Ht., Shade, lavender flowers
Houttuyia – P, 6-12” Ht., Sun-Shade, groundcover with heart-shaped green leaves
Houttuynia Chameleon – P, 6-12” Ht., Sun-Shade, leaves of cream, pink, yellow and red
Jasmine, Rose/Perfume – PV, 3-10’ Ht., Sun, red flower buds open to creamy white, strong scent
Monarda
Blue Stockings – P, 30-36” Ht, Sun, lavender flowers
Jacob Cline – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, red scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds
Raspberry Wine – P, 30-42” Ht., Sun, raspberry hued buds followed by wine-red flowers
Peony
Bowl Of Beauty – P, 26-36” Ht., Sun, rich pink flowers with ivory center
Buckeye Belle – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, semi-double red flowers
Bunker Hill – P, 30-32” Ht., Sun, double deep pink blooms
Edulis Superba – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double rose flowers
Felix Supreme – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, large red flowers
Festiva Maxima – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double white flowers
Sarah Bernhardt – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double rose pink flowers
Sorbet – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double pink flowers
Poker Plant – P, 2-4’, Sun, yellow to red flowers
Poker Plant, Green Jade – P, 2-4’ Ht., Sun, pale green flowers
Sage, Firebrand – TP, 6’ Ht., Sun, incredible red-orange flower spikes that hummingbirds love
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P – Perennial TP – Tender Perennial HP – Hardy Perennial
SP – Spreading Perennial A – Annual PV – Perennial Vine
EP – Evergreen Perennial B - Biennial
Agrimony – P, 5’ Ht., Light Shade, stems covered in fine silky down, yellow flowers
Aloe Vera – TP, 2-4’ Ht., Sun, tubular yellow-orange flowers, overwinter indoors
Angelica – P, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, large bipinnate leaves, large umbrels of greenish white flowers
Anise Hyssop – P, 3-4’ Ht., Sun, dense spikes of indigo-violet to blue flowers
Arnica American – P, 1-2’ Ht., Sun, small yellow daisy-like flowers, hairy leaves
Aztec Sweet Herb – TP, 8” Ht., Sun/shade, low creeper, used as sugar substitute
Basil
Fino Verde – A, 12-15” Ht., Sun, abundant, fine-leaved, grows in clusters
Genovese – A, 18-24” Ht., Sun, large leaf variety excellent for Pesto
Genovese Compatto – A, 12-18” Ht., Sun, compact variety of Genovese
Lime – A, 20-26” Ht., Sun, citrus scent & flavor with dark green leaves
Mrs. Burns Lemon – A, 3’ Ht., Sun, large leaves, lemon scent & flavor
Nufar – A, 18-24” Ht., Sun, Genovese-type, specially bred to resist fusarium wilt
Thai – A, Sun, anise/licorice scent & flavor for Asian cuisine
Bay Laurel – PT, 40’ Ht., Sun, true culinary bay, leaves used in cooking
Borage – A, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, bright blue edible flowers, mild cucumber flavor
Borage, White – A, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, white flowers
Catmint, Walker’s Low – HP, 10-12” Ht., Sun, purple flowers throughout the summer
Catnip – P, 2-5’ Ht., Sun, cats love the leaves & flowers, lavender white flowers
Catnip, Lemon – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, lemon scent, makes great tea, good bee plant, cats love it
Chives – P, 10-15” Ht., Sun, mild onion flavor, pink flower heads are also edible
Chives, Garlic – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, flat leaves, flavor mix of onion and garlic, white flowers
Cilantro – A, 18” Ht., Sun, A, 18” Ht., Sun, leaves and seeds used in Mexican cooking
Cohosh, Black – P, 3-6’ Ht., Shade, North American native, white flowers, medicinal roots
Coriander, Vietnamese – HP, 1’ Ht., Sun, tender stems used in Asian cuisine
Dill – A, 48” Ht., Sun, blue green feathery foliage before forming seed heads
Echinacea
Narrow-Leaved – P, 8-18” Ht., Sun, narrow leaves, pink-purple petals
Pale Purple – P, 12-30” Ht., Sun, long drooping pink petals
Purple – P, 3’ Ht., Sun, rosy red flowers, dark center
Tennessee – P, 12-24” Ht., Sun, upturned purple flowers
Yellow – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, yellow flower, dark center
Epazote – A, 4’ Ht., Sun, lanky, strongly scented leaves for seasoning Mexican bean dishes
Fo-Ti (He-Shou-Wu) – PV, 30’, Sun, very invasive Chinese medicinal herb
Germander – EP, 1’ Ht., Sun, used for knot gardens and borders, pink flowers
Ginkgo Tree – HT, 30’ Ht., Sun, fan shaped leaves turn gold in the fall
Horseradish – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, 5’ Ht., Sun, long white tap root
Jewels Of Opar – TP, loose spikes of pink flowers followed by red berries
Lady’s Mantle – P, 9-18” Ht., Sun, textured, scalloped leaves, light green flowers
Lavender
Betty’s Blue – P, 20-24” Ht., Sun, compact gray mound, dark purple flowers
Blue Star – P, 20” Ht., Sun, compact growth, violet blue flowers
Dilly Dilly – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, compact plant, fragrant deep violet-blue flowers
Dwarf Blue – P, 12” Ht., Sun, violet blue flowers
Fred Boutin – HP, 20” Ht., Sun, silver foliage, compact variety, violet flowers
Green French – TP, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, finely toothed leaves, lavender-purple blooms
Goodwin Creek – P, 20-24” Ht., Sun, indented, fuzzy silver-grey leaves, purple flower
Grosso – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, silver foliage, 12-14” spikes of violet flowers
Hidcote Blue – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, filver grey foliage, dark purple fragrant flowers
Hidcote Pink – P, 12” Ht., Sun, semi-dwarf plant, lilac-pink flowers
Linda Ligon – TP, 24-36” Ht., Sun, variegated form of French lavender
Lisa Marie – P, 18” Ht., Sun, silver gray-green leaves, blue violet flowers
Martha Roderick – P, 18” Ht., Sun, fragrant gray green foliage, soft lavender flowers
Middachten – P, 18-20” Ht., Sun, fragrant violet blue flowers, compact plant
Munstead – P, 12” Ht., Sun, fragrant compact plant, lilac flowers
Otto Quast – HP, 24” Ht., Sun, large purple bracts top off pinecone-like flowers
Pinnata – TP, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, fernlike foliage, purple flowers
Potpourri White – P, 12” Ht., Sun, grey green foliage, dense large white flowers
Provence – P, 2’ Ht., Sun, very fragrant mauve flowers with long flower spikes
Vicenza Blue – P, 16-24” Ht., Sun, deep purple flowers, finely cut silver foliage
Lemon Balm – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, citronella scented, good lemon flavor for teas
Lemon Grass – TP, 18-24” Ht., Sun, lemon-scented grass, base used in Thai cooking
Lemon Verbena – TP, 4-6’ Ht., Sun, long green leaves, lemon flavor & fragrance, white flower
Lion’s Tail/Wild Dagga – P, 3-6’ Ht., Sun, orange flower spikes
Lovage - P, 5-6’ Ht., Sun/Shade, dark green leaves tastes like celery, use in soups
Marjoram, Sweet – P, 10-12” Ht., Sun, milder flavor than oregano
Mint
Chocolate Peppermint – P, 18” Ht., Shade, peppermint scent with a hint of chocolate flavor
French Peppermint – P, 28” Ht., Shade, wonderful flavor for cooking/baking
Grapefruit – P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, spearmint flavor with a strong grapefruit overtone
Julia’s Sweet Citrus – P, 1-2’ Ht., Shade, citrus aroma/flavor
Kentucky Colonel – P, 1-2’ Ht., Shade, refreshing taste and fragrance
Moroccan – P, 18” Ht., Shade, used in the mid-east to flavor tea
Orange – P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, hint of citrus in the fragrance, darker leaves
Pineapple – P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, gray green leaves with white streaks, sweet & fruity
Spearmint – P, 12” Ht., Shade, crisp dark leaves, excellent in teas, sauces, juleps
Montana White Sage (Artemesia) – P, 2’ Ht., Sun, silvery foliage, white flowers
Oregano
Dwarf – HP, 10” Ht., Sun, dense, compact plant with mounding habit, purple flowers
Dwarf Greek – P, 2” Ht., Sun, compact spreading herb, pinkish white flowers
Golden – P, 6” Ht., Sun, aromatic golden foliage, pink flowers
Greek – P, 12-18” Ht., Sun, excellent flavor, purple to white flowers
Hot & Spicy – P, 18” Ht., Sun, hot & spicy flavor, purple/red flower
Italian –TP, 24” Ht, Sun, very productive, delicately flavored
Kent Beauty – TP, 8” Ht., Sun, trailing branches, pink flowers, bitter flavor]
Parsley, Italian – B, 18” Ht., Sun, dark green glossy leaves, strong flavor
Ramie/Chinese Silk Plant – TP, 2’ Ht., Sun, coarse, textured dark green leaves
Rosemary
Arp – EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, one of the hardiest varieties, upright growth
Blue Spire – EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, upright strong growth, bright blue flowers
Creeping – P, 1’ ht., Sun, best in rockery or covering a wall
Gold Dust – EP, 24-36” Ht., Sun, narrow leaves of bright green & gold, blue flowers
Madeline Hill – EP, 24-36” Ht., Sun, excellent culinary flavor, blue flowers
Spice Island – EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, thick, sturdy, dark green foliage, good flavor
Tuscan Blue – EP, 4’ Ht., Sun, excellent flavor, blue flowers
Sage
Berggarten – P, 18” Ht., Sun, large leaves, compact plant, excellent culinary variety
Fruit – TP, 2-4’ Ht., Sun, fabulous fruity scent, fuzzy leaves, pink flowers
Garden – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, standard culinary variety, drought tolerant
Golden – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, yellow and green leaves, lavender blue flowers
Honeydew Melon – TP, 3’ Ht., Sun, distinct melon fragrance, red flowers
Pineapple – TP, 30-36” Ht., Sun, pineapple flavor & aroma, scarlet flowers
Tangerine – TP, 4-6’ Ht., Sun, rounded leaves, citrus overtones, red flowers
Tricolor – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, leaves of cream, purple and pink, with lavender flowers
White Sacred – TP, 3-8’ Ht., Sun, Southwest native known for its aromatic leaves
Savory
Dwarf Winter - SP, 4” Ht., Sun
Summer – A, 12” Ht., Sun, delicate flavor for beans, peas, violet flowers
Winter – P, 6-12” Ht., Sun, strong flavor for soups, meat, good border plant
Solomon’s Seal, Variegated – P, 2-3’ Ht., Shade, soft green leaves edged in white
Southernwood, Lemon – P, 3-4’ Ht., Sun, ferny grey green, citrus scented leaves, tiny yellow flowers
Sweet Woodruff – P, 6-8” Ht., Shade, vanilla scented leaves, white flowers
Tarragon, French – P, 2’ Ht., Sun, slender stems of bright green, anise scented leaves
Thyme
Archer’s Gold – P, 2” Ht., Sun, bright gold leaves, citrus aroma, pink flowers
Compact – P, 4” Ht., Sun, light grey-green leaves on compact plant
Doone Valley – P, 2” Ht., Sun, prostrate, green & gold foliage
Dot Wells – HP, 12” Ht., Sun, narrow-leaved culinary variety
English – P, 8-12” Ht., Sun, standard variety growth for culinary usage
English Wedgewood – P, 8” Ht., Sun, mounding culinary thyme
French – P, 1’ Ht., Sun, very narrow leaves, sweeter flavor than English Thyme
Golden Lemon – P, 6” Ht., Sun, green leaves with yellow edges, lemon aroma/flavor
Lime – P, 8” Ht., Sun, light green leaves, excellent culinary flavor
Valerian – P, 3-5’ Ht., Sun/Shade, green leaves grow in pairs, root has fetid smell
PERENNIALS
Bleeding Heart – P, 18-30” Ht., Shade, rose and white flowers beginning in April
Bleeding Heart Alba – P, 18-30” Ht., Shade, white flowers
Daylily Chocolate Candy – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, deep chocolate purple, maroon edges
Dragon Arum – P, 36” Ht., Sun/Shade, dark purple-brown calla-like blossom
Echinacea
Double Decker – P, 40” Ht., Sun, bright carmine red daisylike flowers, brown cone
Magnus – P, 36” Ht., Sun, bright rose purple flowers with orange center cone
White Swan – P, 3’ Ht., Sun, white daisy-like flowers, brown centers
English Daisy Galaxy Mix – P, 4” Ht., Sun, low growing daisy-like blooms of pink, red or white
Helleborus
Blue Metallic – P, 12-18” Ht., Part Shade, large, silvery-purple flowers
Pink Spotted Lady – P, 12-18” Ht., Part Shade, upright red spotted pink flowers
Red Lady – P, 12-18” Ht., Part Shade, deep pink to red shades of round flowers
Hosta
Bill Brincka – P, 18-28” Ht., Shade, medium green flat leaf with creamy yellow margin
Bressingham Blue – P, 30” Ht., Shade wide cup shaped leaves of deep blue-green
Brim Cup – P, 30-36” Ht., Shade, dark green leaves with pale cream edging
Bumblebee – P, 19” Ht., Shade, heavily corrugated rich gold leaves, white flowers
Catherine – P, 30” Ht., Shade, golden yellow oblate leaves with blue-grey margins
Dreamweaver – P, 10-14” Ht, Shade, large crinkled leaves, gold centers, green edges
Earth Angel – P, 36” Ht., Shade, blue green leaves, yellow margin, white flowers
Elegans – P, 24-30” Ht., Shade, blue green leaves, white flowers
First Frost – P, 10-18” Ht., Shade, blue-green leaf with creamy yellow margins
Frances Williams – P, 20-24” Ht., Shade, lavender flowers
Frozen Margarita – P, 18” Ht., Shade, leaves greenish yellow with white margin
Knock Out – P, 24-28” Ht., Shade, medium green leaves with pale yellow edge
London Fog – P, 12” Ht., Shade, leaves are white with green speckling, lavender flowers
Patriot – P, 12” Ht., Shade, dark green leaves with broad white margin, lilac flowers
Sum and Substance – P, 24-36”, Shade, lavender flowers
Summer Music – P, 10-18” Ht., Shade, wavy creamy leaf with green margin, lavender flower
Twilight – P, 20” Ht., Shade, dark green leaves, light gold margin, lavender flowers
Wide Brim – P, 30” Ht., Shade, lavender flowers
Houttuyia – P, 6-12” Ht., Sun-Shade, groundcover with heart-shaped green leaves
Houttuynia Chameleon – P, 6-12” Ht., Sun-Shade, leaves of cream, pink, yellow and red
Jasmine, Rose/Perfume – PV, 3-10’ Ht., Sun, red flower buds open to creamy white, strong scent
Monarda
Blue Stockings – P, 30-36” Ht, Sun, lavender flowers
Jacob Cline – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, red scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds
Raspberry Wine – P, 30-42” Ht., Sun, raspberry hued buds followed by wine-red flowers
Peony
Bowl Of Beauty – P, 26-36” Ht., Sun, rich pink flowers with ivory center
Buckeye Belle – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, semi-double red flowers
Bunker Hill – P, 30-32” Ht., Sun, double deep pink blooms
Edulis Superba – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double rose flowers
Felix Supreme – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, large red flowers
Festiva Maxima – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double white flowers
Sarah Bernhardt – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double rose pink flowers
Sorbet – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double pink flowers
Poker Plant – P, 2-4’, Sun, yellow to red flowers
Poker Plant, Green Jade – P, 2-4’ Ht., Sun, pale green flowers
Sage, Firebrand – TP, 6’ Ht., Sun, incredible red-orange flower spikes that hummingbirds love
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