LEVISTICUM officinale
(le-VIS-ti-kum) (oh-fi-shi-NAL) | HBLEOF3 |
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| Common Name: Lovage |
| Description: Seeds used in confectionery and cooking; striking, ornamental specimen. |
| Zone: 5 |
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MELISSA officinalis
(me-LIS-a) (oh-fi-shi-NAH-lis) | HBMEOF3 |
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| Common Name: Lemon Balm |
| Description: 2007 Herb of the Year! Delightful lemon-scented foliage; small, white flowers May-August on fine herb for flavoring teas, salads, and fruit cups, as well as for medicinal uses. Has been cultivated for about 2,000 years! |
| Zone: 3 |
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MENTHA aquatica citrata 'Grapefruit'
(MEN-tha) (ah-KWAH-tih-kah sit-RAY-tah) | HBMEGF3 |
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| Common Name: Mint |
| Description: Large, puckered leaves. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA aquatica citrata 'Lime'
(MEN-tha) (ah-KWAH-tih-kah sit-RAY-tah) | HBMELI3 |
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| Common Name: Lime Mint |
| Description: Strong lime scent and flavor. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA aquatica citrata 'Orange'
(MEN-tha) (ah-KWAH-tih-kah sit-RAY-tah) | HBMEOR3 |
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| Common Name: Orange Mint |
| Description: Eau-de-cologne mint source. Also used for flavoring drinks, salads, etc. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA requineii
(MEN-tha) (rek-wee-EN-ee-eye) | HBMERE3 |
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| Common Name: Corsican Mint |
| Description: Fragrant, moss-like plant to flavor iced drinks. |
| Zone: 6 |
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MENTHA spicata 'English Mint'
(MEN-tha) (spih-KAH-tah) | HBMEEM3 |
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| Common Name: Mint |
| Description: Favorite, traditional spearmint for jelly, julep, and lamb sauce. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'
(MEN-tha) (spih-KAH-tah) | HBMEKC3 |
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| Common Name: Mint |
| Description: Outstanding spearmint selection for scented garden or culinary uses. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA spicata 'Spanish'
(MEN-tha) | HBMESP3 |
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| Common Name: Mint |
| Description: Highly aromatic with a strong spearmint flavor used in cooking, teas, lemonade and Mojito's; white flowers in the summer. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA spicata 'The Best'
(MEN-tha) (spih-KAH-tah) | HBMETB3 |
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| Common Name: Mint |
| Description: Stronger, sweeter spearmint aroma and flavor. THE BEST culinary mint. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA suaveolens 'Strawberry'
| HBMEST3 |
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| Common Name: Strawberry Mint |
| Description: A lovely sweet, strawberry scented mint with purple flowers. A new variety for our mint lovers! |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
(MEN-tha) (swah-VEE-o-lenz) | HBMEVA3 |
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| Common Name: Variegated Applemint, Pineapple Mint |
| Description: Leaves streaked white with delicious fruity aroma. It's important to rogue out any green shoots! |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA x piperita 'Candymint'
(MEN-tha) (pi-pe-REE-ta) | HBMECA3 |
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| Common Name: Mint |
| Description: Sweet peppermint scented foliage with reddish stems. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MENTHA x piperita 'Chocolate'
(MEN-tha) (pi-pe-REE-ta) | HBMECH3 |
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| Common Name: Mint |
| Description: 'Peppermint Patty' scent. |
| Zone: 4 |
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MYRRHIS odorata
(MI-ris) (o-dor-AH-ta) | HBMYOD3 |
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| Common Name: Sweet Cicely, Sugar Saver, Myrrh |
| Description: Sweet, anise-scented leaves and stalks to 3'. Of particular interest to diabetics; use about half the sugar in desserts! |
| Zone: 4 |
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NASHIA inaguensis
(NASH-ee-uh) (in-ah-GWEN-sis) | HBNAIN3 |
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| Common Name: Moujean Tea |
| Description: Neat plant with tiny, shiny, scented leaves; small, white flowers. Makes an excellent bonsai subject. Used to add vanilla flavors to teas. Bahamas native. |
| Zone: 8 |
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OCIMUM basilicum 'Genovese'
(OH-sih-mum) (bah-SIL-ih-kum) | HBOCGE3 |
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| Common Name: Basil |
| Description: Large, thick, crinkled, dark green leaves; strongly scented. Popular fresh market and gourmet basil.
Difficult to successfully ship by FedEx/UPS or truck! Just doesn't tolerate lack of air movement, cold or heat well. |
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ORIGANUM majorana
(oh-RIG-an-um) (may-jor-AH-na) | HBORMA3 |
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| Common Name: Sweet Marjoram, Italian Oregano |
| Description: Essential, annual, culinary herb for seasoning sausage, vegetables, meats, and Italian sauces. |
| Zone: 7 |
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ORIGANUM prismaticum
(oh-RIG-an-um) (priz-MAT-ih-kum) | HBORPR3 |
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| Common Name: Greek Oregano |
| Description: Robust flavor. |
| Zone: 7 |
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ORIGANUM vulgare
(oh-RIG-an-um) (vul-GARE) | HBORVU3 |
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| Common Name: Oregano |
| Description: Necessary herb for Italian cooking. Dry for winter use. |
| Zone: 4 |
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ORIGANUM vulgare 'Aureum'
(oh-RIG-an-um) (vul-GARE) | HBORVA3 |
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| Common Name: Golden Oregano |
| Description: RHS Award of Garden Merit. Rare variety; gold, aromatic foliage. |
| Zone: 4 |
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ORIGANUM vulgare 'Hot & Spicy'
(oh-RIG-an-um) (vul-GARE) | HBORHS3 |
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| Description: Dark green leaves are strongly aromatic; tiny, white to purple-pink flowers. Noted for its intense, somewhat spicy flavor; use fresh or dried. |
| Zone: 4 |
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PETROSELINUM crispum crispum
(pet-ro-she-LEE-num) (KRIS-pum) | HBPECP3 |
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| Common Name: Curled Parsley |
| Description: A culinary necessity! This essential, biennial herb with frilly foliage makes a very decorative edging for the border. |
| Zone: 6 |
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PETROSELINUM crispum neapolitanum
(pet-ro-she-LEE-num) (KRIS-pum) | HBPENE3 |
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| Common Name: Italian Parsley |
| Description: The Italian plain-leaved form is prized for its extra rich flavor for seasoning soups, etc. |
| Zone: 6 |
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PLECTRANTHUS amboinicus
(plek-TRAN-thus) (am-boi-IN-i-kus) | HBPLAB3 |
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| Common Name: Cuban Oregano, Puerto Rican Oregano |
| Description: Crinkly, highly scented, green foliage with trailing habit. May be a form of Plectranthus madagascarensis. |
| Zone: 10 |
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POGOSTEMON patchouli
(po-go-STEE-mon) (pah-CHOO-lee) | HBPOPA3 |
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| Common Name: Cablin |
| Description: Tender perennial used as perfume or for potpourri. |
| Zone: 10 |
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ROSMARINUS lavandulaceus
(rose-ma-REEN-us) (lav-AN-dew-lay-see-us) | HBROLA3 |
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| Common Name: Prostrate Rosemary |
| Description: Low growing trailer. |
| Zone: 8 |
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ROSMARINUS officinalis
(rose-ma-REEN-us) (oh-fi-shi-NAH-lis) | HBROOF3 |
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| Common Name: Rosemary |
| Description: Fragrant, shrubby perennial. A ribbon-tied sprig is traditional for Czech wedding guests. |
| Zone: 7 |
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ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Alba'
(rose-ma-REEN-us) (oh-fi-shi-NAH-lis) | HBROAL3 |
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| Common Name: Rosemary |
| Description: Attractive, white flowered form; upright plants with fragrant foliage. Outstanding in our alpine house! |
| Zone: 7 |
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ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Arp'
(rose-ma-REEN-us) (oh-fi-shi-NAH-lis) | HBROAR3 |
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| Common Name: Rosemary |
| Description: Hardier variety. Brighter green foliage. |
| Zone: 7 |
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