Herbs for Tea

Anise – Ancient Sweet and Spicy Aromatic Herb The captivating aromas and flavors of Italian biscotti are partly from the anise seeds used in its recipe. The delicately sweet and aromatic bouquet...

Catnip - The Guardian for Your Garden Watching a cat mesmerized by catnip is delightful, but if that is all you know about this simple, hardy perennial, you’re missing some of its strongest benefits...

Cherokee Sweet Mint - Swap Your Spearmint for this Native Pollinator Paradise Cherokee Sweet Mint invites a new kind of vitality into the herb garden, combining the utility of a tea plant with the...

Clary Sage - The Night Shift: A Biological Beacon There is a specific moment in the summer garden, just after the sun sets, when the Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) wakes up. While the zinnias and...

Creeping Thyme - History's Fragrant Footpath Creeping Thyme seems dainty: a dwarf, mat-forming herb with stems that barely rise a few inches from the earth and leaves so small they seem sketched in...

Feverfew - The Gardener's Aspirin Feverfew is a very aromatic herb that has medium to yellow-green leaves with long lasting small, white, daisy-like flowers. Details A hardy plant, feverfew needs...

German Chamomile The tiny daisy-like flowers have a strong, aromatic apple scent and bloom early to mid-summer. They have collars of white drooping petals circling raised, cone-shaped, hollow yellow...

Joe Pye Weed - The Legendary Reliable Native Perennial  In the late 18th century, a respected Mohican leader in New England shared his deep knowledge of plant medicine with his community and...

Lemon Balm - Of Bees and Lemons Crush one of its leaves, and you’ll be rewarded with a burst of bright, refreshing, lemony scent – that's Lemon Balm, a versatile herb with a rich history. Known for...

Lemon Bee Balm - A Citrus-Scented Delight for Your Garden As you walk through your garden, you brush against the velvety leaves of Lemon Bee Balm, releasing a burst of refreshing citrus fragrance...

Mexican Marigold/Mexican Tarragon - Herb of Gods and Emperors Often overlooked or misunderstood, Mexican marigold - otherwise known as Mexican tarragon, botanical name Tagetes lucida - is an...

Navajo/Hopi Tea - Revered Ancient Plant of Many Uses Greenthread or Navajo/Hopi Tea is a cherished, beautifully hardy native herb that thrives in harsh conditions while generously sharing its...

Nutmeg Flower/Black Cumin - Ancient Seeds of Blessing and Health Easy growing, abundant cheery bright blue flowers were widely known and revered by the ancient world, but you’ll love their...