Herbs

Papalo/Quilquiña/Papaloquelite – From South American Gardens to Your Kitchen  Picture a citrusy twist, a hint of arugula, and a burst of fresh cilantro-like tang encapsulated in one magnificent, oversized leaf. This is Papalo, an...

Purple Coneflower Echinacea A native perennial to eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. Well adapted to almost any growing situation. Details Usually 2 - 3' tall, the single flower...

Rampion - Shakespeare’s Salad Greens Rampion – sometimes called ramps in Europe where they are native – is one of the earliest wild edibles to emerge in spring. It is a biennial with soft leaves and a delicious crunchy...

Red Shiso/Perilla – Basil’s Aromatic Asian Cousin  Long popular in Japanese cuisine, the beautiful, frilly, deep purple young leaves are added to salads, used to wrap sushi, and served with sashimi. Regarded as an indispensable...

Roman Chamomile Roman chamomile is most known as a low growing perennial groundcover, preferring part shade to a height of around 12”, spreading by rooting stems. The tiny, sour-apple scented daisy-like flowers are about 1” in diameter with...

Romanesco Fennel Traditional Italian herb with a wonderful anise taste.  Romanesco Fennel is also called Roman or Florence Fennel.  Very sweet and aromatic late maturing variety produces a large head with thick white tightly wrapped...

Rosemary - Beauty and Aroma for Any Garden Rosemary is a dense, evergreen, aromatic shrub with resinous, needle-like leaves, and soft, blue, pollen-rich spring flowers loved by bees. Semi drought tolerant and used in landscaping and culinary gardens...

Sculpit/Stridolo - the Rare Italian Herb Sculpit or Stridolo is a fast-growing, mild-mannered herb blending the complex and delicate, yet distinctive flavors of chicory, arugula, tarragon, and other favorite greens. Often described as a lightly herby,...

Slow Bolting Cilantro – Finally, Cilantro That Lasts Cilantro's bright, distinctive, citrusy notes have graced kitchens for centuries, but every gardener knows its fleeting nature. One hot spell, and those delicate leaves turn bitter, the plant...

Summer Savory - The Herb for the Classical Cook's Garden With its unique, peppery zest, summer savory plays an essential role in the classic Herbs de Provence mix, harmonizing beautifully with rosemary, thyme, and oregano to create a quintessential...

Sweet Basil The most loved traditional Italian variety for cooking with a rich, hearty taste that is treasured in pasta sauces. Also used in pesto, along with the Genovese variety. One of the three ingredients in the traditional Margherita pizza...

Sweet Marjoram - The Herb of Grace Sweet Marjoram leaves have a sweeter, spicier taste than the leaves of oregano. It is a popular culinary herb used in salads, sauces, cheese and in liqueurs, and as part of herbes de Provence along with thyme,...

Thai/Asian Basil Highly aromatic, they are slightly sweeter but more intense in flavor and are more stable when cooked than the Mediterranean basil. Leaves are narrower than the more rounded Mediterranean version. Wonderful container plant, as they only...

Szechuan Buttons – Effervescent, Champagne-like Zing These bright yellow and red gumdrop-shaped flowers offer a memorable experience no other herb can provide. Prepare to be captivated by a flavor that seizes your taste buds and stops you in your...

True Greek Oregano  Dark green leaves and white flowers exude that bold, unmistakable aroma. Always sweetly aromatic and flavorful, one whiff or taste of fresh oregano will immediately make you wonder why you put up with the bland dried commercial...

Virginia Mountain Mint  A stout but easy-growing perennial native; a must-have for any pollinator garden. Its tiny white flowers, often spotted with purple, release a strong mint-like aroma, blooming in numerous small, dense clusters rising above...