Herbs

All herbs can be grown in containers or in the garden. Most can be brought in for the winter and left in a sunny windowsill. Some herbs should be planted every 2 to 3 weeks for a continuous harvest; this includes cilantro, dill, marjoram, and summer savory. Please note: days to maturity are given from transplant time.

Basil
Fino Verde Bush
A small-leaved basil with somewhat compact plants. Does well in containers and has great flavor for pesto.
Basil
Lemon
A delicate basil with uplifing citrus aroma and edible white blossoms. Great with fish and chicken and in green salads.
Basil
Pistou
A small bush basil that does well in containers. Has a rounded growing habit which holds its shape all season long. Great flavor.
Basil
Purple Ruffles
A tall plant with ruffled, dark purple leaves. Does best in warm weather and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Basil
Red Rubin
A lovely basil for making herbal vinegars and for eating fresh in colorful salads. Edible lavender blossoms.
Basil
Thai Magic
Beautiful plant with complex flavor. Edible dark purple blossoms. Leaves used in Asian cuisine. Lovely when used with mint and cilantro.
Basil
African Blue
A beautiful herb with blue-green foliage on tall sturdy plants. A nice plant for a container or an herb garden..
Basil
Sweet Genovese, Nufar
A reliable basil for pesto, sauce, and drying. Good disease resistance. Grow in full sun, 8 to 10 inches apart.
Borage
Tall fuzzy flowers with edible blue blossoms that have a unique cucumber flavor. A nice addition to the herb garden or a flower bed. Attracts pollinators.
Catnip
A cat pleasing herb with medicinal uses for humans as well. Dried leaves are used for a calming tea. Perennial best planted in an out-of the way place--similar growth habit to mint.
Chamomille
German
A nice addition to the informal herb garden. Self-seeding annual's flowers are dried and used for herbal tea. WIll self-seed.
Chervil
Anise flavored herb used in mesclun, with fish, chicken and eggs. Self-seeding and loves cool temperatures. A French staple in the kitchen garden.
Chives
Garlic
Perennial. A flat leaf version of chives, with a slightly more mellow flavor. Blossoms are white and edible.
Chives
Purly
Onion relative. Easy to grow perennial herb with lots of flavor boosting power. Great addition to potato or egg salads. Edible purple blossoms.
Cilantro
An easy to grow annual herb that is a staple of Mexican and Asian cuisine. Should be planted regularly throughout the summer for a continuous harvest.
Dill
A favorite for the herb garden with both foliage and seed heads used in everything from salads to pickles to fish and chicken dishes.
French Sorrel
A perennial herb used in spring time soups, salads and sauces. Tart, uplifting flavor really packs a punch. A French staple in seasonal cooking.
Germander
Upright
A glossy, dark green plant used as an herbal hedge in the herb garden (when pruned). Can be allowed to grow freely and it will bloom and have a less formal shape. A necessity in a traditional herb garden. Pest deterring properties.
Hyssop
Anise
A beneficial plant for attracting pollinators. Informal plants with spires of purple/dark blue flowers. Mint relative. Anise flavor and scent. Makes a calming tea. Perennial.
Lavender
Goodwyn Creek
A fast growing tender perennial. Does best in containers and can be brought inside as a houseplant in the winter. Lovely silvery foliage with vibrant purple blossoms.
Lavender
Goodwyn Creek
A fast growing tender perennial. Does best in containers and can be brought inside as a houseplant in the winter. Lovely silvery foliage with vibrant purple blossoms.
Lavender
Grosso
A tender perennial lavender with thick foliage on large plants. Tall flower stems.
Lavender
Hidcote Blue
Dwarf variety. Dep blue flowers. Tender perennial here.
Lavender
Jean Davis
Mild flavor and blush pink bloom.
Lavender
Lady
All-America Winner. It flowers the first year from seed, so this beautiful herb will grow as an annual north of Zone 5. Compact habit, outstanding flower and fragrance. It's excellent for edging, low hedges and containers. Height 16".
Lavender
Munstead
The only lavender that overwinters in our Vermont climate. Grows into a large mound within two years. Easy and beautiful.
Lavender
Provence
30" x 24" wide. The light purple flowers are very fragrant, and dry beautifully for potpourri. "Provence" is more moisture tolerant than other varieties. Can only overwinter indoors in Vermont. Zone 6.
Lemon Balm
A perennial with lemon scent and flavor. Mint relative.
Lemon Verbena
A tender perennial with intense lemon flavor. Can be over wintered indoors. Is great dried and used in teas.
Lovage
Perennial herb that looks (and tastes) like a giant celery plant. Great addition to stocks and soups. Stems are hollow and can be used as a drinking straw--think bloody Mary!
Marjoram
A Mediterranean favorite with lots of pungent, Oregano like flavor and edible white blossoms.
Mint
Swiss Spearmint
A low growing mint with traditional spearmint flavor.
Mint
Apple
A thick and fuzzy leaved mint with a delicate, floral flavor. Nice dried or fresh.
Mint
Chocolate
A dark and small leaved plant. Less invasive than other mints. Nice in containers. Sweet, chocolate like aroma.
Mint
Peppermint
A popular mint with spicy flavor and darker green foliage. Can be invasive. Plant out of the way of other plants.
Mint
Pineapple
A sweet - flavored mint with variegated foliage and floral, fruity aroma.
Mint
Spanish Spearmint
An upright and well-behaved mint with great flavor.
Mint
Spearmint
Our most popular mint. Traditional flavor. Plant in containers or away from other plants. Can be invasive.
Oregano
Greek
A traditional Mediterranean herb used in sauces and on pizza. Dries well.
Oregano
Italian
This oregano is high in essential oils. Plant in full sun. Perennial that tolerates poor soils.
Oregano
Variegated
A small-leaved oregano with light green foliage with a white margin. Not perennial in Vermont.
Oregano vulgare
Compactum
A very compact oregano. Perennial that can be used in the herb garden. Not invasive.
Parsley
Curly
A traditional variety used in garnishes, herb salads and sauces. Pretty, dark green plants can be used in flower beds as easily as in herb gardens. Full sun, 8 inches apart.
Parsley
Italian Flat
Italian parsley has stronger flavor than curly parsley. Used in herb salads, salsa verde, pesto, and other dishes. Hardy, upright plants do best in full sun, 10 inches apart. Biennial.
Red Shiso
Spicy, Asian favorite herb with gorgeous red, frilly foliage. Has an aroma reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon. Used to give pickled ginger its pink color. Can be used as an ornamental.
Rosemary
Barbecue
A tall, upright plant. Fast growing and aromatic. Its long stems are used as skewers for shish kabobs.
Rosemary
Gorizia
A traditional rosemary. This variety can easily be brought in as a houseplant in the winter (just mist daily with a water spray bottle).
Rosemary
Haifa
A creeping rosemary variety used in containers and hanging baskets.
Rosemary
Prostratus
A prostrate variety that can be used for topiaries, rock walls, and containers. Not winter hardy, but grows quickly in one year. Can be brought inside for the winter.
Rue
A perennial herb with blue/green foliage. Lacy and interesting. Considered the herb of grace in Eastern European culture.
Sage
A perennial herb with fuzzy grey-green leaves. Dries well. Plant in full sun.
Sage
berggarten
A special variety with high essential oil content and larger leaves. Does best in full sun. Can be grown in a container.
Sage
Icterina - golden
A yellow and green variegated leaf. Beautiful in mixed containers. Does best in full sun.
Sage
Pineapple
A beautiful plant with great fragrance. Can be brought in as a houseplant in a sunny window. Bright scarlet blooms top this graceful herb. Full sun is best.
Sage
Purple
A purple leaved sage that is a perennial. A nice addition to herb gardens or flower beds. Very attractive plant.
Sage
Tricolor
A variegated sage with green, red and white leaves. Very nice in containers with flowers or other herbs. Full sun is best.
Savory
Summer
An annual with intense, woodsy flavor. Great with roasted meats and vegetables. Bees are attracted to the blossoms. Nice with summer squash, too. Full sun, 8 inches apart.
Savory
Winter
An underused plant. Glossy, dark green evergreen foliage. Makes a nice border in the herb garden. Fantastic with grilled meats in a marinade or olive oil and garlic rub.
Sweet Woodruff
8 to 12" tall. Fragrant white flowers in spring. Glossy green whirled foliage.
Tarrragon
French
A perennial herb with delicate, complex flavor. Reminiscent of anise, but more subtle. Great with fish, eggs, chicken or in green salads.
Thyme
Creeping
A low growing thyme used as a groundcover. Not a culinary herb. A mat of dark green foliage is covered in pink flowers.
Thyme
Creeping Lemon
A lemon scented version of creeping thyme. Used as an aromatic ground cover.
Thyme
German Winter
Traditional thyme flavor. Perennial plant that is reliable and can grow in poor soils. Full sun is best.
Thyme
Golden Lemon
A golden, light green thyme that does well in a mixed herb garden or in containers. Full sun.
Thyme
Lime Golden
A very bright, glossy light green ground cover. Not used as much for culinary uses as it is for its ornamental attributes.
Thyme
Mother of Thyme
A glossy, tiny leaved dark green ground-cover. Dense mat of foliage out-competes weeds easily in between stepping stones, pavers, and tucked into rock gardens.
Thyme
Silver Edged
A variegated thyme with silver foliage and white margins. A nice addition to the window boxes and containers. Full sun is best.
Thyme
Wooly
A fuzzy leaved thyme. Tiny leaves form a dense grey / green mat of foliage. Nice in paths, patios, and rock gardens.
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