Bee Balm
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Herbs
Bay Tree
Plant Specifications Laurus nobilus. Full to Partial Sun. Woody Evergreen shrub or tree. Height: up to 50 feet tall. Woody stems of dark green leathery oval leaves bloom in the spring with small, creamy yellow flowers. Dark purple berries erupt after the flowers are gone. In the Garden Bay Trees love humus-rich, well drained soil …
Sweet Basil
Plant Specifications Coming Soon In the Garden Sweet Basil loves the hot summer weather and well drained soil. It will not do as well when the temperatures drop below 40 degrees. It is a very tender plant so high winds or cold nights will damage the leaves. It grows very quickly so it is best …
Purple Ruffle Basil
Plant Specifications Ocimum basilicum ‘Purple Ruffle’. Partial Sun. Tender Annual . Height: 1 ½’ This a beautiful form of basil that has ruffled jagged leaves. The scent and flavor are slightly different from sweet basil with more licorice and cinnamon flavor. In the Garden Purple Ruffles basil will often vary in color, leaf shape, and …
Pistou Basil
Plant Specifications Ocimum basilicum ‘Pistou’. Partial Sun. Tender Annual. Height 8” A dwarf basil that has rich green leaves half the size of other basils and a delectable mild flavor. Perfect for small pots or containers, it grows as a round, compact shrub. In the Garden Pistou basil has very small leaves and grows in …
Opal Bush Basil
Plant Specifications Ocimum Minmum Purple Bush. Annual Full Sun. Height 8″ – 12″. Tiny delicate purple leaves with a sweet, spicy scent. Elongated lavender blooms in Summer In the Garden A low-growing miniature that needs plenty of light. Does best in well-drained, sandy soil. Do not over water as roots can rot. Trim flowers as …
Thai Basil
Plant Specifications Ocimum x citriodorum ‘Siam Queen. ‘ Tender Annual. Full Sun. Height: 18 – 24” A distinctly flavored Basil that has a strong anise-like flavor. The leaves are more long and narrow while the Mediterranean version is more rounded. In the Garden Thai basil is very sturdy and one of the easier to grow …
White Yarrow
Plant Specifications Achillea millefolium, Asteraceae or ‘Common’ Yarrow. Perennial. Sun. Height: 16” Width: 10 – 14” Yarrow is a flowering plant native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout temperate North America. In New Mexico and southern Colorado, it is called plumajillo, or “little feather”, for the shape of the leaves. Several tall stems rise from …
Silver Yarrow
Plant Specifications Achillea ‘Moonshine’ (A. clypeolata x A ‘Taygetea’) Perennial. Height: 12” – 18” Width: 10’ – 12’ wide. An ancient herb from roman times, it is a favorite because of its beautiful silver leaves. An upright and compact hybrid with short flowerheads. In the Garden Great for a rock garden because of its striking …
Paprika Yarrow
Plant Specifications Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’. Perennial. Sun. Height: 16” Width: 10 – 14” Yarrow is a flowering plant native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout temperate North America. In New Mexico and southern Colorado, it is called plumajillo, or “little feather”, for the shape of the leaves. Several tall stems rise from a rhizome root …