Forestri Rosemary
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Herbs
Collingswood Rosemary
<h3>Plant Specifications</h3> Rosmarinus Officinalis ‘Collingswood.’ Perennial. Full Sun. Height: 3’ – 4’. Width: up to 2’ – 3’ An intermediate upright shrub with long pink/red stems. <h3>In the Garden</h3> Beautiful in the garden because of its unusual pink stems and light blue lavender flowers. Trim back stems after blooming to encourage new growth. Rosemarys will …
Blue Boy Rosemary
<h3>Plant Specifications</h3> Rosemarinus officinalis cv. ‘Blue Boy’. Full Sun. Perennial. Height: 16” A sturdy, heat and drought resistant evergreen, it is one of the tiniest of the rosemarys. Fragrant, green narrow lobed leaves make way for showy pale blue flowers in mid summer. <h3>In the Garden</h3> A tiny rosemary among giants, Blue Boy is a …
Arp Rosemary
<h3>Plant Specifications</h3> Rosmarinus Officinalis. Hardy Perennial. Full Sun. Height: An upright shrub with gray-green needles. Arp was introduced by Madalene Hill of Hilltop Herb Farm in Cleveland, Tex., who discovered it growing behind a house in Arp, Tex., in 1972. Blooms are small, pale lavender flowers. <h3>In the Garden</h3> Not recommended for containers, instead this …
Rosemary
Rule of Thumb: Rosemarys prefer outside and fresh air and does not do well indoors. Rosemarys generally need lots of light and little water. – Mary Dunford
Patchouli
Plant Specifications Pogostemon heyneanus. Tender Perennial. Morning to Partial Sun (‘cool’ sun) Height; 2’ Width 2’ A native of East India, this luxuriant perennial herb does well in warm, tropical climates. The plant has stems that have square shapes and bears soft, elliptical leaves that emit an aroma when rubbed. Creates spikes that bear whorls …
Curly Parsley
Plant Specifications Petroselinum crispum var. crispum. Half day Sun. bi-annual. Height: 1’ to 1’6”. An herb that does better in the Fall due to the hot sun in south Texas. The curly leaf parsley is preferred by others because of its more decorative appearance in garnishing. It has finely cut, ruffled, deep-green leaves held on …
Italian Parsley
Plant Specifications Or Flat Leaf Parsley. Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum. Full Sun to Partly Sun. Annual. Height: 1’ to 1’6”. Italian parsley grows in a beautiful, rounded mound of bright green feathery foliage and is perfectly at home in the perennial border or flower bed. It has bright green leaves that resemble celery. The flat …
Mexican Oregano
Plant Specifications Poliomintha maderensis. Perennial. Full Sun. Height: 36-48” Also referred to as Madrean Rosemary, Rosemary Mint and Lavender Spice, This is a heat hardy evergreen shrub with an aromatic scent. Profuse pale lavender blooms explode during mid-summer. In the Garden Mexican Oregano is a lot different than other types of oregano. It doesn’t look, …
Spicy Italian Oregano
Plant Specifications Spicy Italian Oregano is a lot like Italian Oregano, but as the name might suggest it is spicier. The leaves are narrower and slightly curl. In the Garden Spicy Italian Oregano is an invasive plant that can be controlled by routine pruning or by planting it in a container. It requires a well …
Pulchellum Oregano
Plant Specifications Origanum pulchellum. Hardy Perennial. Full to Partial Sun. Height: 8″ – 10″ Width: up to 14” Silvery, fuzzy leaves grow in clumps. In the Garden Beautiful in flower gardens and containers. This silvery plant blooms in south Texas May through July, sending out clusters of delicate, hops-leaf-like purple flowers. When in blooming, harvest …