Scientific name USDA Zone Height X Width Description
Common name Water Exposure
Allium schoenoprasum 5 12" X 12" Evergreen. Mild onion flavor. Light
Chives Med. Sun purple flowers in summer.
Allium tuberosum 4 12" X 12" Evergreen. Dark green leaves with
Garlic Chives Med. Sun mild garlic flavor. White flowers
Aloysia triphylla 8 3' X 3' Deciduous shrub. Lemon-scented
Lemon Verbena Med. Sun leaves used in teas or cooking.
Anethum graveolens 30" X 20" Annual. Leaves and small stems used
Dill Med. Sun in pickles and sauces.
Artemisia dracunculus 3 2' X 2' Deciduous. Aromatic foliage used
French Tarragon Med. Sun for seasoning sauces salads fish.
Borago officinalis 3' X 3' Annual. Cucumber flavored leaves
Borage Med. Sun used in salads. Self sows.
Chamaemelum nobile 4 5" X 1' Evergreen. White flowers. Fragrant
Chamomile Med. Sun-Part leaves used for tea.
Coriandrum sativum 15" X 15" Annual. Leaves are Cilantro. Seeds
Cilantro/Coriander Med. Sun are Coriander.
Cuminum cyminum 10" x 10" Annual. Pungent herb used in
Cumin Med. Sun curries.
Cymbopogon flexuosus 2' X 1' Annual. Strong lemon scent. Used in
Lemongrass Med. Sun southeast Asian cooking.
Levisticum officinale 4 5' X 3' Deciduous. Seeds, leaves and stems
Lovage Med. Sun have celery flavor.
Matricaria recutita 15" X 15" Annual. White/yellow flowers. Used
German Chamomile Low Sun in relaxing teas and facials.
Melissa officinalis 4 2' X 2' Deciduous. Lemon-scented foliage.
Lemon Balm Low Sun-Part Used in tea, salads, sachets.
Mentha piperita 3 10" X 10" Deciduous. Fresh or dried leaves
Peppermint High Sun-Part used in teas and potpourri.
Mentha spicata 3 2' X 2' Deciduous. Strongly scented leaves
Spearmint Med. Part sun used in teas and salads.
Nepeta cataria 3 2' X 2' Evergreen. Aromatic leaves used in
Catnip Med. Sun-Part teas and cat toys.
Ocimum species 2' X 2' Annual. Leaves are used for season-
Basil Med. Sun ing. Needs warm temperatures.
Origanum majorana 4 12" x 12" Often grown as an annual. Gray-
Marjoram Med. Sun green leaves used in meat, salad.
Origanum vulgare 4 2' X 2' Deciduous. Best in full sun, good
Oregano Med. Sun drainage. Used in many dishes.
Petroselinum crispum 12" X 12" Annual. Leaves used as garnish and
Parsley Med. Sun-Part in cooking.
Rosmarinus officinallis 8 2' X 2' Evergreen. Used in many dishes.
Rosemary Low Sun Blue flowers attract butterflies.
Salvia officinalis 5 2' X 2' Evergreen. Leaves used for turkey.
Sage Med. Sun Needs good drainage.
Thymus citriodoros 4 8" X 8" Evergreen. Yellow-edged leaves.
Lemon Thyme Med. sun-Part Lemon scented.
Thymus vulgaris 4 12" X 12" Evergreen. Fresh or dried leaves in
Thyme Med. Sun salads, poultry, tomatoes.
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