Herb Grow Sheets

 Scientific Name Salvia officinalis General Information Easy, prolific, drought-tolerant, perennial grows one to two feet tall. Has rough-textured, green-gray leaves and lavender, white, or blue flowers in summer. Leaves and flowers are edible. Hundreds of varieties. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and…

 Scientific Name Pelargonium spp General Information Scented geraniums are tender perennials loved by hummingbirds and butterflies. Popular scents include rose, lemon, chocolate, orange, apple, apricot, coconut, ginger, and nutmeg. Foliage is textured, sometimes variegated and bursts with fragrance and…

 Scientific Name Thymus vulgaris General Information Easy evergreen perennial grows two to 15 inches tall. Tiny fragrant gray-green leaves; some variegated varieties available. Blooms early summer. Tiny lavender, white, or pink flowers taste like the foliage, only sweeter. Attracts bees. Deer resistant…

 Scientific Name Satureja montana General Information Winter Savory is a dark green perennial that prefers full sun and grows a foot tall. It is easy to grow. Bees collect both pollen and nectar from the shoots of long flowering savory. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is used in cooking.When to…

 Scientific Name Agastache foeniculum General Information Anise hyssop is a short-lived perennial with the scent of basil and tarragon and aIt blooms midsummer into fall. Its spiky, blue blooms and bright green leaves tinged with purple make it a great ornamental. It is in the Lamiaceae or mint family…

 Scientific Name Ocimum spp. General Information Basil is a warm weather annual grown in full sun. The leaves, flowers, and seeds have culinary uses. There are many cultivars, each varying in leaf shape, color, scent, and flavor. Basil grows 8 to 24" tall and 8 to 12" wide, depending on the variety. It…

 Scientific Name Borago officinalis General Information Borage is an exuberant annual that grows two to three feet tall and is covered with many striking blue pendulous flowers. It is a prolific self-seeder and may become invasive.  When to Plant Sow in late spring to early fall. Thin so mature…

 Scientific Name Calendula officinalis General Information Calendula is beautiful, easy to grow, and deer resistant. Both leaves and petals are edible and have a peppery, tangy taste. Its yellow, orange, and gold flowers close in the dark and in wet weather but bloom through fall and into early winter…

 Scientific Name Matricaria recutita General Information Chamomile, also called German chamomile, is a self-seeding annual that grows 2 feet tall. It has fragrant foliage and attractive flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The flowers have a pineapple flavor and are…

 Scientific Name Anthriscus cerefolium General Information Chervil is an annual herb but in milder areas it can be a biennial. It grows 16 inches tall and a foot wide, an Asian native that has naturalized in much of Europe and the US. The leaves exude a slight anise flavor and contain a volatile oil…