Spring Garden Fair Herbs

Basil African Blue, Ocimum kilimandscharicum
4-inch pot. Very attractive, tender perennial will bloom all summer long into fall until frost. Gorgeous flowers attract bees. Can grow to 4 feet tall.

Basil Cardinal, Ocimum basilicum
Quart with multiple plants. Very ornamental basil with red stems and a dense reddish-purple flower head, almost like a celosia. Annual

Basil Italian Cameo, Ocimum basilicum
Quart with multiple plants. Closely packed, luscious, big leaves on a compact plant. Rich, traditional basil flavor. Annual

Basil Italian Genovese, Ocimum basilicum
Quart with multiple plants. Almond-shaped, shiny, dark green leaves. Strong flavor. Annual

Basil Italian Large Leaf, Ocimum basilicum
Quart with multiple plants. Large leaf variety. Great for use in fresh salads where small leaf varieties are too fine. Annual

Basil Italian Pesto, Ocimum basilicum
Quart with multiple plants. Glossy dark green leaves. Zesty flavor. This variety is the classic Italian basil for making pesto. Annual

Basil Lettuce Leaf, Ocimum basilicum
Quart with multiple plants. Huge, crinkled, bright green leaves. Sweet, mild flavor. Great for sandwiches, wraps, rolls, and more. Annual

Basil Mrs. Burns’ Lemon, Ocimum basilicum citriodorum
Quart with multiple plants. Saved for generations for its strong lemon flavor and fragrance, it has a robust, carefree nature in the garden and bigger leaves than any other lemon basil variety. Annual

Basil Purple Opal (Dark Opal), Ocimum basilicum
Quart with multiple plants. Mid-early upright variety with bushy foliage and smooth leaves. Dark purple color with intense aroma. Annual

Basil Sweet Thai, Ocimum basilicum
Quart with multiple plants. Exotic, aromatic flavor is excellent in Asian dishes. Annual

Basil Tulsi (Holy Basil), Ocimum sanctum
Quart with multiple plants. Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is considered sacred in India and is said to have health-promoting properties. The fuzzy, fragrant plants make a delicious spicy, fruity tea. Grow as an annual

Culantro, Eryngium foetidum
Broadleaf herb with citrusy cilantro-like flavor. Biennial. Part sun, afternoon shade is best. Regular watering. Frost tender. 10 to 24 inches tall by 8 to 10 inches wide
 

Curry Leaf Plant, Murraya koenigii
Tropical evergreen, small tree or bush. Frost tender, must overwinter indoors. Part to full sun. Potential host for Asian citrus psyllid; see quarantine information. Grows 6 to 15 feet tall.
 

Dill Tetra, Anethum graveolens
Quart. Tetra has aromatic leaves with a refreshing flavor. Bushy, heat-tolerant, slow to bolt. Annual

Lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus
Lemon-scented clumping grass. Tender perennial, full to part sun. Leaves are used for seasoning a wide variety of cuisines. 2 to 3 feet tall and wide 

Marjoram, Origanum majorana
Complex, sweet yet pungent flavor. A little milder than Greek oregano. Cut back to encourage tender growth. Perennial, low water, full sun, 12 to 18 inches tall by 12 inches wide

Spearmint, Mentha spicata, perennial, occasional water, full to part sun
The best mint for cooking. Grow mints in containers to keep them from spreading uncontrolled. 2 feet tall, spreading 

Oregano True Greek, Origanum vulgare hirtum
Quart. Excellent traditional oregano flavor. Dark green leaves and white flowers. Perennial

Oregano Zaatar, Origanum syriacum, tender perennial, occasional water, full sun
Quart. Strong and zesty flavored oregano. Used in the spice mix za’atar. Best harvested before the white flowers appear. 24 inches tall

Parsley Italian Gigante, Petroselinum crispum
4-pack. Large, glossy leaves with an exceptionally sweet, mellow flavor. Biennial, height 12 to 18 inches

Pineapple Sage, Salvia elegans
Pineapple-scented leaves can be dried and used in herbal teas. Bright red flowers in summer attract hummingbirds. Perennial, regular water, part sun. 3 to 5 feet tall and wide

Rau Ram, Persicaria odorata, tender perennial, constant moisture, part sun
Vietnamese herb with cilantro-like flavor. Afternoon shade is best. Requires constant moisture. Frost tender. 6 to 18 inches tall x spreading

Shiso Green (Perilla), Perilla frutescens var. crispa, tender perennial, regular water, part to full sun
Showy Green leaves. Minty basil-like flavor. Will self-sow. 1 to 3 feet tall by 4 to 18 inches wide

Shiso Red (Perilla), Perilla frutescens var. crispa, tender perennial, regular water, part to full sun
Showy purple-red leaves. Minty basil-like flavor. Will self-sow. 1 to 3 feet tall by 4 to 18 inches wide

Tarragon French, Artemisia dracunculus
A true tarragon, best for cooking. Does not propagate from seed. Spicy anise flavor. Perennial, regular water, full to part sun. 12 inches tall

Thyme English, Thymus vulgaris
4-pack. A wonderful herb with endless culinary possibilities. Aromatic, attractive landscape plant with lovely small flowers. Perennial

Orangelo Thyme, Thymus fragrantissimus
Tiny orange-scented leaves can be used fresh or dried in cooking. Small pink-white flowers in summer attract bees. Perennial, low to occasional water, full sun. 8 to 12 inches tall by 9 inches wide