Plant Reference Guide

Herbs

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1011 N. Woodlawn

Kirkwood, Missouri

63122

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Welcome.  Here you will find descriptions and images of the plants we are offering or have offered in the past.  Plants are listed by their botanical name.  If you are not sure of the name check the Perennial Common Name Cross Reference Guide first.  To learn which plants we are offering this year, along with their sizes and prices, visit Plant Price List. Click on thumbnails for larger images of plants.  

ANGELICA, Angelica:  annual; sun/part shade

archangelica:  4-6'; tiny white flowers; Italian favorite.

ANISE HYSSOP, Agastache foeniculum:  perennial; sun; 36"; lavender-blue flower spikes in summer; licorice-mint fragrance.

ASPARGUS ‘Purple Passion’:  A perennial which produces attractive deep purple spears which have a mild, nutty flavor and with 20% more sugar than other asparagus are much sweeter.  So tender it can be served raw as a lovely purple garnish on salads.  Spears not cut for the table grow into a delicate foliage plant with billowing ferny branches that reach 3-4’.  It makes a fabulous backdrop for flowers.  Female plants produce vivid red berries.  Plant in soil that has been amended with compost and is well drained.  Plant the crowns in a shallow trench about 6” deep and cover with 2” of loose soil.  After the shoots emerge keep putting soil around them until the trench is level again.  Take no cutting the first summer.  After they mature you can expect about 6 weeks of fresh, sweet asparagus, year after year. 

$6.95-1 gal.

BASIL, Ocimum basilicum:  annual; sun; keep flowers pinched off for continual supply of leaves.

'Cinnamon':  12-15"; pink flowers; lovely dark green foliage; cinnamon flavor and fragrance.

'Lemon':  12"; clear lemon fragrance; excellent culinary basil.

'Opal':  12-24"; pink flowers and attractive deep purple shiny leaves.

'Lettuce Leaf':  18-24"; wonderfully fragrant large leaves; sweetly flavored.

‘Minette’:  spherical miniature.

‘Purple Ruffles’:  showy purple leaves with ruffled edges; great flavor.

‘Red Rubin’:  24”; deep purple-garnet leaves; many culinary and ornamental uses.

‘Spicy Globe’; 8-10”; globe-shaped plant with tiny green leaves; excellent flavor.

‘Thai-Siam Queen’:  sweet and spicy flavor with anise overtones, large leaves on thick sturdy stems, green leaves and purple stems.

BAY, Sweet Bay or Laurel, Laurus nobilis:  perennial; not hardy; sun; fragrant leaves used for seasoning, topiary or potted shrub.

CARAWAY, Carum carvi:  annual; anise flavor from seeds.

CATNIP, Nepeta cataria:  perennial sun; 12-36"; cats' favorite.

CHAMOMILE, German, Matricaria recutita:  annual; sun; 24"; small daisy-like flowers; reseeds.

CHAMOMILE, Roman, Chamaemelum nobilis:  perennial; sun; 24"; ornamental low groundcover.

CHERVIL, Anthriscus cerefolium:  annual; sun; 12"; sweet anise-like flavor.

CHIVES, Allium schoenoprasum:  perennial; sun; 12"; large round lavender flowers atop grass-like foliage; leaves and flowers are edible.

CHIVES, Garlic, Allium tuberosum:  perennial; sun; starry white flowers in late summer; garlic flavored leaves.

CITRONELLA PLANT, Pelargonium citrosum ‘Van Leeni’:  sun; 3-5’ tall; the citronella fragrant oil exuded form this pant will repel mosquitoes over an area of approximately 10 square feet, the foliage may also be directly “applied” to the body use indoors and outdoors, not hardy.

COMFREY, Symphytum officinale:  perennial; sun; 36-60"; ornamental blue flowers.

CORINADER/CILANTRO, Coriandrum sativum:  annual sun; 24-36"; ornamental blue flowers.

COSTMARY/BIBLE LEAF, Chrysanthemum balsamita:  perennial; sun; 36"; culinary and aromatic.

CURRY PLANT, Helichrysum angustifolium:  18”; plants with scented needle-like silver foliage; non-culinary; highly ornamental; tender perennial.

DILL, Anthum graveolens:  annual; sun 36"; foliage and seeds are edible

‘Bouquet’:  dwarf compact fine cut foliage.

‘Fernleaf’:  dark green fine cut leaves; slow to bolt.

FENNEL, Florence, Foeniculum vulgare:  tender perennial; sun; 36-48"; feathery deep green leaves.

FENNEL, Bronze, Foeniculum vulgare 'Bronze':  tender perennial; 36-48"; ornamental coppery bronze leaves; sweet seeds.

GERANIUMS, Scented, Pelargonium:  perennial (not hardy); sun; non-edible but used for flavoring and potpourris.

‘Apple’, P. odoratissimum:  18"; small white flower.

‘Attar of Rose’ , P. capitatum:  24-36"; pink flowers; pleasant rose fragrance.

‘Dr. Livingston Rose’:  48-60”; fresh lemony-rose fragrance, very decorative.

‘Ginger Scented Geranium’:  2-3'; ginger fragrance, purple-rose blooms.  

‘Lemon Crispum’, P. crispum:  sun; 2-3'; lavender blooms; lemon scent.

‘Little Gem’:  18-30"; profuse bloomer; leaves have a fresh citrus aroma.

‘Old Fashioned Rose’ , P. graveolens:  2-3'; rose scented.

‘Peppermint’ P. tomentosum:  24-32"; strong mint scent.

‘Rober's Lemon Rose’ P. graveolens:  3-4'; lemon-rose scent.

‘Snowflake Rose’ :  2-3'; white variegated leaves.

GERMANDER, Teucrium:  perennial; sun.

canadense:  6"; creeping glossy green foliage; rose-colored flowers; good groundcover.

chamaedrys:  12"; ornamental; excellent small evergreen hedge.

GOTU KOLA:  prostrate oriental herb with large roundish green leaves the size of 50 cent pieces.  A leaf a day is reputed to keep your nerve synapses transmitting more clearly.  May be toxic in large doses.

HOREHOUND, Marrubium vulgare:  perennial; sun; 12-24"; ornamental silver foliage; used to make lozenges.

HYSSOP, Hyssopus officinalis:  perennial; sun; 24-36"; may be used as a small hedge; blue- violet flowers; very aromatic.

LAVENDER, Lavandula:  perennial; sun; blooms summer; fragrant silver foliage; excellent as a cut flower, dried and in potpourris.  Lavenders require full sun and excellent drainage.

angustifolia, English Lavender:  This group has some of the darkest purple flower color.  They make excellent dried flowers and are hardy.

‘Blue Cushion’:  16”; exceptional variety with deep blue flower spikes all summer.

a. ‘Buena Vista’:  Showy deep lavender flowers with a sweetly fragrant scent.  Blooms twice each season.  Dries well.

‘Cynthia Johnson’.  Hardy Lavender to zone 4.  Forms tight clusters of dark blue-purple flowers on slightly taller stems, fragrant gray-green foliage.  Blooms late summer.  Reaches 18 to 22 inches tall and wide.

‘Coconut Ice’.  Stunning bi-color flowers of white and pink.  Very dense silvery-green foliage . 

'Hidcote':  15-20"; deep violet-blue flowers; silver gray foliage. 

a. 'Jean Davis':  15"; pale pink flower.

'Munstead':  12"; large lavender flowers; most hardy in our area.

a. ‘Twickle Purple’:  Fragrant dark bluish-purple flower spikes on long stems that fan out around plant.  Great for cut or dried flowers.

‘Violet Intrigue’.  Masses of purple wands repeat on and on all summer.  Very vigorous variety that has a high oil content and strong fragrance.  The long 24” stems are wonderful for cutting.  Very hardy.

dentata, French Lavender:  These Lavenders produce profuse flowers that are extremely fragrant.  Deeply toothed wooly leaves create a richly textured plant.  Blooms allsummer.  Excellent for topiaries.  Tender perennials that make interesting houseplants

d. ‘French Green’ and ‘French Gray’:  Gray or green foliage; very fragrant.  2-3’.

d ‘Variegata’, Variegated French Lavender:  gray and white foliage; purple blooms; 3’;     tender Lavender from North Africa.

intermiedia ‘Walvera’  Silver Edge Lavender.  Variegated soft-looking bushy mound features silver-green leaves with creamy white margins.  Dusky blue blooms.  Grows to 3’ tall and wide.  Full Sun.  Zone 5. 

stoechas, Spanish Lavender.  Unusual and interesting purple tufts of flowers in summer.  Excellent container plants.  Perennial.

s. ‘Anuok’.  Dark-violet flower spikes topped with clear purple tufts.  Early blooming, may through August.  Good winter hardiness (zone 5!) with resistance to night frost.  Disease resistant variety.  Compact, reaching 8” tall and wide.

s. ‘Coco Purple’.  Lavender flower spikes topped with pink bracts from early summer through fall on a compact plant with a uniform growth habit.  Blooms early summer through fall.  Grows two feet tall and wide.  Hardy to zone 6.  Grow in full sun in well drained soil.

Other Lavender Species and Hybrids

multifida ‘French Lace’.  T ender, delicate, lacy gray-green foliage.

'Lady':  8-10"; spectacular lavender-blue flowers cover this All American award winner earlier than other lavenders; a tender perennial.

‘Passione’.  Large purple flowers with deep pinkish-purple bracts.  Grows 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.  Plant in full sun to part shade in well drained soil.  Zone 8.

‘Pinnata’:  wooly plant with carrot-like foliage and purple flowers.

‘Sawyers’.  Deep blue flowers atop gray foliage with a white down.  Grows 24 to 36 inches tall and wide.  Plant in full sun to part shade in well drained soil.  Zone 6.

Lavadins.  Lavadins are hybrids between English  Lavenders and L. latifolia.  This group tends to bloom in midsummer, are taller plants with longer flower stems and larger flowers.  They are excellent for potpourri, oil production, and dried.  Lavadins are hardy in zone 5.

‘Grosso’, Fat Spike Lavender:  Violet-blue flowers on a vigorous, disease resistant plant.  Excellent dried flowers, heavy oil producer.  Blooms for a long time.

‘Provence’:  Compact pant with light purple flowers on very long stems.  Repeat bloomer.  2’.

LAVENDER COTTON, Santolina:  sun.

chamaecypariss:  Underused fantastic little plants.  Evergreen silvery foliage is aromatic and deer resistant.  Yellow flowers bloom in late summer.  Excellent use as a groundcover, reaching 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.  Easy to grow in full sun in well drained soil.  Zone 7.

chamaecyparissus ‘Shades of Jade’.  Gray-green fragrant foliage of this sun loving plant creates a sturdy garden accent with yellow flowers.  More shrub-like than other santolinas.  Grow in full sun in well drained soils.  Zone 6.

rosmarinifolia:  16”; rosemay leaved; very interesting; shrubby evergreen appearance.

virens, Green Santolina.  An excellent plant for dry and sunny locations where a ground cover is needed.  Bright green foliage with yellow cushion flowers, in July.  Foliage is evergreen.  Grow in full sun in well drained soil.  Hardy to zone 6.

LEMON BALM, Mellisa officinalis:  perennial; sun/part shade; 24"; leaves have lemon flavor.

LEMON VERBENA, Aloysia triphylla:  perennialtender perennial; sun; 12-24"; non-edible leaves used for flavoring and tea; woody shrub to 5’.

LOVAGE, Levisticum officinale:  perennial; sun; 60"; celery flavor; can be used like celery.

SWEET MARJORAM, Origanum majorana:  annual; sun; white or pink flowers; mild flavor perfect for Italian and Mexican dishes.

MINT, Mentha:  perennial; sun/part shade.

‘Applemint’, Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’:  18-24"; white edged leaves have an apple scent and fruity flavor.

‘Candy Pops’:  Flowers resemble a pink lollipop.  Its aroma is unique in that it smells like an herb seasoned butter.  Its culinary usage goes on and on.  When in bloom this new hybrid will stop all herb gardeners in their tracks.

‘Chocolate’:  Mmmm.  Just add milk.

‘Fruit Salad’:  Chop up this new mint hybrid and it will enhance any fruit dish you choose to create.  It is also a very attractive plant for any garden.  Is delicious in all fruit drinks.

‘Ginger’ :  green and gold foliage.

‘Marshmallow’:  A whole new twist on mints!  Smell’s just like a marshmallow!  Put some fun in your salads with this mint!

‘Pennyroyal’:  sun; 6-12"; good groundcover and insect repellent.

‘Peppermint,’ M. x pieperita; sun; 2'; spicy mint taste used in candies.

‘Pineapple’:  sun; 18-24"; decorative white-edged leaves

‘Spearmint,’ :  sun; 18-24"; fragrant and edible leaves.

‘Wild Berries’:  This hybrid smells just like wild berries.  Put some fun in your salads with this one.

MYRRHIS/SWEET CICELY, Myrrhis odorata; perennial; shade; 24-36"; ferny foliage with white flowers.

OREGANO, Origanum:  sun; excellent groundcover; great in between stepping stones. 

‘Golden’:  fragrant yellow foliage; good for culinary uses.

‘Greek’, Origanum vulgare:  perennial, sun; 12-18"; the pizza herb.

‘Wellsweep’:  a dwarf variegated Oregano; excellent ornamental groundcover.

PARSLEY, Petroselinum:  biennial, sun.

‘Curled’:  12"; curled dark green leaves.

‘Italian/Flat Leaf’:  12"; best parsley for flavor.

ROSEMARY HARDY.  Rosemarinus officionalis, ‘Madeline Hill’.  A HARDY ROSEMARY!!!!  Hardy to zone 5.  Robust with wedgewood blue flowers.  Reaches 3 feet tall and wide.  Perfect for the year-round kitchen garden.  Grow in full sun, in well drained soil.  Shape lightly in spring.  Deer and rabbit resistant.

ROSEMARY, Rosmarinum:  perennial, not hardy; sun; plant where scent can be enjoyed.

officinalis:  2-3’; culinary herb with pale blue flowers.

‘Arp’:  hardiest selection of the herb rosemary; forms a loose upright shrub with highly aromatic gray-green leaves; needs well drained soil, but is very drought

tolerant.  Hardy in Zone 6.  (St. Louis is a somewhere between Zone 5 and 6.)

‘Golden Rain’:  variegated new growth; upright plant.

‘Huntington Carpet’:  12”; compact habit; blue flower spikes.

‘Majorca’:  strong upright variety with pink flowers.

‘Pine Scented’:  refreshing rosemary with the hint of pine. 

'Prostratus':  8-12"; trailing plant, attractive blue flowers; culinary.

‘Tuscan Blue’:  4-6’; soft green needle like foliage; lavender-blue flowers produced throughout the year; will bloom in a sunny window in winter.

RUE, Ruta graveolens:  perennial; 3'; ornamental blue-gray leaves; not edible.

SAGE, salvia officinalis:  sun.

‘Bergartten’:  12-18”; strongly scented bluish-gray leaves.

‘Golden’, 'Aurea':  tender perennial; 12-18"; bright green leaves with yellow margins; showy specimen.

‘Purple’, 'Purpurea':  tender perennial 12-18" ornamental deep smoky purple leaves.

Regular:  perennial; 24-36"; culinary; grayish green velvety green leaves, purplish flowers.

sorisiana ‘Fruit’:  tender perennial; large fruit-scented fuzzy leaves; spikes of pink flowers. 

‘Tricolor:’  tender perennial 12-18"; cream-purple-green velvety leaves; lovely ornamental.

SAGE, Pineapple, salvia elegans:  perennial, not hardy; sun; fiery red flowers in fall; pineapple  scent.

‘Honeydew’:  shorter, stockier earlier flowering than special; heart shaped leaves; red flowers, sweet melon scent.

SAVORY, Summer, Satureja hortensis:  annual; sun; 12"; bushy, culinary.

SAVORY, Winter, Satureja montana:  perennial; sun; 6-12"; the bean herb.

SORREL, French, Rumex acetosa:  perennial; sun; 24"; lemony flavor.

SWEET ANNIE, Artemisia annua:  annual foliage is dried to make wreaths.

TANSY, Tanacetum:  perennial; sun; yellow flowers.

vulgare:  3-4'; fern-like leaves; cedar-like scent.

vulgare crispum:  2-3'; feathery leaves.

TARRAGON, French, Artemisia dracunculus:  perennial; sun; 24"; culinary.

THYME, Thymus:  perennial, sun, culinary.

'Bressingham', doerflera:  3"; gray foliage carpet; clear pink flowers.

‘Caraway’, herba-barona:  3"; shiny dark creeping foliage; lavender flowers; caraway scent.

‘Coconut’:  mat-like growth, very fragrant, pink flowers.

Common, vulgaris:  6-15"; best thyme for cooking; white-lilac flowers.

‘Elfin’:  very tiny leaved creepers with pink flowers.

‘Hi-Ho’.  Pink blooms in summer.  Green and white variegated, aromatic foliage.  Excellent groundcover.  Grows to 12”.  Easy to grow in full sun to part shade in well drained soil.

‘Lemon’,  x citriodorus:  4-12"; small bushes with dark green glossy leaves; lemon-scented.

‘Lemon’, x citriodorus 'Aureus':  low growing upright habit, golden-yellow leaf margins; fresh lemon scent.

‘Magic Carpet’:  Carmine-pink flowers, green aromatic foliage, forms absolutely low carpets, great new creeper.

‘Miniature’, minus:  1-2”; tiniest leaves of the thymes; forms very tight mats; moss-like.

‘Mother of Thyme’, serphyllum:  1-2"; creeping sweetly scented foliage; excellent groundcover.

‘Nutmeg’:  1”x14”; carmine pink flowers on a tight groundcover; profuse bloomer; a knockout!

‘Orange Balsma’:  wonderful thyme with the hint of citrus.

‘Peter Davis’:  greyish green leaves and pink flowers.

‘Pink Ripple’:  light green lemon scented leaves with large salmon-pink flowers; blooms all summer.

‘Red Creeping’, praecox 'Coccineus':  crimson flowers in spring and summer; dense dark mat

of foliage.

‘Silver’, vulgaris 'Silver Poisy':  10"; shrub-like plants with white-edge leaves; good in containers.

‘Spicy Orange’.  Light green, fragrant, needle-like foliage creeping along to form a nice green carpet that covers itself with soft pink flower spikes in early summer.  Reaches 3 to 4 inches tall and 8 inches wide.  Smells like spicy oranges!  Grow in full sun to part shade in well drained soil.  Tolerates foot traffic.  Attracts butterflies.

‘White Moss’:  light green leaves with white flowers.

‘Wolly’, pseudolanguninosus:  minute silver-gray fuzzy leaves; great ground cover for dry areas.

WATERCRESS, Nasturtium officinale:  annual; shade/part shade; 1-2" low-growing, grow in

wet areas or even in water, pungent leaves, good in salads.

Roses