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Cinnamon

Ocimum basilicum Annual

Family: (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

Genus: Ocimum

Species: Basilicum

Cultivar:

Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow: This is suitable for growing indoors in containers

Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Color: Pink Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage: Aromatic

Soil pH requirements:

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost.

Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on ; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Ocimum sanctum Perennial/Evergreen

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Ocimum

Species: sanctum

Synonym:

Category: Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness: USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Color: Pink White/Near White

Bloom Time: Blooms all year Foliage: Aromatic

Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

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Lemon Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Perenial / Herbs

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Ocimum

Family: basilicum

Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Color: White/Near White

Bloom Time: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage: Aromatic

Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Laurus nobilis

Type: Herbs, Shrubs

Zone: 8-11

Water Requirements: Water regularly; do not overwater

Height: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness: USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color: (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen

Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods: From hardwood heel cuttings

Seed Collecting:

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

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Common Name:

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Light Requirement: Sun/part partial sun Water Requirement: Average Heat/Drought: High Height: 8 to 12 flower stems, 1 ft tall plant Width/Spacing: 1 ft wide Flower Color: white Blooming Period: Later summer & early autumn Plant Form or Habit: Clumping Foliage Color and Texture: Thin narrow flat leaves with robust Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: yes Plant Use: Culinary

Garlic Chives () This is a hardy, clump-forming perennial with thin, straplike leaves that grow in clusters and smell of garlic when crushed or even brushed. They produce 12” stems of white flowers in late summer and early autumn.

Garlic chives tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, and are not sensitive to pH. They do best in deep, moist but well- drained, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Once established plants may be propagated by division at the first signs of growth in early spring. These attractive plants merit a place in the border.

Garlic chives are rich in C, contain carotene, vitamin B1 and B2, , , and potassium and are known to promote good digestion and ease stomach upset. They have a diuretic effect and claim to lower high blood pressure.

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Common Name: Chives

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Light Requirement: Sun/part partial sun Water Requirement: Average to moist Heat/Drought: Average Height: 8 to 12 flower stems, 8 to 10 inch tall plant Width/Spacing: 1 ft wide Flower Color: lavender/pink; globelike Blooming Period: Later summer & early autumn Plant Form or Habit: Clumping Foliage Color and Texture: tiny tubular leaves with delicate onion-like flavor Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: yes Plant Use: Culinary/whole plant

Onion Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) This is a hardy, clump-forming perennial with cylindrical bulbs terminating in hollow leaves and dense, rounded heads of mauve, bell-shaped flowers from spring to early summer

Onion chives prefer a light, rich, moist soil. They should be cut back frequently to promote thick growth. Plant small plants in either spring or fall. Divide established plants about every third year. The tops will usually die back in winter; a thick mulch will ensure an early growth start in the spring.

To harvest chives cut leaves, leaving 2 inches for regrowth. Pick flowers as they open. Refrigerate chives leaves in a sealed plastic bag to retain crispness for 7 days; or freeze (in ice cubes for convenience) or dry them. Dry both leaves and flowers. Chives surprisingly comprise more than any other allium family member vegetables. 100 g of fresh leaves contain 145% of daily recommended levels. In addition, its green leaves contain other flavonoid-phenolic antioxidants such as carotenes, zea-xanthin, and lutein. They also have some other essential such as , and K, in fact; chives are one of the richest sources of , comparatively more than that of in scallions. 100 g of fresh greens provide about 177% of daily recommended intake of this vitamin.

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Common Name: Cilantro

Plant Type: Herbaceous Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Water Requirement: Low, once established Heat/Drought: cool-season crop Height: 2 feet Width/Spacing: 6 inches wide Flower Color: white Blooming Period: summer Plant Form or Habit: upright clumps Foliage Color and Texture: lobed, dark green leaves

Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies, when in bloom Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary

Cilantro will tolerate many soils as long as nutrient levels and moisture are monitored. Planting Cilantro is a cool-season crop that does best at temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees F. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 degrees F, but if temperatures exceed 85 degrees F it will start to bolt. In Texas, the best time to plant cilantro is in February for an April harvest and again in September for a November harvest. Weekly plantings will ensure that you have a continuous crop.

To establish cilantro from seeds, set the seeds in a soft, well-tilled, and composted soil in January or February for a spring crop or in September for a fall crop. Set the seeds 2 inches apart in rows 12 to 15 inches apart if you are planning to harvest cilantro leaves. If you plan to harvest the seeds, plant the seeds 8 inches apart in rows 15 inches apart. For both uses, the seed depth should be about ¼ to ½ inches. The plant’s most critical need for water occurs during seedling germination and establishment. After the plants become established, they do not need much water.

Cilantro is in the same family as and is originally from . Both its fresh green leaves and its seeds are used in many dishes, from Mexican food to Thai food. Cilantro leaves are used fresh in salads, salsa, and meat dishes, and can add a little zes t to an omelet. The seeds are referred to as .

Fresh cilantro is also very rich in Vitamin A and potassium; it is also moderately rich in Vitamin C and folate (folic acid) and is naturally low in calories, , and sodium.

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Common Name: Fernleaf

Plant Type: Herbaceous Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Water Requirement: regular watering-do not over water; allow soil to go completely dry between watering, then soak thoroughly Heat/Drought: cool weather performer Height: 18 inches tall plant Width/Spacing: 10 inches wide Flower Color: yellow flower heads Blooming Period: Spring Plant Form or Habit: upright, hollow-stalked, hardy

Foliage Color and Texture: aromatic ferny green foliage Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary

Fernleaf Dill (Anethum graveolens) Fernleaf or dwarf dill grows to 18" high. It has dark green leaves. It is slow to bolt and is grown especially for its leaves rather than its seed. It is a unique dwarf that was developed for container culture.

Fernleaf dill has a single, spindly taproot like carrot. One long, hollow stalk comes from the root. Numerous, small, yellow flowers appear on an umbrella-like head. The leaves are like soft needles and are called dillweed.

Fernleaf dill likes a well-drained, moderately rich, moist soil with a pH of 6.0 in full sun. Do not crowd plants because crowding and poor, dry soil will cause it to bolt. Do not plant it next to because they will cross-pollinate and their individual will be lost. This dill is ideal for container gardening. Choose a deep container to accommodate the its long roots. Use normal potting compost and keep the plants well watered.

The flowers attracts many beneficial insects. It is also a favorite of the black swallowtail caterpillar so grow a little extra for them because the butterfly is so beautiful.

Fernleaf dill has a significant amount of vitamin A and vitamin C, as well as trace amounts of folate, iron, and manganese.

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Common Name: Florence Fennel

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Light Requirement: Sun/part sun

Water Requirement: Low Heat/Drought: High Height: 2 ft tall plant Width/Spacing: 1 to 2 feet wide Flower Color: yellow Blooming Period: Summer Plant Form or Habit: Bushy/clumping/upright Foliage Color and Texture: Wispy light green colored leaves Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary Florence (or sweet) Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Florence fennel is a graceful, bushy, aromatic plant; a tender perennial more often grown as an annual. It is one of the oldest known culinary herbs. Plant Florence fennel in full sun with good drainage and cut back at the end of the season after the seeds have formed. Florence fennel, like all root vegetables, needs lots of food and water, and excellent drainage. This fennel is grown for its bulbous leaf base and stalks, which resemble . All parts of the fennel plant - including the bulb, stalk, leaves and seeds are edible and contribute a nice blend of flavor to other foods.

Begin harvesting fennel stalks when they are nearly ready to flower; generally in late summer and fall. Cut them off to the ground and use them like celery. Florence fennel will ripen to produce a thick white base called an . Heap some earth around the swollen base for ten days and then harvest.

The colorful, lacy fronds of this aromatic culinary are also very important to butterfly aficionados. A vital host herb for the Eastern Black Swallowtail and the Swallowtail butterflies, for offering a safe haven for their young to mature, Bronze Fennel provides food and shelter to these lovely pollinators.

Fennel contains phosphorous, , copper, manganese, selenium, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, choline, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin (vision), and vitamin K. In addition to all of these nutrients, fennel also contains dietary nitrates and is a natural source of estrogen.

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Common Name: Scented Geranium

Plant Type: Herbaceous tender biennial

Light Requirement: Sun to part shade

Water Requirement: Average Heat/Drought: High Height: 18 inches to 3 feet Width/Spacing: vary greatly in shape Flower Color: Colors range from white, through shades of pink and of lilac, to red Blooming Period: Spring, summer, fall Plant Form or Habit: Shrub-like Foliage Color and Texture: leaves range in shape from lacy and finely cut to rounded Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Plant Use: fragrant, lovely

Scented Geranium (Pelargonium) “Scented geraniums” are relatives of the red and pink flowered annual so common in the summer garden. Neither are actually true geraniums; they are members of the genus Pelargonium. Scented geraniums are tender biennial herbs that are grown primarily for their unusual lacy foliage and for their complex aromas. Fragrances include , apple, rose, mint, orange, pineapple . . . even and pink champagne. With more than 200 varieties available, the most difficult part of growing them is deciding how many to grow.

Scented geraniums can be planted in the garden, ideally near a path, so when someone walks by and brushes against the leaves, the fragrance is released. Since they cannot withstand the winter frost, they lend themselves well to pots and cascading baskets. They thrive on warm weather, bright direct sun, good drainage, and prefer to be kept a little dry. Fertilize sparingly with a slow release or water soluble fertilizer. They can be outdoor plants in the spring, summer and fall, and moved inside before frost to be used as winter houseplants.

Liberal pruning encourages dense growth. They like well-drained, fertile, moist soil, but never too wet. They can be treated as an annual and a summer bedding plant or they can be grown in containers or hanging baskets and brought inside for the winter. They do well year-round as houseplants.

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Soil: well-drained soil (add organic matter to improve heavy soils). Sun: All thrive in full sun Water: water plants deeply but infrequently, when the soil is almost dry. Prune in early spring or at harvest time. For low-growing varieties, trim back foliage 1 to 2 inches. Starting in a plant's second year, all 3- to 4-foot lavenders should be cut back by about a third to keep the plant from getting overly woody. If a plant becomes woody and open in the center, remove a few of the oldest branches; take out more when new growth starts. If this doesn't work, it's time to dig out the plant and replace it. (Some commercial growers replace plants after 10 to 12 years.) English lavender: () Sunset climate zones 2-24. A sweetly fragrant lavender used for and ; also good for flavoring ice cream, jams, meat rubs, and pastries. Most varieties form mounds of foliage up to 2 feet tall. Unbranched stems rise above gray-green or silvery foliage; flowers are white, pink, lavender-blue, or various shades of purple. 'Grosso': is a widely planted commercial variety in France and Italy; possibly the most fragrant lavandin of all. Compact growth to 2½ ft. tall and wide. Silvery foliage; large, conical spikes of violet-blue flowers with darker calyxes. Often repeats bloom in late summer. Excellent for drying. 'Provence': Although is often described as the perfume lavender, this selection doesn't produce the kind of oil used in perfumery. Grows 2 ft. tall, with fragrant violet-blue flowers that dry well. Good hedge plant. Spanish lavender(L.stoechas) Zones 4-24. Stocky plants grow to 3 ft. tall with gray or gray-green leaves. Bracts resemble rabbit ears; they come in shades of purple to pink. Blooms spring into summer.

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Lavandula Provence

‘Lavindin’

(L.xintermedia)

Perennial: Herb Common

Family: Lamiaceae

Zone: 5 to 8

Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet

Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet

Bloom Time: June to August

Bloom Description: Light lavender

Sun: Full sun

Water: Dry to medium

Flower/Leaf: Showy, Fragrant, Attracts Butterflies

Tolerates: Rabbit, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil

Culture: Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Well- drained soils are a must, particularly in winter. Root rot commonly attacks plants grown in poorly-drained soils. Plants prefer a light, sandy, alkaline soil with somewhat low fertility. Prune to shape in spring after new leaves appears. Prune back to 8” in spring every 3 years to control plant size and to promote robust, new growth. To combat high humidity, consider using rock instead of organic mulch. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinder Lemon Mint, ,

Purple Horsemint, Lemon Beebalm

Monarda citriodora

Perennial

Growing Cultures: Outdoors, in containers, and hydroponics.

Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches

Plant Spacing: Between 12 and 15 inches (30 and 38 cm)

Preferred pH Range: wide pH range between 5.6 (acidic) and 9.0 (strongly alkaline) with a preferred range of 6.0 to 7.5.

Soil Requirements: Lemon balm prefers a fertile, well-drained clay or sandy loam.

Sun: full sun, but is mildly shade-tolerant. In dry climates, it grows best in partial shade.

Water Requirements: Requires consistently moist soil, do not let soil dry out in between waterings. Water on a regular schedule, taking care to not overwater.

Special Notes: Lemon balm is drought tolerant and is useful in xeriscaping. Lemon balm is known to attract bees, butterflies and birds and has fragrant blossoms. Lemon balm self-sows freely

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Lemongrass Citronella, Fever ,

Oil Grass, Fever Grass citratusis

Perennial

WATER REQUIREMENTS: Moist, do not let roots dry out

SOIL: pH level of 6-7.8

SUN: Full sun and warmth.

HEIGHT: Average of 2-3 feet, although it can grow up to 9 ft. tropical regions.

SPACING: 24-36 in.

GROWING ZONES: Grows in Zones 9b-11, and in most tropical areas of the world. Can grow well indoors.

PLANTING TIME: Early spring after danger of frost has passed. Best to first plant indoors in a warm, sunny environment and re-plant in late spring.

POLLINATION: Propagates by dividing the root ball and replanting. Also by seed.

FLOWERING/SEEDING TIME: This grass rarely flowers, but is considered mature at 4-8 months. http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/organic-herbs/growing-lemongrass

Lemon Verbena Aloysia triphylla

Perennial / shrub

Soil: High quality organic potting soil. Sun: Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Frost tolerant: Lemon verbena is a tender perennial; its roots should not be allowed to freeze. In most climates, it is best grown in a container that can be kept in a cool (but not freezing) place through winter, the plant’s dormant season.

Feeding: Fertilize with an organic water soluble fertilizer every two weeks from spring to fall, when the plant is actively growing in a container. Feeding is not generally needed for plants grown in beds in semi-tropical climates. Companions Use this 3-foot (90 cm) tall herb as a movable accent in your summer herb garden. Spacing: Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 5" (45cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant: Start with a purchased plant, or obtain a stem tip from a friend and root it in late spring. Cuttings and divisions are best taken when plants are emerging from dormancy in late spring. Lemon verbena is typically grown as a specimen plant in a container at least 12in (30 cm) in diameter. https://www.growveg.com/plants/us-and-canada/how-to-grow-lemon-verbena

Mexican Mint, Marigold,

Spanish , Texas Tarragon

Sweet , Yerbis Anis Annuals / Herbs, Tropicals

Bloom Characteristics and Color: Yellow blooms in the late summer/early fall and is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun: Full Sun

Foliage: Grown for foliage/ Evergreen Herbaceous Aromatic

Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball, from woody stem cuttings, by simple layering

Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds. Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Common Name: Chocolate Mint

Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial Light Requirement: Full to part sun Water Requirement: Low Heat/Drought: Good Height: 12-18 inches Width/Spacing: 1-2 feet Flower Color: Violet Blooming Period: Late Spring – Summer Plant Form or Habit: Creeping Foliage Color and Texture: Dark green Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterfly Deer Resistant: Good Plant Use: Culinary, ground cover

Chocolate Mint ( x piperita ‘Chocolate’) is a delicious culinary herb that can best be described as with chocolate overtones. It is a fantastic Mint for desserts, garnishes and making . Its subtle chocolatey tones paired with the sharp hints of Peppermint make this a delicious variety when blended with Kentucky Colonel Mint or Orange Mint. Chocolate Mint is a fun alternative to the regular Peppermint and can be used for the same purposes.

Chocolate Mint, like all Mints, likes full to partial sun and moist soil. It works well when container planted with other culinary herbs, as it tends to have a creeping habit that cascades over the container's sides. When learning how to care for chocolate mint, know that it must be contained in some way to avoid the rapid spread of the chocolate herb plant. Growing chocolate mint in containers is easy. Regular pinching and division keeps chocolate mint healthy, full and under control. Mature brownish red stems and attractive serrated leaves become full after pinching out the tips. It is best grown in rich, moist soils in full sun to part shade, but it adapts to a wide range of soils except dry ones. Use the leaves in your dishes and drinks. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a246 http://www.thegrowers-exchange.com/Mint_Chocolate_p/her-mt02.htm http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-chocolate-mint-herb.htm

Common Name: Lemon Mint

Plant Type: Hardy annual or tender perennial Light Requirement: Full sun to part shade Water Requirement: Low Heat/Drought: High Height: 1-3 feet Width/Spacing: 1 foot Flower Color: Lavender to deep purple Blooming Period: May-August Plant Form or Habit: Foliage Color and Texture: Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies and Hummingbirds Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary herb, ground cover

Lemon Mint (Monarda Citriodora) is also called Horsemint. It is a hardy annual or tender perennial native to the midwest and southern United States. A typical member of the Mint family with its distinctive square stems. Flowers are arranged in whorls stair-stepping up a single stem. Blooms are deep purple to lavender surrounded by colored bracts. The leaves, when crushed release a sweet citrus aroma. A good variety to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. The dried stems provide an interesting addition to any floral arrangement. Lemon Mint grows in various soil types and prefers full sunlight, and it can tolerate very dry conditions. A stately plant excellent for cutting, grows well almost anywhere.

You can add the leaves of Lemon Mint to salads or salad dressings. The minced leaves have a citrus flavor that can also be added to marmalades and jellies. Lemon Mint pairs well with seafood and chicken.

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Common Name: Orange Mint

Plant Type: Hardy Perennial Light Requirement: Water Requirement: Heat/Drought: Height: Width/Spacing: Flower Color: White, pink Blooming Period: Mid-late Summer Plant Form or Habit: Foliage Color and Texture: Rich green oval Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary

Orange Mint (Mentha x piperita citrata), also known as bergamot mint, derives its name from the fact that when the leaves of this plant are crushed, they have a somewhat orange flavor. The flavor of Orange mint works best in fresh preparations. Use chopped in fruit or grain salads. Add minced leaves to dressings, vinegars, jellies and sauces. Its flavor is excellent in cream, fruit and chocolate based dessert preparations such as ice cream, crème brule and tarts. Orange mint can be used as a flavor infuser for teas, cocktails and lemonade. Whole leaves may also be used as a for sweet desserts and certain savory dishes.

The vividly green leaves of orange mint are oval shaped and appear on attractive stems whose hue varies from green to burgundy. If you let an orange mint plant to grow without any obstruction, it will have extensive branches and the plant will gradually develop into an expansive shrub. You may, however, prune the plant with a view to restrict its free growth and also to keep it in shape. Trimming the orange mint herb will help you to keep it under control as well as promoting new growths. This plant also thrives extremely well when grown in containers in your garden. You can also grow orange mint indoors, especially on a sunlit windowsill.

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Common Name: Greek Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Light Requirement: full sun Water Requirement: Medium Heat/Drought: Good heat and drought tolerance. Height: 0.50 to 0.75 feet Width/Spacing: 1.00 to 1.50 feet Flower Color: small purple or white flowers Blooming Period: summer Plant Form or Habit: aromatic, glandular-spotted, rounded to ovate leaves Foliage Color and Texture: bushy, rhizomatous, woody-branched Butterfly or bird attracter: Deer Resistant: Plant Use: culinary herb There is much confusion concerning the difference between oregano and . To many, oregano is more of a flavor than any one individual plant. However, if you want to plant “true” oregano, Greek oregano is the one to plant. Oregano is a loose, open plant growing from six inches to two feet tall with gray-green leaves and small purple or white flowers. Common marjoram, often sold as wild oregano, is a hardy rampant growing perennial. It is more of an ornamental herb as it is considered to be inferior for use as a culinary herb. Oregano can be grown from seed or cuttings. Oregano must be planted in a full sun location and good drainage is required for best growth and overwintering. True oregano is marginally hardy in zone 5. Many of the really desirable types are treated as tender perennials and may need to be brought indoors for the winter. To help insure winter survival a winter mulch of evergreen boughs or straw applied in November or December after the soil has frozen is helpful. This is then removed as growth resumes in the spring.

Harvesting can begin just before the plants are ready to flower. Remove the stem tips leaving 4-6 pairs of leaves on the plant in order for it to produce side shoots for additional harvesting. This will also help to make the plant become bushier and more compact. Allowing the plant to flower will reduce or stop growth completely. It also reduces the flavor of the leaves. Hang the cut stems in a cool, dry, dark well-ventilated location. After leaves are dry, they can be removed from the stems and stored in sealed containers. Source of data: http://extension.illinois.edu/herbs/oregano.cfm http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderProfileResults.aspx?basic=GREEK%20OREGANO http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/publications/Herb-Book.pdf

Common Name: COMMON OREGANO Plant Type: perennial herb Light Requirement: full sun Water Requirement: only when the soil is dry to the touch Heat/Drought: good heat and drought tolerance Height: 7.9–31.5 in Width/Spacing: spaced 30 cm (12 in) apart Flower Color: purple Blooming Period: July to September Plant Form or Habit: spade-shaped Foliage Color and Texture: olive-green leaves Butterfly or bird attracter: Deer Resistant: deer Plant Use: culinary herb Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm (7.9–31.5 in) tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm (0.39–1.57 in) long. Oregano will grow in a pH range between 6.0 (mildly acidic) and 9.0 (strongly alkaline), with a preferred range between 6.0 and 8.0. The flowers are purple, 3–4 mm (0.12–0.16 in) long, produced in erect spikes. It is sometimes called wild marjoram, and its close relative O. majorana is known as sweet marjoram. Oregano is related to the herb marjoram, sometimes being referred to as wild marjoram. Oregano has purple flowers and spade-shaped, olive-green leaves. It is a perennial,[3][4] although it is grown as an annual in colder climates, as it often does not survive the winter. Oregano is planted in early spring, the plants being spaced 30 cm (12 in) apart in fairly dry soil, with full sun. It prefers a hot, relatively dry climate, but does well in other environments Many subspecies and strains of oregano have been developed by humans over centuries for their unique flavors or other characteristics. range from spicy or astringent to more complicated and sweet. Simple oregano sold in garden stores as Origanum vulgare may have a bland and larger, less dense leaves, and is not considered the best for culinary uses, with a taste less remarkable and pungent. It can pollinate other more sophisticated strains, but the offspring are rarely better in quality. Oregano is an important culinary herb, used for the flavour or its leaves, which can be more flavourful when dried than fresh. It has an aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter taste, which can vary in intensity. Good-quality oregano may be strong enough almost to numb the tongue.

Source of data: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregano

Common Name: Mexican oregano Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Light Requirement: Sun Water Requirement: Low Heat/Drought: High Height: to 27 feet

Width/Spacing: 3 to 10 feet Flower Color: white or yellowish flowers Blooming Period: spring, summer, fall, winter Plant Form or Habit: Shrub Foliage Color and Texture: rounded to obtuse, bluntly serrated leaves Butterfly or bird attracter: Seeds-granivorous birds Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Lippia graveolens, a species of in the verbena family, Verbenaceae, is native to the southwestern United States (Texas and southern New Mexico), Mexico, and Central America as far south as Nicaragua. Common names include Mexican oregano, redbrush lippia, orégano Cimmaron, scented lippia, and scented matgrass. The specific epithet is derived from two words: gravis, meaning "heavy", and oleo, meaning "oil". It is a shrub or small tree, reaching 1–2.7 m (3.3– 8.9 ft) in height. Fragrant white or yellowish flowers can be found on the plant throughout the year, especially after rains. Oregano, Mexican - Herb Lippia graveolens (Lippia berlandier) NOT a true oregano - it is named for the way in which the Mexicans use it. Very piquant flavor, different(and many think better) than that of the Origanums. Prefers rich soil and fairly constant moisture. Fast growing - easy indoors with bright light. Redbrush lippia prefers the dry, rocky hills, valleys and open desert scrub in the Trans Pecos, the Rio Grande plains and valley. It ranges northeast to Austin and Houston counties, west to New Mexico and California, and south into Mexico and Nicaragua. It's a slender aromatic shrub or small tree, whose pubescent bear rounded to obtuse, bluntly serrated leaves. Fragrant flowers are yellowish or white with a yellow eye and occur throughout the year, especially after rains. Red-brush is used as a tonic, stimulant, expectorant and in Central America. Although this herb shares the basic pungent flavor of Mediterranean oregano, it also has notes of citrus and mild licorice.

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Common Name: SICILAN OREGANO Plant Type: perennial Light Requirement: Full / Mostly Sun Water Requirement: average use Heat/Drought: Heat

Height: 1' to 2' Width/Spacing: 1' to 2' Flower Color: white flowers Blooming Period: Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage Plant Form or Habit: Dense, Upright Foliage Color and Texture: dark green Butterfly or bird attracter: Deer Resistant: Deer Resistant, Insect, , Plant Use: herb garden Sicilian Organum syriana Taste testing reveals a dramatic difference between common and premium oreganos! The great ones have a bold, spicy quality that is potent in both fresh and dried leaves. The tastiest varieties all have white flowers, as opposed to pink flowers found on the very pretty but otherwise under whelming common oregano Tender perennial, sometimes sold as Lebanese oregano. Variable in foliage color from pale green to gray, with larger leaves than Greek or Italian types. Grows 18 inches to 3 feet tall. Pungent oregano flavor similar to that of Greek. A white flowering perennial oregano with a heady sweet pungent aroma. The finest flavored culinary oregano. Perennial in USDA Zones 4a-9b, Sicilian Oregano are easy-to-grow perennial that tolerates a variety of soils, as long as those soils are well drained. Like most Mediterranean-type herbs, they need only moderate water and grow best in a gravelly loam with as much sun as you can give them. You can begin harvesting oregano when the plant is about 8 inches high. The flavor is most intense just before the plant blooms. Frequent harvests will produce a bushier plant and keeps foliage succulent. In fact, it's a good idea to cut plants back to about 6 inches at least twice during the growing season, leaving ample growth in fall to sustain the plant through winter. Source of data: http://txmg.org/bell/files/2010/05/Vegetabes-Herbs-and-Succlents-Fall-2012-Sale.pdf https://www.gardenerdirect.com/buy-plants-online/2984/Oregano/Sicilian-Oregano-Origanum http://www.gardenality.com/Plants/3960/Herb-Plants/Sicilian-Oregano-Oregano-X-Morjorana.html

Common Name: CURLEY LEAF PARSLEY

Plant Type: Biennial Herb Light Requirement: Full to Part Sun

Water Requirement: Water when dry to the touch Heat/Drought: zone 5-9 Height: 18 inches Width/Spacing: 8 inches Flower Color: Chartruese Blooming Period: Summer Plant Form or Habit: grow in compact bunching mounds Foliage Color and Texture: green triple-curled leaves Butterfly or bird attracter: Deer Resistant: Plant Use: garnish Name: Parsley, Curley – Petroselimum crispum Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Plant produces flavorable bright green leaves. This is a double curled variety that is disease and cold resistant. Excellent in salads, sauces, , and . Can be dryed or used fresh. Soil Facts: Requires a well prepared soil. Use general purpose fertilizer when preparing soil. Moist soil preferred. Parsley has a relatively higher vitamin C content than an orange. The high chlorophyll content of parsley makes it a natural breath freshener. Parsley and other members of the Umbelliferae, are the only plants eaten by the caterpillars of the black swallowtail butterfly. When parsley blooms, it dies. To keep parsley growing longer, pinch off the bloom stalk as it emerges from the crown of the plant. It can survive a hot summer, especially if it has some shelter from the afternoon sun and a good mulch. Source of data: http://www.thegrowers-exchange.com/Parsley_Curly_p/her-pr01.htm

Common Name: FLAT LEAF PARSLEY

Plant Type: Biennial Herb Light Requirement: Part/Full sun Water Requirement: Water when dry to the touch, Heat/Drought: Height: 18"H x 15"S Width/Spacing: Space 12 inches apart Flower Color: White Blooming Period: Spring Plant Form or Habit: grows in compact bunching mounds Foliage Color and Texture: green serrated leaves Butterfly or bird attracter: butterflies & birds Deer Resistant: Plant Use: culinary Parsley grows best in moist, well-drained soil, with full sun. It grows best between 22–30 °C (72–86 °F), and usually is grown from seed. Germination is slow, taking four to six weeks, and it often is difficult because of furanocoumarins in its seed coat. Typically, plants grown for the leaf crop are spaced 10 cm apart, while those grown as a root crop are spaced 20 cm apart to allow for the root development.] The two main groups of parsley used as herbs are curly leaf (i.e.) (P. crispumcrispum group; syn. P. crispum var. crispum) and Italian, or flat leaf (P. crispumneapolitanum group; syn. P. crispum var. neapolitanum); of these, the neapolitanum group more closely resembles the natural wild species. Flat-leaved parsley is preferred by some gardeners as it is easier to cultivate, being more tolerant of both rain and sunshine, and has a stronger flavor,(though this is disputed) while curly leaf parsley is preferred by others because of its more decorative appearance in garnishing. Source of data: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsley http://www.almanac.com/plant/parsley http://www.thegrowers-exchange.com/Parsley_Italian_Flat_Leaf_p/her-pr02.htm

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COMMON Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial Light Requirement: Full sun Water Requirement: Dry to medium Heat/Drought: Zone: 7 to 11, Drought

Height: 2.00 to 6.00 feet Width/Spacing: 18 inches apart Flower Color: Pale blue to white Blooming Period: June to July Plant Form or Habit: needle-like Foliage Color and Texture: gray-green leaves and tiny, two-lipped Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Deer Plant Use: Ornamental specimen or low hedge/culinary

Winter hardy to USDA Zone 8-10 where it may be grown in light, slightly acidic, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best performance is in full sun. Established plants have good drought tolerance. Performs poorly in heavy clay soils. Wet, poorly-drained soils in winter are usually fatal. If desired, prune plants after bloom to encourage dense foliage growth. Best indoor location is in a sunny southern window. If at least 6 hours of sun per day cannot be provided indoors, then use of supplemental lighting (grow lights or florescent lamps) should be considered. Let soil dry out between water applications (dry on top, but not dry throughout). Avoid overwatering which inevitably leads to root rot. Take containers outside in mid-spring after the last frost date.

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a generally erect, rounded, evergreen shrub with aromatic, needle-like, gray- green leaves and tiny, two-lipped, pale blue to white flowers. It typically grows to 4-6’ tall in areas where it is winter hardy. The intensely fragrant foliage of this shrub is commonly harvested for a variety of purposes including culinary flavorings, toiletries and sachets. These plants also add excellent ornamental value to borders, herb gardens, patio areas and foundations both when grown in the ground and/or as container plants which are often brought indoors for overwintering. Rosemary is native to dry scrub and rocky places in the Mediterranean areas of southern Europe to western Asia. Gray-green, linear, needle-like leaves (to 1.5” long) are closely spaced on the stems and are very aromatic with a strong flavor. Tiny, two-lipped flowers bloom in axillary clusters along the shoots of the prior year’s growth. Where grown outdoors in USDA Zones 8-11, flowers typically bloom from January to April. Some sporadic additional bloom may occur in summer or fall, particularly if plants are trimmed after the late winter to spring bloom. Container plants overwintered indoors will typically bloom later (late spring into summer). Flowers are attractive to bees.

Genus name comes from the Latin words ros (dew) and marinus (sea), meaning dew of the sea in probable reference to the ability of this plant to thrive well in coastal areas (sea cliffs) where plants occasionally receive water from ocean mists.

Rosemary is often a difficult plant to overwinter indoors. It is susceptible to powdery mildew, particularly when air circulation is poor. Botrytis is also a potential concern. Root rots may occur if plants are overwatered. Watch for aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies and spider mites on indoor plants (less of a problem on outdoor plants).

Source of data: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b968 Common Name: Prostrate Rosemary

Plant Type: perennial herb Light Requirement: partial/full sun Water Requirement: Heat/Drought: zone 7 – 11, drought tolerant Height: 2 inches to 1 foot tall Width/Spacing: 4 to 8 feet wide Flower Color: light purple Blooming Period: spring Plant Form or Habit: shrub, Foliage Color and Texture: gray green leaves Butterfly or bird attracter: Deer Resistant: Plant Use: culinary uses and ornamental Rosemary is a magnificent fragrant herb that is native to the Mediterranean. During the , rosemary was used as a love charm. While most of us enjoy the aroma of fresh rosemary, today most people grow it for its culinary uses and ornamental qualities. There are several easy to care for varieties in this family of Lamiaceae, one of which is the creeping or prostrate rosemary plant.

Prostrate rosemary (also be found under the names Blue Agave, American Aloe or Maguey) in the landscape is an easy to care for creeping perennial herb suitable for the herb garden, perennial beds, containers, and rockeries. A low growing herbaceous shrub, prostrate rosemary plants can be grown throughout USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8 to 10. The plant only grows to a height of about 2 inches to 1-foot-tall and will spread 4 to 8 feet if left unchecked.

The best time to plant prostrate rosemary is in the fall. Plant your creeping rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’) in full sun to part shade in well draining soil, although it will do well in almost any type of soil so long as it is not allowed to become sodden.

You will be rewarded with an aromatic evergreen with gray green leaves reminiscent of pine needles and attractive light purple flowers.

The care of trailing rosemary is quite simple. Water, but don’t drown the plant. Remember, rosemary is used to dry conditions.

Fertilize rosemary with 1 ½ tablespoons of slow release 10-10-10 fertilizer around the base of the plant and work in lightly with a hand cultivator. Follow up with some water to activate the fertilizer.

Not only is prostrate rosemary a no-fuss herb, it is also drought tolerant and primarily pest resistant. That said, keep weeds away from around the base of the rosemary. Spittle bugs, the one pest rosemary doesn’t seem to be resistant to, may use the weeds as living quarters while they on your rosemary. A spray from the hose may be enough to wash them off. A half inch layer of white sand around the rosemary’s base will also reduce weed growth and decrease the possibility of root rot.

Source of data: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/creeping-rosemary-information.htm http://www.sunset.com/garden/flowers-plants/right-rosemary-for-you

Common Name: Tuscan Blue Rosemary

Plant Type: Perennial : Herb, Shrub Light Requirement: Full sun

Water Requirement: Water when soil is dry to the touch, Heat/Drought: Zone 7-10, some drought

Height: 4' to 5', 5' to 6' Width/Spacing: 4' to 6' Flower Color: Midnight Blue

Blooming Period: Early Spring Blooms, Early Summer Blooms, Spring Blooms, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage,Winter Foliage Plant Form or Habit: evergreen shrub with needlelike leaves Foliage Color and Texture: Grey / Silver, Medium Green Butterfly or bird attracter: Attracts bees

Deer Resistant:

Plant Use: Perennial Garden, Topiary, culinary herb Plant Type: Shrub

Rosemary is one of the toughest shrubs in the garden and a great evergreen plant to anchor a summer dry bed. It is from the Mediterranean Basin and is well suited to our climate. There are many different varieties and forms, some tall, others spreading. Flower color can also vary from pale blue to deep blue, and less commonly, pink and white. The variety in the Palo Alto Demonstration garden is 'Tuscan Blue'. Rosemary starts blooming in the winter and provides food for bees when little else is blooming. Rosemary sometimes has a small bloom in the late summer and fall as well. Rosemary is useful herb in the kitchen.

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Common Name: Salad Burnet

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun to part shade Water Requirement: Average Heat/Drought: cool weather plant Height: 20 to 30 inches Width/Spacing: 18 to 24 inches Flower Color: Pink Blooming Period: Late Spring/Late Summer Plant Form or Habit: Rounded/mounded Foliage Color and Texture: compound/dark green Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary

Salad Burnet (Poterium sanguisorba)

Salad burnet spreads in a rosette from the base of the plant, forming a clump 18 to 24 inches across. In early summer thimble-shaped ½ inch tufts of greenish flowers with purple-red stamens, giving an overall reddish appearance, bloom on reddish brown stems. Burnet may spread in the garden if its seeds are allowed to ripen.

Young leaves are used in salads, sandwiches, soups, etc. to add a cucumber flavor. For more foliage, cut back flower stalks, which are not especially attractive.

Salad burnet was formerly classified as Sanguissorba minor from Latin sanguis (blood) and sorbere (to stop)--the plants were used long ago to stanch the flow of blood.

To use burnet leaves in a salad, simply cut a handful of small leaves from the center and chop or cut them into salad greens - new growth, after shearing, is very rapid.

This herb is high in vitamin C.

Source of data: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/

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Common Name: Lemon Mist

Plant Type: Herb Light Requirement: Part sun to full sun Water Requirement: Low Heat/Drought: Good Height: 10-12 inches Width/Spacing: 10 inches Flower Color: White-pink Blooming Period: Plant Form or Habit: Shrubby Foliage Color and Texture: Narrow gray-green Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Good Plant Use: Culinary, rock gardens

Lemon Mist Thyme ( citriodorus ) is wonderfully fragrant, this lemon-scented thyme has small pointed gray green leaves and a nice shrubby upright growth habit, and it seems to put up with really hot dry weather better than the other citrus scented . It is a good choice if your garden is very hot and dry. Pinch back to produce more leaves, otherwise it tends to be a bit open growing and woody.

Lemon Mist Thyme is a delicious culinary herb. The flavor is sharper, more like eating a Eureka lemon. It can be used either fresh or dried for a variety of culinary dishes. It is especially nice to use in cookies and cakes as well on fish dishes. http://petalsfromthepast.com/catalog/herbs/thyme-lemon-mist.html http://www.morningsunherbfarm.com/product_info.php?products_id=414&osCsid=rsv8c324j3qudn0vh5odf8d061

Common Name: Variegated Lemon Thyme

Plant Type: Perennial Light Requirement: Full sun Water Requirement: Average Heat/Drought: Good Height: 6-10 inches Width/Spacing: 12 inches Flower Color: Pink, lavender Blooming Period: Late Spring – mid Summer

Plant Form or Habit: Foliage Color and Texture: Chartreuse/Yellow Butterfly or bird attracter: Both Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Culinary, border, rock garden Variegated lemon thyme (Thymus x citriodorus "Variegata") is a durable, lemon-scented herb that once planted, requires minimal maintenance. A sun-loving plant, variegated lemon thyme's attractive golden-edged green foliage is invaluable for adding color and contrast to herb gardens, rock gardens, bordering walkways or flower beds, or in containers. At mature heights of 6 to 10 inches, the plant makes an effective, non-aggressive ground cover in small areas, and tolerates light foot traffic. Its lemon-flavored foliage adds to marinades and more.

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Common Name: English/French Thyme

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Light Requirement: Full sun Water Requirement: Dry to medium Heat/Drought: Yes Height: 6-12 inches Width/Spacing: Flower Color: Pale purple Blooming Period: May-July Plant Form or Habit: Foliage Color and Texture: Fragrant, evergreen Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies

Deer Resistant: Some Plant Use: Annual, Culinary English/French Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a generally upright, woody-based perennial which is primarily grown as a culinary herb in herb gardens. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Loose, sandy or rocky soils with excellent drainage are best. It dislikes wet soils where it tends to rot. Numerous, somewhat woody stems grow upward to form a foliage mound 6-12" tall. Stems are clothed with tiny, linear to elliptic, pointed, gray-green leaves. Leaves are highly aromatic (reaching their peak just before plants flower) and are frequently used fresh or dried as a in a variety of culinary applications including soups, stews, sauces, meat and fish dishes. Whorls of tiny, tubular, lilac flowers bloom in spring and attract early butterflies and many different kinds of beneficial flies and wasps. They are also a favorite of bees. Plants are evergreen in mild winters. They make good companion plant for eggplant or tomatoes in vegetable gardens. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f970 https://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/thyvulgarisenglish.htm

Common Name: White Yarrow

Plant Type: Perennial Herb Light Requirement: Full sun Water Requirement: Dry to medium Heat/Drought: Yes Height: 1-3 feet Width/Spacing:

Flower Color: White Blooming Period: May - November Plant Form or Habit: Foliage Color and Texture: Feathery foliage Butterfly or bird attracter: Butterflies Deer Resistant: Plant Use: Medicinal, ornamental, flowering ground cover

White Yarrow ( millefolium L) is a drought tolerant perennial herb native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout temperate North America. It is also known as milfoil, thousand-leaf, green arrow, wound wort, nosebleed, and yarroway. Flowers are in clusters forming a flat white top usually affixed to a single stem. A true perennial taking two years to become established. It is best grown in lean, dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams in full sun. Plants do well in average garden soils and tolerate poor soils as long as drainage is good. Yarrow can endure dry, impoverished soil and survive with little maintenance. .Plants also tolerate hot, humid summers and drought. If grown ornamentally, plants are best sited in locations protected from strong winds. As a medicinal plant, yarrow and other Achillea species have been used as antispasmodics, astringents, , diaphoretics, stimulants, and tonics. In addition, yarrow has been used against colds, cramps, fevers, kidney disorders, toothaches, skin irritations, and hemorrhages, and to regulate menses, stimulate the flow of bile, and purify the blood. https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/med-aro/factsheets/YARROW.html http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b282 http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed/42/42.5.html

Common Name: Yellow Yarrow

Plant Type: Perennial Light Requirement: Full sun Water Requirement: Dry to medium Heat/Drought: Yes Height: 2-4 feet Width/Spacing:

Flower Color: Yellow Blooming Period: May – November Plant Form or Habit: Clumping Foliage Color and Texture: Feathery, fern-like foliage Butterfly or bird attracter: Deer Resistant: Yes Plant Use: Medicinal, floral arrangement, flowering ground cover

Yellow Yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) has finely dissected leaves that resemble those of a fern and are easily identified in the seedling stage. This species forms a tall, bushy mound of fragrant ferny foliage, with huge clusters of golden-yellow flowers that are tightly compact forming a disc-shaped head appearing on tall stems beginning in early summer. Outstanding for cutting, fresh or dried. Remove faded flowers regularly to promote continued blooming. Not a spreading species, this has a strongly clumping habit.

It is best grown in lean, dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams in full sun, does well in average garden soils, and tolerates poor soils as long as drainage is good. Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils. Plants tolerate hot and humid summers with some drought, and they are best sited in locations protected from strong winds.

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