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Herbs for Kittitas County

Herbs for Kittitas County

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GARDEN Botanical Name Common Name Herbs for Botanical Name Common Name Height Chrysanthemum balsamita (Alecost/Costmary) Herbs to Sustain Pollinators () 40” Filipendula ulmaria (Meadow Sweet) Kittitas County Botanical Name Common Name Anethum graveolens () 40” Polygonum bistorta (Bistort) () Artemisia dracunculus () 5’ Allium schoenoprasum (Chive) Origanum vulgare Anthriscus cerefolium () 2’ Primula vulgaris (Cowslip or Primer- () Levisticum officinale () 5’ ose) Nepeta cataria (Catnip) Origanum majorana () 20” Inula hellenium (Elcampane) Nepeta (Catmint) Melissa officinalis () 3’ Eupatorium purpurea (Sweet JoePye) Lavandula (Lavender) Origanum vulgare (Oregano) 2’ Chamaemelum nobile () Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) Rosmarinus officinalis () 40” Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) Monarda (Bee balm) officinalis (Sage) 1-2.5’ Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon) Borago officinalis (Borage) Linum usitatissimum () 24” Origanum majorana (Marjoram) (Sage) Pulmanaria officinalis (Lungwort) Agastache foenicu- (Hyssop/Agastache) (Skirret) lum Herbs that need Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) Teucrium (Germander) Semi-Shade & Moist Soil Thymus species (Thyme) Botanical Name Common Name For more informaƟon Allim spp. () visit the Master Gardener DiagnosƟc Clinic spp. (Mints) May through September Petroselinum crispum () Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. ‐ 2:30 p.m.

Levisticum officinale (Lovage) WSU Extension Office 901 E 7th Avenue, Suite 2 Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil) Ellensburg, WA 98926 Phone: (509) 962‐7507 hp://www.kitas.wsu.edu Picking Herbs www.facebook.com/mgofkittitas , tarragon, marjoram, oregano and Like us on Facebook the evergreens maintain a bushier shape if the growing tip is pinched out first. Then WSU Extension programs and employment are available to pick the larger side . Pick the outer all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your leaves of parsley, , lovage and salad local WSU Extension office. Trade names may have been burnet to encourage continuing growth. used to simplify the presentation of information. No Small sprigs of rosemary, thyme, sage and endorsement of products is intended. winter savory can be picked on an aesthetic basis. K. Satnik February 2016 HERBS in your garden can be harvested PERENNIAL HERBS The following herbs also have edible Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) and used in many ways using the roots, (Bay) flowers; which are best used as a Calendula officinalis (Calendula) stems, leaves, flowers, buds and fruit. in salads, soup or pressed in cream cheese Dried or fresh, the variety of uses are end- Allium shoenoprasum (Chives) or frostings. Wash and blot dry. Chamaemelum nobile (Chamomile) less to provide color, fragrance, enhancing (Feverfew) Monarda (Bee Balm) foods and are a delight to grow. Foeniculum vulgare () Monarda (Bee Balm) Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) Herbs fall into 3 categories. Hemerocallis (Daylily) Annual Herbs - Annual herbs are sown in Artemisia dracuncultus (French Tarragon) Lonicera (Honeysuckle) the spring and will die in the fall. Marrubium vulgar (Horehound) Rosa (Rose) Hesperis matronalis (Sweet Rocket) Perennial Herbs - Perennial herbs come Lavandula (Lavender) Tropaeolum (Nasturtium) Viola (Johnny Jumpup, back each year Calendula (Pot Marigold) Pansy, Violets) and will have a Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) Matthiola (Stock) long life if Levisticum officinale (Lovage) Viola (Johnny Jumpup, Pansy, Violets) Erysimum cheiri (Wall Flower) properly cared Origanum vulgare (Oregano) for. Borago officinalis (Borage) Galium odorata (Sweet Woodruff) Biennial Metha piperita () Nicotiana (Tobacco plant) Herbs— Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Herbs grown for their scent: Biennial herbs Herbs are used in sachets, soaps, lotions, Salvia officinalis (Sage) Salvia officinalis (Sage) and other scented products for the house- live for two Monarda citriodora (Lemon Balm) years and will Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet) hold and personal use. For best results pick Artemisia dracunculus (French Tarragon) flower and bear Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) flowers just before they have fully opened and pick leaves after the morning dew has seed in the se- montana (Winter Savory) cond year after dried from the leaves. Dry on screens or cheese cloth for good air circulation. These Borago officinalis sowing, then die. herbs many not be suitable for consumption, so please check for edibility before using in ANNUAL HERBS items such as lip ointment or moisturizers. Also, some individuals may have sensitivi- Ocimum basilicum (Basil) ties to certain herbs. Please use caution. Borago officinalis (Borage) Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil) Lavandula (Lavender) Coriandrum sativum (Cilantro) Thymus vulgaris Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) Lepidium sativum (Cress) Rosa (Rose) Anethum graveolens (Dill) BIENNIAL HERBS Dianthus caryophyllus (Carnation) Matricaria recutita (German-Chamomile) Angelica (Angelica) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Monarda citriodora (Lemon Balm) Aalvia sclarea (Clary Sage) Ocimum basilicum (Basil) Majorana hortensis (Marjoram) Petroselinum crispum (Parsley) Majorana hortensis (Marjoram) Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium) olusatrum (Alexanders) Origanum vulgare (Oregano) Anethum graveolens Satureja hortensis () Hesperis matronalis (Sweet Rocket) Mentha species (Mint)

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