P
– Perennial TP
– Tender Perennial
HP – Hardy Perennial SP – Spreading Perennial A
– Annual
PV – Perennial Vine EP – Evergreen Perennial
B - Biennial Agrimony – P, 5’ Ht., Light Shade, stems covered
in fine silky down, yellow flowers Aloe Vera –
TP, 2-4’ Ht., Sun, tubular yellow-orange flowers, overwinter indoors Angelica – P, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, large bipinnate leaves, large umbrels
of greenish white flowers Anise Hyssop – P,
3-4’ Ht., Sun, dense spikes of indigo-violet to blue flowers Arnica
American – P, 1-2’ Ht., Sun, small yellow daisy-like flowers, hairy leaves Aztec Sweet Herb – TP, 8” Ht., Sun/shade, low
creeper, used as sugar substitute Basil Fino Verde – A, 12-15” Ht.,
Sun, abundant, fine-leaved, grows in clusters Genovese –
A, 18-24” Ht., Sun, large leaf variety excellent for Pesto Genovese Compatto – A, 12-18” Ht., Sun, compact variety of Genovese Lime – A, 20-26” Ht., Sun,
citrus scent & flavor with dark green leaves Mrs. Burns
Lemon – A, 3’ Ht., Sun, large leaves, lemon scent & flavor Nufar – A, 18-24” Ht., Sun, Genovese-type, specially
bred to resist fusarium wilt Thai – A,
Sun, anise/licorice scent & flavor for Asian cuisine Bay Laurel – PT, 40’ Ht.,
Sun, true culinary bay, leaves used in cooking Borage
– A, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, bright blue edible flowers, mild cucumber flavor Borage, White – A, 1-3’ Ht., Sun, white flowers Catmint, Walker’s Low – HP,
10-12” Ht., Sun, purple flowers throughout the summer Catnip
– P, 2-5’ Ht., Sun, cats love the leaves & flowers, lavender white flowers Catnip, Lemon – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, lemon scent,
makes great tea, good bee plant, cats love it Chives
– P, 10-15” Ht., Sun, mild onion flavor, pink flower heads are also edible Chives, Garlic – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, flat leaves,
flavor mix of onion and garlic, white flowers Cilantro
– A, 18” Ht., Sun, A, 18” Ht., Sun, leaves and seeds used in Mexican cooking Cohosh, Black – P, 3-6’ Ht., Shade, North American
native, white flowers, medicinal roots Coriander, Vietnamese
– HP, 1’ Ht., Sun, tender stems used in Asian cuisine Dill – A, 48” Ht., Sun, blue green feathery foliage before forming
seed heads Echinacea
Narrow-Leaved – P, 8-18” Ht., Sun, narrow leaves, pink-purple petals Pale Purple – P, 12-30”
Ht., Sun, long drooping pink petals Purple –
P, 3’ Ht., Sun, rosy red flowers, dark center Tennessee
– P, 12-24” Ht., Sun, upturned purple flowers Yellow
– P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, yellow flower, dark center Epazote – A,
4’ Ht., Sun, lanky, strongly scented leaves for seasoning Mexican bean dishes Fo-Ti (He-Shou-Wu) – PV, 30’, Sun, very invasive Chinese medicinal
herb Germander – EP, 1’
Ht., Sun, used for knot gardens and borders, pink flowers Ginkgo
Tree – HT, 30’ Ht., Sun, fan shaped leaves turn gold in the fall Horseradish – P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, 5’ Ht.,
Sun, long white tap root Jewels Of Opar – TP,
loose spikes of pink flowers followed by red berries Lady’s
Mantle – P, 9-18” Ht., Sun, textured, scalloped leaves, light green flowers
Lavender Betty’s Blue
– P, 20-24” Ht., Sun, compact gray mound, dark purple flowers Blue Star – P, 20” Ht., Sun, compact growth, violet blue flowers Dilly Dilly – P, 18-24”
Ht., Sun, compact plant, fragrant deep violet-blue flowers Dwarf
Blue – P, 12” Ht., Sun, violet blue flowers Fred Boutin – HP, 20” Ht., Sun, silver foliage, compact variety,
violet flowers Green French – TP,
1-3’ Ht., Sun, finely toothed leaves, lavender-purple blooms Goodwin
Creek – P, 20-24” Ht., Sun, indented, fuzzy silver-grey leaves, purple flower Grosso – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, silver foliage, 12-14”
spikes of violet flowers Hidcote Blue –
P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, filver grey foliage, dark purple fragrant flowers Hidcote Pink – P, 12” Ht., Sun, semi-dwarf plant, lilac-pink
flowers Linda Ligon – TP, 24-36”
Ht., Sun, variegated form of French lavender Lisa Marie
– P, 18” Ht., Sun, silver gray-green leaves, blue violet flowers Martha Roderick – P, 18” Ht., Sun, fragrant gray green foliage,
soft lavender flowers Middachten – P,
18-20” Ht., Sun, fragrant violet blue flowers, compact plant Munstead
– P, 12” Ht., Sun, fragrant compact plant, lilac flowers Otto Quast – HP, 24” Ht., Sun, large purple bracts top off pinecone-like
flowers Pinnata – TP, 2-3’
Ht., Sun, fernlike foliage, purple flowers Potpourri White
– P, 12” Ht., Sun, grey green foliage, dense large white flowers Provence – P, 2’ Ht., Sun, very fragrant mauve
flowers with long flower spikes Vicenza Blue –
P, 16-24” Ht., Sun, deep purple flowers, finely cut silver foliage Lemon Balm – P,
2-3’ Ht., Sun, citronella scented, good lemon flavor for teas Lemon
Grass – TP, 18-24” Ht., Sun, lemon-scented grass, base used in Thai cooking Lemon Verbena – TP, 4-6’ Ht., Sun, long green
leaves, lemon flavor & fragrance, white flower Lion’s
Tail/Wild Dagga – P, 3-6’ Ht., Sun, orange flower spikes Lovage - P, 5-6’ Ht., Sun/Shade, dark green leaves tastes like celery,
use in soups Marjoram, Sweet – P,
10-12” Ht., Sun, milder flavor than oregano Mint Chocolate Peppermint – P, 18”
Ht., Shade, peppermint scent with a hint of chocolate flavor French
Peppermint – P, 28” Ht., Shade, wonderful flavor for cooking/baking Grapefruit – P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, spearmint flavor
with a strong grapefruit overtone Julia’s
Sweet Citrus – P, 1-2’ Ht., Shade, citrus aroma/flavor Kentucky Colonel – P, 1-2’ Ht., Shade, refreshing taste and fragrance Moroccan – P, 18” Ht., Shade,
used in the mid-east to flavor tea Orange –
P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, hint of citrus in the fragrance, darker leaves Pineapple – P, 18-24” Ht., Shade, gray green leaves with white
streaks, sweet & fruity Spearmint – P,
12” Ht., Shade, crisp dark leaves, excellent in teas, sauces, juleps Montana White Sage (Artemesia)
– P, 2’ Ht., Sun, silvery foliage, white flowers Oregano Dwarf –
HP, 10” Ht., Sun, dense, compact plant with mounding habit, purple flowers Dwarf Greek – P, 2” Ht., Sun, compact spreading
herb, pinkish white flowers Golden –
P, 6” Ht., Sun, aromatic golden foliage, pink flowers Greek – P,
12-18” Ht., Sun, excellent flavor, purple to white flowers Hot
& Spicy – P, 18” Ht., Sun, hot & spicy flavor, purple/red flower Italian –TP, 24” Ht, Sun, very productive, delicately
flavored Kent Beauty – TP,
8” Ht., Sun, trailing branches, pink flowers, bitter flavor]
Parsley, Italian –
B, 18” Ht., Sun, dark green glossy leaves, strong flavor Ramie/Chinese
Silk Plant – TP, 2’ Ht., Sun, coarse, textured dark green leaves
Rosemary Arp – EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, one of the hardiest varieties, upright growth Blue Spire – EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, upright strong growth,
bright blue flowers Creeping – P,
1’ ht., Sun, best in rockery or covering a wall Gold
Dust – EP, 24-36” Ht., Sun, narrow leaves of bright green & gold, blue flowers Madeline Hill – EP, 24-36”
Ht., Sun, excellent culinary flavor, blue flowers Spice Island
– EP, 3’ Ht., Sun, thick, sturdy, dark green foliage, good flavor Tuscan Blue – EP, 4’ Ht., Sun, excellent flavor, blue flowers Sage Berggarten – P, 18” Ht., Sun, large leaves, compact plant, excellent culinary
variety Fruit – TP, 2-4’
Ht., Sun, fabulous fruity scent, fuzzy leaves, pink flowers Garden
– P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, standard culinary variety, drought tolerant Golden – P, 18-24” Ht., Sun, yellow and green leaves, lavender
blue flowers Honeydew Melon – TP,
3’ Ht., Sun, distinct melon fragrance, red flowers Pineapple
– TP, 30-36” Ht., Sun, pineapple flavor & aroma, scarlet flowers Tangerine – TP, 4-6’ Ht., Sun, rounded leaves,
citrus overtones, red flowers Tricolor – P,
18-24” Ht., Sun, leaves of cream, purple and pink, with lavender flowers White
Sacred – TP, 3-8’ Ht., Sun, Southwest native known for its aromatic leaves Savory Dwarf Winter - SP, 4” Ht., Sun Summer
– A, 12” Ht., Sun, delicate flavor for beans, peas, violet flowers Winter – P, 6-12” Ht., Sun, strong flavor for soups, meat, good
border plant Solomon’s Seal, Variegated – P, 2-3’ Ht., Shade, soft green leaves edged
in white Southernwood, Lemon – P,
3-4’ Ht., Sun, ferny grey green, citrus scented leaves, tiny yellow flowers Sweet Woodruff – P, 6-8” Ht., Shade, vanilla scented leaves,
white flowers Tarragon, French – P,
2’ Ht., Sun, slender stems of bright green, anise scented leaves Thyme Archer’s Gold
– P, 2” Ht., Sun, bright gold leaves, citrus aroma, pink flowers Compact – P, 4” Ht., Sun, light grey-green leaves on compact
plant Doone Valley – P, 2”
Ht., Sun, prostrate, green & gold foliage Dot Wells
– HP, 12” Ht., Sun, narrow-leaved culinary variety English
– P, 8-12” Ht., Sun, standard variety growth for culinary usage English Wedgewood – P, 8” Ht., Sun, mounding culinary thyme French – P, 1’ Ht., Sun,
very narrow leaves, sweeter flavor than English Thyme Golden
Lemon – P, 6” Ht., Sun, green leaves with yellow edges, lemon aroma/flavor Lime – P, 8” Ht., Sun, light green leaves, excellent
culinary flavor Valerian – P, 3-5’ Ht., Sun/Shade, green leaves grow in pairs,
root has fetid smell
PERENNIALS Bleeding Heart – P, 18-30” Ht., Shade, rose and white flowers
beginning in April Bleeding Heart Alba –
P, 18-30” Ht., Shade, white flowers Daylily
Chocolate Candy – P, 24-30” Ht., Sun, deep chocolate purple, maroon edges Dragon Arum – P, 36” Ht., Sun/Shade, dark purple-brown
calla-like blossom Echinacea Double Decker – P, 40”
Ht., Sun, bright carmine red daisylike flowers, brown cone Magnus
– P, 36” Ht., Sun, bright rose purple flowers with orange center cone White Swan – P, 3’ Ht., Sun, white daisy-like
flowers, brown centers English Daisy Galaxy Mix – P, 4” Ht., Sun, low growing daisy-like
blooms of pink, red or white Helleborus Blue Metallic – P,
12-18” Ht., Part Shade, large, silvery-purple flowers Pink
Spotted Lady – P, 12-18” Ht., Part Shade, upright red spotted pink flowers Red Lady – P, 12-18” Ht., Part Shade, deep pink
to red shades of round flowers Hosta Bill Brincka – P, 18-28” Ht.,
Shade, medium green flat leaf with creamy yellow margin Bressingham
Blue – P, 30” Ht., Shade wide cup shaped leaves of deep blue-green Brim Cup – P, 30-36” Ht., Shade, dark green leaves
with pale cream edging Bumblebee – P,
19” Ht., Shade, heavily corrugated rich gold leaves, white flowers Catherine
– P, 30” Ht., Shade, golden yellow oblate leaves with blue-grey margins Dreamweaver – P, 10-14” Ht, Shade, large crinkled
leaves, gold centers, green edges Earth Angel –
P, 36” Ht., Shade, blue green leaves, yellow margin, white flowers Elegans – P, 24-30” Ht., Shade, blue green leaves, white flowers First Frost – P, 10-18”
Ht., Shade, blue-green leaf with creamy yellow margins Frances
Williams – P, 20-24” Ht., Shade, lavender flowers Frozen Margarita – P, 18” Ht., Shade, leaves greenish yellow
with white margin Knock Out – P,
24-28” Ht., Shade, medium green leaves with pale yellow edge London
Fog – P, 12” Ht., Shade, leaves are white with green speckling, lavender flowers Patriot – P, 12” Ht., Shade,
dark green leaves with broad white margin, lilac flowers Sum
and Substance – P, 24-36”, Shade, lavender flowers Summer Music – P, 10-18” Ht., Shade, wavy creamy leaf with green
margin, lavender flower Twilight – P,
20” Ht., Shade, dark green leaves, light gold margin, lavender flowers Wide
Brim – P, 30” Ht., Shade, lavender flowers Houttuyia – P,
6-12” Ht., Sun-Shade, groundcover with heart-shaped green leaves Houttuynia
Chameleon – P, 6-12” Ht., Sun-Shade, leaves of cream, pink, yellow and red Jasmine, Rose/Perfume – PV, 3-10’
Ht., Sun, red flower buds open to creamy white, strong scent Monarda Blue Stockings
– P, 30-36” Ht, Sun, lavender flowers Jacob
Cline – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, red scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds Raspberry Wine – P, 30-42” Ht., Sun, raspberry
hued buds followed by wine-red flowers Peony Bowl Of Beauty – P, 26-36” Ht.,
Sun, rich pink flowers with ivory center Buckeye Belle
– P, 2-3’ Ht., Sun, semi-double red flowers Bunker
Hill – P, 30-32” Ht., Sun, double deep pink blooms Edulis Superba – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double rose flowers Felix Supreme – P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, large red
flowers Festiva Maxima – P,
30-36” Ht., Sun, double white flowers Sarah Bernhardt
– P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double rose pink flowers Sorbet
– P, 30-36” Ht., Sun, double pink flowers Poker Plant – P,
2-4’, Sun, yellow to red flowers Poker Plant, Green Jade
– P, 2-4’ Ht., Sun, pale green flowers Sage,
Firebrand – TP, 6’ Ht., Sun, incredible red-orange flower spikes that hummingbirds love
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