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12 crops · USDA Zone Not selected
Ocimum basilicum
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a highly aromatic annual herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) known for its opposite, glossy, oval-shaped leaves on square stems. Ranging in height from 1 to 5 feet, it produces small white to purplish flowers and thrives in warm, frost-free climates.
Borago officinalis
Annual flowering herb valued for blue flowers that attract pollinators.
Matricaria recutita / Chamaemelum nobile
Delicate flowering herb grown for daisy-like blooms and beneficial insect support.
Allium schoenoprasum
Perennial allium herb grown for mild onion-flavored leaves and edible flowers.
Coriandrum sativum
Cool-season herb grown for leaves and coriander seed.
Anethum graveolens
Cool-to-warm season herb grown for feathery leaves, flowers, and seeds.
Mentha spp.
Vigorous perennial herb grown for aromatic leaves; best contained in pots.
Origanum vulgare
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Native to the Mediterranean, it features square, hairy stems, small fuzzy oval leaves, and clusters of tiny white, pink, or purple flowers. Known for its earthy, pungent flavor, it thrives in warm, dry climates.
Petroselinum crispum
Leafy herb grown for fresh leaves and beneficial insect support when flowering.
Salvia rosmarinus
Woody perennial herb with aromatic leaves and pollinator-friendly flowers.
Salvia officinalis
Aromatic perennial herb with gray-green leaves and pollinator-friendly flowers.
Thymus vulgaris
Low-growing perennial herb with aromatic leaves and small pollinator-friendly flowers.
