Apache Sunset, also known as Hummingbird Hyssop (Agastache rupestris), is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. This captivating plant showcases vibrant orange and gold tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, creating a colorful spectacle in the garden. Apache Sunset is cherished for its aromatic foliage and long-lasting blooms, both edible, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens and borders. Thriving in well-drained soil and basking in full sunlight, this variety adds a burst of warmth and beauty to outdoor spaces, enhancing the landscape with its striking appearance and wildlife-friendly nature.
Agastache Fragrant Carpet Mix, is an intriguing annual herb within the Lamiaceae family. Known for its aromatic qualities, this variety showcases a mix of vibrant colors, creating a visually appealing carpet of blossoms in shades of orange, red, and pink. Agastache aurantica, Fragrant Carpet Mix, is beloved for its fragrant foliage and charming blooms, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden. Thriving in well-drained soil and under full sunlight, this herb adds both beauty and sweet scents to gardens and landscapes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a sensory oasis in their outdoor spaces.
Agastache ‘Raspberry Daiquiri’ is an enchanting perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. This cultivar boasts vibrant raspberry-colored blooms that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden. The aromatic foliage and striking flowers make Agastache aurantiaca ‘Raspberry Daiquiri’ a standout choice for herb gardens and ornamental landscapes. Thriving in well-drained soil and abundant sunlight, this herb not only adds visual appeal but also fills the air with a refreshing scent, creating a delightful atmosphere in outdoor spaces. Enjoy the beauty and functionality of this variety, enhancing your garden with its captivating colors and fragrant allure.
Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana ‘Rose Mint’ is a delightful perennial herb within the Lamiaceae family. This enchanting variety features aromatic rose-tinted foliage and clusters of pink to lavender flowers that beckon beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden. With its fragrant leaves and charming blooms, Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana ‘Rose Mint’ brings both beauty and functionality to herb gardens and ornamental landscapes. To nurture this lovely herb, ensure it thrives in well-drained soil and basks in ample sunlight, creating a flourishing garden that delights the senses with the refreshing scent of mint and the natural splendor of its colorful blossoms.
Alyssum is a low growing ANNUAL reaching 20cm in height. The much branched stem has small, broad oval to lanceolate sessile leaves and dense clusters of small flowers. Noted for their sweet scent like honey, they come in white, pink, salmon, rose-red, violet and lilac and are known to attract insects such as bees. The plant does well in almost any well-drained soil in a full sun position.
Young leaves, stems and flowers can be added to salads or as an edible garnish. Has some medicinal use, especially in Spain.
Balm of Gilead is a delightfully fragrant perennial herb of which the leaves are used in a tea named The de Canaries which is very aromatic. Lends a musky woody scent to pot-pourri. Also used as a medicinal herb. Flowers are attractive to pollinating insects.
Holy basil is an erect SUBSHRUB that grows up to 60cm. Many branched, hairy stems carry simple ovate green leaves with slightly toothed margins. Flowers are purple.
It is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes and herbal tea and common to the Indian subcontinent and southeast Asia. The plant is revered as the elixer of life.
An ANNUAL growing to 60cm with bright green lemon-and-basil-scented leaves and white flowers. Used fresh in salads or as a garnish, with its lemon flavour it pairs beautifully with fruit dishes.
Thai Basil is an annual plant with bright green leaves that tend to purple at the flower tips, and characteristic purple stems. The flavour of Thai basil is that of basil with a hint of aniseed. It is often used in Thai cuisine.
An ANNUAL growing to 45cm, it is sometimes known as Anise Basil or Liquorice basil because of its spicy anise- and liquorice-like flavour. It has shiny, green, slightly serrated narrow leaves, purple stems, and pink-purple flowers.