HERB CULTURE AND USE

COMMON NAME Scientific Name	Plant Height	Spacing	Cultural Hints	Uses
ANNUALS
BASILS Ocimum species	20-24"	12"	Grow from seed. Sun when crushed. Purple variety is a good accent plant.	Use in anything with tomatoes. Insect repellent.
BORAGE Borago officinalis	24"	12"	Grow from seed, self-sowing. Best in dry, sunny areas.	Young leaves in salads for cucumber flavor.
CHERVIL Anthriscus cerefolium	10"	3-6"	Sow in early spring. Partial shade.	Aromatic leaves used in soups & salads. Chef's favorite.
CORIANDER Coriandrum sativum	24"	18"	Grow from seed. Sow in spring in sun or partial shade.	Seed used in confections, leaves in salad oriental & eastern food.
DILL Anethum graveolens	24-36"	12"	Grow from seed sown in early spring. Sun or partial shade.	Feathery foliage and seeds used in flavoring and pickling.
PARSLEY Petroselinum species	6"	6"	Grow from seed started in early spring. Slow to germinate. Sun. Biennial.	Brings out flavor of other herbs. Fine base & seasoning. High in vitamin C.
PERENNIALS
CATNIP Nepeta cataria	3-4 ft.	18"	Hardy, sun or shade. Grow from seed or by division.	Leaves for soothing tea.
CHIVES, GARLIC CHIVES Allium species	12"	12"	Little care. Divide when overcrowded. Grow from seed or division	Favorite of chefs. Good indoor pot plant. Cut long strands at base; Mild onion or garlic flavor.
FRENCH TARRAGON Artemisia dracunculus	24"	24"	Sun or semi-shade. Grow from cuttings or division.	Aromatic seasoning; principle flavor in bearnaise sauce; great with fish or chicken
LAVENDER Lavandula species	24"	18"	Propagate from cuttings. Grows in dry, rocky, sunny locations with plenty of lime in soil. Require pH 6.5 to 7.2	Use flowers & leaves for sachets, potpourri.
LEMON VERBENA Aloysia triphylla	36"	36"	Tender perennial; propagate from cuttings. Sun or partial shade.	Strongest lemon scent. Leaves used in teas or in lemon-based potpourri.
LOVAGE Levisticum officnale	3-4 ft.	30"	Rich, most soil. Grow from seed planted in late summer. Sun or partial shade.	Of the carrot family; strong celery flavor.
MINTS Mentha species	1-3 ft.	18"	Grow from cuttings or division. Sun or partial shade.	Aromatic; used as flavoring. Unusual varieties include orange, blue balsam, ginger, chocolate.
OREGANO Origanum species	24"	9"	Grow from seed, cuttings or division. Sun.	Flavoring for tomato dishes & pasta.
ROSEMARY Rosmarinus species	3-6 ft.	12"	Grows in well-drained, nonacid soil from cuttings. Sun. Marginally hardy; plant in protected site.	Leaves flavor sauces, poultry, meats, rice, and soups. Good for topiary, bonsai.
SAGE Salvia species	18"	12"	From seed or cuttings. Sun. Renew every 3 to 4 years.	Seasoning for meats especially pork; herb teas.
THYME Thymus species	8-12"	12"	Light soil, well-drained. Renew every 2 to 3 years. Grow from cuttings or division. Sun.	Aromatic foliage for seasoning meats, soups, sauces, and dressings. Many varieties including lemon, orange, nutmeg, and woolly.

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