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Dill 'Bouquet' (Annual)
Anethum graveolens |
HT 18", SUN
Dwarf, compact version of regular dill. Yellow flowers, seeds, and leaves used for pickling. Leaves have a strong parsley/caraway smell. |
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Lemon Grass (Annual)
Cymbopogon citratus |
ZONE 8-11, HT 36", SUN
An annual in VT that is easily brought indoors during the winter months. Plant in the garden or in a large pot where it will grow into a substantial clump. The inner, pale part is often used in Asian cooking and teas. Propagate by dividing into new clumps. |
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Lemon
Verbena (Annual)
Aloysia triphylla |
ZONE 8-11, HT 24-36", SUN The strongest of lemon flavors (besides the real thing, of course), this plant is actually a small tree that goes dormant in the winter. Plant in a large pot and enjoy the leaves in teas, fruit salads, and chicken or rice dishes. Bring in for winter and water sparingly, new leaves will emerge in spring. |
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Marjoram (Annual)
Origanum marjorana |
HT 24", SUN
Used in Italian and Greek cooking to flavor meats, eggs, and sausage. |
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Mint,
Chocolate Peppermint (Perennial)
Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate' |
ZONE 4-10, HT 12-24", SUN Chew on a leaf and not gain a pound! The mix of chocolate and mint is terrific. Use it in puddings and cakes. Spreads rapidly. |
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Mint,
Curly (Perennial)
Mentha spicata 'Crispata' |
ZONE 5-7, HT 12-24", SUN Very curly, light green leaves can be used in teas, with fruit, tabouli, etc. Maintain adequate water, will spread. |
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Mint, Narrow Leaf Mountain Pycnanthemum tenuifolium |
ZONE 4-9, HT 18", FULL/PART SUN Long, needle-like leaves possess a wonderful menthol fragrance that can be used just like peppermint. Lavender flowers. A US native that attracts bees. |
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Mint,
Orange (Perennial)
Mentha piperita 'Citrata' |
ZONE 3-7, HT 12-24", SUN Shiny, round green leaves have a distinct orange/mint flavor. Used for candies. |
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Mint, Peppermint
(Perennial)
Mentha piperita 'Peppermint' |
ZONE 3-7, HT 12-24", SUN Very strong peppermint flavor on this quickly spreading herb. If allowed to bloom, the pinkish purple spikes attract bees. |
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Mint,
Spearmint (Perennial)
Mentha spicata 'Spearmint' |
ZONE 5-9, HT 12-36", SUN The original kitchen mint. Grow this and all mints in deep, moist, loamy soil. Most are shade tolerant. |
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