HT 18", SUN  
Dwarf, compact version of regular dill. Yellow flowers, seeds, and leaves used for pickling. Leaves have a strong parsley/caraway smell.

ZONE 5-9, HT 24", SUN       
Purple-blue spike flowers and narrow, green leaves. Can be used in salads and teas. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

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.

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.

ZONE 5-8, HT 24-30", SUN/PT SHADE          
Grows into a sturdy clump. Use the leaves, chopped finely, or in early spring cut some stalks and sauté like celery. Delicious flavor. Grow in basic, loamy soil with a top-dressing of fertilizer in spring.

HT 12", FULL SUN   
Mild flavored leaves covering a mounding plant. Harvest often for drying. Plant in well-drained soil.

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.

ZONES 5-9, HT 6-12", FULL SUN   
Shiny, golden leaves on reddish stems create a handsome contrast that can be used in the herb, annual or perennial bed.

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.

ZONE 3-7, HT 12-24", SUN  Shiny, round green leaves have a distinct orange/mint flavor. Used for candies.

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.

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.