Horsford Gardens & Nursery

Horsford Gardens & Nursery - Herbs

Allium to Coriander

Dill to Mint

Oregano to Rue

Sage to Valerian

Sage, Clary (Perennial)
Salvia sclarea

ZONES 5-9, HT 24-36", SUN
This marginally hardy biennial has lavender-blue flower spikes in early summer and broad, fuzzy, gray-green leaves. Historically, sage was considered one of the most important medicinal herbs. The seeds of Clary Sage were used in eye treatments and the bitter leaves were used in ales.

Sage, Common (Perennial)
Salvia officinalis

ZONE 5-11, HT 12-24", SUN
A staple in any herb garden, common sage has oval, thick, slightly wooly leaves that can be used fresh or dried in meat, egg and vegetable dishes. Attractive ornamentally, it has purple-blue flower spikes. Useful as an insect repellent. Marginally hardy in the Champlain Valley.

Sage, 'Extrakta' (Perennial)
Salvia officinalis 'Extrakta'

ZONE 5-9, HT 24", SUN
Similar to regular common sage with attractive gray-green leaves on a compact plant. The difference is 'Extrakta' has a higher essential oil content making it more fragrant and more flavorful. Marginally hardy in the Champlain Valley.

Sage, Golden (Non-Hardy)
Salvia officinalis 'Icterine'

ZONE 7-11, HT 12", SUN
Thus named for the cream variegation on its green-gray leaves. Also attractive in the garden due to its blue flower spikes.

Sage, Purple (Perennial)
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'

ZONE 5-11, HT 24", SUN
Purple spike flowers and oval, slightly furry, purplish leaves. A pretty ornamental that can be used in the kitchen as well. This is the preferred variety for medicinal use. Marginally hardy in the Champlain Valley.

Sage, 'Sage of Bath' (Perennial) Salvia officinalis 'Sage of Bath'

ZONE 5-7, HT 18-24", SUN
A cultivar of common sage, this one is grown primarily for its ornamental value -- silvery leaves and pink flower spikes. It's also used in cooking. Marginally hardy in the Champlain Valley.

Sage, Tricolor (Perennial)
Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'

ZONE 5-11, HT 24", SUN
Tri-colored foliage of green, cream, and rose covers this aromatic and ornamental herb. Can be used in place of regular sage in all recipes. Plant in well-drained soil. Marginally hardy in the Champlain Valley.

Savory, Winter (Perennial)
Satureja montana

ZONES 5-8, HT 12", SUN
Not to be confused with 'summer savory', which is a vigorous, flavorless annual. Winter Savory is a tiny, woody, shrub that grows best in poor, dry, well-drained soil. Prune all summer long and enjoy the flavorful leaves fresh or dried with chicken, rice, potatoes, and in salad dressings.

Sorrel, French (Perennial)
Rumex acetosa

ZONE 4, HT 24-36", SUN
The edible leaves can be used in soups and salads.

Tarragon, French (Perennial)
Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'

ZONES 4-8, HT 24-36", SUN
Very flavorful herb that is indispensable in French cooking. Propagated by roots only.

Thyme, English (Non-Hardy)
Thymus vulgaris

ZONE 6-9, HT 8", SUN
Perennial, aromatic, ornamental, culinary herb. Lavender flowers.

Thyme, Lemon Variegated (Perennial)
Thymus x citriodorus 'Aureus'

ZONE 5-9, HT 6-12", SUN
Solid, shiny green or green and yellow leaves are highly fragrant. In cooking, use with chicken, fish, or lamb. Plant in poor, dry, well-drained soil.

Thyme, Silver Edged (Perennial) Thymus argenteus

ZONE 5-9, HT 6-12", SUN
A favorite ornamental herb for hedges, edging, and knot gardens. Dark green leaves have pale cream central markings. Can be used in cooking. Plant in dry soil.

Valerian officinalis (Perennial)
Garden Heliotrope

ZONES 3-9, HT 4-5', SUN/PART SUN
Beautiful white flowers have a strong vanilla fragrance. Would be perfect in an evening or moon garden. If you deadhead before it sets seed, it will be very well-behaved.

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