Horsford Gardens & Nursery

Horsford Gardens & Nursery - Herbs

Allium to Coriander

Dill to Myrrhis

Oregano to Rosemary

Sage to Thymus

Allium schoenoprasum
Perennial Chives

ZONE 4-8, HT 12-18", FULL/PT SUN This great perennial will add spring color to your garden and the foliage can be added to soups and salads for the entire season! Purple clover-like flowers appear in mid April and May. Tubular dark green foliage grows in a dense clump.

Allium senescens var glaucum
Curly Chives

ZONE 4-8, HT 8", SUN
Light pink flowers appear in mid to late summer over very interesting, blue-green, flattened leaves that grow in a twisted spiral fashion. Adds a unique look to your garden.

Allium tuberosum
Garlic Chives

ZONE 3-9, HT 12-16", SUN
Chive-like gray-green foliage forms a nice mound. Star-shaped white flowers form loose clusters in late summer and early fall. Grown for both its culinary and ornamental values. Requires well drained soil.

Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'
French Tarragon

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

Basil 'Amethyst'
Purple Basil

Ht. 16-20", Sun
Nice, thick, turned down leaves are almost black. The darkest purple basil you have ever seen.

Basil 'Cinnamon', Mexican spice
Ocimum basilicum (Annual Herb)

HT 24", FULL SUN This basil has a wonderful fragrance and a distinct cinnamon flavor. One of the finest tea basils, used in Mediterranean and mid-eastern cooking. (75-90 days)

Basil 'Nufar' (Annual)
Ocimum basilicum

HT 12-24", SUN
Sweet Genovese-type basil with broader leaves and stronger flavor than regular basil. Fusarium resistant as well.

Basil, Large Leaf Italian
(Annual Herb)

HT 12-18", FULL SUN
Classic basil, perfect for pesto and other Italian cuisines. Pinch to maintain bushy growth. Likes good garden soil. Do not allow to blossom.

Basil, Purple Ruffles
(Annual Herb)

HT 18", FULL SUN
Deep purple plants with uniquely serrated, crinkled leaves. Attractive in the border, and on the dinner plate. Pretty in flower.

Basil, Thai
Ocimum basilicum (Annual Herb)

HT 18", SP 18-24", FULL SUN
From Thailand, an attractive ornamental as well as a culinary basil with an intensely sweet, anise-like fragrance. Lower leaves are green, more purple towards the top. (75-80 days)

Coriander /Cilantro 'Delfino'
(Annual Herb)

Ht. 18-20", Sun
Fine, fern like foliage improved over the large, coarse leaved varieties. Slow to bolt, making it useful in mixed containers with other edible herbs.

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