Herbs, Fruits & Vegetables
Vegetable brqt Vegetable Flats Vegetable/Fruit Misc Millcreek Herbs
| Special Type | Botanical Name | Common Name | Exposure | Flower Color | Plant Zone | Height | Plant Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbs | Cymbopogon citratus | Lemon Grass | Sun | n/a | 9-10 | 2-3' | An attractive tropical plant that is handsome in the garden but is grown mostly for use as a culinary and medicinal herb whose spicy lemon flavor is great in soups and stir fry. TENDER! |
| Herbs | Laurus nobilis | Bay Laurel | Sun | 8 | 3-12' | NEW for 2011 - TENDER - 2009 Herb of the Year! The dried leaves are the standard cooking herb. Great patio plant. Frost sensitive; can be grown indoors. | |
| Herbs | Poliomintha longiflora | Mexican Oregano | Sun | Pink flowers | 9 | 36'' | NEW for 2011 - TENDER - Dense clusters of showy pink, long, tubular flowers above pea green leaves. Use for flavoring. |
| Herbs | Stevia rebaudiana | Sweetleaf | Sun | White flowers | Annual | 12-18" | NEW for 2011 - TENDER - This lantana cousin is grown for its edible leaves that are many times sweeter than sugar. A tropical and subtropical plant, this one grows fast in hot weather. |
Vegetable brqt
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Exposure | Flower Color | Plant Zone | Height | Plant Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper 'Baron' | Baron Sweet Bell Pepper | A red sweet bell pepper. This high yielding plant produces 4-lobed fruits packed with heavy, sweet flesh and set early. Formerly known as 'Red Beauty'. 68 days | ||||
| Pepper 'Garden Salsa' | Garden Salsa Hybrid Pepper | Green to red fruits | This hybrid chili has been developed specifically to use in salsa when picked green (they mature red). Classed as medium hot, they'll get hotter in dry weather. 73 days | |||
| Pepper 'Golden Bell' | Golden Bell Pepper | Yellow fruits | ||||
| Pepper 'Whitney' | Whitney Hybrid | Sweet Non-Bell - A magnificent stuffer that puts similar varieties to shame. Thick walled, 5'' by 3'' tapered, 8 oz. fruits are crunchy with super-sweet flavor. Matures from cream to gold and finally to bright clear red. | ||||
| Strawberry 'Earliglow' | Earliglow Strawberry | Sun | White flowers | 4-8 | 6-8'' | The earliest June bearer and tops in flavor. Glossy, firm fruits are so sweet you won't need sugar. Recommended for freezing, desserts and preserves. |
| Strawberry 'Lateglow' | Lateglow Strawberry | Sun | White flowers | 4-8 | 6-8" | A late season berry with very good flavor. Plants are productive, resistant to root diseases, and are quite tolerant to fruit rots. |
| Strawberry 'Tribute' | Tribute Strawberry | Sun | White flowers | 4-8 | 6-8" | Everbearing variety that is ''day neutral'', meaning it sets fruit without regard to day and night length. Its first crop ripens in early spring followed by additional crops every six weeks or so, increasing in size and quality of fruit |
| Tomatillo | Tomatillo | Sun | Sweet, tangy flavor that is essential for salsa and many southwestern dishes. Grow like a tomato in full sun. The green fruit grows inside a husk. | |||
| Tomato 'Amish Paste' | Amish Paste Heirloom Paste Tomato | Sun | Dates back to the turn of the century, and is the best for sauces and canning. Its deep red fruits are large for canning types (about 8 oz.), with ''real tomato'' flavor. Not overly acidic. Indeterminate. 74 days | |||
| Tomato 'Ananas Noire' | Ananas Noire Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Also known as Black Pineapple, this is one of the most interesting tomatoes. The skin has shades of green, purple, orange, and yellow. Green flesh has bursts of red streaks, large fruits. Indeterminate. 85 days | |||
| Tomato 'Applause' | Applause Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Giant red fruits | Loads of gigantic, juicy, meaty fruits, 8 to 12 ounces each. Bright red, deep oblate fruits, with small blossom scars and smooth skin all the way up through the shoulders. Plants do well in small spaces and cages. (VFFA) Determinate. 66 days | ||
| Tomato 'Big Beef' | Big Beef Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Coupled with old-fashioned, rich flavor, it features hybrid qualities: colossal fruit size and yield, uniformity and a full spectrum of disease resistance. Smooth fruits are globe-shaped, weighing 9 oz. to one pound. (VFFNTASt) Indeterminate. 73 days | |||
| Tomato 'Big Boy' | Big Boy Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Introduced in 1949, this hybrid tomato has remained popular for its wonderful aroma and rich flavor. Fruits average 10 ounces with some 1 pound or more. Indeterminate. 78 days | |||
| Tomato 'Black Cherry' | Black Cherry Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Round fruits that are almost black in color. The flavor is dynamic, almost like an heirloom. Indeterminate. 64 days | |||
| Tomato 'Box Car Willie' | Box Car Willie Heirloom Tomato | Sun | With an old-fashioned flavor you'll remember from childhood, these high-yielding, multi-use tomatoes will last throughout the season and are ideal for canning, freezing, or for home-cooked meals. Crack-free and disease resistant. Indeterminate. 80 days | |||
| Tomato 'Brandy Boy' | Brandy Boy Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Best slicer bred in over 50 years. Started with the legendary 'Brandywine' and added 4 to 5 times the yield and 10 days of earliness. The flavor was improved the most - tastiest tomato you can grow. Indeterminate. 78 days | |||
| Tomato 'Brandymaster Yellow' | Yellow Brandymaster Hybrid Tomato | Sun | This is a strain of the famous Brandywine varieties. (F1) Plant produces good yields of 10 oz yellow tomatoes. They are firm, juicy, and have a rich tomato flavor. Indeterminate. 80 days | |||
| Tomato 'Burpee's Supersteak' | Burpee's Supersteak Hybrid Tomato | Sun | One of the top-rated beefsteak hybrids for the home garden. Its extra-large, smooth fruits feature improved exterior appearance, and its meaty flesh is very versatile. (VFN) Indeterminate. 80 days | |||
| Tomato 'Bush Champion' | Bush Champion Hybrid Tomato | Sun | One of the best varieties for small space gardens and containers, bar none. Compact plants grow to just 24'' tall, producing extra-early yields of big, 8 to 12 oz. fruits with excellent flavor. Determinate. 65 days | |||
| Tomato 'Celebrity' | Celebrity Hybrid Tomato | Sun | This AAS Award Winner established a new standard for main-crop hybrids requiring multiple disease resistance. Medium sized, globe-shaped fruits are crack-resistant and average 7 oz. (VFFNTASt) Semi-determinate. 70 days | |||
| Tomato 'Chocolate Cherry' | Chocolate Cherry Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Even if this cherry tomato weren't so attractive, it would be popular for its exceptionally rich, tangy flavor. Clusters of 1-inch fruit on plants 5 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Indeterminate. 70 days | |||
| Tomato 'Country Taste' | Country Taste Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Produces high yields of beefsteak fruits that pay tribute to the old-time qualities of hearty, country-style tomatoes. One of the best varieties for fresh eating. Indeterminate. 70 days | |||
| Tomato 'Ferline F1' | Ferline F1 Hybrid Tomato | Sun | In recent trials Ferline has shown impressive blight tolerance in a garden situation. The vigorous, indeterminate plants produce heavy crops of fruits up to 5oz in weight with a very good flavor. Also resistant to fusarium and verticillium wilt. | |||
| Tomato 'First Ladies' | First Ladies Hybrid Tomato | Sun | An early maturing variety with consistent high yields over a long growing season, even under adverse weather conditions, plus vigor and disease resistance. Globe shaped 5 to 7 oz fruits mature from deep green to bright red. Indeterminate. 68 days | |||
| Tomato 'Giant Belgium' | Giant Belgium Heirloom Tomato | Sun | One of our most popular heirlooms. Huge, sweet fruits average 1 to 2 lbs. and have weighed in at nearly 5 lbs. Dark pink fruits have smooth blossom ends and a low-acid, mild flavor. Indeterminate. 88 days | |||
| Tomato 'Golden Jubilee' | Golden Jubilee Heirloom Tomato | Sun | Mild flavor and low acidity make this one of the best varieties for tomato juice. Bright, golden-orange fruits, 2-1/2 to 3'' in diameter average 6 to 7 oz. apiece and have meaty, thick walls. Fruits are solid, with few seeds. Indeterminate. 80 days | |||
| Tomato 'Granny Smith' | Granny Smith Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Fruits are still green when fully ripe (harvest when it shows a little light-yellow color), with a full, sweet, natural flavor - a 'real tomato' taste with a bit more tartness than red types, full size, 6 to 8 oz. (VFASt) Indeterminate. 72 days | |||
| Tomato 'Grapette' | Grapette Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Thin-skinned and juicy, with a distinctive flavor and shape. Oblong fruits weigh 1/3 to 1/2 oz. each, in clusters of 16 to 40 fruits. Ideal for America's current preference for smaller, gourmet-type tomatoes. (F) Semi-determinate. 75 days | |||
| Tomato 'Homesweet' | Homesweet Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Developed specifically for home gardeners, its sugar-like flavor ranks among the sweetest of all mid-size tomatoes. Fruits average up to 6 oz. Determinate. 70 days | |||
| Tomato 'Italian Goliath' | Italian Goliath Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Firm, 8 oz. beefsteak type fruits, with excellent flavor turn from apple green with green shoulders to bright red at maturity. (VFFNTA) Indeterminate. 76 days (VFFNTA) |
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| Tomato 'Jet Star' | Jet Star Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Prolific producer of big, globe-shaped fruits that ripen all the way through. Excellent flavor with low acidity. Nice, compact habit. (VF) Indeterminate. 72 days | |||
| Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter' | Mortgage Lifter Heirloom Tomato | Sun | Also called Radiator Charlie. Longtime favorite with good yields of very large, smooth, pink-skinned fruits even in droughts. Very meaty fruits with few seeds. Indeterminate. 80 days | |||
| Tomato 'Mr. Stripey' | Mr Stripey Tomato | Sun | Plum-sized, bicolor fruits have yellow flesh and a pink center. Indeterminate. | |||
| Tomato 'Old German' | Old German Heirloom Tomato | Sun | Routinely weighing in over a pound and a half, Old German was one of the largest fruit in trials. Both delicious and beautiful with succulent, meaty fruit and golden streaked, reddish skin. Indeterminate. 85 days | |||
| Tomato 'Omar's Lebanese' | Omar's Lebanese Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Monster tomatoes, 1 to 2 lbs., from a Lebanese hill town - luscious and incredible! Pink fruits are huge, meaty and somewhat irregular - rich, sweet and juicy. Indeterminate. 80 days | |||
| Tomato 'Pink Beauty' | Pink Beauty Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Perfect, pink, medium-size, 6 to 8 oz., flattened globes have full, rich tomato flavor. Healthy plants produce firm, blemish-free fruit. Indeterminate. 74 days | |||
| Tomato 'Pio Goliath' | Goliath Pio Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Every inch a king, from its beautiful, smooth bright-red, deep oblate fruits averaging 10 to 15 oz., to a sweet luscious flavor that lives up to its virtually blemish-free exterior. | |||
| Tomato 'Red Brandywine' | Red Brandywine Tomato Heirloom | Sun | A scarlet-red gourmet sister to Brandywine. Plants look like potato vines with good yields of up to 1 1/2 pound firm, clear-skinned fruits. Indeterminate. 90-100 days | |||
| Tomato 'Red Grape' | Red Grape Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Fruits are firm, meaty, and free of cracking, with good chewy texture, sweet taste, and few seeds. Indeterminate. 60 days | |||
| Tomato 'Red Robin' | Red Robin Hybrid Tomato | Sun | This tomato produces good yields of sweet red cherry tomatoes. Perfect for pots and containers, this one can even be grown indoors year-round. 55 days | |||
| Tomato 'Red Robin' | Red Robin Hybrid Tomato | Sun | This tomato produces good yields of sweet red cherry tomatoes. Perfect for pots and containers, this one can even be grown indoors year-round. 55 days | |||
| Tomato 'Rutgers Select' | Rutgers Select Hybrid Tomato | Sun | An all-purpose heirloom variety ideal for slicing, canning and sauce. Bright red fruits average 7 oz. Fusarium resistant. Indeterminate. 75 days | |||
| Tomato 'Sugar Snack' | Sugar Snack Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Aptly named for its cherry red, bite sized fruits that are juicy and sweet enough to snack on all by themselves. Heavy trusses support lush clusters of round, 3/4'' fruits that average 1 oz. each. Plants perform best when staked. (NT) Indeterminate.65 | |||
| Tomato 'Suncherry Extra Sweet' | Suncherry Extra Sweet Hybrid FT | Sun | A super-sugary sweetness marks this bite-size delight. Vigorous plants produce high yields of thin-skinned, 1/4 oz. fruits. Indeterminate. 55-60 days | |||
| Tomato 'Sunsugar' | Sunsugar Hybrid Cherry Tomato | Sun | Sweet golden fruits | The ultimate in cherry tomatoes, this golden yellow beauty, at 1/2 oz., possesses sugary-sweet flavor, thin skins and crack resistance. Heavy early cropper. Indeterminate. 62 days | ||
| Tomato 'Supersteak' | Burpee's Supersteak Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Extra-large improved Beefsteak tomato. 2 pound fruits with smooth, meaty flesh. Indeterminate. 80 days | |||
| Tomato 'Supersweet 100' | Supersweet 100 Hybrid VF | Sun | Plants produce long strands of 100 or more super-sweet cherry tomatoes about 1'' in diameter and 1 oz. Requires staking or caging. Indeterminate. 65 days | |||
| Tomato 'Sweet Baby Girl' | Sweet Baby Girl Hybrid Tomato | Sun | The ultimate cherry tomato on short, compact vines. Plants yield 3/4 oz. candy-sweet fruit with good shelf life once picked. Indeterminate. 65 days | |||
| Tomato 'Tumbling Tom Red' | Tumbling Tom Red Hybrid Tomato | Sun | This magnificent variety cascades to 20'' or more, making it ideal for hanging baskets and container gardens. Sturdy, evenly branched plants are loaded with juicy, 1 to 2'' fruits, perfectly sized for snacking and salads. Indeterminate. 70 days | |||
| Tomato 'Tumbling Tom Yellow' | Tumbling Tom Yellow Hybrid Tomato | Sun | This magnificent variety cascades to 20'' or more, making it ideal for hanging baskets and container gardens. Sturdy, evenly branched plants are loaded with juicy, 1 to 2'' fruits, perfectly sized for snacking and salads. Indeterminate. 70 days | |||
| Tomato 'Viva Italia' | Viva Italia Hybrid Paste Tomato | Sun | Pear-shaped paste type | The very first of all hybrid paste types! Very adaptable, with the classic, blocky pear shape. Exceptionally high yielder. More disease resistance than other paste types. (VFFNASt) Determinate. 80 days |
Vegetable Flats
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Exposure | Flower Color | Plant Zone | Height | Plant Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper 'California Wonder' | California Wonder Pepper | Sun | Sweet Bell - The standard bell pepper for many decades, this 1928 introduction is still the largest open-pollinated, heirloom bell you can grow. Consistently produces 3'' X 4'', 4-lobed fruit. | |||
| Pepper 'Jalapeno' | Jalapeno Pepper | Sun | Jalapeno - Dark green, medium-hot, thick-walled peppers 3'' long, 1'' wide, with rounded tips. Matures to dark red. | |||
| Pepper 'Sweet Banana' | Sweet Banana Pepper | |||||
| Squash - Early Butternut | Early Butternut Squash | Sun | ||||
| Squash - Zucchini | Zucchini Squash | Sun | ||||
| Squash 'Bush Delicata' | Squash | Sun | AAS Winner! Edible and ornamental white/green striped fruit has smooth flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor. Semi-bush, 4 to 6-foot plants are ideal for small gardens. Strong powdery mildew tolerance. 80 days | |||
| Strawberry 'Jewel' | Jewel Strawberry | Sun | White flowers | 4-8 | 6-8'' | A great all around berry to have with large to extra large firm fruit with excellent color and great flavor. |
| Strawberry 'Mesabi' | Mesabi Strawberry | Sun | White flowers | 4-8 | 6-8" | Absolutely the best June-bearing strawberry for severe-winter climates, Mesabi sets glossy scarlet fruit that smells as good as it tastes on highly disease-resistant, heavy-bearing plants. |
| Tomato 'Beefsteak' | Beefsteak Tomato | Sun | Large, ribbed fruits, 1-2 lbs. each, are produced on indeterminate vines. Solid, meaty and juicy tomatoes, an excellent slicer. | |||
| Tomato 'Better Boy' | Better Boy Tomato | Sun | A spectacular, midseason variety with plump, juicy, deep red tomatoes that often weigh more than one pound. (VFNASt) Indeterminate. 75 days | |||
| Tomato 'Burpee's Big Boy' | Burpee's Big Boy Hybrid Tomato | Sun | The hallmark of this large, crack-free tomato is its absolutely superb flavor. Bright red, firm, meaty fruits often weigh 1 pound or more, and feature smooth, blemish-resistant skins. Indeterminate. 78 days | |||
| Tomato 'Early Girl' | Early Girl Hybrid Tomato | Sun | It's hard to find tasty, full-sized fruits like this extra-early in the season! Meaty, ripe, red fruits, 4 to 6 oz., are slightly flattened and bright crimson throughout. (VFF) Indeterminate. 65 days | |||
| Tomato 'Roma' | Roma Heirloom Paste Tomato | Sun | Considered to be the most well-known paste-type tomato, perfect for sauces, pastes and ketchup. Its heavy crops of bright red, pear-shaped fruits are nice and meaty, with very few seeds. (VFA) Determinate. 75 days |
Vegetable/Fruit Misc
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Exposure | Flower Color | Plant Zone | Height | Plant Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus 'Viking KB-3' | Viking KB-3 Asparagus | Sun | n/a | 4 | 4-5' | A select open pollinated variety developed over many years of field trials. A hand-selected and improved strain of Mary Washington variety. Plant crowns 6-8'' deep. |
| Asparagus 'Viking KB-3' | Viking KB-3 Asparagus | Sun | n/a | 4 | 4-5' | A select open pollinated variety developed over many years of field trials. A hand-selected and improved strain of Mary Washington variety. Plant crowns 6-8'' deep. |
| Bean - Gita Specialty Snap | Gita Specialty Snap Bean | A more widely adapted day-neutral variety of a subtropical Asian specialty. Graceful, 16-20" long, dark green pods, no bigger than the diameter of a pencil. Stringless, sweet, and richly flavored for steaming and stir-fry. Use a tall trellis. | ||||
| Bean - Painted Lady Runner | Painted Lady Runner Bean | This heirloom variety develops a beautiful red and white flower. The 6' tall plant produces sweet, rough, flat pods up to 10'' long, containing streaked, pinkish-brown seeds. 80 days | ||||
| Blackberry 'Chester' | Chester Blackberry | Sun | White flowers | 5-7 | 3-5' | Tangy-tartly flavored fruits are carried on stems and canes that are totally thornfree. Excellent for fresh use, for jams and baking. Plants will not sucker, but like tomatoes, they do best when held upright with stakes. |
| Broccoli - Packman Hybrid | Packman Hybrid Broccoli | |||||
| Brussel Sprouts | Brussel Sprouts | |||||
| Cabbage - Stonehead | Stonehead Cabbage | |||||
| Cantaloupe - Ambrosia Hybrid | Cantaloupe - Ambrosia Hybrid | |||||
| Cauliflower - Snow Crown | Snow Crown Cauliflower | Dome-shaped heads and smooth curds that turn deep purple at maturity. Try serving the purple florets with dip for a colorful presentation, or use as a side dish - they retain their color when cooked. 80 days | ||||
| Cucumber 'Bush Crop' | Bush Crop Cucumber | Sun | Compact, bushy plants produce numerous 6-8'' fruits. Perfect for containers as vines are short. 60 days | |||
| Cucumber 'Bush Pickle' | Bush Pickle Cucumber | |||||
| Eggplant - Black Beauty | Black Beauty Eggplant | |||||
| Raspberry 'Heritage Red' | Heritage Red Raspberry | Sun/Pt Sun | White flowers | 3-8 | 3' | An outstanding raspberry producing upright canes and large, bright red berries for eating fresh, freezing and for jams and jellies. The summer crop is followed by a second fall crop continuing till frost. |
| Raspberry 'Jewel Black' | Jewel Black Raspberry | Sun/Pt Sun | White flowers | 5-8 | 3' | A mid-season bearing black raspberry whose firm, juicy berries are so glossy black they shine like its name. Reliable and hardy, this is a winner. |
| Rhubarb 'Crimson Red' | Crimson Red Rhubarb | Sun | N/A | 4 | NEW for 2011 - A West Coast variety that does well throughout the Midwest. Bright red large stalks, flavorful. A mix of 50/50 compost and soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8 is ideal. Trim flower stalks off and top-dress spring and fall. Full harvest by year 3. | |
| Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights' | Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights' | Sun | AAS Winner! Edible and ornamental unique yellow, gold, orange, pink, violet, green and striped stems, plus standard red and white. Perfect for container growing mixed with flowers or other edibles. 60 days | |||
| Tomato 'Brandywine' | Brandywine Heirloom Tomato | Sun | An Amish heirloom that dates back to 1885. Generally considered to be the world's best-flavored tomato. Good yields of up to 1 1/2 lb. Firm, clear-skinned, light rosy pink fruits. Indeterminate. 80 days | |||
| Tomato 'Bush Celebrity' | Bush Celebrity Tomato Hybrid | Sun | One of the finest bush varieties on the market, this tomato produces good yields of very flavorful 9 oz red tomatoes. VFFNTA. Determinate. 67 days | |||
| Tomato 'Bush Goliath' | Bush Goliath Hybrid Tomato | Sun | Specially developed for patio gardeners and those with limited garden space, compact plants grow up to 3-1/2 ft. tall and have a ''patio'' look, 3 to 4'' fruits, needs little staking. (VFN) Determinate. 68 days | |||
| Tomato 'Tomaccio' | Tomaccio Hybrid Cherry Tomato | Sun | Red cherry fruits | The world's sweetest snack tomato, can be eaten fresh or dried! Also, called the ''Sweet Raisin Tomato'', the sugar content intensifies when dried. Vigorous plants must be staked, harvest early as flavor has matured once red. Indeterminate. | ||
| Tomato 'Tomaccio' | Tomaccio Hybrid Cherry Tomato | Sun | Red cherry fruits | The world's sweetest snack tomato, can be eaten fresh or dried! Also, called the ''Sweet Raisin Tomato'', the sugar content intensifies when dried. Vigorous plants must be staked, harvest early as flavor has matured once red. Indeterminate. | ||
| Tomato 'Window Box Roma' | Window Box Roma Hybrid Paste Tomato | Sun | Window Box Roma has been specially bred to produce yield after yield of wonderful, pear-shaped, 2 to 2-1/2 oz. fruits, excellent in containers, planters and patio pots. (VFSt) Determinate. 70 days | |||
| Watermelon - Sugar Baby | Sugar Baby Watermelon |
Millcreek Herbs
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Exposure | Flower Color | Plant Zone | Height | Plant Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb - Basil, African Blue | African Blue Basil | Sun | Purple flower spikes | Annual | 2' | ANNUAL HERB - This basil variety features pretty purple-veined, dark green leaves and attractive purple flowers spikes. With its spicy-camphor scent, it can be used in cooking or as a nice ornamental plant. |
| Herb - Basil, Amethyst | Amethyst Basil | Sun | Annual | 16-20'' | NEW for 2011 - ANNUAL HERB - The only purple Genovese type basil! Large, very dark turned down leaves are almost black. | |
| Herb - Basil, Genovese | Genovese Basil | Sun | White flowers | Annual | 2 - 2 1/2' | ANNUAL HERB - An Italian strain of basil that is unsurpassed for its excellent flavor. Use fresh in pastas, salads and sauces or in pesto. Cut flower buds back to prevent bolting and to keep the harvest coming. |
| Herb - Basil, Mrs. Burns' Lemon | Mrs. Burns' Lemon Basil | Sun | Pinkish white flowers | Annual | 20'' | NEW for 2011 - ANNUAL HERB - This green basil has an excellent lemon scent/ Leaves are larger than most lemon basils, growing to 2 1/2''. |
| Herb - Basil, Osmin | Osmin Basil | Sun | Purple flowers | Annual | 18" | ANNUAL HERB - This basil has the darkest purple leaves and stems of all purple basils. The sweetly scented leaves are great for garnishes, purple-tinted basil vinegars and summer cooking. |
| Herb - Basil, Sweet | Sweet Basil | Sun | White flowers | Annual | 12" | ANNUAL HERB - This prolific grower has larger leaves and is very flavorful. Makes a great addition to Italian dishes both fresh and dried. |
| Herb - Borage | Borage | Sun | Blue flowers | Annual | 2' | ANNUAL HERB - Noted for its cooling cucumber taste. Leaves are used raw, stems are steamed and sauted, much as spinach is while the stems can be used as you would celery. Flowers make a nice garnish. |
| Herb - Bunching Onion | Bunching Onion | Sun | n/a | 5 | 18" | HERB - A perennial herb whose small bulbs and leaves provide mild flavor for salads and cooking. |
| Herb - Calendula | Calendula | Sun | Yellow flowers | Annual | 1-2' | ANNUAL HERB - Also called pot marigold, this plant has yellow, daisy-like blossoms that are useful fresh or dried to add color to soups, salads, or rice. |
| Herb - Catnip | Catnip | Sun | White flowers | 4 | 2' | PERENNIAL HERB - A feline favorite! Also great for tea. Tolerates moist areas. |
| Herb - Chamomile, Roman | Chamomile | Sun | Daisy flowers | 4 | 6" | PERENNIAL HERB - A traditional, fragrant groundcover in gardens and pathways. Can also be used for tea and medicine like German Chamomile. |
| Herb - Chives, Allium | Chives, Allium | Sun | Pink flowers | 3 | 10-15" | PERENNIAL HERB - An excellent culinary herb whose flowers and leaves add mild onion flavor to a variety of dishes as well as flavored butters and sauces. Pink flowers are edible. |
| Herb - Cilantro, Glory | Glory Cilantro | Sun | n/a | Annual | 2' | ANNUAL HERB - A new cilantro variety featuring strong aromatic leaves and stems that are ideal for growing in warmer areas. Very useful in salsas and a variety of cuisines. |
| Herb - Cilantro, Santo | Santo Cilantro | Sun | n/a | Annual | 2' | ANNUAL HERB - An extra slow-bolting variety grown more for its large leaves rather than it seeds. A classic ingredient for salsa and hot spicy cooking. Its crushed seeds add a spicy lemony tang to recipes. |
| Herb - Cutting Celery | Celery | Sun | Aromatic leaves | Biennial | 1-2' | Biennial HERB - The aromatic leaves of this plant are similar in appearance to flat-leaf parsley but have a slight curl. They give a bold celery flavor in seasonings, soups, and stews. Also makes a nice garnish. |
| Herb - Dill, Fern Leaf | Fern Leaf Dill | Sun | Greenish flowers | Annual | 18" | TENDER HERB - A unique dwarf plant for the herb garden featuring delicate ferny leaves and a unique flavor for seasoning fish and vegetables. |
| Herb - Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus | Sun | N/A | 6 | 2' | Also known as the Silver Dollar Plant, this is an attractive landscape variety of herb whose rounded silver-blue leaves add interest to borders and containers. |
| Herb - Fennel, Bronze | Bronze Fennel | Sun | Yellow flowers | 6 | 4' | PERENNIAL HERB - A wonderfully decorative form of fennel with lacy, bronze-red foliage that has a mild licorice flavor. Used on fish and in soups, salads, and stews. |
| Herb - Garlic | Garlic | Sun | White flowers | Annual | 18" | HERB - A vigorous garlic for spring planting and summer harvest. Its young greens are delicious fresh or cooked. |
| Herb - Geranium, Citronella | Citronella Scented Geranium | Sun | Lavender flowers | Annual | 2' | TENDER HERB - Heart-shaped leaves have rounded lobes and an energetic citrus scent. This plant is rumored to repel mosquitoes, but evidence of this is minimal. |
| Herb - Geranium, Lemon Rober | Lemon Rober Scented Geranium | Sun | Lavender flowers | Annual | 2' | TENDER HERB - Distinctive lemon-rose scented leaves on this vigorous plant are ideal for potpourri, and fragrance or flower gardens and containers. |
| Herb - Geranium, Snowflake | Snowflake Scented Geranium | Sun | Lavender flowers | Annual | 2' | NEW for 2011 - TENDER HERB - Deeply cut green leaves with white splotches have a lemon fragrance. Good for use in potpourri or scented garden. Flowers are edible, too! |
| Herb - Lavender, Blueberry Ruffles | Blueberry Ruffles Lavender | Sun | Mid purple flowers | Annual | 1-2' | NEW for 2011 - TENDER HERB - A new variety of Spanish lavender, this has deep pink ruffled bracts and a compact habit. |
| Herb - Lavender, Lady | Lady Lavender | Sun | Soft blue flowers | 5-9 | 10'' | An award winning variety, this lavender features fragrant flowers and foliage that attract butterflies to the garden. Great along walkways, decks and patios where their scent can be enjoyed and also nice for drying for sachets and bouquets. |
| Herb - Leeks | Leek | Sun | n/a | Annual | 2 | Sweeter and more mild than an onion, this grows to 2' and is good sauteed with meats and vegetables and in stews and soups. |
| Herb - Lemon Balm | Lemon Balm | Sun | White flowers | 5 | 2' | PERENNIAL HERB - This herb's glossy green leaves have a delightful lemon scent. Nice for flavoring teas and ice cream. |
| Herb - Lovage | Lovage | Sun | n/a | 3 | 4' | PERENNIAL HERB - A vigorous, glossy-leaved plant that imparts a nice celery flavor. |
| Herb - Marjoram, Sweet | Sweet Marjoram | Sun | Grayish leaves | Annual | 12" | TENDER HERB - Tiny grey-green leaves are indispensable for flavoring meats, fish and vegetablesw as well for use in potpourri, wreaths, and soap. |
| Herb - Mint, Chocolate | Chocolate Mint | Sun | Purple, pink or white flower | 5 | 1-2' | PERENNIAL HERB - The flavor of this mint has a subtle chocolate overtone. |
| Herb - Mint, Curly | Curly Mint | Sun | Spearmint flavored leaves | 5 | 2' | PERENNIAL HERB - The round, crinkled leaves of this mint have a strong peppermint flavor. Great for teas. |
| Herb - Mint, Grapefruit | Grapefruit Mint | Sun | Spearmint flavored leaves | 5 | 1' | PERENNIAL HERB - This mint has a spearmint flavor with a strong grapefruit overtone. Excellent for teas and cold drinks. |
| Herb - Mint, Lime | Lime Mint | Sun | Lime flavored leaves | 5 | 1-2' | PERENNIAL HERB - The lime scent and flavor of this mint are a nice addition to summer drinks. |
| Herb - Mint, Pennyroyal | Pennyroyal Mint | Sun | Small green leaves | 6 | 12" | PERENNIAL HERB - A pleasant aromatic creeper whose small green leaves are a reputed flea repellant. Nice for filling in between stepping stones. Zone 6 hardiness. |
| Herb - Mint, Pineapple | Pineapple Mint | Sun | Scented leaves | 5 | 2' | PERENNIAL HERB - A pretty mint variety featuring creamy-white and green pineapple-scented leaves. |
| Herb - Mint, Robert Mitchum | Robert Mitchum Mint | Sun | Peppermint leaves | 5 | 12" | PERENNIAL HERB - A select strain of true cool black peppermint that makes a refreshing tea. |
| Herb - Mint, Spearmint Ky. Colonel | Kentucky Colonel Spearmint | Sun | Spearmint leaves | 5 | 2' | PERENNIAL HERB - The best mint for Mint Juleps! |
| Herb - Oregano, Greek | Greek Oregano | Sun | White flowers | 5 | 12-18" | PERENNIAL HERB - Easy to grow and best kept trimmed, this features excellent pungent oregano flavor. Use fresh or dried. |
| Herb - Oregano, Hot & Spicy | Hot & Spicy Oregano | Sun | White flowers | 5 | 12 -18" | PERENNIAL HERB - Looks similar to Italian oregano but with a fuller, more spicy flavor. Somewhat prostrate, it grows to 18''. |
| Herb - Oregano, Italian | Italian Oregano | Sun | White flowers | 5 | 12-18" | PERENNIAL HERB - Often call hardy marjoram, this is an excellent all-purpose oregano for using fresh or dried. Plants form clumps rather than spreading rampantly. |
| Herb - Parsley, Curled | Curled Parsley | Sun | White flowers | Biennial | 8-10" | Bienniel Herb - Extremely dense, beautiful dark green triple curled leaves are good for flavoring cooking and as garnishes. They regrow rapidly after trimming for use all season. |
| Herb - Parsley, Italian Flat Leaf | Italian Flat Leaf Parsley | Sun | White flowers | Biennial | 8-10" | Biennial Herb - This Italian dark leaf strain features flavorful, glossy, flat leaves that complement almost any dish. They can also be used dried and in slow cooking. |
| Herb - Rosemary, Arp | Arp Rosemary | Sun | Pale blue flowers | 6 | 3-4' | PERENNIAL HERB - An upright rosemary with grey-green leaves and pale blue flowers. One of the hardiest rosemary varieties - to zone 6, this slow grower will reach 3-4'. |
| Herb - Rosemary, Barbecue | Barbecue Rosemary | Sun | Blue flowers | Annual | 2-6' | TENDER HERB - An upright rosemary with large, light green foliage and blue flowers. For an extra hint of rosemary flavor, use the sturdy stalks as skewers for kabobs. |
| Herb - Rosemary, Common | Common Rosemary | Sun | Blue flowers | Annual | 4' | TENDER HERB - This upright rosemary is the straight species and most commonly used variety. Can be trimmed for use as standards, bonsai, and topiary and is excellent for large containers. |
| Herb - Rosemary, Tuscan Blue | Tuscan Blue Rosemary | Sun | Aromatic leaves | Annual | 2-3' | TENDER HERB - An upright grower with broad leaves - perfect for topiary. |
| Herb - Sage, Common | Common Sage | Sun | Blue flowers | 4 | 1-2' | PERENNIAL HERB - This common sage is valued by commercial growers for its high essential oil content. |
| Herb - Sage, Golden | Golden Sage | Sun | Lavender flowers | 7 | 18" | TENDER HERB - A pretty ornamental variety of sage whose light green leaves have gold margins. |
| Herb - Sage, Mexican Bush | Mexican Bush Sage | Sun | Purple flowers spikes | 8 | 4' | TENDER - A landscape herb with attractive greyish-green foliage and showy purple flower spikes in September and October. Also great for cut or dried arrangements. |
| Herb - Sage, Pineapple | Pineapple Sage | Sun | Bright red flowers | 9 | 3' | TENDER HERB - Pleasant pineapple-scented foliage is topped in late summer by bright red flowers. |
| Herb - Sage, Purple | Purple Sage | Sun | Lavender-blue flowers | 6 | 2' | PERENNIAL HERB - An attractive sage variety for the landscape or containers, this features aromatic purple foliage and lavender-blue flowers. |
| Herb - Sage, Variegated | Variegated Sage | Sun | Lavender flowers | 6 | 18" | PERENNIAL HERB - An attractive sage variety for the landscape or containers, this features showy leaves of purple, pink, and white and lavender flowers in summer. |
| Herb - Savory, Summer | Summer Savory | Sun | White flowers | Annual | 18" | TENDER HERB - Widely used herb in parts of the world as the main flavoring in dressing for turkey and chicken, in stews, and in meat pies. It has a milder, subtler flavor than winter savory. |
| Herb - Savory, Winter | Winter Savory | Sun | n/a | 6 | 12" | PERENNIAL HERB - A tiny-leaved evergreen with peppery spiciness. |
| Herb - Shallots | Shallots | Sun | White flowers | Annual | 16" | A mild flavored bulb combining the essence of onion, garlic and scallions. The most delectable of all onions. |
| Herb - Sweet Annie | Sweet Annie | Sun | Small white flowers | Annual | 4-5' | A landscape herb featuring fruity, sweet scented, delicate, fern-like foliage. Useful in dried arrangements and potpourri. |
| Herb - Sweetleaf (Stevia) | Stevia rebaudiana | Sun | Small white flowers | Annual | 2' | TENDER HERB - Edible leaves are much sweeter than sugar. Use fresh leaves in fruit salads, teas or baked in bread. Leaves can also be sried and used as a sugar substitute. |
| Herb - Tarragon, French | French Tarragon | Sun | n/a | 4 | 24" | PERENNIAL HERB - One of the finest culinary herbs, having a delicate anise-like flavor. Use in sauces or with poultry, eggs, fish, or vegetables. |
| Herb - Thyme, English | English Thyme | Sun | Pale purple flowers | 5-7 | 6-8'' | Culinary variety of thyme that is a favorite of cooks, used fresh, or dried. This is a strong grower in full sun and well-drained, ordinary garden soil. |
| Herb - Thyme, French | French Thyme | Sun | White flowers | Annual | 12" | TENDER HERB - Considered by many to be the best culinary variety, this upright thyme has white flowers and leaves that are narrower and more grey than English thyme. |
| Herb - Thyme, Lavender | Lavender Thyme | Sun | Lavender-purple flowers | 5 | 12" | PERENNIAL HERB - A semi-upright thyme with mild lavender fragrance and lavender-purple flowers. |
| Herb - Thyme, Lemon | Lemon Thyme | Sun | Pale lilac flowers | 5 | 3" | PERENNIAL HERB - Semi-upright habit with pale lilac flowers and lemon-scented foliage that shows striking gold and green coloration during cool weather. |
| Herb - Thyme, Lemon Creeping | Lemon Creeping Thyme | Sun | Pink flowers | 5 | 2" | PERENNIAL HERB - A vigorous green-leaved creeper with vibrant lemon aroma and pink flowers. |
| Herb - Thyme, Lime | Lime Thyme | Sun | Pinkish flowers | 5 | 3-4" | PERENNIAL HERB - A semi-upright landscape variety with pink flowers and light green foliage with a mild citrus scent. |
| Herb - Thyme, Orange | Orange Thyme | Sun | Pale purple flowers | 5 | 4" | PERENNIAL HERB - This upright thyme has grey-green leaves and a strong orange scent. Small, abundant, pale-purple flowers. |
| Herb - Thyme, White Creeping | White Creeping Thyme | Sun | White | 5 | 2" | PERENNIAL HERB - A low creeping selection with bright white blooms in spring. |
