Herbs Encyclopedia

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' (Tuscan Bl...

The premier upright culinary rosemary, tall (120–180 cm) and columnar with broad, intensely aromatic leaves and striking deep blue flowers. Tuscan origins, thrives in full sun and lean, well-drained soil....

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' (Tuscan Bl...

The premier upright culinary rosemary, tall (120–180 cm) and columnar with broad, intensely aromatic leaves and striking deep blue flowers. Tuscan origins, thrives in full sun and lean, well-drained soil....

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' (Prostrate ...

A ground-hugging, cascading form of rosemary growing just 15–30 cm tall but spreading 90–150 cm. Same intense flavour as upright rosemary. Ideal for walls, hanging baskets, and raised bed edges....

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' (Prostrate ...

A ground-hugging, cascading form of rosemary growing just 15–30 cm tall but spreading 90–150 cm. Same intense flavour as upright rosemary. Ideal for walls, hanging baskets, and raised bed edges....

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosemary is a rugged, aromatic, evergreen Mediterranean shrub prized for its needle-like leaves rich in camphor and eucalyptol. Thriving on neglect in well-drained, lean soil and full sun, it is...

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

Rosemary is a rugged, aromatic, evergreen Mediterranean shrub prized for its needle-like leaves rich in camphor and eucalyptol. Thriving on neglect in well-drained, lean soil and full sun, it is...

Nasturtium officinale (Watercress)

A semi-aquatic perennial with crisp, peppery leaves — the most nutrient-dense food on Earth by CDC ranking. Grows in flowing or regularly refreshed water. Hardy to −15°C (zones 3–9). Essential...

Nasturtium officinale (Watercress)

A semi-aquatic perennial with crisp, peppery leaves — the most nutrient-dense food on Earth by CDC ranking. Grows in flowing or regularly refreshed water. Hardy to −15°C (zones 3–9). Essential...

Lepidium sativum (Garden Cress)

The fastest herb from seed to plate — germinating in 24 hours, harvestable in 7–14 days. Grows on damp paper without soil. Peppery, mustard-like flavour essential to British egg-and-cress sandwiches....

Lepidium sativum (Garden Cress)

The fastest herb from seed to plate — germinating in 24 hours, harvestable in 7–14 days. Grows on damp paper without soil. Peppery, mustard-like flavour essential to British egg-and-cress sandwiches....

Claytonia perfoliata (Miner's Lettuce)

A charming, shade-loving annual with unique perfoliate leaves, famous for keeping Gold Rush miners scurvy-free. Thrives in cool, moist shade, self-sowing into permanent colonies. Mild, sweet salad green harvested in...

Claytonia perfoliata (Miner's Lettuce)

A charming, shade-loving annual with unique perfoliate leaves, famous for keeping Gold Rush miners scurvy-free. Thrives in cool, moist shade, self-sowing into permanent colonies. Mild, sweet salad green harvested in...