Herbs Encyclopedia
Origanum majorana (Sweet Marjoram)
The refined, sweeter cousin of oregano — essential in German sausages, French fine herbes, and delicate cream sauces. Tender perennial (zones 9–10, annual elsewhere) with distinctive 'knotted' flower buds. Add...
Origanum majorana (Sweet Marjoram)
The refined, sweeter cousin of oregano — essential in German sausages, French fine herbes, and delicate cream sauces. Tender perennial (zones 9–10, annual elsewhere) with distinctive 'knotted' flower buds. Add...
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (Greek Oregano)
The true culinary oregano — intensely pungent, resinous, and far superior to common O. vulgare for cooking. White flowers, fuzzy grey leaves. Needs maximum sun, lean soil, and minimal water....
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (Greek Oregano)
The true culinary oregano — intensely pungent, resinous, and far superior to common O. vulgare for cooking. White flowers, fuzzy grey leaves. Needs maximum sun, lean soil, and minimal water....
Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
The quintessential Mediterranean herb — indispensable for pizza, pasta, and Greek cuisine. Hardy perennial (zones 4–9) growing 30–60 cm. Flavour intensity depends heavily on climate and variety — hot, dry...
Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
The quintessential Mediterranean herb — indispensable for pizza, pasta, and Greek cuisine. Hardy perennial (zones 4–9) growing 30–60 cm. Flavour intensity depends heavily on climate and variety — hot, dry...
Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage)
A dramatic biennial sage growing 60–120 cm with enormous velvety leaves and showy pink-lavender flower spikes. Powerfully musky-sweet essential oil used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–9),...
Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage)
A dramatic biennial sage growing 60–120 cm with enormous velvety leaves and showy pink-lavender flower spikes. Powerfully musky-sweet essential oil used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–9),...
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage)
A tender, pineapple-scented sage from Mexico, growing 90–150 cm tall with brilliant scarlet autumn flowers. Unlike Mediterranean sages, it needs rich, moist soil and regular feeding. Root-hardy to −10°C (zones...
Salvia elegans (Pineapple Sage)
A tender, pineapple-scented sage from Mexico, growing 90–150 cm tall with brilliant scarlet autumn flowers. Unlike Mediterranean sages, it needs rich, moist soil and regular feeding. Root-hardy to −10°C (zones...
Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' (Tricolor Sage)
The most ornamental culinary sage — grey-green, cream, and pink-purple variegated foliage on a compact 30–40 cm plant. Less hardy (zones 6–8) and less vigorous than green sage. Best in...
Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' (Tricolor Sage)
The most ornamental culinary sage — grey-green, cream, and pink-purple variegated foliage on a compact 30–40 cm plant. Less hardy (zones 6–8) and less vigorous than green sage. Best in...