Herbs Encyclopedia
Monarda citriodora (Lemon Bee Balm)
An annual lemon-scented Monarda from the Texas prairies with unique tiered, wedding-cake flower heads. Self-sows for perennial presence. Drought-tolerant, pest-free, easy from seed. Superb lemon tea and pollinator plant. Grows...
Monarda citriodora (Lemon Bee Balm)
An annual lemon-scented Monarda from the Texas prairies with unique tiered, wedding-cake flower heads. Self-sows for perennial presence. Drought-tolerant, pest-free, easy from seed. Superb lemon tea and pollinator plant. Grows...
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)
The tougher, drought-tolerant Monarda — lavender-purple flowers, far less mildew than Bee Balm. Native across most of North America. Hardy to −35°C (zones 3–9). Oregano-like flavour used by indigenous peoples...
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)
The tougher, drought-tolerant Monarda — lavender-purple flowers, far less mildew than Bee Balm. Native across most of North America. Hardy to −35°C (zones 3–9). Oregano-like flavour used by indigenous peoples...
Monarda didyma (Bee Balm (Bergamot))
A dazzling North American perennial with firework-like scarlet, pink, or purple flower heads. Top hummingbird and pollinator plant. Hardy to −30°C (zones 3–8). Needs moist soil and good air flow....
Monarda didyma (Bee Balm (Bergamot))
A dazzling North American perennial with firework-like scarlet, pink, or purple flower heads. Top hummingbird and pollinator plant. Hardy to −30°C (zones 3–8). Needs moist soil and good air flow....
Aloysia citrodora (Lemon Verbena)
The queen of lemon-scented herbs — no other plant matches its lemon intensity. Deciduous shrub (1–3m in warm climates). Hardy to −5°C (zones 8–10). 'Verveine' tea is France's favourite herbal...
Aloysia citrodora (Lemon Verbena)
The queen of lemon-scented herbs — no other plant matches its lemon intensity. Deciduous shrub (1–3m in warm climates). Hardy to −5°C (zones 8–10). 'Verveine' tea is France's favourite herbal...
Pelargonium tomentosum (Peppermint Geranium)
The softest herb in the world — large, velvety leaves covered in plush hairs, releasing peppermint scent when touched. Trailing habit, prefers partial shade (unusual for pelargoniums). Tender (zones 10–11)....
Pelargonium tomentosum (Peppermint Geranium)
The softest herb in the world — large, velvety leaves covered in plush hairs, releasing peppermint scent when touched. Trailing habit, prefers partial shade (unusual for pelargoniums). Tender (zones 10–11)....
Pelargonium citrosum (Citronella Geranium)
The 'mosquito plant' — a scented pelargonium with citronella-like fragrance and deeply cut, lacy leaves. NOT an effective insect repellent by proximity alone (crushing needed). Tender (zones 10–11). Genuinely lovely...
Pelargonium citrosum (Citronella Geranium)
The 'mosquito plant' — a scented pelargonium with citronella-like fragrance and deeply cut, lacy leaves. NOT an effective insect repellent by proximity alone (crushing needed). Tender (zones 10–11). Genuinely lovely...