Herbs Encyclopedia
Nepeta cataria (Catnip)
The famous cat-euphoria herb — also a legitimate gentle sedative and insect repellent for humans. Hardy perennial (zones 3–9) growing 50–100 cm. Nepetalactone repels mosquitoes and attracts cats. Protect plants...
Nepeta cataria (Catnip)
The famous cat-euphoria herb — also a legitimate gentle sedative and insect repellent for humans. Hardy perennial (zones 3–9) growing 50–100 cm. Nepetalactone repels mosquitoes and attracts cats. Protect plants...
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
The sunny lemon-scented bee herb — hardy (zones 3–9), forgiving, and nearly indestructible. Clinically supported mild sedative for anxiety and sleep. Use fresh; flavour fades when dried. Cut back hard...
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
The sunny lemon-scented bee herb — hardy (zones 3–9), forgiving, and nearly indestructible. Clinically supported mild sedative for anxiety and sleep. Use fresh; flavour fades when dried. Cut back hard...
Mentha × rotundifolia 'Variegata' (Pineapple Mint)
A cream-and-green variegated apple mint prized for ornamental value. Sweet, fruity fragrance with pineapple overtones. Less vigorous than green mints but still needs containment. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–9). Stunning...
Mentha × rotundifolia 'Variegata' (Pineapple Mint)
A cream-and-green variegated apple mint prized for ornamental value. Sweet, fruity fragrance with pineapple overtones. Less vigorous than green mints but still needs containment. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–9). Stunning...
Mentha longifolia (Horse Mint)
The tall, silver-leaved wild mint — strikingly ornamental with woolly grey foliage and dense flower spikes to 120 cm. More drought-tolerant and less aggressive than spearmint. Hardy to −25°C (zones...
Mentha longifolia (Horse Mint)
The tall, silver-leaved wild mint — strikingly ornamental with woolly grey foliage and dense flower spikes to 120 cm. More drought-tolerant and less aggressive than spearmint. Hardy to −25°C (zones...
Mentha × villosa (Mojito Mint)
The authentic Cuban mojito mint — large, round, soft leaves with a sweet, mild flavour that complements rum and lime perfectly. Vigorous hybrid (zones 6–9). Grow in containers near your...
Mentha × villosa (Mojito Mint)
The authentic Cuban mojito mint — large, round, soft leaves with a sweet, mild flavour that complements rum and lime perfectly. Vigorous hybrid (zones 6–9). Grow in containers near your...
Mentha aquatica (Water Mint)
The wild waterside mint — peppermint's parent species. Robust perennial of stream banks and bog gardens with purple stems and globe-shaped flower heads. Needs wet to waterlogged soil. Hardy to...
Mentha aquatica (Water Mint)
The wild waterside mint — peppermint's parent species. Robust perennial of stream banks and bog gardens with purple stems and globe-shaped flower heads. Needs wet to waterlogged soil. Hardy to...