Herbs Encyclopedia
Viola odorata (Voňková fialka)
A fragrant woodland perennial with heart-shaped leaves and intensely perfumed purple flowers in early spring. Crystallise the petals, make violet syrup, or simply let the colony carpet shady ground beneath...
Viola odorata (Voňková fialka)
A fragrant woodland perennial with heart-shaped leaves and intensely perfumed purple flowers in early spring. Crystallise the petals, make violet syrup, or simply let the colony carpet shady ground beneath...
Sivúľka lekárska (Sivúľka)
A bristly, self-sowing annual beloved by bees and bartenders alike. Sky-blue star flowers freeze beautifully in ice cubes; young leaves taste of cucumber. Thrives in any soil with zero fuss,...
Sivúľka lekárska (Sivúľka)
A bristly, self-sowing annual beloved by bees and bartenders alike. Sky-blue star flowers freeze beautifully in ice cubes; young leaves taste of cucumber. Thrives in any soil with zero fuss,...
Tropaeolum majus (Kapustnica)
A peppery, edible annual that thrives on neglect. Poor soil and full sun produce the best flowers. Every part is edible — leaves, blooms, and pickled green seeds. Doubles as...
Tropaeolum majus (Kapustnica)
A peppery, edible annual that thrives on neglect. Poor soil and full sun produce the best flowers. Every part is edible — leaves, blooms, and pickled green seeds. Doubles as...
Calendula officinalis (Kališník lekárenský)
The ultimate dual-purpose garden flower — ornamental, edible, and medicinal. Scatter seed in cool weather for months of sunset-coloured blooms. Deadhead faithfully and calendula rewards with non-stop petals for salads,...
Calendula officinalis (Kališník lekárenský)
The ultimate dual-purpose garden flower — ornamental, edible, and medicinal. Scatter seed in cool weather for months of sunset-coloured blooms. Deadhead faithfully and calendula rewards with non-stop petals for salads,...
Artemisia annua (Sladká pelyněk (Sladká Annie))
A towering aromatic annual famed as the source of artemisinin. Grows rapidly from seed, self-sows prolifically, and tolerates poor soil. Harvest before full bloom for peak potency. Best at the...
Artemisia annua (Sladká pelyněk (Sladká Annie))
A towering aromatic annual famed as the source of artemisinin. Grows rapidly from seed, self-sows prolifically, and tolerates poor soil. Harvest before full bloom for peak potency. Best at the...
Artemisia vulgaris (Kališník liečivý)
The dreamers' herb and moxibustion plant — tall (60–180 cm), silver-backed aromatic perennial. AGGRESSIVELY invasive by rhizomes — contain strictly. Hardy to −35°C (zones 3–9). Used in East Asian cuisine,...
Artemisia vulgaris (Kališník liečivý)
The dreamers' herb and moxibustion plant — tall (60–180 cm), silver-backed aromatic perennial. AGGRESSIVELY invasive by rhizomes — contain strictly. Hardy to −35°C (zones 3–9). Used in East Asian cuisine,...