Herbs Encyclopedia

Monarda citriodora (Levanduľa medovníková)

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 (Levanduľa medovníková)

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 (Divoká arnika)

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 (Divoká arnika)

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 (Mätúška (bergamót))

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 (Mätúška (bergamót))

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 (citrónová levanduľa)

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 (citrónová levanduľa)

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 (Mätová pelargónia)

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 (Mätová pelargónia)

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)....

Pelargónium citrosum (citrónová gerániová rastl...

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...

Pelargónium citrosum (citrónová gerániová rastl...

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...