Herbs Encyclopedia

Oregano majorána (Majoránka lekárska)

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...

Oregano majorána (Majoránka lekárska)

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...

Oregano grécke (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum)

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....

Oregano grécke (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum)

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....

Oregano – Dudík obyčajný

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...

Oregano – Dudík obyčajný

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 (Šalvia lekárska)

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 (Šalvia lekárska)

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),...

Šalvia elegans (Ananásová šalvia)

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...

Šalvia elegans (Ananásová šalvia)

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' (Šalvia lekárska ...

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' (Šalvia lekárska ...

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...