patchouli
Pogostemon patchouli
Grown in the United States at least since 1900, patchouli, is part of a genus … Continued
browsing: medicinal, fragrant, sacred & insecticidal herbs
An herb is a plant with a unique taste or smell. There are medicinal and culinary herbs. Some, like chamomile used in tea, are both. In food, the word herb generally refers to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while spices are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including seeds, bark, roots, and fruits. Medicinal herbs have been used as far back as ancient Sumeria. Some herbs make effective repellents for unwanted pests.
Herbs can be perennial or annual.
All plants are grown using organic potting mix and fertilizer.
scented geranium
Pelargonium hybrids
Grown primarily for their distinctively scented foliage, scented geraniums also have beautiful delicate blooms in … Continued
pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium
Pennyroyal is an excellent living mulch and insect repellent. Rubbing leaves on on skin can … Continued
rue
Ruta graveolens
Lacy blue-green ornamental herb is known as the “herb of grace.” Rue was once thought … Continued
Mexican bush marigold, Lemmon’s marigold
Tagetes lemmonii
Narrow, green, fine foliage has a strong citrus-like aroma. The sunny yellow blooms attract bees … Continued
toothache plant
Spilanthes oleracea
A medicinal herb that’s been used for generations to manage the pain of toothaches, foliage … Continued