Herbs

Thymus serpyllum with tiny hairy leaves and delicate white florets. Its overall delicate appearance makes it an ideal plant suitable between stepping stones, on green roofs, or as a groundcover supplement to drought-loving herbs. White flowers and a dense little carpet of dark green leaves - these are the virtues of this cultivar. You can use it in joints between stones and paving.

Coriander is an annual herb. Indispensable in Asian cuisine, but also consumed in Arab and North African cuisine. It also belongs in Indian recipes and Latin American cuisine. Both leaves and seeds are used. It is an indispensable part of Asian cuisine. In the Middle Ages, it was part of recipes for love elixirs, and in China, it is a plant of immortality.

Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. Spearmint has fresh green leaves and a strong mint aroma.

Dill is an annual aromatic herb and maintains itself by self-seeding in suitable places. It appreciates shading of the roots, so it thrives in mixed beds with vegetables and perennials. It is a great attraction for beneficial insects.

Parsley has been used and cultivated since antiquity. You can plant it in containers as well as in beds, and nothing prevents combining it with edible perennials and vegetables. Parsley reportedly enhances the scent of roses and is said to get along well in a shared bed with radishes. It is valuable for its content of aromatic substances as well as vitamins C and A.

Lovage is a well-known robust herb with a long tradition of cultivation. It works best as a solitary plant because it can suppress the growth of other species. When growing in containers, it is necessary to consider their sufficient size and provide the lovage with a pot with a volume of at least 15 liters.

An interesting and perennial basil with shrubby growth and a woody stem. The leaves are aromatic and purple-burgundy. Flowers are purple. The taste and aroma differ from annual basils and are described as slightly more camphor-like, and do not disappear even after drying.

Basil with purple-green leaves. The flowers are pale pink and the aroma is gently cinnamon-like. It is grown as an annual, suitable for containers and flower beds.

Parsley has been used and cultivated since ancient times. You can plant it in containers and beds, and nothing prevents combining it with edible perennials and vegetables. Parsley reportedly intensifies the scent of roses and is said to get along well in a shared bed with radishes. It is valuable for its content of aromatic substances as well as vitamins C and A. Frisado stands out with fine, dark, and curly leaves. Its advantage is the ability to grow quickly after harvesting.

A tall medicinal perennial with decorative, finely divided leaves and a sweet taste and scent similar to anise. It does not form tubers. The delicate, aromatic leaves add an attractive veil-like and bronze smoky effect to a perennial bed. Its flowers are a lure for beneficial insects. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. Mature umbels with seeds can be dried.

A tall medicinal perennial with decorative, finely divided leaves and a sweet taste and scent similar to anise. It does not form tubers. The delicate, aromatic leaves add an attractive veil-like and smoky effect to a perennial bed. Its flowers are a lure for beneficial insects. It lasts 7–10 days in a vase. Mature umbels with seeds can be dried.

Parsley has been used and cultivated since ancient times. You can plant it in containers and beds, and nothing prevents combining it with edible perennials and vegetables. Parsley reportedly intensifies the scent of roses and is said to get along well in a shared bed with radishes. It is valuable for its content of aromatic substances as well as vitamins C and A. This parsley stands out with wide, smooth leaves and a rich aroma.

Parsley has been used and cultivated since antiquity. You can plant it in containers as well as in beds, and nothing prevents combining it with edible perennials and vegetables. Parsley reportedly enhances the scent of roses and is said to get along well in a shared bed with radishes. It is valuable for its content of aromatic substances as well as vitamins C and A. Aphrodite is a curly parsley with good regeneration ability after harvesting.

Rosemary comes from the Mediterranean and North Africa, where it grows wild on dry, rocky, and fully sunny sites. In the Mediterranean, it is grown for essential oil extraction and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and for hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a portable potted plant; alternatively, in a more protected spot, we can try growing hardier species in open beds. Blue Winter tolerates our winters well.

We grow this sage for its velvety, deep green leaves, which find use in the kitchen and in tea blends. To maximize the aromatic content in the leaves, we remove the flowers. The leaves have a special marzipan aroma.

Rosemary originates from the Mediterranean and North Africa, where it grows wild in dry, rocky, and fully sunny habitats. In the Mediterranean, it is grown for extracting fragrant essential oils and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and for hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a portable plant in a pot; alternatively, in a protected spot, we can try growing hardier species in an open flower bed. Upright Pink is an upright growing variety with a deep pink flower.

One of the best basils, with added ornamental value. It is more vigorous, the leaf is dark green with a purple tinge, flowers are purple. Suitable for growing in beds and in containers.

Basil with a special scent with a hint of cinnamon and anise. The flowers are pink and the stems are purple-toned. It is grown as an annual, suitable for containers and beds.

Rosemary comes from the Mediterranean and North Africa, where it grows wild on dry, rocky, and fully sunny sites. In the Mediterranean, it is grown for essential oil extraction and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and for hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a portable potted plant; alternatively, in a more protected spot, we can try growing hardier species in open beds.

Lemongrass, also known as citronella, is suitable for growing in containers. It is an indispensable plant for lovers of scents. The fleshy parts of the leaves are used in dishes, while the green parts are suitable for preparing tea and drying. It retains its aroma very well even when dried.

Lemon basil with bright green leaves and white flowers with a pink tinge. It has the strongest lemon scent and taste of all lemon basils. The aroma also contains undertones of cinnamon and mint with a floral touch.

Rosemary originates from the Mediterranean region and North Africa, where it grows wild in dry, rocky, and fully sunny locations. In the Mediterranean, it is cultivated for the extraction of fragrant essential oils and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a potted plant; alternatively, in a more protected spot, we can try growing hardier varieties in open beds. Blue Cascade is characterized by a trailing growth habit.

Aromatic annual basil with upright growth and light green, medium-sized leaves. It blooms white.

Thyme with a cushion-like growth habit and a fresh lemon scent. It is perfectly suited for growing in containers. It fits well in beds with herbs and delicate drought-tolerant perennials. It is exceptional for its golden foliage.

Salicornia is an edible succulent plant, also called sea asparagus. It grows on saline sandy soils in sunny places. It is used in gastronomy and the cosmetic industry. It has a salty taste resembling young spinach. It can be eaten raw, added to salads, or briefly stewed with butter and garlic.

Originally South American, stevia is cultivated for its leaves containing sweet-tasting substances, but without unwanted calories. It blooms in late summer with tiny white flowers, which are worth removing so that the plants do not exhaust themselves. At that time, they should have the maximum steviol content. The leaves can be used fresh or dried.

Small-leaved basil with fresh green leaves and a pale pink flower. It is grown as an annual, suitable for containers and flower beds.

The natural species of thyme comes from areas around the Mediterranean Sea. A necessity for every gourmet. In the garden, a great attraction for bees and butterflies. It is also suitable for growing in containers; it shapes well with trimming.

Basil with probably the darkest leaves. The leaves are dark, purple-red. It is stated that they contain more essential oils and have a sharper taste than other basils.

At first glance, an ordinary basil. However, its leaves and stems should be somewhat more capable of withstanding cold temperatures. We are putting it to the test. For now, we classify it, like other basils, in the annual category.