Sorrel Rumex spp. Sorrel begins growth in early spring, providing salad greens when few other edibles are available. The plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, and it …
Shiso Perilla Think of shiso like a coleus for sun. In fact, it’s closely related to coleus and serves the same role — to add colorful foliage and an …
Scented geranium Pelargonium With fragrances of fruits, flowers, spices, and even chocolate, scented geraniums delight the senses. The plant’s tactile leaves — some fuzzy, some smooth — come in …
Savory Satureja_ species Every dish you make with summer savory will find your family savoring a flavor similar to dill with a hint of thyme. The delicate spice of …
Salvia Salvia There are few gardens that don’t have at least one salvia growing in them. Whether you have sun or shade, a dry garden or lots of rainfall, …
Sage Salvia officinalis You just can’t overdo sage in the garden. This perennial herb earns its keep with fast-growing ways, beautiful blooms, and a flavor deer find distasteful. Once …
Saffron Crocus sativus Whether you call it an herb or a spice, saffron is made from the dried stigmas of one fall-blooming crocus species. This precious herb can be …
Rue Ruta spp. This shrubby aromatic herb has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. It is rarely used nowadays in American cuisine because the leaves have …
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Known as a symbol of remembrance and friendship, rosemary fills a garden with aroma, flavor, and activity — busily pollinating bees love the blooms. This herb …
Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium This perennial mint relative bears whorls of fluffy lavender-purple blooms in late summer and fall. It is native to parts of Europe and Asia but has …
