Valerian Valeriana officinalis This upright perennial herb, also called garden heliotrope, is topped with white to pinkish-white fragrant flowers in midsummer. The blooms were once used in perfume production. …
Thyme Thymus Introduce scenery from the Greek Isles to your garden with lush plantings of thyme. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant herb carpets hillsides in Greece, thriving in well-drained soil. Drought …
Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus French tarragon creates a shrubby presence in the garden border, combining fine texture with wonderful green-to-gray foliage. Leaves dish up a sweet anise flavor used to …
Sweetgrass Hierochloe odorata Also called holygrass or bisongrass, sweetgrass is a native prairie grass prized for its fresh scent. It grows naturally in meadows and along stream banks. Native …
Sweet woodruff Galium odoratum Sweet woodruff makes a big statement in the shade garden. In spring, the plants are smothered with white flowers and the foliage has a sweet, …
Sweet cicely Myrrhis odorata Sweet cicely is one of the few herbs that thrives in the shade. It prefers moist soil and cool temperatures. All parts of sweet cicely …
Stevia Stevia rebaudiana Stevia develops sweet-tasting foliage that’s an excellent alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners. Given enough moisture, this tropical plant thrives in containers or in the landscape. …
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 …
