Mint Family (Lamiaceae / Labiaceae)
(European) Oregano
Greek oregano
Turkish oregano
Greek oregano is one of many perennial herb species in the genus Oreganum native to the Mediterranean region. It tends to get woody over time.
This mid-summer blooming plant loves full sun, hot temperatures, and well drained dry soil. It grows up to about 24 inches tall and 18″ wide and will survive to USDA planting zone 5.
Good Greek oregano should have …
Nasturtium (Tropaeolaceae)
Nasturtium
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is an annual plant native to higher elevations of Mexico and western South America. A distinctive feature is its long spur where nectar is concentrated.
Plants can be upright or trailing and grow to about 15 to 16 inches high and three or more feet if trailing.
Small to large showy flowers bloom in spring through summer and into fall depending on the climate. Cultivars are available …
Plant Family
Mint Family (Labiatae / Lamiaceae)
Rosemary
Rose of Mary
Anthos
Rosemary is a drought tolerant aromatic evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is also grown as a perennial landscape plant in areas where winter temperatures seldom dip below zero.
Plant as a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9 (some references list Zones 8 through 10).
Rosemary can grow up to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide eventually becoming …
Carrot or Parsley Family (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)
Parsley
Carrot or Parsley Family (Apiaceae formerly Umbelliferae)
Dill weed
Dill is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. Dill has a distinct smell and flavor. The seeds and leaves are used for flavoring a variety of dishes and the seed heads are often used as flavoring for pickles.
These tall narrow plants can reach 5 feet in height. Staking or planting among other taller plants reduces lodging (blown over by …
Carrot or Parsley Family Apiaceae formerly Umbelliferae
Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese parsley
Borage Family (Boraginaceae)
Borage, Burrage, Common bugloss
Many commonly planted shrubs are water-wise. Unusual or native water-wise shrubs are increasingly available at garden centers.
Some characteristics that help shrubs reduce water loss include deep taproots, waxy leaf coatings, and light colored and small leaves.
Mint Family (Lamiaceae / Labiatae)
Russian sage
Verbena Family (Verbenaceae)
Bluebeard, Common bluebeard, Blue mist shrub, Blue spirea
