Our favorite tulsi species for its intensely aromatic, clove-scented leaves and its ability to grow as a perennial if given a little protection. While most tulsi or basil species will grow to a couple feet tall and often die after flowering, the Vana Tree Tulsi can reach up to five feet tall and can easily be grown as a houseplant over winter to keep those fresh tulsi teas going all year long. Vana has the highest clove oil content of any tulsi variety and is exceptionally flavorful and aromatic when made into tea.
A fun new variegated twist on an already delightful plant, the variegated form of Cuban Oregano has all the intense fragrance and flavor of the typical clone with stunning variegated foliage! Creamy edges highlight the two tone green on the interior of the leaf and new growth is often tinted a bright pink. Stunning!
A most elegant and pleasing Milkweed species, the Mexican Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) grows throughout the West Coast and is the single most important species for Monarch butterflies in California.
Our favorite lavender for foliage, Fred Boutin Lavender features especially silvery foliage that really glows at the edge of a border or along a path where it will guide your way with reflected light at night. Flower spikes are especially long on Fred and the flowers bloom for a very long period. Not the most fragrant of lavenders, but the foliage can’t be beat!
A tough and useful Mediterranean herb from the mint family, Winter Savory is becoming more widely used as a culinary herb for its unique, savory flavors and fragrance similar to thyme and sage but uniquely its own. Grows well in full sun and well-draining soils and makes a lovely addition to the herb garden or Mediterranean border.
