Catalog pages for Plants Ocimum to Polygonum

 
 

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  OCIMUM BASILICUM (SPICY GLOBE BASIL)
19860 1ft. ANNUAL WHITE FULL C, F
Petite version of Sweet Basil. Holds well in a container.

OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL, ITALIAN LARGE LEAF)
19500 2 ft. ANNUAL WHITE FULL C, F
Classic culinary favorite. Essential ingredient in Pesto. Glossy leaves loaded with spicy flavor.

 OCIMUM BASILICUM CV. (RED RUBIN SWEET BASIL)
19900 2 ft. ANNUAL PURPLE FULL C, F, O
Classic culinary favorite. Essential ingredient in Pesto. Glossy leaves loaded with spicy flavor.

OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM (CLOVE BASIL, TREE BASIL)
20000 4 ft. 10 WHITE FULL C, E, F
In a frost free area this perennial Basil can reach 5 ft. The slightly fuzzy, serrated, light green leaves have pronounced veins. This variety of basil has a clove-like flavor.

OCIMUM X (AFRICAN BLUE BASIL) 
20100 2 ft. 10 PINK FULL C, F, O 
Attractive purple streaked foliage is ideal for year round culinary use. Long pink flower spikes.

ORIGANUM CV. (DWARF PINK OREGANO)
21200 1 ft. 5 PINK FULL B, DF, GC, H, O 
Small, dainty flower heads are held above the round foliage on 6”-10” stems. These cheerful flower stalks are excellent for drying and adding to arrangements.

ORIGANUM CV. (MARSHALL'S MEMORY OREGANO)
20325 2 ft. 8 PINK FULL B, DF, GC, H, O 
Brilliant pink flowers are held upright on two foot stems.  Ideal for fresh or dried arrangements. Blooms longer than any other oregano.

ORIGANUM CV. (MOUNDING MARJORAM)
20350 3 in. 6 MAGENTA FULL F, GC, H, O
It forms a ground hugging mat of deliciously scented foliage. Flower spikes reach 6 in. Can be mowed regularly to maintain a ‘Dichondra’ appearance. Great lawn substitute. Plant with Creeping Oregano and Creeping Golden Marjoram for a mosaic effect. 

ORIGANUM DICTAMNUS (DITTANY) 
20400 1 ft. 8 PINK FULL C, DF, F, H, M, O, W
Round, woolly leaves are silvery green. The many flowering stems display blooms with showy bracts over many months. An excellent patio pot plant.

ORIGANUM LAEVIGATUM CV.(HOPLEY’S PURPLE) 
20600 2 ft. 6 PURPLE FULL B, DF, GC, H, O
Small flower bracts hold many purple flowers over a long season. Round dark green leaves.

ORIGANUM LAEVIGATUM CV. (ROSENKUPPEL OREGANO) 
20600 2 ft. 6 PURPLE FULL B, DF, GC, H, O
Large flower heads of deep maroon-purple. Dry well

ORIGANUM MARU (SYRIAN OREGANO, BIBLE HYSSOP)
21000 2 ft. 8 WHITE FULL C, H, O 
Thought to be the Hyssop of the Bible. Delivers good, spicy, oregano flavor. 

ORIGANUM ONITES (CRETAN OREGANO, RHIGANI, POT MARJORAM) 
21300 18 in. 8 WHITE FULL C, DF, F, H 
Gray-green, woolly foliage with powerful peppery, pizza flavor, round flower heads.

ORIGANUM ROTUNDIFOLIUM X DICTAMNUS (WOOLLY OREGANO) 
21400 1 ft. 8 LAVENDER FULL B, DF, F, H, O 
Produces 1 in. gray, woolly, oregano scented leaves. Blooming starts in early summer continuing until frost. Flower heads are born on many pendulous branches, opening in succession, leaving behind colorful bracts. The stems and flowers can be used in dried arrangements.

ORIGANUM ROTUNDIFOLIUM CV. (KENT BEAUTY OREGANO)
21600 1 ft. 5 PINK FULL B, DF, H, O
Heart shaped leaves have striking pinstriped veins. Large, hop-like flowers. 

ORIGANUM SIPYLEUM (SHOWY PINK OREGANO) 
21700 2 ft. 7 PINK FULL B, DF, F, H, O Pendulous branches hold narrow, hanging flower heads. Flowers peak from behind bracts that remain colorful long after the flowers are spent. A nice tall dried flower. 

ORIGANUM VULGARE ‘AUREUM’ (CREEPING GOLDEN MARJORAM)
21900 6 in. 6 WHITE FULL GC, H O
Dense, golden green leaves contour around garden fixtures. Shear to the ground. 

ORIGANUM VULGARE HIRTUM (GREEK OREGANO) 
22000 2 ft. 5 WHITE FULL C, F, H, W
A strong growing shrub with slightly fuzzy, pungent leaves. Considered the best for cooking.

ORIGANUM VULGARE ‘HUMILE’ (CREEPING OREGANO)
22100 6 in. 6 NONE FULL GC, H Dark green, round leaves form a carpet or cascade. it may be mowed during the growing season for a ‘dichondra’ look.     

ORIGANUM X MAJORICUM (ITALIAN OREGANO) 
22200 2 ft. 8 WHITE FULL C, F, H 
The flavor and fragrance are a blend of Oregano and Marjoram. Easy to grow. .

Pelargoiniums marked zone 8 are reliable year after year here. They die back but return.

PELARGONIUM CRISPUM (LEMON GERANIUM) 
22900 2 ft. 10 PINK FULL C, F, H, O
Small wrinkled leaves on upright stems are loaded with lemony flavor and fragrance.

PELARGONIUM CV. (APRICOT GERANIUM) 
25400 2 ft. 10 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
Large, bright green, sharply cut leaves emit an intriguing fruity scent. Large flowers.

PELARGONIUM CV. (ATTAR OF ROSE GERANIUM)
22600 2 ft. 8 PINK FULL C, F, H, O
Deeply cut palmate leaves with rose scent. Used to make rose scented jelly and cake.

PELARGONIUM CV. (BRILLIANT GERANIUM) 
23500 2 ft. 10 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
2-3 in. diameter, round leaves form on trailing stems and emit a fruity scent. 

PELARGONIUM CV. (CHOCOLATE  MINT GERANIUM) 
25700 2 ft. 8 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
Large fuzzy leaves with a Chocolate Blotch in Spring and Fall. Andes after dinner mint smell. Attractive in the landscape. 

PELARGONIUM CV. (CINNAMON GERANIUM) 
25700 2 ft. 10 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
The aroma of cinnamon toast permeates the air when this plant is rubbed or brushed against. If protected may survive in Zones 8 and 9.

PELARGONIUM CV. (CITROSA GERANIUM) 
25900 2 ft. 8 PINK FULL F, H, O 
Large, deeply cut, citrus scented leaves on an attractive plant. 

PELARGONIUM CV. (FINGERBOWL GERANIUM) 
24900 2 ft. 10 PINK FULL F, H, O 
Tiny lemon scented leaves make any fingerbowl delicately scented. 

PELARGONIUM CV. (GINGER GERANIUM)
24950 2 ft. 10 LAVENDER FULL C, F, H, O 
Small 1 1/2 in., glossy green leaves have a delicate ginger scent. Upright growth. 

PELARGONIUM CV. (LEMON BALM GERANIUM)
24800 2 ft. 8 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
Large thick stems with extremely fragrant palm sized leaves.

PELARGONIUM CV. (MINT SCENTED ROSE GERANIUM)
24300 2 ft. 8 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
Rosy scented leaves are deeply cut and brightly variegated with white and green.

PELARGONIUM CV. (MRS. TAYLOR SCENTED GERANIUM)
24400 2 ft. 8 RED  FULL C, F, H, O 
True Red flowers make this Rose Scented Geranium unique. 

PELARGONIUM CV. (NUTMEG SCENTED GERANIUM) 
23800 1 ft. 8 WHITE FULL C, F, H, O 
Gray-green, upright plant with a spicy scent. Covered in delicate white blossoms summer to frost.

PELARGONIUM CV. (PEACOCK SCENTED GERANIUM)
23400 2 ft. 8 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
Irregularly blotched green and white foliage offset the pink flowers on the this sturdy Rose Scented Geranium.

PELARGONIUM CV. (ROBER’S LEMON ROSE)
24500 3 ft. 8 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
Deep, irregularly lobed leaves have strong lemon-rose scent.

PELARGONIUM CV. (SKELETON ROSE SCENTED GERANIUM)
25300 3 ft. 8 PINK FULL C, F, H, O 
Even though the leaf is mostly air, the fragrance of rose is very strong. A tall delicate looking specimen for the garden. 

PELARGONIUM CV. (TRUE CAPITATUM GERANIUM)
22500 2 ft. 8 PURPLE FULL C, F, H, O 
Very attractive fuzzy almost heart shaped leaves and trailing stems make this an exciting over the wall or hanging basket scented geranium. Add the fragrance of roses and purple flowers and what a winner this one is. 

PELARGONIUM CV. (VILLAGE HILL OAK GERANIUM) 
25200 2 ft. 8 PINK FULL F, H, O 
The deeply cut, lobed foliage has a dark center and musky scent. Long blooming. 

PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA (RUSSIAN SAGE)
26100 3 ft. 3 BLUE FULL DF, F, H, O
Pungent, narrow, cut leaves send up prolific quantities of fuzzy blue flower spikes. 

PETROSELINUM CRISPUM (CURLED PARSLEY) 
26200 1 ft. 5 WHITE FULL B, C, M 
Grow this versatile biennial like an annual for best quality leaves. Packed with vitamins.

PETROSELINUM CRISPUM NEAPOLITANUM (ITALIAN PARSLEY)
26300 1 ft. 5 FULL B, C, M 
Preferred variety for cooking this biennial has flat dark green leaves and strong flavor.

PLECTRANTHUS AMBOINICUS (VARIEGATED SPANISH THYME, CUBAN OREGANO) 
26700 1 ft. 10 WHITE FS/PS C, E, F 
2 in. green and white variegated, heart shaped, succulent and serrated leaves have the flavor and fragrance of Oregano and Thyme. Chop and add to sauté’ or deep fry whole breaded leaves.

POGOSTEMON HEYNEANUS (PATCHOULI) 
26750 2 ft. 10 WHITE FS/PS F, O
Dark green glossy leaves are scented with the familiar fragrance. 

POLYGONUM MUTIFLORUM (FO TI, ELIXIR OF LIFE)
27000 30 ft. 7 NA FS/PS C, M 
One of the most widely used Chinese medicinal Herbs. A quickly spreading vine.

POLYGONUM ODORATUM (VIETNAMESE CILANTRO) 
27100 6 in. 10 NA FS/PS C, E, F, GC 
Narrow, pointed, pungent leaves have the flavor of Cilantro and Citrus.
Likes damp locations and does well in part shade.

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