This classic Italian heirloom is ideal for cooking and pesto! The flowers are also edible and make great garnishes. This is the basil by which all other basil are compared.   Suitable for container gardening

Perfect for container gardening, the upright growth habit of this variety allows for high productivity with a small footprint. The smaller leaves of this variety are great for cooking, and the plant's reluctance to flower ensures that all energy is...

An intense citrus-y aroma makes this basil a great choice for chilled dishes and drinks like ice cream or lemonade. Additionally leaves can be steeped in hot water alone or with mint for a wonderful herbal tea.    Suitable for...

Basil, but chic. 'Purple Ball' combines classic basil flavor with eye-catching dark purple foliage on an adorably compact plant. Reaching just over one foot tall, 'Purple Ball' is perfect for container gardening or adding to an ornamental planting for some...

The essential basil of  Vietnamese Pho, Thai curry and other much loved standouts from the Asian culinary scene.. Thai basil has a strong clove scent which provides a fun twist in pesto.  Additionally, this variety is a standout in the...

Form meets function in this lovely edible flower. Blooming in shades of yellow and orange from spring to frost, Calendula flowers are edible which makes them great ornamental additions to herb and vegetable gardens. Use the petals (fresh or dried)...

Nepeta cataria. Vigorous plant that grows well in containers or gardens, this is the classic catnip that will drive your houseplants wild. This plant is in the mint family, so it also makes a delicious addition to teas and other...

An excellent addition to the herb garden, chives are perennial locally in zone 5 and will amaze you with their beautiful and edible lavender blooms each spring. Deadhead to minimize reseeding.    Suitable for container gardening.

Very aromatic and impossible to miss. Both the leaves and flowers are suitable for flavoring a variety of fresh dishes or all your canning favorites. Hello homemade dill pickles! Use fresh, dry foliage for use in the winter, Deadhead before...

A tender perennial, lavender can easily be grown exclusively for the ornamental qualities. Both the flowers and leaves are edible and can be used fresh or dried. This is the “secret ingredient” in the spice mix Herbs de Provence.  ...

Also known as 'Dinosaur' or 'Lacinato' kale, this leafy green has been grown in Italy since the 1880s! Crisp leaves and a sweet flavor make this one of the best tasting kale varieties around. Additionally, the dark textured foliage provides...

A fast growing annual herb, this famous ingredient in Thai cooking also makes an excellent addition to herbal tea blends. It is easy to mistake lemongrass as a strictly ornamental grass, so it can easy be tucked into ornamental landscapes...