The Beginner's Herb Garden: An Herb Society of America Guide
SALAD BURNET - Poterium sanguisorba
Description: Hardy perennial; height 12-18''.
Medium green serrated leaves in opposite, rounded leaflets along a slender
stem. Flowers have pink tufts of stigmas and dangling stamens and no conspicuous
petals.
Culture: Dry, sandy loam in full sun or partial shade.
Propagation: Seed.
Notes: An attractive plant in the garden, the leaves add a
cucumber-like flavor to salads.
WINTER SAVORY - Satureja montana
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Description: Hardy perennial;
height 12''. Dark green, short oblong leaves, small white blossoms.
Mature plant is shrub-like. |
 winter savory Satureja montana |
TARRAGON, FRENCH - Artemisia drancunculus 'Sativa'
| Description: Hardy perennial; height 18-30''. Smooth
olive-green, narrow leaves; bushy plant with slender branching
shoots. Does not set seed. Culture: Well-drained, medium-rich soil in full sun; will tolerate partial shade. In the South, partial shade is essential. Does not do well in hot, humid climates. Propagation: Cuttings, division. |
 French tarragon Artemisia drancunculus 'Sativa' |
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