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

Description: Hardy perennial; height 12''. Dark green, short oblong leaves, small white blossoms. Mature plant is shrub-like. Culture: Well-drained, medium-rich soil in full sun. Keep plant clipped to induce new growth. Propagation: Seed, cuttings.

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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