All Plants

A truly cinnamon scented basil! The med. sized lvs are emerald green w/prpl stems & accents. Pleasingly strong aroma & flavor, this sweet basil adds a unique & zesty punch to a variety of dishes, teas & fruits. Can be cooked, used in arrangements or dried. Blm clr: pk. Ht: 12-18”+. Exp: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z3-9.(Maturity: 65 days)(Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’, O. b. var. Genovese ‘Cinnamon’, O. gratissimum)

Heirloom-Pesto lovers unanimously recommend ‘Genovese’ as the best variety for pesto due to its distinctively sweet flavor. Plants are strong producers of dk green, glossy lvs w/a characteristic spoon shape. Yields 7 to 8 cuttings. Though used mainly as a culinary herb, this basil has many therapeutic qualities as well. Biennial herb. Height: 18-24”. Width: 15”. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. (Maturity: 68 days)

Sacred Basil sets itself apart w/its pungent aroma & many medicinal properties. Whole lvs are crisp & clove flavored, very cooling in summer salads. Good flavoring vegetable in stir fry & steamed dishes. In additional to many nutritional values, it also has medicinal properties. Excellent pollen & nectar source for bees. Easy to grow. Height: 3 feet. Plant in sun/pt shade. An annual but will last longer w/regular pruning. (Maturity: 75 days)

A narrow leaf basil native to Southeast Asia with a delightfully strong aroma and lemony flavor. Delicious with fish and in salad dressings. Flowering stalks can be added to bouquets to lend a wonderful lemony fragrance. Small leaf variety. Biennial herb. Height: 18-30”. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-9. (Maturity: 60 days) (Ocimum basilicum citriodorum)

Annual or Short-lived Perennial: Heat tolerant. One of the best ornamental basils & can be used for seasoning too. Highly aromatic with upright growth habit. Attractive purple veined dark green leaves have a mild flavor & can be used to flavor pesto, sauces, salads, & meat dishes. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: summer. Color: dark purple. Height: 24-36 in. Width: 12-15 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/moist. Less cold-sensitive than others. USDA Z9.

Ornamental appeal & intense, spicy flavor. Compact habit, handsome foliage, wonderful aroma & its flavorful lvs make it a must-grow for lovers of flavored vinegars & oils! Sweeter aroma & flavor than other purple basils. The lvs are smooth, flat, & large, about 3-4" long & borne very profusely on dense, full little plants a foot tall & 8-10" wide. Good choice when making infused oils. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z3-9.

Great for ornamental and culinary use. An attractive miniature with small 3/4" long lvs on highly branched stems. Nice, compact, mounding habit excellent for containers, borders or rock gardens. Aromatic. Smooth, spicy, sweet flavor is great for salads or pesto. Stems are very tender as well. It grows in a perfect dome shape 8-12" tall. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-9. (Maturity: 70 days)

Flavorful garnish for sweet dishes. It has a clove-like licorice flavor w/a hearty aroma that compliments the hot spicy flavors of Thai cuisine. It is lovely as a potted herb, an edible bedding plant or it can be used in floral arrangements. Compact plants sport relatively small green lvs w/dk purple stems & blossoms. Lvs are 2” long & plants reach 12-18” tall. (Maturity: 63 days) (Ocimum basilicum var. americanum ‘Sweet Thai’)

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Native to New Zealand. A slow spreading grass-like plant. Stiff, upright growth habit with narrow, tubular dark green foliage with yellow variegation, 18-24" x 24". Nice pot or bog plant. Tolerates boggy conditions w/free standing water. Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z6-11. (syn. Machaerina rubiginosa 'Variegata')

Heirloom-This heirloom made Oregon's Willamette Valley famous in the 60's and 70's for canning beans. Heavy producer, is a dependable & delicious variety for the garden. Has exceptional flavor fresh, shelled or dry. Picked fresh, beans are round & dk green w/unusual prpl streaks. They are long, straight & stringless. Vines can reach up to 10' tall w/7-10" pods. Ideal for table use, freezing & canning. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 66 days)

This Dutch heirloom dates back to at least the 19th century! A taste test winner & probably the best multipurpose bean available. Use fresh as a snap bean w/super flavor & crispness or as a shelled bean. It has white to ylw 6-8" pods w/prpl streaks that fade when cooked. As a snap, harvest when the flat beans turn from lime green to buffed ylw w/bt prpl stripes. For dried beans, let pods fully mature. Ht: 24-30". Maturity: 55 days fresh, 95 days shell.

The most popular French filet bean w/high yields of slender 7” green pods that have an unsurpassed flavor. These are intended to be picked very slender, 1/8-1/4" in diameter. This bush type produces a continuous yield of “extra fine” (1/4” diameter) grade that is maintained by picking every 36-48 hours. 3 days in hot weather or 5 days in cool weather is about the maximum delay between harvests. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 65 days)

Heirloom: Non-GMO. Early maturing Romano bean type. Bright green pods are flat and long growing 10-12" long, 1" wide. Beans are string-less and tender. The plants are vigorous and strong. Harvest pods at 8-10" long and when beans just starting to bulge in the pods about 50-55 days. Beans are white inside the pots. Use in pasta dishes, stir-fries, or soups. Delicious fresh, steamed, sauteed or fried tempura style. Plant in sun with moist soil.

Shrub: Cane-type, very large, upright grower. Coral-pink flowers are on continuous display. The flowers are set off by huge dark bronzey-green heart-shaped leaves with a red reverse. Good for porches, patios, large containers or tropical settings. Perennial outdoors where there is no frost or can be used as a houseplant in bt., indirect light. Late winter into summer. Height: 4-6'. Width: 4-6'. Exp: part shade/shade. Water: mod. USDA Z9. Hardy to at least 30° F.

Perennial: Deer and drought tolerant. The Mahogany series are upright, mounding plants with dark chocolate-colored foliage. The bright blooms have a nice contrast against the dark foliage. Good for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and borders. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: orange. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 10-12 inches. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate.

Shrub: Unstoppable flower power in both sun & shade. Produces an abundance of upright-facing, fully-double, medium-sized blooms. The small glossy pointy leaves remain dark green w/ distinctive light green veins & tinges of burgundy throughout the year. The dark red stems can be quite attractive. Ideal for hanging baskets, mixed containers & window boxes. Blm color: gold w/peach overtones & yellow throat. Ht.: 12-16". Width: 12-16". Water: mod.-dry. USDA Z10. PPAF

Perennial: Evergreen. Brazil native. Olive green leaves w/ silvery spots & red undersides. Upright stems have segments which resemble bamboo. Blooms: spring-fall with open white flowers (sometimes red) with bright yellow centers. Ht: 3 ft or more. As a houseplant needs bright, indirect light. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks. Water when top 1/2 inch of soil is dry. Enjoys a warm spot w/ humidity (kitchen/bathroom). USDA Z10. Toxic to people & pets if ingested.

Shrub: Deciduous. Deer resistant. A classic, tidy series with timeless 1" blooms. Striking bronzy, almost coppery-green, shiny rounded foliage with assorted blooms. Heat tolerant & doesn’t require deadheading. Great hanging basket, mixed container, window box, edging, focal, ground cover, border & bedding plant. Attracts butterflies. Compact & uniform. Blooms: spring-fall. Height: 8-12". Width: 8-12". Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8-10.

Shrub: Deciduous. Deer resistant. A classic, tidy series with timeless 1" blooms. Striking bronzy, almost coppery-green, shiny rounded foliage with bright white blooms. Heat tolerant & doesn't require deadheading. Great hanging basket, mixed container, window box, edging, focal, ground cover, border & bedding plant. Attracts butterflies. Compact & uniform. Blooms: spring-fall. Height: 8-12". Width: 8-12". Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8-10.