German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) This dainty herb sports tiny white petals surrounding large golden centers. Used primarily for tea, it also makes an attractive choice for ground cover or ornamental planting. Tastes best if flowers are harvested...

Glorious Gleam Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus & minus)

Glorious Gleam Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus & minus) An exquisite double bloomer with stunning color ranging from flaming oranges to brilliant yellows. These semi-trailing, 36-inch vines produce edible flowers all summer long. Keep roots cool with...

Heal All (Prunella vulgaris)

Heal All (Prunella vulgaris) Also known as Allheal and Self Heal, this hardy perennial herb is highly valued for its diverse medicinal properties. Heal All's small purply-blue flowers are nectar rich and favored by bees and other pollinators, and...

Henna (Lawsonia inermis)

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) Valued for centuries across the globe for its cosmetic properties, henna is best known as a source of dye that can be applied to hair, skin or nails. This shrubby desert plant reaches 16’ tall, requires full sun, and...

Hops (Humulus lupulus)

Hops (Humulus lupulus) Sturdy climbing vines reach 20’ long or more and produce beautiful flowers and cone-shaped fruits (female). Hops is loved by pollinators and humans who enjoy tea and beer. Trellising is required. 50 minimum...

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Perennial

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Perennial Native to the Mediterranean region and naturalized throughout the US and Canada, Hyssop is valued for its antioxidant and medicinal properties. This member of the mint family is prized by beekeepers for the...

Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum)

Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) Perennial Violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers adorn this heirloom’s fern-like foliage, which resembles the rungs of a ladder. Originally used for medicinal purposes dating back to the 1600s, Jacob’s...

Jewel Mix Nasturtium (Tropaeolum minor)

Jewel Mix Nasturtium (Tropaeolum minor) These bright dwarf blooms will bedazzle your flower beds all summer long! Plant this jewel mix alongside your vegetables to help keep harmful insects away, and try adding these edible gems to your salads...

Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) Perennial

Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) Perennial This vanilla-scented wildflower is sure to dazzle garden visitors including butterflies with its rosy-hued summertime blooms. According to legend, an 18th-century medicine man named Joe Pye used it to cure...

Johnny Jump Up Viola (Viola tricolor)

Johnny Jump Up Viola (Viola tricolor) After a long winter, this lovely heirloom is sure to bring happiness and joy to one and all! Johnny Jump Up's colorful blooms of royal purple, yellow, and white are edible and will reseed. Cold hardy and very easy...

Korean Licorice Mint (Agastache rugosa)

Korean Licorice Mint (Agastache rugosa) Native to China and Korea, this perennial mint has amazing licorice flavor, tall stature, and powerhouse blue flowers for pollinators. For best flavor, harvest leaves before flowering begins. Grows in clumps and...

Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Perennial

Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Perennial This dainty perennial bears clover-like green leaves and small chartreuse blossoms, making it ideal for floral bouquets and border gardens alike. Lady’s Mantle reaches up to 18” tall and...

Lance Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)

Lance Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) Also called Tickseed, this easy-to-grow, self-sowing wildflower is native to North America. With sunshine-yellow petals and a rich golden center, the Lance Leaf stands out beautifully in meadow and cottage...

Lemon Bergamot (Monarda citriodora) Annual

Lemon Bergamot (Monarda citriodora) Annual This aromatic heirloom with purple blossoms and lemon-scented leaves brings color and fragrance to any garden. Loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, Lemon Bergamot is an easygoing grower that thrives in...

Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora)

Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) Although a member of the mint family, Lemon Mint is a bee balm or monarda. Light purple flowers with a lemony scent make this heirloom a pollinator favorite. Frequently used for tea, as a garnish, and in fresh summer...