Herb Garden plants. Click on image to see Latin Name, Family, Description, Cultural Requirements, Culinary Uses, and Medicinal Uses.
Amaranth 'Red Garnet' : Amaranthus caudatus
![IMG_4208](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_4208-e1547658949371.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Anise
![Plant-Pending-400](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Plant-Pending-400.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)
Seeds primarily used in baking & liqueurs, but also in sups, sauces, stews & salads.
Autumn Crocus : Colchicum autumnale
![Colchicum autumnale](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Colchicum-autumnale-e1541126052138.jpg?fit=808%2C1000&ssl=1)
This Crocus has no Medicinal or Culinary uses.
Basil : Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf'
![Ocimum basilicum](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Ocimum-basilicum-Lettuce-Leaf-e1547676275981.jpg?fit=284%2C400&ssl=1)
These huge leaves are great in salads and quickly make a batch of pesto.
Bear's Breeches : Acanthus spinosus
![Acanthus_spinosus Bear](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Acanthus_spinosus.jpg?fit=440%2C587&ssl=1)
Bee Balm / Bergamot : Monarda didyma 'Pink Lace'
![Monarda didyma Bee Balm](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Monarda-didyma-Pink-Lace-e1541125918613.jpg?fit=834%2C1000&ssl=1)
The leaves can be used to make a tea and the flowers can be added to salads for a fresh lemony flavouring.
Borage : Borago officinalis
![Borago officinalis](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Borago-officinalis-e1541123177246.jpg?fit=741%2C1000&ssl=1)
The flowers add a new colour to salads or can be crystallized to decorate cakes. The leaves add a cucumber flavour to cold drinks in summer or can be cooked ...
Caraway : Carum carvi
![Carum carvi](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Carum-carvi-e1547663652532.jpg?fit=400%2C399&ssl=1)
The seeds are used to flavour soups, breads and other dishes. The leaves are used in salads, stews and sauces.
Chives : Allium schoenoprasum
![Chive Flower May 06](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chive-Flower-May-06-e1547762806154.jpg?fit=400%2C300&ssl=1)
Leaves & flowers are used mostly in salads.
Comfrey : Symphytum officinale
![Symphytum officinale](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Symphytum-officinale-e1547678409365.jpg?fit=301%2C400&ssl=1)
Cotton Lavender : Santolina chamaecyparissus
![Santolina-chamaecyparissus-400-square](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Santolina-chamaecyparissus-400-square.jpg?fit=401%2C401&ssl=1)
The leaves and flowers dry well to be used in dried arrangements or potpourri.
Cuban Oregano / Mexican Mint : Plectranthus amboinicus
![Plectranthus amboinicus Cuban Oregano](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Plectranthus-amboinicus-e1541125518522.jpg?fit=1000%2C844&ssl=1)
The leaves can be added to soups and stews, but have a strong Oregano flavour, so use it sparingly. It can also be used to make tea.
Curry Plant : Helichrysum italicum
![Helichrysum italicum Curry Plant](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Helichrysum-italicum-e1541124852220.jpg?fit=873%2C1000&ssl=1)
The whole plant dries well and the flowers are everlasting, so are good in dries arrangements or in potpourri.
Vierling Dill : Anethum graveolens
![Plant-Pending-400](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Plant-Pending-400.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)
Add leaves to salads or seed heads when making pickles.
False Indigo / Blue Wild Indigo : Baptisia australis
![Baptisia_australis_600](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Baptisia_australis_600.jpg?fit=600%2C399&ssl=1)
Feverfew : Chrysanthemum parthenium
![Matricaria-chamomilla-400-square](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Matricaria-chamomilla-400-square.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)
Helps ease headaches & migraines. Used in dried flower arrangements or as a dye plant.
Fig Tree : Ficus carica
![Ficus carica](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Ficus-carica-e1547664051868.jpg?fit=292%2C400&ssl=1)
Good King Henry : Blitum bonus-henricus
![Blitum bonus-henricus](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Blitum-bonus-henricus-e1547663095460.jpg?fit=360%2C400&ssl=1)
Hops : Humulus lupulus
![Humulus lupulus](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Humulus-lupulus-e1547663996917.jpg?fit=335%2C400&ssl=1)
Hops can be calming and have antiseptic properties to reduce inflammation by using a poultice. The "cones" are used in beer making.
Horseradish : Armoracia rusticana
![Armoracia rusticana Horseradish](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Armoracia-rusticana-e1541125357808.jpg?fit=795%2C1000&ssl=1)
Horseradish sauce is used with beef and can be pickled. Grated root can relieve pain & stiff muscles. It is a good diuretic to flush the kidneys.
Hyssop : Hyssop officinale var. aristatus
![IMG_4207](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_4207-e1547658924211.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
A tea can ease a sore throat and is an expectorant. A poultice can heal wounds and bruises. The flowers are very attractive to bees, butterflies & hummingbirds.
Lady's Mantle : Alchemilla mollis
![Alchemilla_vulgaris_002-1_square](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alchemilla_vulgaris_002-1_square.jpg?fit=418%2C418&ssl=1)
Lavender : Lavendula sp.
![Lavandula sp.](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Lavandula-sp.-e1547676460189.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Lemon Balm : Melissa officinalis
![Melissa offisinalis](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Melissa-offisinalis-e1547676431578.jpg?fit=311%2C400&ssl=1)
Lime
![IMG_4203](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_4203-e1547658757903.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Lung Wort : Pulmonaria sp.
![Pulmonaria sp.](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Pulmonaria-sp.-e1547676097905.jpg?fit=400%2C300&ssl=1)
Lung Wort : Pulmonaria sp.
![Pulmonaria](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Pulmonaria-e1547676076892.jpg?fit=391%2C400&ssl=1)
Long-leaved Lung Wort : Pulmonaria l. ssp. cevennensis
![Pulmonaria longifolia ssp. cevennensis](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Pulmonaria-longifolia-ssp.-cevennensis-e1547676114946.jpg?fit=355%2C400&ssl=1)
Marsh Mallow : Althaea officinalis
![Althea officinalis](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Althea-officinalis-e1547662656801.jpg?fit=386%2C400&ssl=1)
Native to Africa where the original "marshmallows" came from. The roots & leaves are edible.
Mint : Mentha sp.
![Mentha sp.](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mentha-sp.-e1547676407354.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Chocolate Mint : Mentha x. peperita 'Chocolate'
![Mentha x piperita](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mentha-x-piperita-Chocolate-e1547676354948.jpg?fit=400%2C376&ssl=1)
Peppermint : Mentha x piperita
![Mentha x piperita](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mentha-x-piperita-e1547676337222.jpg?fit=344%2C400&ssl=1)
Pineapple Mint : Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'
![Mentha suaveolens](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mentha-suaveolens-Varigata-e1547676372725.jpg?fit=291%2C400&ssl=1)
Mosquito Plant / Citronella : Pelargonium 'Citronella'
![Pelargonium](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Pelargonium-Citronella-e1547676222505.jpg?fit=351%2C400&ssl=1)
Nasturtium : Tropaeolum sp.
![IMG_4204](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_4204-e1547658820371.jpg?fit=400%2C300&ssl=1)
Golden Oregano : Oreganum v. 'Aureum'
![Origanum vulgare](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Origanum-vulgare-Aureum-e1547676259475.jpg?fit=400%2C368&ssl=1)
Oyster Leaf : Mertensia maritima
![Mertensia maritima](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mertensia-maritima-e1547676316277.jpg?fit=340%2C400&ssl=1)
Leaves taste similar to oysters with a hint of seaweed. Good addition to salads
Pink Tree Paeony : Paeonia s. 'Hanakisoi'
![Paeonia s.](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Paeonia-s.-Hanakisoi-e1547676241833.jpg?fit=400%2C300&ssl=1)
White Tree Paeony
![IMG_3331](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3331-e1547663951167.jpg?fit=400%2C300&ssl=1)
Yellow Tree Paeony
![IMG_3362](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3362-e1547663927558.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Parsley 'Giant of Italy' : Petroselinum neapolitanum
![Petroselinum neapolitanum](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Petroselinum-neapolitanum-e1547676134439.jpg?fit=400%2C360&ssl=1)
Use in salads, soups, sauces and stews. Helps to relieve bad breath and aids digestion.
Pineapple : Ananas comosus
![Pineapple : <b><i>Ananas comosus</i></b>](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Ananas-comosus-e1547662829193.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Pot Marigold : Calendula officinalis
![Plant-Pending-400](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Plant-Pending-400.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)
Add flowers to salads.
Rhubarb
![Rhubarb emerging - March](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rhubarb-emerging-March-06-e1547762824239.jpg?fit=400%2C300&ssl=1)
Safflower 'Dark Orange-Red'
![Plant-Pending-400](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Plant-Pending-400.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)
The stiff, prickly plants can be used like fencing to keep animals out of the garden. Known as "Poor-Man's-Saffron" as it can be used as a substitute for it.
Common Sage : Salvia officinalis
![Salvia officinalis Common Sage](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Salvia-officinalis-e1541123342370.jpg?fit=777%2C1000&ssl=1)
Add the leaves to soups, stews and roasts. The leaves make a refreshing tea.
Pineapple Sage : Salvia elegans
![Salvia elegans](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Salvia-elegans-e1547678468915.jpg?fit=294%2C400&ssl=1)
Purple Sage : Salvia o. 'Purpurascens'
![Salvia officinalis](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Salvia-officinalis-Purpurascens-e1547678448611.jpg?fit=400%2C374&ssl=1)
Purple Coneflower : Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
![IMG_4210](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_4210-e1547659004617.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Rosemary : Rosmarinus officinalis
![Rosmarinus officinalis](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rosmarinus-officinalis-e1547678506783.jpg?fit=330%2C400&ssl=1)
Rue : Ruta graveolens
![Ruta graveolens](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Ruta-graveolens-e1547678487708.jpg?fit=285%2C400&ssl=1)
Shiso : Perilla frutescens
![Perilla frutescens](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Perilla-frutescens-e1547676157120.jpg?fit=288%2C400&ssl=1)
Aka Hon Chirimen / Red Shiso : Perilla f. var. crispa
![Perilla frutescens var. crispa](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Perilla-frutescens-var.-crispa-e1547676176256.jpg?fit=275%2C400&ssl=1)
This red variety is used to dye many Japanese vegetables a bright red colour eg. ginger, garlic & radishes. The leaves can also be added to salads & used in sushi.
Shiso : Perilla frutescens
![IMG_4205](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_4205-e1547658856504.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Smooth Rupturewort : Herniaria glabra
![Herniaria glabra](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Herniaria-glabra-e1547664031181.jpg?fit=374%2C400&ssl=1)
Sweetleaf /Candyleaf : Stevia rebaudiana
![Stevia rebaudiana](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Stevia-rebaudiana-e1547678428890.jpg?fit=395%2C400&ssl=1)
Toothache Plant : Acmella oleracea/Spilanthes oleracea
![Acmella oleracea Toothache Plant](https://i2.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Acmella-oleracea-e1541127192332.jpg?fit=846%2C1000&ssl=1)
Properties similar to Echinacea. Helps immunity, digestion & nausea. Chewing leaves or flowers produces a numbing effect hence the common name.
Winterberry : Gaultheria procumbens
![IMG_4365](https://i0.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_4365-e1547659052789.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
Yew Hedge : Taxus x media 'Hicksii'
![Taxus x media](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Taxus-x-media-Hicksii-e1547678388379.jpg?fit=289%2C400&ssl=1)
Mystery Plant
![IMG_3785](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3785-e1547663894709.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)
question
![IMG_3994](https://i1.wp.com/parkandtilfordfogs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_3994-e1547663787286.jpg?fit=300%2C400&ssl=1)