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Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a perennial herb that grows in a bushy manner and emits a delightful lemon fragrance from its leaves. During summer, it produces cream-white or pale purple flowers. This herb thrives in both sunny and lightly shaded environments, and its growth is robust and effortless. Lemon balm leaves are a perfect complement to salads, sauces, and fish dishes, imparting a zesty lemon flavor. Additionally, they make for a rejuvenating herbal tea.

Thyme Foxley

Thyme Foxley is an evergreen herb that can spread up to 20cm in height. It has small, aromatic, green leaves that are irregularly variegated with cream, as well as short spikes of tiny purple-pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. Thyme Foxley is a particularly noteworthy culinary variety of thyme that is often used to add flavor to stuffing and stews. Additionally, this herb has a rich history of medicinal use that spans many centuries, with its essential oils being used to treat various ailments such as aches, pains, and sprains.

Fennel Bronze

Fennel bronze is a stunning perennial plant that grows upright and forms clumps up to 1.8m tall. Its’ finely divided foliage produces fine, feathery clouds of bronze-purple leaves, which are complemented by flat-topped, sulphur-yellow flowerheads that bloom in mid to late summer. Once the flowers have bloomed, the plant produces aromatic seeds. The foliage of this giant fennel herb is not only visually appealing but also adds a tasty touch to fish, meat, and salads.

This beautiful variety is equally at home in borders with perennials and shrubs as it is in the kitchen garden, reaching impressive heights and providing architectural interest throughout the growing season. The bright yellow umbels are magnets for pollinators, making fennel bronze a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Both the leaves and seeds carry a subtle aniseed flavour, excellent for use in bread, salads, and soups. With its combination of culinary versatility and striking appearance, fennel bronze is a must-have for gardeners seeking both beauty and usefulness in their herb beds.

Tree Spinach

Tree spinach is an annual plant that produces long spikes of tiny red flowers, with mid-green arrow-shaped and serrated older leaves. The younger leaves and centre rosettes have a glittery appearance and open out as a bright magenta, adding a striking visual appeal to salads. When cooked, the leaves taste similar to spinach and chard, making them a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal.

Amaranth Red Army

The Amaranth Red Army herb plants bears vibrant, long-lasting, small red flowers, which are followed by edible seeds that can be cooked. Its textured, ovate, red leaves are used in culinary dishes, where young leaves are added to salads or steamed when mature. Or use the seeds to make flatbreads. This plant not only lends colour to your garden but is also valued for its nutritional content, being rich in protein and minerals.

Oregano Golden French

Oregano Golden French is a beautiful deciduous perennial with vibrant yellow foliage that forms a bushy and attractive appearance. It grows well in containers, and adds an ornamental touch to gardens with its loose sprays of pink flowers during summer and early autumn. This flavourful herb is a great addition to Italian, Greek, and Mexican cuisine, and pairs well with tomatoes and garlic. The bright leaves make an eye-catching garnish, and oregano is beloved by bees when in flower.

Chamomile

Chamomile is a versatile and easy-to-grow herb that can enhance the aesthetics of any herb collection, whether planted in the ground or in containers. In addition to its ornamental value, the fragrant flowers of this hardy perennial are commonly used to make chamomile tea, while the feathery leaves can add a delightful aroma to sauces. Chamomile is famed for its soothing and sleep-inducing qualities, and is equally attractive to pollinators.

Sage Pineapple

Sage pineapple is a delightful inclusion in any herb garden as its foliage emanates a pleasant pineapple fragrance upon contact. In addition to its aromatic leaves, the herb’s edible nature makes it a perfect ingredient for elevating the flavour of summer beverages or salads, while its vibrant scarlet blooms provide a stunning display in late summer.

Lavender

Lavender is a favoured choice for gardeners seeking aromatic and drought-resistant plants that thrive in sunny conditions with well-draining soil. Besides being easy to grow and complementing other shrubs, perennials, and roses, lavender herb flowers and stems are also useful in cooking and enhancing the flavours of barbecues. Its fragrant purple spikes are also a magnet for bees and butterflies, and dried lavender can be used in sachets or as a calming addition to bathwater.

Verbena Lemon

With a strongly lemon-scented, narrowly lance-shaped leaves and open panicles of tiny white or pale lilac flowers, Verbena lemon is a deciduous shrub herb that can reach up to 2.5m in height. For a refreshing beverage, simply chop a small handful of fresh leaves, steep and strain to enjoy it hot or iced. This herb is a favourite for making herbal teas and infusions, and its fresh scent is uplifting in the garden or kitchen.

Mint Chocolate

Mint Chocolate is a clump-forming perennial herb that grows aromatic, rounded foliage and can reach up to 60cm in height. During the summer and autumn, spikes of pink-lilac or white flowers appear, and it can grow in any moist soil with a sunny position, making it easy to propagate and a versatile plant that can enhance the flavour of drinks, desserts, salads, and savoury dishes. Like other mints, it spreads easily—ideal for pots or contained beds.

Lemon Thyme

The bushy lemon thyme herb produces aromatic mid-green leaves that release a pleasant lemon scent when rubbed and a colourful display of lilac flowers during summers. It can be used as a stunning container plant or a sunny border lining, but it should be planted close enough to the kitchen to enjoy its fragrance.

Other Noteworthy Herbs to Consider

•  Anise Hyssop: With aromatic, anise-scented leaves and beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes, this member of the mint family is adored by bees and perfect for wildlife gardens.
• Bay: A classic evergreen, hardy, perennial shrubby herb. Bay is renowned for adding rich, aromatic flavour to soups and stews—simply toss in a leaf or two while cooking. Aside from its culinary uses, bay is traditionally believed to help soothe aching limbs. Supplied as a pot-grown plant, it’s easy to transplant into your garden or a decorative container. Plus, its glossy leaves make a handsome addition all year round.
• Basil (Holy, Thai, and Sweet Genovese): From the sacred Holy Basil, used in rituals and traditional medicine, to the spicy Thai Basil and classic Sweet Genovese (the king of pesto), basil comes in many forms to suit every taste and cuisine.
• Bergamot (Wild Bergamot): Not just a cheerful addition to summer salads, its lemon-orange flavour is wonderful in teas, and the flowers attract pollinators.
• Burn Jelly Plant: Also known as Stalked Bulbine, its leaves are traditionally used for soothing burns and skin irritations.
• Catnip: A must for cat lovers, catnip has attractive lavender flowers, deters pests like aphids, and can be used for herbal teas.
• Chamomile (Dyer’s): Dyer’s Chamomile, with its yellow daisy-like flowers, is valued for both herbal teas and natural dyeing.
• Feverfew: Known for its medicinal benefits, particularly for migraine and arthritis relief, feverfew is easy to grow and makes a lovely tea.
• Lovage: With a bold celery-like flavour, lovage adds depth to soups, stews, and even whisky. Its ornamental leaves are also a striking garden feature.
• Marsh Mallow: Not just an ornamental with pale lilac flowers, this perennial is the source of the original marshmallow confection and has been used for its healing properties.
• Mint (Apple Mint): Hardy and perennial, apple mint adds zing to vegetables and makes the most flavourful mint sauce.

With such a dazzling variety, there’s a herb to suit every garden and every palate—whether you’re looking to enhance your cooking, attract wildlife, or simply enjoy beautiful, aromatic foliage right outside your door.