Herbs Every Master Gardener Should Know
Rosemary grows in the herb garden at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum.
Evergreen Herbs
Lavandula spp. and hybrids, Lavender
L. angustifolia (L. officinalis), English Lavender
L. stoechas, Spanish lavender, which withstands humidity and blooms in late spring
L. x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’, Hybrid ‘Phenomenal’ Lavender that withstands high humidity and heat
Mentha spicata, Spearmint
Mentha x piperita, Peppermint
Petroselinum crispum, Parsley (Biennial)
Salvia officinalis, Culinary Sage
Salvia rosmarinus , Rosemary
Santolina spp. Santolina, Cotton Lavendar
Thymus spp., Thyme
Teucrium chamaedrys, Germander
Landscaping with Herbs in Williamsburg: Part I Evergreen Herbs
Pineapple sage has scarlet flowers.
Deciduous Herbs
Aloysia citriodora, Lemon Verbena
Ocimum basilicum, Basil
Melissa officinalis, Lemon Balm
Monarda ssp., Beebalm, Oswego Tea
Origanum marjorana, Marjoram
Origanum vulgare, Oregano
Foeniculum vulgare, Fennel
Salvia elegans, Pineapple Sage
Artemisia spp., Mugwort, Absinth, Wormwood
Anethum graveolens , Dill
Pelargonium spp., Scented Geraniums
Scented Pelargoniums have edible flowers and leaves. These tender perennials may overwinter in our area with protection.
All photos by E. L. McCoy Master Gardener Tree Steward