PLANT DESCRIPTIONS FOR APRIL 18TH

Versatile and beautiful.  Edible leaves and seeds. Does best with full sun. Drought tolerant.  Produces abundant seeds.  Will likely self seed for next season.  

Excellent companion plant

Dainty but still hardy. Partial Shade preferred.  Will flower in heat of Summer and drop seeds.  Delicious light licorice flavored greens.  

Woody herb.  Leaves and buds are edible. Best known for roots that are baked and ground as coffee substitute.  May benefit gut health and blood sugar control.  Flowers can be blue, pink or white.

Not well known but worth growing.  Taste like a mix between tomato and pineapple.  Small sweet fruits grow inside a papery husk.  Nightshade (like peppers, tomatoes, eggplant).  Grows like a shrub.

Full sun.  Minimal watering.  Prefers dry soil since they hold moisture in the leaves.  Not much health benefits but a beautiful plant to add to your landscape.  Diversity is always helpful in a garden.

Soft fuzzy leaves with small purple flowers when in bloom.  Ground cover (bare soil is not good).  Drought tolerant.  Attracts pollinators to your garden.

Bushy citrus flavored plant in the MINT family.  Be sure to contain her in a pot.  Harvest regularly.  Smells and tastes delightful.  Add young leaves to your salad.  Older leaves can be used for tea.  

Tropical plant.  Prefers full sun.  Keep moist without waterlogging.  Grows in clumps.  Can be used in teas and soups.  Aromatic herb.  Does not tolerate frost.  

Beautiful leaf lettuce that can take heat up to 80F or higher without bolting.  Great for planting late Summer for Fall harvest.  Partial shade.  

Prefers full sun.  Not drought tolerant.  Consistent watering.  Deadhead flowers when they die to encourage more blooms.  Part of the legume (bean) family so they fix nitrogen.  Great companion plant for veggies.

Excellent companion plant for vegetable garden.  Seeds in each bloom.  Pest repellent qualities.  

Drought tolerant. Soft velvety leaves. Will flower and provide seeds in Year 2.  Tall flower spikes. Full Sun.  Drought tolerant.   

Very hardy perennial.  Full Sun.  Aromatic herb great for cooking.  Can be dried and stored for long periods.  

Full Sun. Harvest regularly. More than just a garnish.  Very tasty in salads.  

HOT Peppers grow best in hot weather.  May need some protection from sun.  They grow slowly and change color  when mature.

HOT Peppers grow best in hot weather.  May need some protection from sun.  They grow slowly and change color  when mature.

HOT Chili Peppers grow best in hot weather.  May need some protection from sun.  They grow slowly and change color  when mature.

Plant slips in warm sandy soil.  Maintain consistent moisture.  Long season - about 120 days.  Expect to harvest in Fall.    

Very hardy aromatic herb for cooking, teas, potpourri and more.  

Requires full sun.  Once established, very drought tolerant.  Cut back faded flowers to encourage more blooms.  

Tropical.  Requires full sun.  Prefers dry soil Extremely drought tolerant.  Best grown in pots - avoid frost.  

Cut and Come Again Greens with mild citrus flavor.  High in fiber, magnesium and Vitamins C and A.  Thrives in full sun or partial shade.  Harvest regularly.  

A beautiful version of the Sorrel plant.  Cut and Come Again Greens with mild citrus flavor.  High in fiber, magnesium and Vitamins C and A.  Thrives in full sun or partial shade.  Harvest regularly.  

Leafy greens from the Beet family.  Comes in a variety of colors.  Prefers full sun and consistent moisture.  Cut and Come Again.  

Full Sun. Heavy feeder. Well draining soil.  Consistent moisture.  Will fruit all season.

Easy to grow.  Comes in a variety of colors.   Great for pollinators.  Can spread - often used along borders.  Toxic to horses, dogs and cats.