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Will live year after year in zone 5b and maybe colder zones.

Mint, Apple

Mentha suaveolens

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2 Feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bees, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Medicinal, Potpourri, Tea

Fluffy, upright posture with almost dusty green foliage clumsily describes this mildly apple scented mint. I most often use the soft, prickly leaves in my herb infused water, lemonade or tea (hot or cold).
$ 3.79

Mint, Banana

Mentha arvenis 'Banana'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Sun-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 2 feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Culinary, Fragrant, Water

Is it a stretch of your imagination? Oh ya, but there's a subtle banana flavor that's lovely all the same. Its soft, pale green leaf is great in fruit salads, yogurt, no bake cream pies and pineapple punch. Surprise your herbal friends with this new addition. Requires less sun but more water. ALMOST a pond plant.
$ 3.79

Mint, Chocolate

Mentha piperata 'Chocolate'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to P.Shade-Shade
Height: 2 Feet
Water: Normal Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Culinary, Fragrant, Medicinal, Potpourri, Tea

When I eat a mint chocolate leaf, I get the sensation of a ""Peppermint Patty"" flavor. Imagine this dark leaved variety in brownies, ""Mud Cakes"", or, (Mark's favorite) morning coffee for a minty, chocolate flavor without the typical artificial after-taste. Squeeze and swirl it in hot coffee. Couldn't be easier.
$ 3.79

Mint, Corsican

Mentha requienii

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to P. Shade
Height: 1 inch
Water: Wet
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Culinary, Fragrant, Garden Railroads, Groundcover

The tiny as ""Baby Tears"", bright green leaves on this low groundcover smell exactly like "Creme de Menthe" liqueur. Be sure to plant between stepping stones in moist and, shaded areas only! It will die back during summer drought, therefore additional water is necessary. Not the most reliable perennial in Zone 5-6, so cover with evergreen boughs in winter.
$ 3.79

Mint, Curly Spearmint

Mentha spicata `Crispa'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2-3 Feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Medicinal, Ornamental, Potpourri, Tea

A novelty spearmint variety with ruffled curly edges and a fresh, mild flavor for peas. This is the prettiest green leaf mint, in my opinion. Do NOT cram it in a corner as it's slightly susceptible to rust disease. With air movement, it's no problem.
$ 3.79

Mint, English Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2-4in.
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Medicinal, Repellant, Shade

This low groundcover Pennyroyal variety repels fleas and is wonderfully fragrant. Rub fresh leaves on pant legs before entering woods, to repel ticks and mosquitoes. Plant next to kennels or by paths where cats prowl. It seems to be hardier mixed in lawns. 4"" tall blue flower spikes bloom in summer. Avoid ingestion if pregnant! Don't use the essential oil of Pennyroyal on pets. Only use leaves.
$ 3.79

Mint, Ginger

Mentha X gentilis

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 5 Feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Ornamental, Potpourri, Tea

Yellow and green striped leaves look their best in spring but hold variegation throughout summer. Prune back annually to rejuvenate appearance. Fine fruity, spicy flavor that combines well with any fruit, salmon, and Thai cooking. It is almost too pretty to eat!
$ 3.79

Mint, Habek

Mentha longifolia

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 2-3 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Any Soil
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Culinary, Fragrant, Groundcover, Medicinal, Ornamental, Shade

This is one of the true Middle East varieties used for the authentic ""Tabbouli"" of bulgar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, plenty of parsley & mint, cool vegetables and maybe sunflower seeds. Two inch, very narrow, bluish-green leaves have a completely different look from other mints.
$ 3.79

Mint, Kentucky Colonel Spearmint

Mentha spicata`Kentucky Colonel'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2-3 Feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bees, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Medicinal, Potpourri, Shade, Tea

This is our favorite spearmint, flavor-wise. It has a truly sweet flavor added to cookies, tea, jellies, beef, lamb, peas or corn. We use it frequently during the flu season. Makes a cool rejuvenating bath too. Known possibly in the trade as ""The Best
$ 3.79

Mint, Lime

Mentha citrata 'Lime'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2 feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bees, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Shade, Tea

It is easy to see how this delicious lime/citrus selection is related to ""Orange Mint"". It looks very similar and likes the same wet soil. Try in your next fruity cocktail, sweet bread recipe, or tea.
$ 3.79

Mint, Orange

Mentha aquatica `Citrata'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2 Feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bath, Bees, Borders, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Ornamental, Potpourri, Repellant, Shade, Tea

Bronzy green, round leaves make the best flavored drinking water. (just harvest, wash, squeeze, pop into a pitcher of water, refrigerate for 4-6 hours and enjoy). Refreshing citrus flavor for fruit salads, beef, and cookies. Marinate leaves or blue flowers in vinegar to eat or bathe in! Good flea and ant repellent.
$ 3.79

Mint, Peppermint

Mentha piperata

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2-3 Feet
Water: Normal Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Medicinal, Potpourri, Shade, Tea

Peppermint's versatility and ease in growing make it the perfect beginner's herb. Smooth edged, shiny, dark green leaves are indispensable for teas, candies, and flavored sugar. Use dried in teas for stuffy noses, indigestion and mild headaches.
$ 3.79

Mint, Pineapple

Mentha suaveolens `Variegata'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2 Feet
Water: Normal Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Baskets, Container, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Ornamental, Potpourri, Shade, Tea

White & green variegated leaves hold their color even in the summer heat. Try it in baskets with ""Opal Basil"" & ""Attar of Roses"" geranium. A colorful, fruity addition to cool sorbets, coleslaw, jell-o, pizza, iced tea, and tuna sandwiches.
$ 3.79

Mint, Super Silver

Mentha longifolia

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2-3 Feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bees, , Culinary

$ 3.79

MINTS, Did you know...

Kentucky Colonel Mint is the official herb in the Kentucky Derby's Mint Julep drink, which is where its name originated

OREGANO

Herb of the Year 2005

Oreganos fall under the "Mediterranean" category that is, herbs that generally love the sun, heat, and a well drained soil. The flavor is diminished by overfertilizing. We suggest an organic, balanced (like a 3-3-3 to 10-10-10 max.) fertilizer at planting with annual dressings. We carry mostly hardy oregano and Marjoram, a sweet annual oregano. Any of the culinary ones flavor summer vegies to winter stews and teas plus some relieve sore muscles in the bath.

Oregano, Chef�s Greek

Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 1-3 Feet
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Loamy
Common Uses:Bees, Borders, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Medicinal

Don't confuse this one with the purple flowered ornamental oregano. This one is for cooking. It's still a vigorous grower, which will form 3-4' clumps, so give it room to grow. Harvest frequently. Sprinkle flowers or leaves over pizza, spaghetti, heavy meats or stews, venison, and other ""manly"" fare.
$ 3.79

Oregano, Dwarf

Origanum vulgare`Nanum'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 4-8in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Container, Culinary, Fragrant, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Bright pink-purple flowers clusters sit right on top of small glossy green leaves which form neat, small, mounding plants. Highly ornamental. Good oregano flavor from this cute dwarf is an added plus for containers, rock gardens or in front of the herb garden. Like with all oreganos, avoid over-fertilizing.
$ 3.79

Oregano, Gold Streak

Origanum vulgare ssp. vul.'Jim's Best'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 2 - 4in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Late Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Culinary, Fragrant, Ornamental

Leaves of gold variegated swirls, look beautiful all summer long. Delicate white-pink flowers appear early summer. Enjoy its beauty and mild flavor in golden vinegars. At home in a rock garden, under a slightly cooler, morning sun.
$ 3.79

Oregano, Golden

Origanum vulgare ssp. vulgare 'Aurea'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun to Shade
Height: 6 to 18in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Any Soil
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Borders, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant

Plant this gilded groundcover with purple crocus or red tulips underneath. (This saves your bulbs from being dug up by critters or yourself.) Tolerates a tremendous amount of shade and turns chartreuse by summer. In full sun, color is more golden but needs extra water. Summer flowers are white and add elegance to fresh flower arrangements or pizzaz to pizza fresh out of the oven. Mild culinary flavor for fresh salads.
$ 3.79

Oregano, Golden Crisp

Origanum majorana 'Aurea'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Sun-P.Sun to Sun
Height: 6-12in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Borders, Culinary, Fragrant, Ornamental

So cute and so hardy! Their light yellow, small, crinkled leaves prefer protection from afternoon heat to retain best color. With a mild oregano flavor, it's a colorful addition to pizza or green salad. Perfect for rock gardens, containers or as a contrast with 'Purple Palace' Heuchera.
$ 3.79

Oregano, Herrenhausen Purple

Origanum laevigata X 'Herrenhausen'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun
Height: 6 to 18in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Any Soil
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Borders, Cut Flower, Fragrant, Ornamental

Liven up your mixed herb containers with the purple-greenish leaves of this groundcover in the spring. By summer, 18"" stalks of cerise pink flowers surrounded by purple bracts, will rise up. Use these in fresh or dried flower arrangements. Plant in beds next to ""Santolina, Dwarf Gray"" for year round contrast. So what if it's not much on flavor.
$ 3.79

Oregano, Hot & Spicy

Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun
Height: 1 - 3 feet
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Loamy
Common Uses:Bees, Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant

We thought ""Chef's Greek"" had a strong flavor. This is for the person that really loves intense, strong flavors. Use, with care, in feisty salsa and chili dishes.
$ 3.79

Oregano, Kent Beauty

Origanum rot. x scabrum 'Kent Beauty'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2 - 4in.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Loamy-Sandy Well Drained
Flowers: Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Baskets, Borders, Container, Ornamental

Survived the winter of 2002 with flying colors (-18 F) and flowered all summer long. Blue-green, almost heart-shaped leaves give way to red & cream, hop-like flower heads, all summer and fall. Absolutely perfect as a trailing feature in a mixed herb pot.
$ 3.79

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