Lamiaceae

Narrow-leaf Sage

Common name: Narrow-leaf Sage

Scientific name: Salvia lavandulifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

Uses: Decorative, culinary.Attractive flowers. Use in herbal wreaths & nosegays. For culinary use. Slight balsamic flavor. Good for teas. Use for flavoring. Use in vinegars. For herbal butter. Use for drying (leaves are highly aromatic & pungent). Use for fragrance and pot-pourris. Use in containers. Has medicinal uses. Popular with bees.

History: Also known as Spanish sage, From the Latin

Lemon mint

Common name: Lemon Mint

Scientific name: Monarda citriodora

Family: Lamiaceae

Uses: Decorative, culinary, medicinal.For drying. For fragrances and pot-pourris. For tea. Lemon mint is said to have some medicinal properties.

History: Mint is a sign of hospitality dating back to the Romans and Greeks.

Green Ruffles Basil

Common name: Green Ruffles Basil

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Family: Lamiaceae

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