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.

Common name: Lavender

Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia

Family: Labiatae

Common name: Feverfew

Scientific name: Matricaria parthenoides

Family: Compositae

Uses: Medicinal, decorative.Use for drying, place in herb and flower arrangements. A yellow dye can be made from the leaves and stems. Dried schets deter moths. Feverfew is said to have medicinal properties. It can be mixed into food to hide bitter flavors.

History: Also known as Chrysanthemum Parthenium and Tanacetum Parthenium. Feverfew comes from the Latin fetrifugia meaning "driver out of fevers".