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Sarah's Superb Herbs

English Thyme
All your favorite are here, including the highly aromatic English Thyme

It's hard to resist the allure of Sara's Superb Herbs. Not only are they the biggest, beefiest herbs you can buy, they also benefit a great cause.

For each full, fragrant, fluffy, ready-to-use Sara's Superb Herb you buy, a contribution of 50 cents will be made to Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks and the work they do to provide an outdoor recreational experience for physically challenged children and adults. Thanks to the Sara's Superb Herbs program, nearly $160,000 has been donated since 2000.

Along with the benefits Camp Hemlocks will receive, your garden will benefit from herb plants that are ready to harvest right away. Thanks to these full, fragrant and delicious herbs, you'll be transforming your mundane meals into gourmet delights immediately while avoiding the painstaking and often frustrating task of nurturing small plants from infancy.

We're proud to offer the following Sarah Superb Herbs this season - look for them in their showy pots that sport the most informative and compelling tag among all herb selections.


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Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)  •  Zone 3Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

Long, slender, hollow leaves form a clump with lavender flowers in early summer and a mild onion flavor. This cultivar will self-sow freely, so divide often.

Great For:

  • Cooking and garnishing
  • A naturalized ornamental herb

Height: 14-18"   Width: 1-3'    Shape: Mound, Rounded

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Allium schoenoprasum

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Allium tuberosum (Garlic Chives)  •  Zone 3Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

Gray-green, flat leaves with a slightly wavy texture form a clump as white to whitish-pink flowers emerge in late summer or early fall.

Great For:

  • Flavoring or garnishes
  • A beautiful herbal ornamental

Height: 10-15"   Width: 8-16"    Shape: Low, Mound

Blooms: White (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Allium tuberosum

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 5+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Aloysia triphylla (Lemon Verbena)  •  Zone 8Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

The thin, light green leaves of this herb give off a strong lemon fragrance at the slightest touch. It will over-winter nicely as long as its kept cold but above freezing.

Great For:

  • Teas, sachets, or potpourri
  • Containers for the patio or deck

Height: 2-5'   Width: 2-5'    Shape: Mound, Upright

Blooms: White (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Aloysia triphylla

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Artemisia dranunculus var. 'Sativa' (French Tarragon)  •  Zone 3FragrantDeer Resistant

Slender green leaves are featured on this upright plant.

Great For:

  • Flavoring with a lovely light anise flavor
  • Ingestion in small doses

Height: 18-24"   Width: 12-24"    Shape: Mound, Upright

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Artemisia dranunculus var. 'Sativa'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Coriandrum sativum (Slow Bolt Cilantro)  •  Zone N/AAttracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

This variety features basal rosettes of irregularly lobed foliage with white to rosy flowers.

Great For:

  • Mexican or Asian cooking
  • Seeds can be used in curries

Height: 12-24"   Width: 6-12"    Shape: Medium, Upright

Blooms: White (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Coriandrum sativum

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Foeniculum vulgare var. purpurascens (Bronze Fennel)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

This plant will form a layered, bulbous growth of finely textured, purple-bronze foliage at the soil line that can be eaten as a vegetable. Bronze Fennel will also self-sow readily.

Great For:

  • Ornamental or cut flower
  • Flavoring clear broths, seafood, or salads

Height: 36-60"   Width: 1-2'    Shape: Tall, Upright

Blooms: Green (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Foeniculum vulgare var. purpurascens

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Straw


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Mentha spicata (Spearmint)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

The crinkled, dark green, toothed leaves of this variety make up a dense, upright plant with pale lavender flowers in July.

Great For:

  • Teas or garnishes
  • Rock walls and gardens

Height: 24-36"   Width: 1-3'    Shape: Mound, Upright

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Mentha spicata

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Straw


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Mentha x piperita (Peppermint)  •  Zone 3Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

A sterile hybrid derived from a cross between Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata, this variety produces spikes of lilac-pink flowers in midsummer over a fragrant collection of foliage. Divide this very vigorous plant often.

Great For:

  • Teas or garnishes
  • Rock walls and gardens

Height: 12-18"   Width: 1-3'    Shape: Mound, Rounded

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Mentha x piperita

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate' (Chocolate Mint)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

'Chocolate' features small, rounded to lance-shaped, glossy dark green leaves tinged with burgundy and terminal spikes of small lavender flowers in July. The leaves have both a chocolate-mint fragrance and taste.

Great For:

  • Containers
  • Teas and garnishes

Height: 12-18"   Width: 12-24"    Shape: Mound, Rounded

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Straw


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Nepeta cataria (Catnip)  •  Zone 3Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

An old fashioned plant that has a well earned reputation for sending cats into states of kittenish friskiness and euphoria! This perennial herb of the mint family will be a special treat for our feline friends.

Great For:

  • Cat toys and treats
  • Near stone and retaining walls

Height: 36-48"   Width: 15-18"    Shape: Clump, Upright

Blooms: White (Summer, Fall)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Nepeta cataria

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Ocimum 'African Blue' (Basil)  •  Zone N/AAttracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

The new leaves of 'African Blue' are overcast with purple, but mature to a bright green with purple veining and reddish-purple undersides. Hairy stems that are deep violet will carry violet-infused bracts around light lavender flowers.

Great For:

  • Ornamental herb or garnish
  • Container plantings

Height: 24-36"   Width: 1-2'    Shape: Upright

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Ocimum 'African Blue'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese' (Sweet Basil)  •  Zone N/AAttracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

Boasting huge, highly aromatic leaves with a sweet taste that retain their soft texture, this is the best all-around basil variety. White terminal flowers are a bonus in late June.

Great For:

  • Sauces, garnishes and pestos
  • Drying

Height: 18-30"   Width: 18-24"    Shape: Upright

Blooms: White (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Ocimum basilicum 'Spicy Globe' (Spicy Basil)  •  Zone N/AAttracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

With a rounded habit, this herb makes an excellent container variety and will grow into an aromatic, bushy plant with ovate, glossy, bright green leaves that often feature a toothed edge. Small white flowers arrive in late July.

Great For:

  • Italian and Thai dishes
  • Salads, soups and sauces

Height: 6-12"   Width: 6-12"    Shape: Rounded

Blooms: White (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Ocimum basilicum 'Spicy Globe'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Ocimum 'Cinnamon' (Cinnamon Basil)  •  Zone N/AAttracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

'Cinnamon' produces vigorous stems that are deep purple-red with terminal racemes of pink flowers in late June thru September. The dark green, cinnamon-scented leaves also offer a slight sheen.

Great For:

  • Garnishes
  • Container ornamental

Height: 18-24"   Width: 18-24"    Shape: Upright

Blooms: Pink (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Ocimum 'Cinnamon'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Origanum majorana (Sweet Marjoram)  •  Zone 4Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

This herb offers a mild and sweet oregano flavor with a hint of balsam. The small, very aromatic, deep green and hairy leaves give rise to tiny lavender-white flowers in July.

Great For:

  • French, Italian and Mediterranean cooking
  • Teas to soothe colds, nerves and headaches

Height: 12-24"   Width: 12-24"    Shape: Upright

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Origanum majorana

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Origanum majorana 'Variegata' (Variegated Sweet Marjoram)  •  Zone 4Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

The small, hairy leaves of 'Variegata' are splashed with cream and gold and create a low, prostrate habit boasting a fragrance and flavor with hints of sweet oregano and balsam. Light lavender flowers emerge in July.

Great For:

  • Potpourri, stews and vinegars
  • Ornamental container or rock garden specimen

Height: 10-14"   Width: 12-18"    Shape: Low, Mound

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Origanum majorana 'Variegata'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy' (Oregano)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

An intense and powerfully hot flavor that enlivens any dish typically utilizing oregano. The deep green, felted leaves are carried on heavy branches that form a neat rounded form.

Great For:

  • Soups, pizza, entrees
  • Butterfly garden and cut flower

Height: 24-30"   Width: 18-24"    Shape: Rounded, Upright

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Origanum vulgare 'Hot & Spicy'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Origanum vulgare subsp. 'Hirtum' (Greek Oregano)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

'Hirtum' features small, slightly hairy leaves that have a pungent aroma typified by Italian cooking. The stems will carry tiny white to lavender clusters of flowers in July.

Great For:

  • Italian and Mediterranean dishes
  • Rock gardens

Height: 18-24"   Width: 1-3'    Shape: Mound, Upright

Blooms: Purple, White (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Origanum vulgare subsp. 'Hirtum'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Petroselinum crispum 'Italian' (Italian Parsley)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

The flat, dark green leaves of this variety form a rosette of foliage with dainty white flowers in the second season. 'Italian' is preferred by cooks for better flavor than curly parsley and is much easier to chop!

Great For:

  • Mild flavoring or garnish
  • Container plantings

Height: 12-18"   Width: 6-14"    Shape: Low, Mound

Blooms: White (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Petroselinum crispum 'Italian'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Petroselinum crispum 'Triple Curley' (Curley Parsley)  •  Zone 4Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

The curly, dark green leaves of this selection form a rosette of foliage that will produce dainty white flowers in July during its second season.

Great For:

  • Mild flavoring or garnish
  • Container plantings

Height: 10-12"   Width: 8-16"    Shape: Low, Mound

Blooms: White (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Petroselinum crispum 'Triple Curley'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp' (Rosemary)  •  Zone 7Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

These upright, irregularly conical, compact plants offer gray-green, highly fragranced, needle-like leaves and deep blue flowers in July on old growth.

Great For:

  • Mediterranean dishes
  • Fragrant accent, interior plant

Height: 3-5'   Width: 2-3'    Shape: Medium, Upright

Blooms: Blue (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque' (Barbeque Rosemary)  •  Zone 8Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

This variety will produce huge, bushy, "BBQ skewer" branches. The extremely upright habit makes this plant perfect for topiaries.

Great For:

  • Mediterranean dishes
  • Topiaries

Height: 4'   Width: 1-4'    Shape: Conical, Upright

Blooms: Blue (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' (Prostrate Rosemary)  •  Zone N/AAttracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

A low-growing cultivar of the commonly available rosemary with aromatic, deep green, needle-like foliage. Pale blue flowers adorn this selection in July.

Great For:

  • Italian cooking
  • Interior hanging baskets

Height: 6-12"   Width: 8-24"    Shape: Low, Mound

Blooms: Blue (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Salem' (Salem Rosemary)  •  Zone 8Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

A very vigorous, upright variety that is perfect for cooking, bonsai and topiaries, 'Salem' also offers bright blue flowers.

Great For:

  • Savory dishes, especially poultry
  • Topiaries

Height: 3-6'   Width: 2-4'    Shape: Conical, Upright

Blooms: Blue (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Salem'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Salvia officinalis (Garden Sage)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

A woody sub-shrub with fragrant, oblong, 2-4" gray-green textured foliage and blue-purple flower spikes that appear in July for an extended period, this variety makes for a good ornamental specimen.

Great For:

  • Seasoning meat or poultry
  • Sore throats and gastritis

Height: 14-24"   Width: 8-18"    Shape: Low, Mound

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Winter Interest: Form

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Salvia officinalis

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Straw


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Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple Sage)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

With lilac-blue flowers in midsummer and purple, aromatic, young leaves that mature to gray-green, Purple Sage will look stunning planted next to golden oregano in a sunny herb garden.

Great For:

  • Containers
  • Stuffings, herb teas & sage butter

Height: 12-18"   Width: 18-24"    Shape: Mound, Wide

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Straw


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Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' (Tricolor Sage)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

The irregular pattern of variegation in the leaves of this herb is stunning both in the garden and on the plate! Use 'Tricolor' as a garnish or in place of Garden Sage in any recipe for added appeal.

Great For:

  • Containers
  • Garnishes

Height: 12-18"   Width: 16-24"    Shape: Mound, Wide

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Teucrium chamaedrys (Germander)  •  Zone 5Attracts ButterfliesAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

Carmine-rose flowers appear on slender spikes in late June over the tiny, glossy green foliage of this variety. Feel free to shear this plant back to form neat mounds or hedges.

Great For:

  • Low hedge or accent perennial
  • Benefits from winter protection

Height: 12-15"   Width: 8-14"

Blooms: Pink (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Teucrium chamaedrys

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Straw, Wind


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Thymus citriodorus 'Argenteus' (Silver Edge Lemon Thyme)  •  Zone 4Attracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

An ornamental variety with light lavender flowers in July, variegated cream and silver leaves make this plant one of the more unusual thyme selections.

Great For:

  • Fish or chicken marinades
  • Near stone features

Height: 4-8"   Width: 6-18"    Shape: Low, Mound

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thymus citriodorus 'Argenteus'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 6+ hours   Soil Type: Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Thymus vulgaris (English Thyme)  •  Zone 4

Primarily used for cooking, this variety of thyme has aromatic leaves, an upright plant habit and white to lavender flowers in July.

Great For:

  • Many over-the-counter preparations
  • Container plantings

Height: 6-12"   Width: 6-18"    Shape: Low, Mound

Blooms: Purple (Summer)

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thymus vulgaris

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Dry, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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Thymus vulgaris 'Aureus' (Gold Edge Thyme)  •  Zone 5

This variety offers all the advantages of Lemon Thyme with the added bonus of spicy, lemon-scented leaves that are green with yellow edges. The green shoots should be pruned back to retain a clean habit.

Great For:

  • Soups, sauces and desserts
  • Container plantings

Height: 6-8"

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Thymus vulgaris 'Aureus'

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Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours


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Tomato 'Big Beef'

'Big Beef' offers old time tomato flavor with the yeild and disease tolerance benefits of modern hybridization. Bearing globe-shaped fruits which are smooth, attractive and weight up to 10-12 oz, this is quite a tomato!

Sorry, we are unable to ship plants outside of Southern Maine.

Tomato 'Big Beef'

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