Fassen’s catmint is a mounded perennial that’s drought heat and tolerant, and unlike its cousin catnip, it doesn’t drive kitties crazy. You’ll love the gray-green foliage and lavender-blue flowers, not to mention the butterflies and hummingbirds this plant attracts. Learn how to grow it now with our in-depth guide!
Do you like the flavor of sage in recipes like meat rubs and stuffing? Are you tired of paying high prices for fresh and dried sage that often lacks flavor? It’s time you started your own supply. Learn how easy it is to grow this essential Mediterranean herb in the garden or a container, right here on Gardener’s Path.
Are you looking for a perennial native flower to naturalize in your yard? Anise hyssop is the answer for sun-filled border gardens, where its lavender spikes create a showy swath of color throughout the summer months. Learn about this easy-to-grow, deer-resistant plant right here on Gardener’s Path.
Though it can be an assertive grower, you should consider adding a mint plant or two to your summer herb garden — in a pot. Learn how to grow this aromatic and delicious perennial herb that adds an unmistakable and irreplaceable flavor to beverages, sauces, main dishes, desserts, and more. Read more on Gardener’s Path.
Looking for a durable plant that isn’t very thirsty or hungry and thrives in almost any soil? Consider growing any of the 900 or more varieties of salvia — tall, short, annual, perennial — you’ll get a tough plant softened by beautiful and profuse blooms in white, pink, red, coral, purple, blue, yellow, or coral.
Though many Americans are not familiar with the perennial herb calamint, its fragrant leaves, attractive delicate flowers and profuse blooming habit make it a shrub worth adding to your landscape. Learn more now at Gardener’s Path.