Plants in family lamiaceae
Pycnanthemum 'Eagle Rock'
Pycnanthemum 'Eagle Rock' is a clumping mountain mint with peppermint-scented, grey-green foliage and small pink flowers. It supports pollinators, is deer and rabbit resistant, and requires good drainage.
Melissa officinalis 'All Gold'
Melissa officinalis 'All Gold' is a perennial herb known for its lovely gold foliage throughout the summer. Unlike other lemon balm varieties, it does not become weedy, making it a manageable choice for gardens. This plant thrives in full sun and is resistant to rabbits, adding a bright touch to herb gardens or mixed borders.
Phlomis fruticosa 'Miss Grace'
Phlomis fruticosa 'Miss Grace' is a deer-resistant perennial forming a 3-foot tall and 6-foot wide clump. It features white, fuzzy stems and evergreen leaves with wavy edges, along with bright yellow flowers from late May through summer. The leaves emit a unique resinous fragrance when crushed. This plant is easy to grow in well-drained soils and is appreciated for its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators. Its striking appearance and resilience make it a valuable addition to gardens.
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is a mat-forming plant with quarter-sized heart-shaped silver leaves edged in green. It produces hooded, purple-lavender flowers in early spring and is ideal for underplanting larger plants. This plant prefers cool summer climates and tends to die back slightly in summer, returning in spring.
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Fishnet Stockings'
Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Fishnet Stockings' is a tender annual with lime green foliage and bright burgundy veins. It is frost-sensitive and thrives in temperatures above 55°F, requiring good soil drainage. In warmer zones, it can be grown as a perennial.
Origanum 'Drops Of Jupiter'
Origanum 'Drops Of Jupiter' is a hybrid oregano with golden foliage and a vibrant floral display. It forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide patch and produces violet flowers from early summer, attracting a variety of pollinators.
Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow'
Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow' is a compact perennial introduced from Japan, known for its hairy green leaves with a white margin and light yellow flowers in late summer. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and is half the size of its relative, Salvia koyamae. This plant is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Salvia 'Scarlet Spires'
Salvia 'Scarlet Spires' is a fast-growing perennial known for its striking brick-red flowers that bloom from early summer to fall. It forms a large clump of upright stems, reaching up to 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide in a single season. The plant features fragrant, light green leaves and is a favorite among butterflies. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a hardy choice for gardens. This hybrid salvia thrives in full sun and is suitable for rain gardens.
Salvia chionophylla
Salvia chionophylla is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. It features trailing stems with dove-gray leaves and small blue flowers that bloom in spring and fall. This plant spreads by rooting at nodes, covering up to 6 feet per year, and thrives in humid conditions. Its bright silver foliage and creeping habit make it an attractive groundcover for sunny gardens.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Hill Hardy'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Hill Hardy' is an extremely hardy rosemary variety with fragrant foliage and blue flowers from fall into late winter. It has survived in parts of zone 6, making it a resilient choice for colder climates.
Thymus quinquecostatus
Thymus quinquecostatus is a low-growing, evergreen mat-forming plant native to the high mountains of Asia. It thrives in summer heat and humidity, producing lavender pink flowers from June until frost. This thyme is ideal as a groundcover in sunny, well-drained areas, spreading up to 8 feet wide.
Salvia 'Stampede Citron'
Salvia 'Stampede Citron' is a woody shrub known for its very pale yellow flowers that bloom from mid-spring to fall. This plant forms a tight clump reaching up to 18 inches tall and 2 feet wide. It thrives in sunny locations and is both drought-tolerant and capable of withstanding wet spells if the soil drains well. Often referred to as 'Autumn Sage', it attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. While it blooms for about six months, it requires trimming in late winter as it is not self-cleaning. This perennial is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a robust choice for gardens in various climates.
Agastache 'Firebird'
Agastache 'Firebird' is a hybrid plant known for its orange salmon tubular flowers that bloom from summer until frost. The small green leaves emit a fragrance reminiscent of black licorice, adding sensory interest to gardens. This plant is attractive to hummingbirds and thrives in sunny locations, making it a vibrant addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Renzels'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Renzels' is a prostrate rosemary variety that forms a 6-foot wide evergreen mound in three years. It produces small light blue-lavender flowers starting in mid-August and is winter hardy. This plant is ideal for groundcover or as a fragrant addition to herb gardens, offering both culinary and ornamental value.
Pogostemon sampsonii
Pogostemon sampsonii is a stem plant with pointy thin leaves, ideal as a background plant in aquariums. Originating from Thailand, it grows 2-3 inches tall and requires medium care and light. Propagation is done by cutting and replanting the stem.
Ajuga 'Jungle Bronze'
Ajuga 'Jungle Bronze' is a deep purple giant ajuga with an upright form and rounded purple-green foliage. It develops a distinct purple edge in cool weather and serves as an excellent ground cover for shaded areas. This plant is hardy in zones 3a to 9b.
Ajuga tenorei 'Blueberry Muffin'
Ajuga tenorei 'Blueberry Muffin' is a colorful evergreen groundcover with tiny purple leaves and dense spikes of dark purple flowers in spring. This maintenance-free perennial grows 3 inches tall and 18 inches wide, thriving in moist soil with good drainage in both sun and shade.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Furneaux Hardy'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Furneaux Hardy' is an upright, hardy rosemary variety introduced by North Haven Gardens in Texas. Named for Lane Furneaux, it forms a 4-foot wide clump and produces blue flowers in winter. This plant is well-suited for sunny locations and is resistant to rabbits.
Vitex agnus-castus 'Chicagoland Blues'
Vitex agnus-castus 'Chicagoland Blues' is a compact, cold-hardy shrub known for its indigo bottlebrush blooms. It is drought-tolerant and grows 5-6 feet tall with a 6-8 foot spread, thriving in full sun. This sterile, deciduous plant is suitable for zones 5-8 and is appreciated for its ornamental value.
Salvia greggii 'Lipstick'
Salvia greggii 'Lipstick' is a Texas sage cultivar known for its lipstick-red flowers with a white throat and brown calyx. This woody shrub blooms from early May to November and is highly favored by hummingbirds and other pollinators. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Leucosceptrum stellipilum
Leucosceptrum stellipilum is a shrubby plant from the mountainous woods of Japan, belonging to the mint family. It features 2-3 foot tall stems with fuzzy green leaves and reddish-purple flower spikes in fall. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and adds a unique texture to gardens.
Salvia 'Stampede Cherry'
Salvia 'Stampede Cherry' is a compact, cherry-flowered salvia greggii hybrid known for its heat tolerance and continuous flowering. It forms 18-inch tall by 2-foot wide clumps and blooms for about six months, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny garden spots.
Marrubium cylleneum
Marrubium cylleneum is a dwarf Greek perennial herb with fuzzy grey foliage. It is well-suited for sunny locations and adds a unique texture to garden landscapes.
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus' is a dwarf version of May Night Salvia, featuring reblooming violet-blue flowers and aromatic gray-green foliage. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is deer resistant.
Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa Purpurea'
Ajuga pyramidalis 'Metallica Crispa Purpurea' is a slow-growing plant that forms tight rosettes of deep purple, crinkled leaves. It reaches about 3 inches in height and spreads to a foot wide over three years. In late spring, it produces 6-inch stalks of tiny purple-blue flowers. This plant thrives in heat and humidity, making it suitable for well-drained rockeries or sunny spots.
Agastache 'Summer Glow'
Agastache 'Summer Glow' is a compact hummingbird mint hybrid, forming a 30-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump. It features small yellow-orange flowers from spring through fall and has minty-fresh foliage. The plant requires good drainage and can tolerate sporadic summer downpours.
Salvia greggii 'Diane'
Salvia greggii 'Diane' is a small, mound-forming plant with narrow green foliage and purple flowers that bloom in late spring and fall. It is deer-resistant, attracts hummingbirds, and thrives in full sun. This drought-tolerant plant blooms continuously from spring into fall, especially in humid regions.