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ashwagandha
ashwagandha
Withania somnifera. Tender perennial shrub; commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine for stress and anxiety reduction and to support overall wellness.
Height: 1 to 5ft
Catnip
Catnip
Nepeta cataria. A hardy, fast-growing herbaceous perennial in the mint family. Known for its calming/sedative effect on humans and stimulating effect on cats. Great for use in bedtime tea blends.
Height: 2 to 3ft
Dang Shen
Dang Shen
Codonopsis pilosula. Also known as ‘poor man’s ginseng’. Vining perennial, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support energy levels
Height: 3.3 to 6.6ft
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola
Centella asiatica. Herbaceous wetland perennial native to Asia, in the parsley family. Can be used culinarily (as a vegetable) and has long history of use in the traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine systems for wound healing, skin health, and cognitive function, as it may decrease swelling and blood pressure, and increase collagen production. I enjoy growing this one as a houseplant too!
Height: 2 to 6"
Anise Hyssop
Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum. A hardy, aromatic, semi-evergreen sub-shrub with blue, spikes in summer. Native to much of northern North America. It is tolerant of deer and drought, and attracts many pollinators.
Height: 1.5 to 2ft
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis. A fast-growing, hardy perennial herb in the mint family known for its lemon-scented leaves. Has a long history of medicinal use to calm anxiety, reduce bloating, improve sleep and boost mood and brain function.
Height: 2 to 3ft
Licorice (Official)
Licorice (Official)
Glycyrrhiza glabra. Perennial known for its sweet roots used in many herbal teas to balance bitterness from other herbs. Native to Eurasia/Mediterranean, thrives in full sun.
Height: 3 to 7ft
Licorice (Chinese)
Licorice (Chinese)
Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Used as a sweetener and in traditional Chinese medicine to balance bitterness from other herbs.
Height: 1 to 4ft
Peruvian huacatay
Peruvian huacatay
Tagetes minuta. Also known as "Peruvian Black Mint". Traditional Andean herb often used for culinary purposes as well as for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties. Fast-growing and aromatic, essential for sauces like ocopa and aji verde. It's complex flavor is a combination of mint, basil, citrus, and tarragon. Plus - Leaves may repel squash bugs and vine borers!
Height: 3 to 7ft
Motherwort
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca. A hardy, erect herbaceous perennial in the mint family. Traditionally used for heart health, women's reproductive health, and for nervous system support.
Height: 2 to 5ft
Tulsi - (Holy Basil)
Tulsi - (Holy Basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum. A fast-growing, highly aromatic herb. Revered for sacred and spiritual significance in Hinduism. Prized for its medicinal, stress-relieving properties and culinary use for its sweet, clove-like fragrance. Brings a lovely scent to your garden and makes a wonderful tea! Harvest often - self-seeds easily once it blooms.
Height: 1 to 3ft
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