TALL HERBS IN YOUR Herbs Suitable for Plant Division

GARDEN Botanical Name Common Name

Botanical Name Common Name Height Chrysanthemum balsamita (Alecost/Costmary)
Borago officinalis (Borage) 40” Filipendula ulmaria (Meadow Sweet)
Anethum graveolens (Dill) 40” Polygonum bistorta (Bistort)
Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon) 5’ Allium schoenoprasum (Chive)
Annuals,
Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil) 2’ Primula vulgaris (Cowslip or For more information:
Levisticum officinale (Lovage) 5’ Primerose) Contact the Master Gardener Perennial,
Inula hellenium (Elcampane) Diagnostic Clinic
Origanum majorana (Marjoram) 20”
Eupatorium purpurea (Sweet JoePye) May through September and Biennial
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) 3’
Origanum vulgare (Oregano) 2’ Chamaemelum nobile (Chamomile)
Tuesdays 11:30 a.m.. - 2:30 p.m. Herbs in
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) 40”
Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon) WSU Extension Office
Your
Salvia officinalis (Sage) 1-2.5’
Linum usitatissimum (Flax) 24” Origanum majorana (Marjoram) 507 N Nanum, Room 2
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Garden
Pulmanaria officinalis (Lungwort)
Sium sisarum (Skirret) Phone: (509) 962-7507
Herbs that need Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) Upper County Toll Free: (509) 674-2584
Semi-Shade & Moist Soil Ext. 507
Thymus species (Thyme)
Botanical Name Common Name
Allim spp. (Chives)
Mentha spp. (Mints)
Petroselinum crispum (Parsley)
Levisticum officinale (Lovage)
Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil) Calendula officinalis

Picking Herbs WSU Extension programs and employment

Basil, tarragon, marjoram, oregano and
the evergreens maintain a bushier shape if
the growing tip is pinched out first. Then
pick the larger side leaves. Pick the outer
leaves of parsley, sorrel, lovage and salad
burnet to encourage continuing growth.
Small sprigs of rosemary, thyme, sage and
winter savory can be picked on an aesthetic
basis.
are available to all without discrimination.
Evidence of non-compliance may be reported
through your local WSU Extension office. Barbara Persson
Trade names may have been used to simplify Pamphlet Author, WSU Master Gardener
the presentation of information. No
endorsement of products is intended.
In conjunction with
Allium tuberosum Hilary Foss
Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator
HERBS in your garden can be harvested PERENNIAL HERBS The following herbs also have edible Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)
and used in many ways using the roots, Laurus nobilis (Bay) flowers; which are best used as a garnish Calendula officinalis (Calendula)
stems, leaves, flowers, buds and fruit. in salads, soup or pressed in cream cheese
Dried or fresh, the variety of uses are end- Allium shoenoprasum (Chives) or frostings. Wash and blot dry. Chamaemelum nobile (Chamomile)
less to provide color, fragrance, enhancing Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) Monarda (Bee Balm)
foods and are a delight to grow. Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) Monarda (Bee Balm) Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)
Herbs fall into 3 categories.
Artemisia dracuncultus (French Tarragon) Hemerocallis (Daylily) Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Annual Herbs - Annual herbs are sown in
the spring and will die in the fall. Marrubium vulgar (Horehound) Rosa (Rose) Hesperis matronalis (Sweet Rocket)
Perennial Herbs - Perennial herbs come Lavandula (Lavender) Tropaeolum (Nasturtium) Viola (Johnny Jumpup,
back each year Pansy, Violets)
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) Calendula (Pot Marigold)
and will have a
Viola (Johnny Jumpup, Matthiola (Stock)
long life if prop- Levisticum officinale (Lovage)
erly cared for. Pansy, Violets) Erysimum cheiri (Wall Flower)
Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
Borago officinalis (Borage) Galium odorata (Sweet Woodruff)
Biennial Metha piperita (Peppermint)
Nicotiana (Tobacco plant)
Herbs— Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
Biennial herbs Salvia officinalis (Sage)
Salvia officinalis (Sage)
live for two Herbs for Potpourri Monarda citriodora (Lemon Balm)
years and will Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet)
Artemisia dracunculus (French Tarragon)
flower and bear Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) Herbs have been traditionally used in
seed in the sec- Satureja montana (Winter Savory) potpourris for centuries. For best results
ond year after pick flowers just before they have fully
Tanacetum vulgare sowing, then die. opened and pick leaves after the morning
dew has dried from the leaves. Dry on
screens or cheese cloth for good air
ANNUAL HERBS
circulation. The following is a list of herbs
Ocimum basilicum (Basil) suitable for potpourri:
Borago officinalis (Borage)
Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil) Thymus vulgaris Lavandula (Lavender)
Coriandrum sativum (Cilantro) Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
Lepidium sativum (Cress) Rosa (Rose)
Anethum graveolens (Dill) BIENNIAL HERBS Dianthus caryophyllus (Carnation)
Matricaria recutita (German-Chamomile) Angelica (Angelica) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
Monarda citriodora (Lemon Balm) Aalvia sclarea (Clary Sage) Ocimum basilicum (Basil)
Majorana hortensis (Marjoram) Petroselinum crispum (Parsley) Majorana hortensis (Marjoram)
Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium) Smyrnium olusatrum (Alexanders) Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
Anethum graveolens
Satureja hortensis (Summer Savory) Hesperis matronalis (Sweet Rocket) Mentha species (Mint)