According to folklore, the genus name Nepeta may be derived from the Roman town of Nepeti where catnip grew profusely. Cats take great pleasure in rolling around in this plant because of its scent. Grows up to 3’ tall and 2’ wide. White to pink small, tubular edible flowers in summer. Perennial, zone 4.

Native to the Mediterranean region. Civilizations such as China, Persia and Europe have attributed many powers to sage. Perennial which grows up to 24-32 inches tall. Bluefish-purple flowers appear in summer.

Known as the toothache plant. It is said that chewing on the leaves numbs the mouth. Short spreading plant with olive-green, toothed leaves. Gold and red 'gumdrop'-like blossoms. Grows up to 8-12 inches tall. Annual.

Lavender was a favorite bath additive of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The name lavender is derived from the Latin name lavare, meaning to wash. Lavender has a sweet, clean scent that brings pleasure to both the garden and the home. Grows up to 2; tall and wide. Tender perennial, zone 7.

Native to the Mediterranean region. Civilizations such as China, Persia and Europe have attributed many powers to sage. Charlemagne had it grown in his royal gardens and, by the end of the 16th century; it was a well-known herb in English gardens. Sage's botanical name salvia comes from the latin word salvare, which means to save or to heal. Perennial evergreen under shrub which generally grows about a 12-18 inches or more high, with wiry stems and purple flowers. Zone 5.