Parsley, Curly - Petroselinum crispum
Finely cut, creepy crinkled leaves have a sweetly pungent flavor. Rich in vitamins A and C. Grows 6-10" tall.
USES: Use leaves in salads, soups and as a garnish.
CARE: Grows in sun to partial shade in moist but well drained soil.
STORAGE: Either dry and store in an airtight container or freeze.
HARDINESS: Biennial to Zone 6. Treat as an annual.
Parsley, Plain - Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum
Flavorful, flat green leaves which are rich in vitamins A and C. Stronger flavor than curly Parsley. Grows 12-15" tall.
USES: Use leaves in salads, soups and as a garnish.
CARE: Grows in sun to partial shade in moist but well drained soil.
STORAGE: Either dry and store in an airtight container or freeze.
HARDINESS: Biennial to Zone 6. Treat as an annual.
Peppermint - Mentha piperita
Perennial herb with tiny lavender flowers. Strong mint scent and flavor. Height 12-18" tall.
USES: Teas, candy, liqueurs or potpourri. Attracts butterflies..
CARE: Prefers a rich, moist soil in sun to partial shade. Aggressive, spreading palnts - plant in containers to control invasive quality.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 5-9.