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Amazel Basil

Pesto Besto

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Discover the amazing flavors of Proven Winners, Amazel Basil and Pesto Besto herbs. Elevate your dishes with these popular choices that bring freshness and taste to your kitchen.  First Italian sweet basil that is resistant to downy mildew, a disase that often plagues basil.

Our plant inventory changes daily! While not everything online is always in stock, you'll often find gems that aren't listed on the website. 
Stop by to see our full, ever-changing selection.

parsley

Ocimum

hybrid

Add lavishly to rice dishes, poultry, fish, potatoes and vegetables, dressings or marinades.

First Italian sweet basil that is resistant to downy mildew. Large, vigorous plant produces a higher yield of usable, deliciously aromatic leaves.

BASIL BONZAI

Ocimum

basilicum 'Bonzai'

Culinary / Edge Planting

Compact globe-shaped basil with tiny leaves and a spicy-sweet aroma; great for pots.

BASIL GREEK COLUMNAR

Ocimum

basilicum 'Greek Columnar'

Culinary / Small Spaces

Unique tall upright growth habit; small leaves with a strong spicy basil flavor.

BORAGE

Borago

officinalis

Salads / Garnishes

Large fuzzy leaves and beautiful blue star-shaped edible flowers; tastes like cucumber.

CHAMOMILE GERMAN

Matricaria

recutita

Sedative Tea

An annual variety that grows tall; prolific producer of daisy-like flowers for tea.

CORIANDER CILANTRO

Coriandrum

sativum

Tacos / Curries

Commonly known as Cilantro for its leaves; seeds are harvested as Coriander spice.

CURRY TALL

Helichrysum

italicum

Ornamental / Fragrance

Silver upright shrub with yellow flowers; smells strongly of curry but not used in curry powder.

FENNEL BRONZE

Foeniculum

vulgare 'Purpureum'

Salads / Ornamental

Soft smoky-purple feathery foliage with a sweet licorice flavor; attracts swallowtail butterflies.

LAVENDER ANOUK DBLSCAPE

Lavandula

stoechas

Ornamental / Containers

Spanish lavender with deep purple flags and double flower heads; heat tolerant.

LAVENDER GROSSO

Lavandula

x intermedia

Bundles / Oil extraction

A "fat" French hybrid known for high oil content and very long flower spikes.

LAVENDER MUNSTEAD

Lavandula

angustifolia

Hedges / Baking

Short English variety that is cold hardy; sweet fragrance and blue-purple flowers.

LAVENDER PRIMAVERA

Lavandula

stoechas

Early Color / Pots

Spanish-type lavender that can bloom in the first year without a cold period.

LEMON GRASS EAST INDIAN

Cymbopogon

flexuosus

Tea / Aromatherapy

Similar to standard lemon grass but with higher essential oil (citral) content.

MARJORAM SWEET

Origanum

majorana

Poultry / Stuffing

Mild and sweet cousin of oregano; delicate floral and spicy notes.

MINT HILARYS SWEET LEMON

Mentha

sp.

Beverages / Salads

A hybrid mint with a distinct citrus-lemon undertone and sweet finish.

MINT ORANGE

Mentha

x piperita citrata

Teas / Potpourri

Smooth bronzy leaves with a strong citrus-bergamot aroma.

MINT SPEARMINT

Mentha

spicata

Lamb / Peas / Tea

The classic garden mint for cooking; pungent and sweet without the cooling menthol.

OREGANO HOT/SPICY

Origanum

vulgare

Mexican / Tex-Mex

A variety with an extra kick of heat and peppery notes.

PARSLEY ITALIAN

Petroselinum

crispum neapolitanum

Stock / Marinades

Flat leaves with a much stronger flavor than the curly variety; the chef's favorite.

ROSEMARY HILL HARDY

Salvia

rosmarinus

Northern Gardens

One of the most cold-tolerant upright varieties; needle-like aromatic leaves.

ROSEMARY SPICE ISLAND

Salvia

rosmarinus

Dried Spices / Hedges

Very tall and vigorous variety with highly aromatic foliage.

SAGE BERGGARTEN

Salvia

officinalis

Stuffing / Butter Sauce

Broad silver-grey oval leaves; high quality culinary flavor and rarely flowers.

SAGE PURPLE

Salvia

officinalis

Roasts / Vinegar

Young leaves are deep purple; provides a beautiful contrast in the garden.

SAVORY WINTER

Satureja

montana

Heavy Stews / Meat

Perennial shrubby herb with a stronger more pungent flavor than summer savory.

TARRAGON FRENCH

Artemisia

dracunculus

French Cuisine / Vinegar

Distinctive licorice/anise flavor; essential for Bearnaise sauce. Must be grown from cuttings.

THYME CREEP RED

Thymus

serpyllum 'Coccineus'

Rock Gardens

Similar to pink creeping thyme but with vibrant magenta-red blossoms.

THYME ELFIN

Thymus

serpyllum

Miniature Gardens

The most compact thyme; forms a tight slow-growing green moss-like mat.

THYME LEMON VARIEGATED

Thymus

citriodorus

Ornamental Culinary

Gold-edged leaves with a lemon scent; very ornamental and tasty.

THYME WOOLLY

Thymus

pseudolanuginosus

Stone Walls / Paths

Silver-grey fuzzy foliage; very soft to the touch but not recommended for cooking.

Pesto Besto

Ocimum

hybrid

Amazingly aromatic, easy-to-grow Italian sweet basil for fresh pasta dishes, bruschetta and more.

A highly disease-resistant, vigorous Sweet Italian basil, regarded as one of the best seed-grown varieties for high-yield, aromatic leaves.

BASIL CINNAMON

Ocimum

basilicum 'Cinnamon'

Teas / Baked Goods

Dark green leaves with purple stems; distinct spicy cinnamon-clove fragrance.

BASIL SWEET THAI

Ocimum

basilicum 'Thai'

Asian Cuisine / Stir-fry

Anise-licorice flavor with purple stems and reddish-purple flowers; stays stable at high heat.

CALENDULA ALPHA

Calendula

officinalis 'Alpha'

Medicinal / Salads

High-resin variety with bright orange edible petals; known for skin-soothing properties.

CHAMOMILE ROMAN

Chamaemelum

nobile

Groundcover / Tea

A low-growing perennial groundcover with apple-scented foliage and flowers.

CORIANDER VIETNAMESE

Persicaria

odorata

Soups / Asian Salads

Not a true coriander; spicy peppery leaves that thrive in hot humid conditions.

DILL BOUQUET

Anethum

graveolens

Pickling / Seafood

Early flowering variety with large seed heads and delicate feathery foliage.

basil

Allium

schoenoprasum

Stir-fry / Dumplings

Flat leaves with a mild garlic flavor and beautiful edible white star flowers.

LAVENDER FRENCH

Lavandula

dentata

Ornamental / Fragrance

Serrated green leaves and soft purple flowers; blooms almost year-round in mild climates.

LAVENDER HIDCOTE

Lavandula

angustifolia

Culinary / Edging

A classic English lavender with deep violet flowers and a compact bushy habit.

LAVENDER PHENOMENAL

Lavandula

x intermedia

Landscape / Fragrance

Hybrid lavender noted for extreme resistance to rot

LEMON BALM

Melissa

officinalis

Tea / Relaxation

Member of the mint family with a refreshing lemon scent; vigorous grower.

LEMON VERBENA

Aloysia

citrodora

Teas / Desserts

Deciduous shrub with the most intense "true" lemon scent of any herb.

MINT APPLE

Mentha

suaveolens

Fruit Salads / Tea

Fuzzy light green leaves with a subtle hint of apple; less aggressive than peppermint.

MINT KENTUCKY COLONEL

Mentha

spicata

Cocktails / Tea

The premier variety for mint juleps; large crinkled leaves with a sweet spearmint flavor.

MINT PEPPERMINT

Mentha

x piperita

Digestive Tea / Candy

Strong menthol flavor; refreshing and cooling. Use in moderation.

MINT STRAWBERRY

Mentha

sp.

Teas / Children's gardens

Small dainty leaves with a surprising scent of ripe strawberries.

OREGANO ITALIAN

Origanum

x majoricum

General Cooking

A milder cross between oregano and marjoram; very versatile.

ROSEMARY BARBEQUE

Salvia

rosmarinus

Grilling / Hedges

Fast-growing upright variety with long straight stems perfect for use as skewers.

ROSEMARY PROSTRATE

Salvia

rosmarinus

Groundcover / Ornamental

Low-growing groundcover rosemary that hugs the earth; excellent for erosion control.

ROSEMARY UPRIGHT

Salvia

rosmarinus

Poultry / Roasts

The standard vertical form of rosemary; great for culinary use and hedging.

SAGE GOLDEN

Salvia

officinalis

Poultry / Ornamental

Variegated yellow and green leaves; brightens up the garden and the plate.

SAGE TRICOLOR

Salvia

officinalis

Garnish / Ornamental

Leaves are variegated with white, purple, and green. Striking ornamental herb

SORREL

Rumex

acetosa

Soups / Fish Sauce

Lemon-flavored greens; high in oxalic acid. Use young leaves for best taste.

THYME CREEP LEMON

Thymus

citriodorus

Pathways / Tea

Mat-forming groundcover with a strong lemon scent and tiny pink flowers.

THYME CREEP WHITE

Thymus

serpyllum 'Albus'

Groundcover

Bright green foliage with pure white flowers; creates a clean snowy look.

THYME FOXLEY

Thymus

pulegioides

Culinary / Containers

Beautiful variegated leaves (cream and green); more upright than creeping varieties.

THYME SILVER EDGE

Thymus

vulgaris

Soups / Ornamental

Small grey-green leaves with a thin silver-white border; very cold hardy.

BASIL AFRICAN BLUE

Ocimum

kilimandscharicum × basilicum

Ornamental / Pesto

Large camphor-scented hybrid with purple-veined leaves and tall blue-purple flower spikes.

BASIL GENOVESE

Ocimum

basilicum

Pesto / Sauces

The classic Italian large-leaf basil; intense aroma and sweet clove-like flavor.

BAY LAUREL

Laurus

nobilis

Soups / Stews

Slow-growing evergreen tree with thick leathery aromatic leaves; essential for slow cooking.

CATNIP

Nepeta

cataria

Pet Treat / Tea

Heart-shaped grey-green leaves; contains nepetalactone which triggers a reaction in cats.

CHERVIL

Anthriscus

cerefolium

Eggs / Seafood

Delicate fern-like leaves with a faint anise flavor; one of the "fines herbes" of France.

CURRY PLANT DWARF

Helichrysum

italicum 'Nana'

Ornamental / Potpourri

Silver-grey needle-like foliage with a strong curry-powder scent; compact habit.

DILL FERNLEAF

Anethum

graveolens

Containers / Garnishes

Compact dwarf variety that is slow to bolt; produces dark green lacy leaves.

HYSSOP BLUE FLOWER

Hyssopus

officinalis

Teas / Pollinator Garden

Woody perennial with spikes of blue flowers; aromatic leaves used for digestion.

LAVENDER GOODWIN CREEK

Lavandula

x christiana

Ornamental / Hedging

Silver-grey felted foliage with deep purple flowers; exceptionally heat and humidity tolerant.

LAVENDER HIDCOTE BLUE

Lavandula

angustifolia

Dried flowers / Culinary

Similar to Hidcote but specifically bred for consistent deep-blue flower color.

LAVENDER PLATINUM BLONDE

Lavandula

angustifolia

Ornamental

Striking variegated foliage with cream-colored edges and lavender-blue flowers.

LEMON GRASS

Cymbopogon

citratus

Soups / Curries

Tall tropical grass with a citrusy base; essential for Southeast Asian cooking.

LOVAGE

Levisticum

officinale

Soups / Broths

Large plant with leaves that taste like intense celery; stems can be used as straws.

MINT CHOCOLATE

Mentha

x piperita

Desserts / Teas

Dark stems and leaves with a scent reminiscent of a peppermint patty candy.

MINT MOJITO

Mentha

x villosa

Mixed Drinks

Authentic Cuban mint with a mild warm scent that isn't overly sharp.

MINT PINEAPPLE VARIEGATED

Mentha

suaveolens

Garnishes / Ornamental

Beautiful cream and green variegated leaves with a tropical pineapple scent.

OREGANO GREEK

Origanum

vulgare hirtum

Pizza / Italian Dishes

The "true" oregano with a spicy pungent flavor and white flowers.

PARSLEY CURLY

Petroselinum

crispum

Garnish / Tabbouleh

Deeply ruffled leaves primarily used as a garnish or for texture in salads.

ROSEMARY BLUE CASCADE

Salvia

rosmarinus

Rock Gardens / Walls

Trailing variety that spills over walls; beautiful blue flowers in spring.

ROSEMARY SALEM

Salvia

rosmarinus

Topiary / Culinary

Upright variety with dark green needles and a mild piney scent.

RUE

Ruta

graveolens

Ornamental / Bitter Tonic

Blue-green "maidenhair" foliage; very bitter herb historically used for protection.

SAGE PINEAPPLE

Salvia

elegans

Hummingbird Attractor / Tea

Bright green leaves with a pineapple scent and stunning red flowers in autumn.

SAVORY SUMMER

Satureja

hortensis

Green Beans / Sausages

Annual with a sweet peppery flavor; traditional companion for beans.

STEVIA

Stevia

rebaudiana

Sugar Substitute

The "sugar leaf" herb; leaves are incredibly sweet and used as a natural sweetener.

THYME CREEP PINK

Thymus

serpyllum

Between Pavers

Very low groundcover that creates a carpet of pink flowers in early summer.

THYME DOONE VALLEY

Thymus

sp.

Ornamental / Edging

Variegated gold and green foliage with a lemon scent; becomes red-tinged in winter.

THYME LEMON

Thymus

citriodorus

Chicken / Seafood

Upright bushy habit with a distinct citrus scent; excellent for cooking.

THYME SPICY ORANGE

Thymus

sp.

Tea / Groundcover

Prostrate growth with a unique citrus-spice fragrance; very fine texture.

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