Mulberry Creek Herb Farm

Sage, Berggarten

Salvia officinalis `Berggarten'



Broad, oval shaped leaves on this compact plant make 'Berggarten' easier to use. It's so much nicer, there are few reasons to buy the common sage anymore. ""Flash fry"" leaves in a bit of olive oil, only about 30 sec. Remove. Cool. Crumble & use like bacon bits. Rated great variety for southern states. In the north, unfortunatly, it rarely blooms as flowering tips freeze off.

Sage, Berggarten Variegated

Salvia officinalis 'Variegated Berggarten'
Mark gained this cool variegated plant from Scott Kresge (Emily May Garden Shop in Pen Argyl, PA) at the Herb Society of America's Cleveland Conference. Just as winter hardy as 'Berggarten' with clean, blue-green and white variegation on a leaf that is closer to the slender outline of straight S. officinalis. Prune out anything that reverts.

Sage, Fruit-scented

Salvia dorisiana
Fragrant, fuzzy foliage tickle shocking, lipstick pink, 1"" flowers by December. It is a big grower that benefits from frequent tip pinching during the growing season to prevent legginess. If not in a frost free area, dig up or grow in containers to bring inside for a Christmas display. Leaves & flowers are used like ""Pineapple Sage"".

Sage, Garden Dwarf

Salvia officinalis 'Compacta' (Nana)


Because it's an exact miniature version of common sage without the ""unkept"" look, it's a natural for mixed containers and child-sized hedges. Plus it's covered with blue flower spikes in the spring. Use 1 tsp (fresh) per pound of pork to make sausage, or add to the classic turkey dressing.

Sage, Garden Golden Variegated

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'
Our stock plants survived -18 F degrees last winter, from which we took your cuttings. Leaves have brilliant yellow margins around green centers. These obedient golden mounds create a 7-8 month show, here, in front of ""Bronze Fennel"", ""Purple Ruffles Basil"" or, like one of our favorite beds, in the midst of other sages.

Sage, Garden Purple

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurea'


Purple colored new leaves turn green as they mature, giving plant a bi-colored look. ""Purple Sage"" offers great color contrast and flavor. Hardy in northern Ohio in all but the coldest winters.

Sage, Garden Scarborough

Salvia officinalis ' Scarborough'

Sage, Garden Tricolor

Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'


Deep pink, white and green stroked leaves make a display in the garden or on the dinner table.

Sage, Grape-scented

Salvia melissodora

Sage, Hummingbird Blue

Salvia guarantica

Sage, Mexican All-purple

Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'


A florist friend told us this was ""the most magnificent cut herb"" he has ever grown. Plants rise to about 5 ft. tall by August, when, fuzzy, blue spikes appear. Cut stem back about 1/3 in June and July to promote more branching, flowering & compact height. Important pollen source for bees in the fall if frost doesn't get them.

Sage, Newe Ya’ar’

Salvia X New'e Yare
Finally, a garden sage for the deep South! This is an Israeli variety bred to mimic the humidity tolerance of the tropical Sage, but the flavor of Salvia officinalis. Long, ""Garden Sage-"" like leaves provide plenty of harvest for your next meal.

Sage, Pineapple

Salvia elegans


Delicious scarlet-red flowers on 3' spikes form in the fall as the grand finale. Use fresh leaves or flowers in teas, fruit or chicken salads, white wine, and summer lemonade. Its flavor is more fruity than heavy sage. Plants grow large and enjoy being harvested, but pick lower leaves, which are more succulent, being protected from the sun. Stop pinching tips by August 1st to allow flowers to form.

Sage, Variegated Red

Salvia microphylla 'Variegata'


Edible scarlet-red flowers, all summer, adorn the white and green leaves. Inedible but exotic ornamental to brighten any mixed herb container.

Santolina, Dwarf Gray

Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Nana'


Same bright yellow buttons as other ""Santolina,"" but on silvery-gray, soft foliage. Also used in hedges, knot and rock gardens. Prune in spring after new growth appears. Working at Cedar Point one summer, I had to prune Santolina regularly. I know this sounds weird, but it reminded me of bologna. Moth repellent too.

Santolina, Green

Santolina pinnata (virens)
Creamy yellow button blossoms dance over green feathery foliage in July. Can be clipped into a short hedge, in spring after new growth slowly appears or let it grow to 2'. Clipping will prevent flowering. Dry bunches for moth repellent bags.

Santolina, Rosemary-leaf

Santolina rosmarifolia


It may sport the bright yellow buttons you're used to seeing on the regular ""Santolina"" but the foliage is more blue and leathery, i.e., like a rosemary. Like the others, it can be clipped into a short hedge (preventing flowering), in spring after new growth appears, or allowed to grow to 2'. Dry bunches for moth repellent bags. It is a slow comer in spring.

Sct. Geranium, French Lace

Pelargonium crispum 'French Lace'
New in 2006
Lemon ScentedCould this be the most variegated plant in the world? Perhaps. French lace is an upright sport of 'Prince Rupert' that shines as a tree in a mixed container or stands alone as a small specimen topiary.

Sct. Geranium, Oakleaf

Pelargonium quercifolium
Fruit and Nut ScentedAn autumn favorite because the “oak leaves” will turn a bright crimson before falling off, rivaling any October New England color. Pink blooms with maroon stripes reflect the leaf pattern. Whether you bare root ""Pelargoniums"" and hang them in the basement or take cuttings, a more civilized approach to carrying them over to next year, it's worth a shot.

Sct. Geranium, Prince Of Orange

Pelargonium x citrosum 'Prince of Orange'
Fruit & Nut ScentedWhat a gorgeous spring display this makes. 1"" large white flowers with a maroon blotch in the center, completely cover the plant, after a winter's rest. Grow just as you would a ""Martha Washington"" geranium except this has delicious citrus flavor leaves.

Sct. Geranium, Roger’s Delight

Pelargonium x 'Roger's Delight'
Lemon ScentedWhat do you get when you cross a lemon with a ""Martha Washington / Regal"" geranium? Answer: A gorgeous, hardy looking geranium with a lemon scent that makes your knees melt. This is a pioneer in a new group of Pelargoniums, that are sure to begin a whole new trend in flower breeding. You can have an original!

Sct. Geranium, Skeleton Rose

Pelargonium x asperum `Dr. Livingston'
Rose ScentedFinely dissected foliage faintly resembles ""Japanese Maple"" leaves, which is why we selected it. Clean rose scent & pale pink flowers are a bonus. Every herb desires such a unique fine neighbor.

Sct. Geranium, Stellar Red or Bicolor White

Pelargonium X 'Stellar' series
Fruit and Nut ScentedLarge showy pink blossoms and leaves have a slightly pungent fragrance. To avoid any rot, do not be overly generous in watering, after all, scented geraniums enjoy “careful neglect.

Sct. Geranium, Vancouver Centennial

Pelargonium `Vancouver Centennial'
Fruit and Nut ScentedLarge showy pink blossoms and leaves have a slightly pungent fragrance. To avoid any rot, do not be overly generous in watering, after all, scented geraniums enjoy “careful neglect.

Sedge, Mini Chocolate-Leaf

Carex buchmanii
Looking for a shade loving miniature grass for a Southwest theme railroad garden? All aboard! Rich chocolate to olive green leaves become darker chocolate color if sitied in a sunnier spot. Forms thick, tufty mounds, spreading very slowly. Frankly, it is best to dig and divide them to encourage or speed up the process of spreading, if desired. Typically rated as Zone 7, but likes our -18 winters.

Sedum Amber Glow

Sedum adolphii 'Golden Glow'


Huge contrasts can be found even in collections of the same genus. Take ""Sedums."" Plump, skinny, gold, pink, purple, thyme-like and in 'Amber Glow's case, green turning glowing red (as the temp. rises), are just a few foliar examples. Winter flowers, seen indoors in Ohio, are pure white. You'll never be bored with a ""Sedum"" collection.

Sedum, Blue Rosette Mini

Sedum 'pachyclados'
Rosette of powder blue leaves that remind us of the ""Moss Saxifrages,"" partner well with rosy-peach, summer flowers. Leaves are tightly packed on top of one another, forming bonsai- like pads. Sedums are the queen of all ""Jar Gem"" TM or rockeries. ""Arrowhead Alpine"" reports that this one is from Pakistan.

Sedum, Corsican

Sedum requinii


Why do we need one more miniscule, green, coarse textured groundcover? Because, you can always rely on a ""Sedum"" to be low maintenance and its leaves are smaller than the last groundcover we stumbled over. How low can we go?

Sedum, Frosted Blue

Sedum hispanicum minus 'Pink Form'


Think of a forest of miniature blue spruce, frosted in pink, viewed from 1000 feet above. This is it - one of the most beautiful and unusual miniature sedums with pink tipped, blue leaves. If that isn't enough, how about pink and white flowers in early summer?

Sedum, Golden Angeline

Sedum ruprestes 'Angelina' PPAF
Bright yellow, 1/2"" long, soft needles contrast well with Sedum 'Voodoo', 'Love's Triangle' or 'Frosted Blue'.

Sedum, Irish Eyes

Sedum middendorfianum var. diffusum


Shades of the holidays- very cool, Irish green rosettes form thick blankets in Summer and then turn an amazing poinsettia red in Winter.

Sedum, Japanese Golden

Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'
Sedum ""Voodoo"" and this rare cultivar inspired our Jar Gem series, that is, plants perfectly suited to the cramped quarters and dry, severe conditions of strawberry jars. You can't find this brilliant, yellow creeper from Japan in many catalogs. Lastly leaves are tasty as a ""micro-green"" salad addition

Sedum, Love's Triangle

Sedum anglicum 'Love's Triangle'


Of the 2 dozen miniature versions of popular perennials, this is Karen's favorite midget. Pinkish white flowers entertain irresistable, powder blue, pin head sized foliage each spring. To insure next year's crop, break off a small section and overwinter in a sunny window. From Arrowhead Alpines, so if someone finds this name incorrect, blame them.

Sedum, Pink Shield

Sedum nevii 'Pink form'
1/2 inch greek shield shaped leaves turn dusky pink in cooler weather, creating a foliage color not otherwise available in our ""Jar Gem"" collections. Flowers are white veined pink. The Index of Garden Plants (Royal Horticulture Society) lists this as Zone 8 hardy, but it has been growing in Zone 5 for 3 years at Klyn's Nursery. We are satisfied.

Sedum, Tiny Urchin

Sedum humisifusum


This tough Sedum looks like it belongs underwater among the corals. Glossy green, urchin stems grow very compact and spread very slowly. Other possible candidates for an underwater scene on land?- ""Drabas, Limonium (Tiny Sea Statice), Mini Pastel Yarrow and Chocolate Sedge.""

Sedum, Tricolor Carpet

Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'


White, pink, and green foliage with pink flowers in June- can you imagine a more colorful groundcover? Tough as nails hardy perennial for front of the flower bed, hanging basket or miniature gardens. Remove any solid green stems as these can take over the tricolored foliage.

Sedum, Voodoo

Sedum spurium 'Voodoo'


I can't think of a darker, (mahogany, almost black) foliaged representative from the plant world. Imagine the color contrast in your garden of a low, 2"" groundcover spilling over light colored stones, or nestled next to Sedum, ""Golden"" as a ""Jar Gem"". This is sure to be a garden classic.

Senna, Desert Candle

Senna polyphylla


Very rare Caribbean Pea family tree that makes and easy bonsai or mini tropical tree that looks like a graceful ""Honey Locust"". You know, that lawn tree that's in everyone yard with that light, airy look, usually golden. The Senna leaf is however dark green to a purplish, only 1 inch long with 7-10 pairs of eraser head size leaftets. Very delicate, oh ya did a mention the bright yellow 1 inch summer flowers?

Serissa Snowrose, Cherry Blossom

Serissa foetida 'Cherry Blossom'
Instead of the loud, varigated leaves of ""Pink Mountain"", this foliage is delicately edged in white with strong, single pink flowers. Natural miniature tree that does not like to dry out.

Serissa Snowrose, Cherry Blossom 5in.+

Serissa foetida 'Cherry Blossom'
Instead of the loud, varigated leaves of ""Pink Mountain"", this foliage is delicately edged in white with strong, single pink flowers. Natural miniature tree that does not like to dry out.

Serissa Snowrose, Double White

Serissa foetida 'Fleno-Plora'


This all green tropical shrub looks like a mini magnolia tree, but blooms most of the year! Grows best when temperatures are above 60 degrees (although a light frost is O.K.) Very appropriate for bonsai. Because of my divided attention between my sons and our business and the careful neglect I give my test subjects, I have gained yet another ""hat"", this one as unofficial tester of houseplants. I declare this plant the 2004/2005 winter winner of the ragaves of our warm, dry, poorly lit (compared to outdoors) home and oops! occasional watering!

Serissa Snowrose, Double White 5in.+

Serissa foetida 'Fleno-Plora'


This all green tropical shrub looks like a mini magnolia tree, but blooms most of the year! Grows best when temperatures are above 60 degrees (although a light frost is O.K.) Very appropriate for bonsai. Because of my divided attention between my sons and our business and the careful neglect I give my test subjects, I have gained yet another ""hat"", this one as unofficial tester of houseplants. I declare this plant the 2004/2005 winter winner of the ragaves of our warm, dry, poorly lit (compared to outdoors) home and oops! occasional watering!

Serissa Snowrose, Pink Mountain

Serissa foetida 'Pink Mountain'
A striking, variegated leaved miniature pink magnolia tree! Doesn't bloom as freely as ""Cherry Blossom"" but I have to admit, it does not need flowers to charm visitors. Like ""Cherry Blossom"", it prefers temperatures above 60 degrees (although a light freeze is okay) and does not like to dry out. Still, it is a great bonsai and miniature landscape tree.

Serissa Snowrose, Pink Mountain 5 in.+

Serissa foetida 'Pink Mountain'
A striking, variegated leaved miniature pink magnolia tree! Doesn't bloom as freely as ""Cherry Blossom"" but I have to admit, it does not need flowers to charm visitors. Like ""Cherry Blossom"", it prefers temperatures above 60 degrees (although a light freeze is okay) and does not like to dry out. Still, it is a great bonsai and miniature landscape tree.

Serissa Snowrose, Tiny Kyoto

Serissa foetida 'Kyoto'


As Serissa go, this is the tiniest leaved variety, although it grows rather quickly. 'Tiny Kyoto' is precisely proportioned as a tree for the smallest scale railroad, or as a shrub in large scale. Yes, it's suited for Zone 9-10 growers but it does just fine indoors, over winter. Occasionally, we're treated to its rare white-pink flowers.

Serissa Snowrose, Tiny Kyoto 5in.+

Serissa foetida 'Kyoto'


As Serissa go, this is the tiniest leaved variety, although it grows rather quickly. 'Tiny Kyoto' is precisely proportioned as a tree for the smallest scale railroad, or as a shrub in large scale. Yes, it's suited for Zone 9-10 growers but it does just fine indoors, over winter. Occasionally, we're treated to its rare white-pink flowers.

Serissa Snowrose, Yatsubusa

Serissa foetida 'Yatsubusa'
Leaves are larger than 'Kyoto' and rounded, but are stacked on top of one another. Has a very cool, miniature Dr. Seuss tree look about it.

Serissa Snowrose, Yatsubusa 5in.+

Serissa foetida 'Yatsubusa'
Leaves are larger than 'Kyoto' and rounded, but are stacked on top of one another. Has a very cool, miniature Dr. Seuss tree look about it.

Silene-Var Robin White Breast

Silene uniflora 'Druitt's Variegated


We've offered other extremely low growing, variegated miniatures before but this one's Winter hardy here. The white flowers play second fiddle to the year round green and cream. Due to its low, but spreading stature, make sure you site it in a special, close-up garden with other morning sun loving, non-aggressive miniatures.

Skeleton Plant

Corokia cotoneaster


Yes it is Alive! From Australia, this is a desert survivor. Looks dead because in full sun, the leaves turn nearly black and are the size of the zig zagging black branches. This is how it has adapted to the blazing summer heat. In a more shady location or in winter the leaves become greener and wider. Although it can grow to 4' X4' it is easy to bonsia or keep pruned in the garden to a small tree in railroad gardens. Oh, almost forgot, tiny yellow flowers appear in winter.

Skeleton Plant 5in.+

Corokia cotoneaster

Snowbush \ Breynia, Dwarf

Breynia disticha 'Rosea Picta Nana'


Karen has not been able to kill this one in the house! (What?! That's not true - no, wait a minute, you're right.) Phenomenally tolerant to low light, even dry conditions. White, pink and green marbled leaves are 1/2 inch across when given lots of soil and fertilizer, but quickly ""self-bonsai"" down to 1/4"" leaves when root bound, giving the appearance of a tricolored ""Redbud"" or ""Katsura Tree"". Our best miniature landscape tree for the summer shade garden and a delightfully colorful houseplant.

Soapwort, Mulberry Creek Variegated

Saponaria officinalis 'Variegata' MCF Form
We’ve worked on this Mulberry Creek introduction for 4 years to develop a stable, variegated pattern. Finally, yellow and striped leaves update this old fashion, pink flowering cottage garden essential. Comparatively, it is less aggressive in spreading, re-seeding and flowering, but wow does it brighten up the garden! I don’t mind its mild demeanor. Demi Bown, author of New Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses, upon visiting us, said we had choosen very well, but that this is still only the 'Variegata' form.

Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea


As with most green varieties, this grows larger and more vigorously than its variegated cousin. 2-3” pale lavender balls appear well above foliage and as garlic tidbits over salads, but start sparingly. Excellent substitute for overused spikes as a linear texture for mixed containers. Much more winter hardy than it looks!

Society Garlic -5”

Tulbaghia violacea


As with most green varieties, this grows larger and more vigorously than its variegated cousin. 2-3” pale lavender balls appear well above foliage & as garlic tidbits over salads, but start sparingly. Excellent substitute for overused spikes as a linear texture for mixed containers. Much more winter hardy than it looks!

Society Garlic, Tricolor

Tulbaghia violacea `Variegata'
This green and white striped member of the Amaryllis family has 2” clusters of pink flowers on long slender stems throughout the growing season. Overwinter as an easy houseplant in northern areas. Both “Society Garlics” are included in our ""Survivor Series.

Solidago, Tiny Goldenrod

Solidago coulteri


A miniature version of north America's favorite and most beautiful hayfever / allergy trouble-maker. But at only 2 to 3 inches tall the cute golden-yellow flowers really can't cause any problems.

Sorrel, Blood

Rumex sanquineus ssp. sanguineus
We thought you'd enjoy its blood red veins that run throughout the emerald green leaves for a welcome contrast to all our green herbs. Please tell your garden visitors where you got it. They will ask! Flowers the second year. A tangy salad green along with ""Pepper Basil."" This has become a popular pond plant.

Spikemoss, Golden Creeping

Selaginella brownii 'Aurea'


These living fossils literally covered the plant millions of years ago, providing us today, with our gasoline and natural gas. Luckily, today, this lovely golden groundcover still illuminates the shady container or moist garden. Has survived many winters here in protected areas.

Spikemoss, Ruby Red

Selaginella brownii 'Ruby Red'

Stachys, Mini Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece'


Combine 2"" grey and silver touched mounds, purple flower stalks and lilac-plum colored spikes and you've got a soft bed for the wee folk and the lady beetles. 3/4 inch, woolly leaves like felt, create tight clustering groundcover and a dramatic patch of silver foliage between rocks.

Stachys. Dwarf Betony

Stachys officinalis 'Nana'


Perhaps it was the 1/2 pint-sized, violet pink flowers hovering 3 or 4 inches above the dark green rosette of leaves which inspired Cicely Barker to illustrate this ""Dwarf Betony"" about a century ago. Suitable for sunny faery gardens.

Star Creeper, Baby Blue

Pratia pendunculata (Laurentia)


Need a quick spreading groundcover for shade to sun, that has adorable baby blue, star-shaped flowers from late May until September? Flowers look like miniature umbrellas dancing above the dark green, corsican mint-like leaves (sans the scent). The perfect faerie garden plant or groundcover between plants or stepping stones. Likes loose, organic, rotted bark soil. Not invasive.

Star Creeper, Country Park

Pratia pendunculata 'Country Park'
Same as ""Baby Blue"" albeit dark blue flowers. Star creepers are a dream come true for all you folks looking for plants to tuch in between stepping stones or rocks in the shade.

Strawberry, Faery

Fragaria v. semper. 'Verbesserte Rugen'


Cute is good- edible is even better. This is not your main season, full sized berry but a delicious, pinkie sized fruit that you’ll be nibbling all Summer. Use as an effective groundcover under any shrub. Loves to spread (albeit slowly) over old bark mulch.

Sweet Flag, Japan. Dwarf

Acorus gramineus 'Nanus'


A grass that grows in the shade or full sun in a pond, garden OR house is truly a rare find. Narrow forest green leaves grace this slightly smaller clump. Often used as a houseplant in terrariums.

Sweet Flag, Japan. Dwarf All Gold

Acorus gramineus 'All Gold'

Sweet Flag, Japan. Gold Stripe

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'


The tallest and prettiest Japanese Sweet Flag we offer. Elegant yellow and green stripes glow as a pond plant in full sun or shade.

Sweet Flag, Japan. Mini Golden

Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'


This dwarf grass grows to only 4"" tall. Lime yellow leaves contrast beautifully against black stones. In full sun, it needs a wet/bog soil, however, it is one of few grasses which grow well in full shade with just normal soil moisture. Great for small containers and as pond plant.

Sweet Flag, Japan. Mini White Stripe

Acorus gramineus 'Himenasumene'


Terrariums may not be as hot as when I was in the 6th grade, but they still hold appeal for plenty of young (and veteran) gardeners. Sweet flag is among the dozen or so groups of plants that we offer that are happy under those often boggy, somewhat shady conditions in those enclosed ""conservatories."" These white striped clumps add linear texture outside, year round, in cold northern Ohio.

Sweet Flag, Japanese Licorice

Acorus Gramineus 'Livorice'


Looks exactly like the ""Acorus Gramineus"", but this variety is sweetly licorice flavored and scented. Leaves and roots are used in Asian cooking.

Sweet Violet, Purple

Viola odorata 'Koenigin Charlotte'
Queen Charlotte is far more heat tolerant than our previously offered ""Linane"", which it now replaces. You can nibble on and crystallize the dark purple, incredibly fragrant flowers blooming all year although they only open up in cool weather. Five inch tall rosettes of heart shaped foliage hold flowers, for picking, in very early spring and then again in early fall until a hard freeze.! These plants will not re-seed themselves to annoyance. Easy to grow and enjoy! Divide in fall.

Sweet Violet, Sky Blue

Viola odorata 'Lavender'


A gift from the Wee-folk in our gardens. We didn't plant it. Lovely sky blue, fragrant flowers prevail whenever cool weather reigns. However as the temperature increases, the flowers open up pure white! We had to watch this several seasons to make sure it wasn't a mistake. Just as the skies are blue, sometimes they turn white too.

Sweet Violet, White

Viola odorata 'Alba'


Sweet and as white as a late spring snow you'll find its fragrance nudges your thoughts to celestial songs. As well suited in the ""White Garden,"" as on a woodland path and, yes of course, a shady faery garden.

Sweet Woodruff

Galium (Asperula) odoratum
Freeze the sweet white May flowers that hover over dark green foliage, in ice cubes, to make ""May Wine"" during June's strawberry harvest. 3 tbsp blossoms in 1 gallon white wine impart a vanilla flavor. Add 1-2 cups fresh berries. This groundcover beat out the native violet (not to be confused with ""Sweet Violets"") and was weed-free by the 3rd spring. Essential faery garden plant. Be cautious if on ""blood thinning"" medicine.

Tansy, Curly Fern-leaf

Tanacetum vulgare 'Crispum'
Rich emerald green, “70's tuxedo ruffled” leaves make perfect additions to the foundation planting. Also wards off critters as does the species “Tansy” along with the same bright yellow, button flower heads.

Thalictrum, Alpine

Thalictrum alpinum




DELICATE in appearance but hardy in nature, you might mistake its 3-4 inch bluish green foliage for a shrunken ""Maidenhair Fern"" until the purple tufts appear in early summer. Shady, woodland is written all over this one.

Thrift, Faery

Armeria caespitosa (A.juniperifolia)


“Cockroach hardy” alpine offers rose colored clusters of flowers in the early spring. Grassy tufts look great the entire season. Accompanied by “Veronica, Sunshine” growing around it, you have a great start to another growing season.

Thrift, Little Penny

Armeria caespitosa


Take ""Faery Thrift"", reduce by 50% and you have it! Flowers aren't even tall enough for any kind of stem, rather they just perch on the foliage.

Thrift, Mini Red-Leaf

Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'
Blooms non-stop during any kind of cooler weather. I like the reddish pink, round flower clusters that bob above but I adore the dark, reddish purple blades in early summer for their contrast in the garden or container. Ben suggested faeries use these flowers as ballons when they go on parade.

Thrift, Red Faerie

Armeria caespitosa 'Bevan's'
Actually it is more of a dark pine heading toward red, but, trust me, the flowers' hue is intense. In all other respects, it is very similar to ""Faerie"".

Thrift, Variegated

Armeria x 'Nifty Thrifty'
Leaves are generally larger than ""Faerie Thrift"" and golden with a green stripe down the center. Even in cooler climates, you can not miss the dark pink flowers by June through Labr Day and beyond. On a miniature scale, it would be viewed as a large, mounded ornamental grass.

Thyme, Caraway

Thymus herba-borona var.`Caraway'


Purple-rose flowers occur in summer on this low creeper. Pleasing but faint caraway fragrance make this thyme the choice for breads and focaccias. Prune tips to encourage branching which will help fill out this fast spreading groundcover. Can substitute for caraway seed in muffins and sauerkraut.

Thyme, Clear Gold

Thymus X 'Clear Gold' (a.k.a. Yellow Transparent)


Yellow green foliage has best color in the spring but the finest flavor in the summer. Use, fresh for just a touch of lemon in teas, fish, fruit, and vinegars. Use tender stems, leaves and flowers, abundantly, from this vigorous gold grower.

Thyme, Creeping Lemon

Thymus herba-barona
Release a rich lemon scent with every step from this little creeper. Planted between stepping stones, you'll do just that. This is a type of ""Caraway Thyme"" without any hint of caraway, just pure lemons.

Thyme, Doone Valley

Thymus 'Doone Valley'


This thyme looks like the house painter splashed it with yellow paint. Totally random gold streaked leaves appear with a very nice lemon flavor and delicate pink blossoms. Like most thymes, color is best in spring.

Thyme, E.b. Anderson

Thymus x 'E. Bertram Anderson'


Lilac flowers rarely occur on this dwarf, broad-leaved, mounding thyme but never mind. The bright yellow (cool-season) foliage is a brillant contrast to our red bricks in the landscape. Delicate lemon flavor allow it to be used in a white sauce, baked goodies, beans, corn and fish.

Thyme, Elfin

Thymus serphyum `Elfin'
Pink flowers adorn this truly diminutive groundcover thyme in summer. We use it as a moss substitute in bonsais. Essential to any hypertufa container or rock garden. Spreads slowly, after many years, it ends up 18”-24” wide, eventually reaching a dizzying height of 3 inches. It mounds as though there was an elf’s home underneath. Compare with ""True Elfin."" Order early!

Thyme, English Broadleaf

Thymus 'English Broadleaf'


White flowers in summer attract many bees to make the best tasting honey. Harvest soft tips any time of year for vinegars, italian dishes, breads, focaccias & goulash. Start with 2 tbsp fresh for a large pot of spaghetti. Harvest 3-4"" long stems in September, dry on screen and use all winter.

Thyme, English Miniature

Thymus vulgaris 'Miniature'
Previously called ""Nitidus Thyme,"" we realized miniature was more descriptive. White flowers open up in summer on this tiny gem. Has all the same great flavor and uses as ""English Thyme"" except that less can be harvested and it's foliage is completely different. Great for bonsai, hypertufa pots, rock garden and mixed containers.

Thyme, English Mulberry Silver

Thymus 'English Wedgey'

Thyme, English Variegated

Thymus 'EnglishVariegated'
This antique variety once common in the trade, was edged out after “English Wedgewood” was discovered. One of our “Wedgewoods” reverted back to a parent creating a splish-splash variegation, that holds through summer’s heat. We’re proud to be one of the few nurseries to re-introduce this unique and tasty plant. Puts up with shade, but flavor’s always better in full sun.

Thyme, Golden Lemon

Thymus X citriodorus 'Aureus'


Rare white flowers grace this celabrated herb. Bright yellow and green leaves look best in spring with blue crocus or in red containers. Baking doesn't damper it's lemon flavor. Use it, with zest, in sun & dried teas; placed fresh on fish, poultry or steaks; add it to cupcakes and fruit salad!

Thyme, Italian Oregano

Thymus X 'Italian Oregano'


White flowers in spring on this narrow-leaved upright grower because it is harvested frequently. This 2 herbs in 1 plant has a natural affinity to Italian-type dishes, but don't stop there. Use scissors to harvest soft 1-2"" green tips. Save time by finely chopping all soft leaves and stems.

Thyme, Lavender

Thymus thracicus (mastichina)


Crush it. You'll smell a floral fragrance & what a grower! Looks good for months in pots. Pink flowers seldomly pop up on this narrow-leaved upright thyme. Use your imagination in pot roasts, mixed vegetables, pizza dough, rice, beans, and in or on bagels. Mark likes an occasional grilled lavender thyme steak. Brown meat on grill, then add handfuls of thyme & finish grilling. Great mustard enhancer.

Thyme, Lime Upright

Thymus x 'Lime'


Our ""Lime Thyme"" is back as an upright growing, lime-green colored and flavored variety, with healthy growth and perky, citrus scent. I love this on fish, fruit salads, vinegars, in lemon verbena bread and dried in teas. Enough leaves for all season and winter meals too.

Thyme, Oregano Scented

Thymus pulegioides 'Oregano'


Pink flowers on this broad-leaved thyme add an additional bonus to this culinary herb. I know we have 2 oregano thymes but this ones's flavor is milder so it leans toward the mild vegetables, viniagrettes or those of you reluctant to try thyme.

Thyme, Pink Chintz

Thymus praecox 'Pink Chintz'
Not quite as fuzy as ""Woolly Thyme"" but not as fussy, this hardworking goundcover puts on a dotted display of steady pink, beginning late spring and handles steady foot traffic.

Thyme, Provencal

Thymus vulgaris 'Provenca'
""Thanks for the Memories""Don't just look at it! Smell it! Taste it! At our HerbFair both author Susan Belsinger and culinary instructor Lynn Nelson of ""The Provincal Kitchen"", absolutely fell in love with this variety. So will you. The flavor's strong, but balanced for any Italian or French cooking. Very nice blue-gray color too!

Thyme, Red Mother-of-

Thymus pulegiodes


Like the mother of a toddler, it hugs (the ground) and moves briskly to fill an herb lawn, pathway or rock garden niche with glossy green leaves and dark pink, spring flowers within a couple of years. Mother of prostrate thymes, maybe, but red, definitely not!