herbs Pronunciation: '&rb, US also and British usually 'h&rb Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English herbe, from Old French, from Latin herba Date: 14th century
1 : a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
2 : a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities

This listing enables you to view the current Neff Family Farm's herb list alphabetically BY COMMON NAME. Botanical names follow for those who can pronounce them. For vegetable plants or produce see the upcoming Produce section.

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Here is 2008 list!Click Here For a Printable version Welcome! NOTICE-2008 Herb Day is the First Saturday of MAY! We will be updating new herbs we are growing now for later in the season. Don't miss the new Calendula in the Flashback series, Zanzibar Safflower, Great looking Stevia, and many others. As always our large varieties of Basil, include the new Queenette, Serata and Ararat! 772-0237

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Arugula Slow Bolt Eruca vesicaria, subsp. Sativa
Also known as "Rocket" these arrow shaped leaves add a wonderful flavor to salads and greens.
Basil, Aroma 2 Ocimum basilicum
A new fusarium resistant, Genovese type basil, spectacular flavor and aroma. Large leaves are great in the kitchen!
Basil, Bush Minette Ocimum basilicum Minette
Pretty Enough to Edge the Garden, this Mini Basil is Also Delicious!
Basil, Cinnamon Ocimum basilicum
Sweet cinnamon scent, popular in tea and potpourri, violet stems, lavender flowers.
Basil, Genovese Ocimum basilicum
Popular semi savoyed, uniform and slow to bolt. A great favorite of chefs!
Basil, Holy red & green Ocimum basilicum
Good ornamental and tea plant. Eye-catching red/green leaf contrast. Nice for borders and edging.
Basil, Italian Large Leaf Ocimum basilicum
A sweeter pesto type, scent and taste are sweeter than Genovese, a little less clove-like.
Basil, Lime Ocimum basilicum
Distinct aroma of lime adds a unique citrus flavor.
Basil, Magical Michael Ocimum basilicum Magical Michael
AAS winner, Long-lasting Creamy Blooms and Fragrant Foliage!
Basil, Mrs. Burns' Lemon Ocimum basilicum
Most lemony of all basils, this heirloom variety has larger and very bright green leaves, intensly flavored and slower to bolt than other lemon basils.
Basil, Nufar Ocimum basilicum
Genovese type, highly disease resistant, good flavor and form
Basil, Queenette Ocimum basilicum
New! Essential in Vietnamese and Thai cooking. One of the most aromatic and flavorful of the Thai basils, Queenette has small olive-green/purplish leaves, red stems and purple flowers. It can be used in curries and spicy dishes, or as an ornamental.
Basil, Red Rubin Ocimum Basilicum
Purple version of Italian Large Leaf, with a similar sweet scent. Large flat leaves stand out, outstanding for color and culinary qualities.
Basil, Serata Ocimum basilicum
Ruffled leaves with good basil flavor. Great as a bouquet filler, in containers or as a flavorful plate garnish.
Basil, Spicy globe Ocimum basilicum
Slightly hot, spicy sweet basil, also known as Greek basil. Interplant with flowers, or grow in pots. Mush slower to bolt than some varieties.
Bee Balm, Panorama Mix Monarda didyma
Special mixture of red pink and salmon, blossoms are edible, and this attractive plant is great for butterfly gardens.
Borage Borago officinalis
Large plant with soft leaves bears tiny blue and pink flowers for garnishes and salads from late spring into fall.
Borage, White Borago officinalis
Striking white blooms with tiny purple center. Large plants with wooly leaves bear hundreds of small, edible flowers. Mild cucumber flavor for salads and garnishes. Long harvest period.
Butteryfly Bush "Pink Delight" Buddleja davidii
'Pink Delight' is absolutely one of the finest "pink" flowered cultivars. The silvery cast to the foliage and compact habit combine to make this a truly spectacular buddleia. Topped with large 1' long flower heads from June until frost.
Calendula, "Pacific Beauty" Calendula officinalis
Edible flowers and bright color make this a popular choice in the herb or any other garden. Orange and yellow blossoms with dark centers.
Calendula, Alpha Calendula officinalis
Early to bloom. Bright blossoms, great edible flower. An appealing range of bloom sizes and orange colors. High resin content, bright orange blossoms great in the garden or in cooking.
Calendula, Antares Calendula officianlis
Flamboyant and always draw attention, one of the best finds in summer trials. Blooms come in shades of orange, peach, apricot, yellow and cream with stunning red and maroon undersides
Calendula, Resina Calendula officinalis
Brightest calendula, mostly yellow with a few orange blossoms, blossoms are edible and beautiful in salads.
Catmint Nepata mussinii
Purplish-blue tubular flowers, excellent for edgings. Thrives in hot, dry conditions.
Catmint, Walkers low Nepeta faassenii
Great for borders, this hardy bloomer ‘Walkers Low’ attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees and is a perfect first gardeners perennial.
Chamomile, "Bona" Matricaria recutita
Latin name means “capable of anything”, sturdy, spreading, lacy plant, makes a relaxing tea with a scent of apple and pineapple. Small daisy-like flowers in July and August.
Chives, Fine Leaf Allium schoenoprasum
Fine for fresh use, delicate fancy leaf, don't forget to use the blossoms!
Cilantro, Delfino Coriandrum sativum
2006 All-America Selections winner. The same flavor as traditional cilantro, but with fern-like, open leaves that more closely resemble dill. Same uses as our other cilantro varieties, plus new possibilities as a garnish.
Cilantro, Jantar Coriandrum sativum
This flavorful cilatro variety yeilds more leaves per plant and is slow to bolt.
Cilantro, Xaing Cai Coriandrum sativum
New! "Fragrant Greens" in Mandarin. A slow-bolting Asian variety that produces large, full plants. Classic cilantro appearance and flavor.
Cilantro/Coriander Coriandrum sativum
Spicy, indispensable ingredient in salsa and regional cooking. Cut often to insure growth, use seeds (coriander) after bolting.
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea
True Clary Sage. Large, heart-shaped leaves form 10-12" rosettes the first year, tall flower spikes in pastel pink, lavender or blue second year.
Curry Helichrysum angus
Beautiful gray plant, has sweet pleasant smell of curry.
Cutting celery Apium graveolens
Easy-to-grow celery leaves with strong flavor. Customer favorite 2001, great for soups and salads!
Dill Anethm graveolens
Easy to grow, dill provides both seeds and greens to flavor vinegars, pickling, and many different foods.
Dwarf Curry Helichrysum italicum microphyllum
Beautiful silvery plant with clusters of tiny mustard colored flowers, gives off pleasant curry smell. Although this plant is not a part of the curry blend, the leaf will give a curry flavor to soups and casseroles, but should be removed form the dish b
Elecampane Inula helenium
Lovely Green leaves with golden flowers,make a lovely backdrop in gardens. Dried root preparations reportedly quiet coughing, stimulate digestion, and tone the stomach. Latin name come from Helen of Troy, from whose tears it is said to have sprung.
Estafiate Artemisia ludoviciana
Accents Southwestern cuisine, its pleasantly sharp flavor contrasts well with sweet or fruity sauces. Use in moderation in cooking, or garnish to add flair to southwestern dishes. Popular ornamental and border plant, and also excellent for dried wreaths
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
Feathery leaves which have a sweet anise flavor. Use to flavor salads, fish, sauces, and vinegars. An interesting accent or border plant.
Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium
Light green loved leaves with small yellow and white daisy blooms, history of use for fever and migraine headaches.
French Tarragon Artemisia dacunculus sativa
Piece do resistance of all culinary herbs, dark green shiny leaves possess distinctive flavor.
Gomphrena, Strawberry Fields Gomphrena haageana
First and best true red Gomphrena. Brilliant flowers, 1 1/2" across, atop strong stems. Holds color exceptionally well when dried.
Horehound Marrubium vulgare
An aromatic herb important as a folk remedy. For flavoring honey and candy as a confection but has a richer history in medicine. Easy to grow.
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis
Biblical mint family plant with bright blue-violet flowers. Tea has soothing quality.
Iboza Iboza riparia
Nutmeg bush: showy panicles of whitish flowers with white flanked leaves, usually grown as an ornamental, musk-scented leaves are delightful to use in potpourri.
Joe Pye weed Eupatorium purpureum
Graceful tall plant with pale pink-purple flowers, foliage releases a vanilla scent when crushed. Grows well in moist areas.
Lavender, Lady Lavandula 'lady'
Perennial herb with scented blue-purple flowers and gray-green foliage.
Lavender, Munstead Lavandula angustifolia Munstead Strain
Fragrant Stalks of Richest Lavender Against Silvery Foliage!
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis
Winter hardy, lemon scent adds zing to salads, and makes a calming tea.
Lemon Grass Cymbogon flexuosus
Tropical lemon scented grass, used to glavor fish, soups curries and sauces.
Lemon Verbena Aloysia triphylla
Strong lemon scented foliage, at its best in early evening.
Lovage Levisticum officinale Levisticum officinale
Leaves possess excellent flavouring qualities for soups, stews and casseroles. Flavour is reminiscent of celery, and of the famous yeast extract, Maggi. Can replace meat and bone stock in soups.
Malabar Spinach Basella alba Red Stem
Heat-loving and vigorous, these attractive plants reach 6 feet or more if trained on a bean tower or trellis. Many people grow Red Stem for purely ornamental purposes, but there's a lot of good eating on this productive plant!
Marjoram, "Max" Origanum majorana
New in 2000, High yielding and very uniform variety. High in essential oil second cutting continues high yield.
Marshmallow, "Erfurter" Althaea officinalis
Tall ornamental plant with velvety leaves, pink flowers with purple-red anthers. Comforting tea.
Mexican Heather Cuphea hyssopifolia
Mexican false heather maintains a dense cover of tiny leaves along its much branched stems and decorates them with tiny jewel-like flowers. This tender perennial grows as an annual here, and once established is quite drought tolerant.
Mint, Chocolate Mentha x piperita piperita
Striking peppermint-patty scent, a real treat!
Mint, Ginger Mentha arvensis 'Varieagata'
Gold-flecked leaves have a fruity fragrance and flavor with a hint of ginger.
Mint, Lemon Monarda citrata
Lemon scented mint is actually in the Monarda family, boasts a showy plumage of lavender flowers all summer.
Mint, Orange Balsam Mentha aquatica 'Citrata'
Treasured for its very special fragrance, its hint of citrus is tantalizing in fruit puches, teas, and grilled chicken and vegetable dishes.
Mint, Spearmint savoy Mentha spicata 'Crispa'
Clean, crisp mint with curly leaves.
Mint, Varigated Pineapple Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'
Sweet fruity scent with white and green leaves that vary with the season.
Nasturtium, Alaska Mix Tropoeolum majus
Leaves heavily marbled and striped, producing a breath-taking backdrop for the bright colorful blooms.
Nasturtium, Jewel of Africa Tropoeolum majus
A varigated climbing Nasturtium. Balanced mixture of yellows, reds and peachy pinks with marbled foliage, striped with cream against a light green background. Vining habit is fantastic for containers or ground covers.
Oregano, Greek Origanum vulgare hirtum
True Greek oregano dark green leaves with white flowers.
Oregano, Mexican Poliomintha longiflora
Often sold as true oregano in Mexico and southern U.S. where its fine oregano flavor is used to great advantage in chilis and other Mexican dishes. Properly pruned, it will grow into a miniature tree in a bright window or solarium.
Parsley, Starke Petroselinum crispum
Triple curled. Intense curled leaves make exceptionally beautiful garnishes. Plants grow in compact mounds for easy bunching and attractive, uniform appearance. Mild flavor, good yield, and holds well.
Parsley, Titan Petroselinium crispum
Specialty flat-leaf for flavorful garnishes.Outstanding sweet flavor lends itself to many culinary uses. Petite, dark green leaves make an attractive fresh garnish. Compact, upright plants with nice uniformity and yield.
Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium
Good as a low growing permanent edging or along walkways. Pretty, low growing, and fragrant. Not for culinary use.
Rosemary, ARP Rosmarinus officinalis 'ARP'
Fine upright habit, hardier than some strains, same great flavor!
Rosemary, Creeping Rosmarinus officinalis prostratus
Fine trailing habit, floriferous variety with light blue flowers. Good producer makes lovely border, or hanging basket.
Rosemary, Gorizia Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gorizia'
Gorizia produces densely packed branches of extra large dark green, fragrant needles that you can use either fresh or dried. One of the larger, more robust Rosemarys, the stems can be used as skewers for grilling.
Rosemary, Hills Hardy Rosmarinus officinalis 'Hills Hardy'
Hills Hardy is a tough, cold and heat resistant tender perennial rosemary that does well on the south or east side of the house. It can bloom in the early spring showing a light blue delicate flower.
Sage, Extrakta Salvia officinalis
Handsome dusty green leaves, commonly used in dressings, poultry, sausage, nice base for floral or herbal wreaths. Showy in early summer, blanketed with tiny lavender flowers.
Sage, Pineapple Salvia elegans
Fabulous pineapple scent, with brilliant showy red flowers, Use for drinks, chicken, cheese and in jams and jellies.
Sage, Russian Perovskia atriplicifolia
Great in the landscape, this hardy plant was named Perennial of the Year for ‘95. Has beautiful purple-blue flowers that dry well for dried arrangements; Leaves are pleasantly aromatic with a strong camphor scent-Excellent bee and butterfly plant.
Sage, Tri-color Salvia officinalis triatrus
Beautiful sage plant accented with splashes of purple, white and dark green; excellent color splashes for herb and traditional gardens.
Sage, White Salvia aplana
Native American incense herb, used to make the smudge sticks common in Native ceremonies. Aromatic in the garden, light dusty gray-green leaves.
Salad Burnet Sanguisorba minor
Cool cucumber flavor, great addition to salads, vinegars and tomato juice. Hardy, can remain green through mild winters!
Salvia, Lady in Red Salvia coccinea
Award-winning Salvia has brilliant scarlet trumpets. Add colorful vertical elements to your bouquets. Initial early summer flush is followed by moderate production through the summer and a strong performance in the fall. Tolerant of extremes
Santolina, Lemon Queen Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Lemon Queen'
The clusters of soft yellow flowers in the spring look like little cotton balls dancing above the foliage. Lovely lemon scent and delicate leaves make this a great addition. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil, drought tolerant.
Savory, summer Satureja hortensis
Spirit-awakening, peppery flavor. A favorite herb for flavoring fresh and dry beans, soups, and a variety of culinary uses.
Savory, winter Satureja montana
Perennial cousin to summer savory, flavor is more pungent. Good pepper substitute, great culinary herb.
Spilanthes Spilanthes oleracea
"Toothache Plant" leaves impart a numbing senstation when chewed. Gold and red "gumball shaped" blossoms.
Spinach, Red Malibar Basella rubra
This heat loving spinach is a show stopper, red stems, bright shiny green leaves, use new growth for best flavor. Will Climb if trellised.
Stevia Stevia rebaudiana
Remarkable herbal sugar substitute! Contains stevioside. Leaf powder can be used in place of sugar in drinks, baked goods, desserts, preserves, etc. Has a pleasant flavor of its own that never dominates or overwhelms.
Tarragon, French Artemisia dacunculus sativa
True French tarragon, favored by many. Treat as annual.
Tarragon, Texas Tagetes lucida
Sweet-smelling leaves and flowers with a flavor very similar to tarragon; hardier and easy to grow. Golden yellow flowers.
Thyme, Creeping Thymus praecox
Beautiful red ground cover, excellent for paths or rock gardens.
Thyme, English Thymus vulgaris
Essential in bouquet garni, most common variety.
Thyme, Orange Balsam Thymus 'Orange Balsam'
Sensational orange scent and flavor. Deserving of experimentation in tea, cooking and as a garnish.
Thyme, Silver posy Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus'
Green silver foliage with pinkish blooms. Seasoning, fragrant herb.
Tomatillo, Purple Physalis ixocarpa
Skins are royal purple, husks are green. Good flavor. Extended storage ability after harvest. Very decorative. TIP: Keep harvested fruits in the light to intensify the purple skin pigment.
Tomatillo, Toma Verde Physalis ixocarpa
Early, green tomatillo. Early-maturing, large, flat-round green fruits. Use in salsa or Mexican cooking.
Tomato, Celebrity Solanum lycopersicum
Long popular variety with good taste. Widely adapted, 1984 AAS Award winner. NOTE: Best suited where water can be managed to minimize cracking.
Tomato, Cherokee Purple Solanum lycopersicum
Unusual variety with full flavor. Medium-large, flattened globe fruits. Color is dusky pink with dark shoulders. Multilocular interior ranges from purple to brown to green.
Tomato, Juliet Solanum lycopersicon
Sweet plum cluster - 1999 All-America Selections winner. Delicious, rich tomato taste for salads, great salsa, and fresh pasta sauce. Good crack resistance, vine storage, and shelf life. Indeterminate.
Tomato, Yellow Pear Solanum lycopersicon
The tall, vigorous vine bears quantities of small, 3/4-1 oz., lemon yellow, pear-shaped fruits. Mild flavor.
Valerian Centranthus ruber
Easy to grow, self seeding.
Yarrow, Colorado Achillea millefolium
Improved desert canyon colors of red, pink, yellow, apricot, cream, and pure white. 2-4" flat-topped flower heads atop decorative ferny foliage. Excellent fresh or dried.
Yarrow, Paprika Achillea millefolium
Tiny hot red flowers with yellow eyes form compound blooms; soften pink, then creamy yellow. Fernlike foliage gives strong, spicy aroma! Lovely in borders or massed in wild gardens. Carefree grower tolerates heat and drought; prefers full sun.
Yarrow, Red Achillea millefolium
All red flowers, create a dramatic splash in the garden. Great cut flower and dye potential.
Zanzibar, (Safflower) Carthamus tinctorius
Bright orange-red blooms for arrangements. Upright habit produces 5-8 blooms per stem. Flowers are easily air-dried for dried arrangements. Petals are edible and are sometimes used as a substitute for saffron. Also known as Safflower.

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