SUMMER FOLIAGE

Mint

Capable of growing anywhere in any weather, this hardy plant comes in many varieties, all of them fragrant with square stems. Mentha family members have a range of different uses, from medicinal to flavoring alcoholic beverages, such as the mojito.

Basil

Also known as Saint Joseph’s wort, this herb is found throughout many tropical regions in Asia and Africa. The main use for basil is culinary, as it is one of the healthiest herbs to consume.

Crabapple

Crabapple trees bloom in the spring and produce fruit in the fall, making them a sought after ornamental addition to gardens and lawns. However, due to their sour taste, crabapples are rarely eaten.

Ninebark

This drought-tolerant shrub makes a great cover plant due to its ever changing appearance throughout the seasons, with peeling bark in winter and white flower clusters in spring, that turn brown in the fall.

Dusty Miller

Grown for its silver foliage, Dusty Miller gets its name from the floury appearance of the densely hairy leaves. This beautiful , yet hardy plant is a staple filler in both flower bouquets and garden beds. 

Hare’s Tail

This hardy ornamental grass gets its name from its silky, fluffy bristles that resemble a hare’s bobtail. An easy plant for beginners, hare’s tail is very forgiving and doesn’t require daily watering.

Globe Amaranth

A native plant from the region of Central America, the globe amaranth is a pollinator’s dream. Butterflies – and humans – love this vibrant flowering plant whether planted fresh in the ground or dried to make up into a bouquet.

Queen Anne’s Lace

Not to be mistaken with its doppelganger, hemlock, Queen Anne’s lace (also known as wild carrot) is considered to be a useful weed. It makes a great companion plant for crops as it attracts many different kinds of pollinators.

 

Japanese Hydrangea Vine

This climbing plant sprouts spade-shaped white flowers and has a fruity smell. Caring for this plant is a labor of love, as it can take up to seven years to fully grow into itself.

Rosemary

Deriving its name from the Latin for ‘dew of the sea’, this woody herb has pointy needles and a fragrant smell. Mostly used for seasoning in the preparation of food and drink, rosemary also has medicinal uses.