What’s in the Garden?

Matricaria recutita

• Promotes sleep and helps reduce anxiety
• Can be soothing to the stomach
• Can help reduce blood sugar
• Edible and used in teas
• Side effects of sleepiness and slow breathing
• Is known to help with menstrual pain

Cone Flowers

Echinacea

• Cone Flowers get their name from its flowers forming around the center forming a cone like shape
• Helps strengthen the immune system
• Cone Flower petals are edible
• Known to help with the skin
• Reduces feelings of anxiety

Cupids Dart

Catananche caerulea

• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees
• Deer Resistant

Greek Oregano

Origanum vulgare

• Often used in many foods as garnish and used in salads
• Can reduce cough and help with digestion
• Contains high levels of antioxidants
• Known to be good for hair
• Can help alleviate stress and promotes relaxation

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

• Anise Hyssops have edible leaves
• Used in many salads, jams, and seasonings
• Is used in potpourri which is an all naturally made air freshener
• Can be used in tea
• Helps reduce fevers and is used to treat respiratory issues as well as burns
• Known to help the stomach
• Also Known to have “mood lifting qualities”
• Can be used as an antidepressant

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

• Rosemary is edible and used in various garnishes
• The only part inedible in Rosemary is the stem
• Not all variants of Rosemary are edible
• Lowers cortisol
• Can reduce anxiety

Lemon Verbena

Aloysia Citradora

• Often used in alcoholic beverages
• Causes some skin irritation
• Can be used for ice creams and custards
• Helps boost the immune system
• Known as a good remedy for stress and anxiety
• Also used in teas

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

• Eucalyptus had edible leaves when cooked but is otherwise toxic
• Pleasant and fragrant smell
• Can help with insect bites and arthritis
• Known for its calming and soothing effect on the mind

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

• Lemon Balm is fully edible
• Has a soothing and calming fragrant
• Known for its wide array of medical uses
• Can help with weight loss
• Used in skin care
• Can be used to treat bug bites
• Helps combat hair loss
• Can help reduce anxiety and promote sleep

Lavender and French Lavender

Lavandula/Lavandula stoechas

• Promotes sleep and alleviates stress and anxiety
• Can help skin irritations including mild burns
• Known to be “mood enhancing”
• Lavender is a perennial plants
• French Lavender tends to have a stronger smell and more vibrant color
• Used for many body oils and perfumes
• Lavender is edible
• Gives off a calm aroma
• Has antioxidant properties

Mallow

Malva

• Mallows are edible and are used in various salads and garnishes
• A Mallows leaves have many medicinal properties
• Can help boost your immune system
• Mallows thrive in moist conditions
• Known to help relieve stress and boost well-being
• Mallows are in the same family as hibiscus and okra

Salvia

Salvia

• Salvia can help with addiction, depression, and anxiety
• Helps with digestive issues
• Has antioxidant properties
• Is used for medicine and cooking
• Grown as an ornamental plant
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Known as a “nectar-rich flower”

Bees Balm

Monarda fistulosa

• Can be used to treat minor skin infections
• Used as a natural insect repellent
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Native North American plant
• Used to make tea

Phlox

Phlox

• Over 60 different species of phlox
• Pleasant fragrance
• Can be used to treat boils

Creeping Thyme

Thymus serpyllum

• Creeping Thyme is frequently used in landscapes and gardens
• Low maintenance plant
• Can add an “earthy” flavor to dishes
• Used to help suppress weeds
• Releases a pleasant and calming fragrance
• Belongs to the mint family
• Creeping Thyme is completely edible
• Thyme does not lose its flavor after the flower dies

Sage

Salvia officinalis

• Commonly used to add flavor to many dishes
• Used in aromatherapy and helps cleanse the air
• Promotes relaxation
• Sage is used for many spiritual practices
• Known to repel pests
• Can improve memory cognitive function
• Sage is associated with wisdom and protection

Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii

• Can be used as a natural windbreaker
• Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
• Is a perennial plant

Spearmint

Mentha spicata

• May help reduce stress
• Used in beverages such as tea
• Natural remedy for headaches
• Cooling and soothing property
• Can be cooked with
• Easy to grow
• Found in many skincare products

Chocolate Mint

Mentha × piperita f. citrata

• Used in many desserts like custards, mousse, and ice cream
• Can aid your immune system
• Increases focus
• Has a strong smell
• Perennial that is easy to grow

Lupine

Lupinus

• Lupine can increase a soils fertility
• Lupine is used as a gluten-free alternative in cooking
• Good source of protein in animal feed

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

• Attracts cats
• Can calm anxious and stressed cats
• Perennial
• Mild sedative properties
• Used in herbal teas
• Known as an ailment for insomnia
• Natural insect repellent