Non-native ornamental
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Calming fragrance and soft purple spikes that bees work all day. Chosen for the sensory planter's sense of smell.
JanBlooms Jun–JulDec
Non-native ornamental
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Soft, fuzzy, gray-green leaves you cannot help but rub, with a scent that says Thanksgiving.
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Sage has soft, slightly fuzzy leaves and a refreshing herbal scent, engaging both touch and smell. Its colorful spikes of flowers also draw hummingbirds and pollinators, adding gentle motion.
Culinary sage is a Mediterranean herb. It is non-invasive, and its purple flower spikes in early summer are popular with bumble bees.
Quick facts
- The genus name Salvia comes from the Latin salvere, to be well.
- Leaves are edible and can be harvested any time.
How to grow it
- Full sun, well-drained soil.
- Trim after flowering.
- Replace woody plants every few years.
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Ornamental Cabbage
Brassica oleracea
Ruffled, rose-like leaves in cream and purple that get brighter as the weather gets colder.
JanGrown for foliageDec
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Garden Mums
Chrysanthemum × morifolium
The classic fall flower, in every color, for a burst of late-season color and a light floral scent.
JanBlooms Sep–NovDec
Non-native ornamental
Ornamental Peppers
Capsicum annuum
Tiny jewel-toned peppers in red, orange, and purple that add a fun, unexpected texture.
JanBlooms Jul–AugDec