Sweet Marjoram is an incredibly flavored herb and medicinal plant similar to oregano but sweeter. Sweet Marjoram grows as a happy perennial in Zones 9 and 10 and a hardy perennial in other areas. Sweet Marjoram has edible flowers and foliage and attracts beneficial insects.
Mexican Tarragon is a type of Marigold that produces flavorful leaves. Similar to French Tarragon but easier to grow and better suited to Southern California.
Oregano is a tasty warm-season herb that can grow from early spring until late fall. Southern California growers may grow this herb year-round in frost-free areas. This mild-flavored oregano is excellent for use in sauces.
Parsley is so easy to grow and a wonderful crop for the garden. Enjoy the tasty foliage for yourself, then allow beneficial insects to enjoy the plant once it goes to seed. Parsley flowers are favorites of many butterflies, too!
