There are 28 species of the aromatic, evergreen, shrubby perennials, all with small linear leaves and spikes of fragrant, usually purple or blue, two-lipped flowers
Uses: Aromatic oil glands cover all aerial parts of the plants but are most concentrated in the flowers. The flowers flavor jams, vinegar, sweets, cream, and provencal stews, and are crystallized for decoration. Dried Flowers add long-lasting fragrance to sachets and potpourri Habitat: well-drained, slightly limey soil, sun Seed Saving: In the late summer, the flowers will fade and the seeds begin to develop. Remove the stalks individually as they begin to dry and the seeds mature and spread them out to finish drying away from direct sunlight. Thresh them to remove the seed. Store the seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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CategoriesFDL Seed Library
The FDL Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds that you can borrow to plant and grow at home. By saving seeds as a community we help create local seed stocks that are better acclimated to our climate and which support an abundant and genetically diverse landscape.
We ask that seeds are “returned” by harvesting seeds from a plant or two that you grow. Donated seeds will help to add diversity to our collection. Archives
March 2022
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