officinalis ‘Purpurea’) is another charmer. The rounded, silvery leaves of ‘Berggarten’ sage are unusually ornamental as are the purple, ivory, and green leaves of ‘Tricolor’ sage and the golden variegated leaves of the classic ‘Icterina.’ Purple sage ( S. These semi-evergreen herbs all have soft, velvety leaves. Some of the most diverse and interesting herbs for foliar color are sages ( Salvia officinalis). Two marjorams for color are the golden-leaved Origanum majorana ‘Aureum’ and beautifully variegated Origanum majorana ‘Variegata’, which has green leaves with irregular ivory edges.
Oregano is a classic perennial herb for containers and Origanum vulgare ‘Gold Tip’ and ‘Aureum’ are real show offs with gold-enhanced leaves and somewhat cascading forms. If allowed to bloom and set seed, they have fewer leaves and develop a sharp, strong flavor.
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Purple sweet basils, like ‘Amethyst Improved’, are also beautiful but only remain flavorful and full if their flower buds are continuously removed. Both add unique interest to containers and continue to produce flavorful leaves from planting time to frost. Two for beauty and good performance are the purple-hued Thai basil ‘Siam Queen’, variegated non-flowering ‘Pesto Perpetuo’. This trough planting of oregano (left) and tricolored sage (far right) shows the rhizomatous oregano engulfing the clump-forming sage, which is why oregano should be planted alone.īasils ( Ocimum spp.) are some of the easiest summertime annual herbs for pots and many are colorful and attractive. Here is a sampling of some of the most interesting and lovely herbs to add to ornamental containers and beds. Others, like lemongrass ( Cymbopogon citratus), make a big impact in their natural form. Sage, rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, and marjoram come in lots of pretty variations. Visually appealing herbal delights cover most culinary favorites.
A bold lemon grass in a patio container, trimmed mini basil contained in an urban kitchen garden, or glorious variegated lemon thyme spilling out of a windowbox all look as splendid as they taste. Some have variegated or colorful leaves and others columnar or compact forms giving them a visual edge. Like all herbs, they are easy in pots, window boxes and containers, but they are also as beautiful as they are fragrant and delicious, making them perfect for creative planting designs. Golden oregano (top) and variegated pineapple mint (left) are two perennial ornamental herbs that should be planted alone.
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