#Myrrhis odorata

[dragonfang-photography]

Have taken a bunch of photos in the university's botanical gardens. They're a good size for use as lock screens or wallpapers, so I'm just going to toss them all up here for free use.

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Thursday 30 May 2024

The perennial Myrrhis odorata (sweet cicely, anise, garden myrrh, great chervil, sweet bracken, sweet fern, sweet Mary) is distinguished by the white marks on the leaves. The foliage and stems are aniseed-scented, and the white umbel flowers are followed by dark spindle-shaped fruits.

Jill Raggett

[fictionaladoptionpolls]

Myrrh

Age: 1,200 (approx)

Home: Darkling Woods (Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stone)

Blood type: Dragon

Likes: Humans, Ephraim

Dislikes: Zombies, bows

Affinity: Wind

If I’m not mistaken, Myrrh is the oldest child in this bracket. (Well, at the start of their respective series. I’m pretty sure Madoka outlives her.) I know she doesn’t really look that old, but if you look closely, you’ll notice that she has dragon wings.

Myrrh grew up in the Darkling Woods among other manakete (dragons), until Grado’s emperor turned evil and started attacking. The manakete sense something going on in Grado, and for some reason, they send the manakete equivalent of a tween to investigate.* This was a bad idea, as she promptly gets captured by Grado. Luckily, she gets rescued by Eirika and Ephraim, and even helps them in battle (once they get her Dragonstone back).

Myrrh is less lonely than most manakete, but she’s still meek and (judging by her rare support conversations) doesn’t make friends easily. To be clear, she’s nice, she’s just…quiet, surrounded by strangers, and operating on a timescale where decades pass like months. But by the end of her journey, she’s started a few friendships and is ready to help defend humanity. Which is good, considering the end of the game…

On a lighter note, what does Tumblr think of Myrrh?

These blooms seemed a great plant association with the aniseed-scented perennial Myrrhis odorata (sweet cicely, myrrh, sweet bracken, sweet chervil, sweet fern, sweet Mary) contrasting both form and colour.

I will never tire of that joke.

Myrrh - I love Myrrh! Her support with Dozla is possibly my favourite comedy support in the game. And I feel so bad for her.

I don’t really have any interest in this banner but Myrrh saying “Uh- Bunny sounds!” Is the most hilariously adorable thing ever.

(Unfortunately, Myrrh has been eliminated for a while.)

Myrrh from Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones didn’t deserve this!

*I know Myrrh’s the Great Dragon, which is kind of like a manakete Chosen One, but I don’t feel like that’s enough reason to send a child to investigate an unknown threat. At the very least, send a grown-up first, to see what’s up and whether it’s something that might hurt her.

[appleandelder]

Honey mushroom season is always the most impressive.

[windingriverherbals]

Spring Herb: Cicely {Myrrhis odorata}

Spring Herb: Cicely {Myrrhis odorata}

Also, Known As:

Anise Fern

British Myrrh

Cicely

Cow Chervil

Garden Myrrh

Shepherd’s Needle

Smooth Cicely

Sweet Bracken

Sweet Chervil

Sweet Cicely

Sweet Myrrh

The plant called the sweet cicely is a hardy and robust herb. The cicely is an aromatic perennial herb indigenous to the mountainous areas of Europe and Asian Russia – growing originally only in these regions. The cicely when fully mature…

[nottherealajhq]

im sorry about the pie stop sayibg ow ow help mee

Sent us an anon twice, you die to the spice!

Ajwain, carom seeds (Trachyspermum ammi) (Pakistan, South Asia, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Egypt, Eritrea & Ethiopia) Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria), for red color Alligator pepper, mbongo spice (mbongochobi), hepper pepper (Aframomum danielli, A. citratum, A. exscapum) (West Africa) Allspice (Pimenta dioica) Angelica (Angelica archangelica) Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Aniseed myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) (Australia) Annatto (Bixa orellana) Artemisia (Artemisia spp.) Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida) Avens (Geum urbanum) Avocado leaf (Persea americana)

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris and other Berberis spp.) Basil, sweet (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, Holy (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Basil, lemon (Ocimum × citriodorum) Basil, Thai (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora) Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) Bay leaf, Indian; tejpat, malabathrum (Cinnamomum tamala) Bay leaf, Indonesian; Indonesian laurel, Salam leaf, daun salam (Syzygium polyanthum) Bay leaf, Mexican; laurél (Litsea glaucescens) Bay leaf, West Indian (Pimenta racemosa) Boldo (Peumus boldus) Borage (Borago officinalis) Blue fenugreek, blue melilot (Trigonella caerulea)

California bay laurel (Umbellularia californica) Caper (Capparis spinosa) Caraway (Carum carvi) Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Cardamom, black; badi ilaichi (Amomum subulatum, Amomum costatum) (India, Pakistan) Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum) Cao guo, Chinese black cardamom (Lanxangia tsaoko) (China) Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) Celery leaf (Apium graveolens) Celery seed (Apium graveolens) Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chili pepper (Capsicum spp.) Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Cicely, sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) Cilantro, coriander greens, coriander herb, Chinese parsley (Coriandrum sativum) Cinnamon, Indonesian (Cinnamomum burmannii, Cassia vera) Cinnamon, Saigon or Vietnamese (Cinnamomum loureiroi) Cinnamon, true or Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum, C. zeylanicum) Cinnamon, white (Canella winterana) Cinnamon myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia) (Australia) Clary, Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum) Coriander, Vietnamese (Persicaria odorata) Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) Culantro, culangot, long coriander, recao (Eryngium foetidum) Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) Cyperus articulatus

Dill herb or weed (Anethum graveolens)

Dill seed (Anethum graveolens)

Elderflower (Sambucus spp.)

Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Filé powder, gumbo filé (Sassafras albidum) Fingerroot, temu kuntji, krachai, k'cheay (Boesenbergia rotunda) (Java, Thailand, Cambodia) Fish mint, leaf; giấp cá (Houttuynia cordata) (Vietnam) Fish mint, rhizome; zhé ěrgēn (Houttuynia cordata) (Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi provinces of China)

Galangal, greater (Alpinia galanga) Galangal, lesser (Alpinia officinarum) Garlic (Allium sativum) Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Ginger, torch; bunga siantan (Etlingera elatior) (Indonesia) Golpar, Persian hogweed (Heracleum persicum) (Iran) Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) Grains of Selim, Kani pepper (Xylopia aethiopica)

Hoja santa, hierba santa, acuyo (Piper auritum) (Mexico) Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Huacatay, Mexican marigold, mint marigold (Tagetes minuta) Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

Jasmine flowers (Jasminum spp.) Jakhya (Cleome viscosa) Jalapeño (Capsicum annuum cultivar) Jimbu (Allium hypsistum) (Nepal) Juniper berry (Juniperus communis)

Kaffir lime leaves, Makrud lime leaves (Citrus hystrix) (Southeast Asia) Kala zeera (or kala jira), black cumin (Bunium persicum) (South Asia) Keluak, kluwak, kepayang (Pangium edule) Kencur, galangal, kentjur (Kaempferia galanga) (Java, Bali) Kinh gioi, Vietnamese balm (Elsholtzia ciliata) Kokam seed (Garcinia indica) (Indian confectionery) Korarima, Ethiopian cardamom, false cardamom (Aframomum corrorima) (Eritrea) Koseret leaves (Lippia abyssinica) (Ethiopia) Kudum Puli (Garcinia gummi-gutta) Lavender (Lavandula spp.) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) Lemon ironbark (Eucalyptus staigeriana) (Australia) Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) (Australia) Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, C. flexuosus, and other Cymbopogon spp.) Leptotes bicolor (Paraguay and southern Brazil) Lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta), nipitella, nepitella (Italy) Licorice, liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Lime flower, linden flower (Tilia spp.) Lovage (Levisticum officinale) Locust beans (Ceratonia siliqua)

Mace (Myristica fragrans) Mahleb, mahalepi, St. Lucie cherry (Prunus mahaleb) Marjoram (Origanum majorana) Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) Mint (Mentha spp.), 25 species, hundreds of varieties Mountain horopito (Pseudowintera colorata), 'pepper-plant' (New Zealand) Musk mallow, abelmosk (Abelmoschus moschatus) Mustard, black, mustard plant, mustard seed (Brassica nigra) Mustard, brown, mustard plant, mustard seed (Brassica juncea) Mustard, white, mustard plant, mustard seed (Sinapis alba) Mustard, yellow (Brassica hirta = Sinapis alba)

New Mexico chile (Capsicum annuum 'New Mexico Group', also known as Hatch or Anaheim) which includes Big Jim, Chimayó, and Sandia, and other pepper cultivars. Nigella, black caraway, black cumin, black onion seed, kalonji (Nigella sativa) Njangsa, djansang (Ricinodendron heudelotii) (West Africa) Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Olida (Eucalyptus olida) (Australia) Oregano (Origanum vulgare, O. heracleoticum, and other species) Oregano, Cuban (Coleus amboinicus) Oregano, Mexican (Lippia graveolens) Orris root (Iris germanica, I. florentina, I. pallida)

Pandan flower, kewra (Pandanus odoratissimus) Pandan leaf, screwpine (Pandanus amaryllifolius) Pápalo (Porophyllum ruderale) (Mexico and South America) Paprika (Capsicum annuum) Paracress (Acmella oleracea) (Brazil) Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Pepper, black, white, and green (Piper nigrum) Pepper, Brazilian, or pink pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) Pepper, Dorrigo (Tasmannia stipitata) (Australia) Pepper, long (Piper longum) Pepper, mountain, Cornish pepper leaf (Tasmannia lanceolata) Peppermint (Mentha piperata) Peppermint gum leaf (Eucalyptus dives) Perilla (Mentha pulegium)Deulkkae (Perilla frutescens seeds) Kkaennip (Perilla frutescens leaves) Shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa leaves) Peruvian pepper (Schinus molle) Pipicha, straight-leaf pápalo (Porophyllum linaria) (Mexico) Poppy seed (Papaver somniferum) Purslane

Quassia (Quassia amara), bitter spice in aperitifs and some beers and fortified wines

Red rice powder (Monascus purpureus) (China) Rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatica) (Vietnam) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rue (Ruta graveolens)

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), only for yellow color Saffron (Crocus sativus)use of saffron Sage (Salvia officinalis) Salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor) Salep (Orchis mascula) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Sesame Seed, Black Sesame Seed Savory, summer (Satureja hortensis) Savory, winter (Satureja montana) Shiso (Perilla frutescens) Silphium, silphion, laser, laserpicium, sorado (Ancient Roman cuisine, Ancient Greek cuisine) Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) Sorrel, sheep (Rumex acetosella) Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Spikenard (Nardostachys grandiflora or N. jatamansi) Star anise (Illicium verum) Sumac (Rhus coriaria) Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) Szechuan pepper, Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) Tasmanian pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata)) Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Thyme, lemon (Thymus citriodorus) Tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata) Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) Voatsiperifery (Piper borbonense) [Madagascar]

Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) Water-pepper, smartweed (Polygonum hydropiper) Wattleseed (from about 120 spp. of Australian Acacia) Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) Wood avens, herb bennet (Geum urbanum) Woodruff (Galium odoratum) Wormwood, absinthe (Artemisia absinthium)

Yerba buena, any of four different species, many unrelated

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Za'atar (herbs from the genera Origanum, Calamintha, Thymus, and Satureja)

Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria)

Which one is your favorite? Tell us below to die instantly

[tommydoesntpayforsuits]

I just thought that Henry would want to name his daughters after flowers, you know? Rose, Lily (it's not my real name so it's not self-indulgent), Hiacynth, Marguerite, Violet, Poppy, Daisy etc... 😭

(( I also googled male flower names but tbh the only normal one is Basil 🤣 ))

Oh my god, he so would. I know we were talking about flower pet names, but flower names given to children is so much more special. I'm gonna list all the flower names I see Henry would logically name his child, that isn't so outlandish like Chrysanthemum or something (sorry if your name is Chrysanthemum). Also, because I really love baby names and etymology.

NOTE: I got carried away, so others, feel free to use this as resource if you'd like it.

Source: https://www.house-plant-hobbyist.com/blog/2018/7/23/botanical-baby-names, although a couple are my own additions

For Girls:

Ainsley.

Meaning: A name with English and Scottish roots, Ainsley was originally a surname derived from words like anne (solitary) and leah (woodland or clearing).

Nicknames: Annie, Ann, Lee, Leah

Alyssum

Meaning: Sweet alyssum is a ground cover plant that produces abundant flowers in white, pink, purple, or yellow.

Nicknames: Alyssa, Lyss, Al, Alys (Alice)

Amaranth

Meaning: From the Greek word for “unfading,” Amaranth are grain-producing plants that have flowers and foliage in a range of colors from reds and purples to golds and greens.

Nicknames: Amara, Mara, Amy, Ama

Aster

Meaning: From the Greek ἀστήρ meaning “star,” the aster is a daisy-like flower common to Europe and Asia.

Nicknames: Attie

Azalea

Meaning: The Azalea plant takes its name from the Greek αζαλεος, or “dry.” Native to Asia, Europe, and North America, their spring blooms can last for several weeks.

Nicknames: Lea/Leah, Aza, Zazzy, Zalea, Zal,

Briar

Meaning: This English name refers to thorny or prickly plants, such as roses or blackberries. The story of Sleeping Beauty is based on the Brothers Grimm tale in which the sleeping beauty’s name is Briar Rose.

Nicknames: Bri, B, Bee

Bryony/Briony

Meaning: If you’ve read or seen Atonement, you may recognize this name and its variant, Briony. It comes from a climbing plant that produces greenish-white flowers.

Nicknames: Bry/Bri

Camellia

Meaning: While it’s similar to Camille and Camilla, Camellia has an entirely different origin with a nice floral twist. This English name comes from a flowering shrub named for botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel.

Nicknames: Cam, Cami, Mel, Leah, Lily, Camel (funny)

Cerise/Cherry

Meaning: This delicate-sounding name is French for “cherry.”

Nicknames: Cher, Cer, Riz, Rizzo

Cicely

Meaning: While Cicely, Cecily, and Cecilia all have roots in the Roman Caecilius, which means “blind,” Cicely has a plant connection as well. Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is an herb with fern-like leaves and clusters of delicate white flowers.

Nicknames: Cece, Myrrhis (Latin name), Myr, Cely, Cissy, Lee

Clementine/Clementina

Meaning: This citrus tree is a hybrid cross of willowleaf mandarin orange and sweet orange. If that’s not sweet enough, an added bonus is the name’s relation to Clement, a name meaning “merciful” and “gentle.”

Nicknames: Clem, Tina, Tiny, Tiny Clementine/a, Darling Clementine (like the song), Clemmie

Dahlia

Meaning: This name comes from the flower which was named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Nicknames: Dahl, Dahlia, Dally, Dolly

Erica

Meaning: Erica is a genus of roughly 857 species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The English common names heath and heather are shared by some closely related genera of similar appearance.

Nicknames: Eri, Rica, Ricky, Rick, Eric

Fleur

Meaning: From the French word for flower, this name gets bonus points if you’re a Harry Potter fan as well as a gardening enthusiast!

Nicknames: Mon Petit Fleur, Flower, Flo

Flora

Meaning: From the Latin flos, or “flower,” Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime. It has been used as a given name since the Renaissance, and has even been used as an Anglicized form of the Celtic name Fionnuala.

Nicknames: Flo, Flower, Florie

Florence/Florencia

Meaning: What do a city in Italy, a famous nurse, and an English indie rock band have in common? The name Florence, derived from the Latin florens which means “prosperous” or “flourishing.”

Nicknames: Flo, Flora, Flor, Florie, Ren

Hazel

Meaning: This English name come from the Old English hæsel and can refer to the tree or the light brown color. Like Daisy and other floral and nature-inspired names, it first came on the scene as a given name in the 19th century.

Nicknames: Haze, Hazel Nut, Witch Hazel, Hazie, Hazelworm, Hazelare (common Hazel plant),

Heather

Meaning: This English name has roots in the Middle English hather, and denotes a variety of small shrubs (Calluna vulgaris) that commonly grow in rocky areas and produce pink or white flowers. It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, but gained real popularity in the late 20th century.

Nicknames: Hetty, Thea, Heather Feather, Calluna (Latin name) Callie, Erica (Latin name)

Holly.

Meaning: From the Old English holen, this name refers to the holly tree, whose leaves are commonly used in Christmas decorations.

Nicknames: Holly and the Ivy (I don't see Henry calling a child Ivy because of the chance they'll be called poison ivy or something, but this is cute), Holly Berry

Ilana

Meaning: means “tree” in Hebrew.

Nicknames: Isla, Lana, Layna, Laynie

Iris

Meaning: Not only is Iris a beautiful flower, it also means “rainbow” in Greek. Iris was the goddess of the rainbow who served as a messenger to the gods.

Nicknames: Riss, Rainbow, Rissie

Jasmine/Jessamine

Meaning: With roots in Persian (yasamen), this name refers to the climbing plant with fragrant flowers often used in perfume making; A variant of Jasmine, Jessamine also refers to the flowering plant – but it’s too pretty not to have its own entry!

Nicknames: Jaz, Jess, Jessie, Jessa, Mina, Minnie, Jasminum (Latin name)

Juniper

Meaning: Form the Latin iuniperus, juniper is a type of tree in the cypress family.

Nicknames: June, Juna, Junie

Lavender

Meaning: This name refers to both the aromatic flowering plant and the pale purple color.

Nicknames: Lav, Lavvy, Derry

Lily/Lillian (even if it was your name, he'd name her after you).

Meaning: A classic! The name Lily comes from the Latin lilium and the lily flower, a symbol of purity.

Nicknames: Lily Flower, Calla Lily, Lily Pad, Lilium (Latin name)

Magnolia

Meaning: From the flowering tree of the same name which was named for French botanist Pierre Magnol.

Nicknames: Mag, Meg, Meggie, Nola, Nollie

Marganita

Meaning: This Hebrew name refers to a type of flowering plant common in Israel. In English it’s called the scarlet pimpernel.

Nicknames: Marge, Nita, Scarlett, Scar, Lettie

Margaret/Marguerite/Daisy (Daisy is the English version of Marguerite technically).

Meaning: A sweet, simple classic, Daisy is derived from the Old English dægeseage meaning “eye of the day.” It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, gaining popularity along with many other plant and flower names.

Nicknames: Daisy-Doo (I think it's from a nursery rhyme), Lazy Daisy, Baby Daisy, Daz/Daze/Dizzy (this sounds weird, but it's more common than you think in England. Like a nickname for Lawrence is Loz), Meg, Megan, Meggie, Pearl, Marge, Margie, Rita

Marigold

Meaning: This combination of the name Mary and the English word gold refers to the spicy-smelling plant with bright flowers. Downton Abbey fans will recognize this name!

Nicknames: Tagetes (Latin name), Tag, Mari, Mary, Goldie, Gold

Meadow

Meaning: From the Old Englis mædwe, this name refers to land that is covered with grasses and other plants, but not trees. Meadow conjures up an open, sunny feel that we love!

Nicknames: Mead, Med, Dow/Doe, Meddy, Pratum (Latin name)

Myrtle

Meaning: Derived from the Greek myrtos, Myrtle refers to the evergreen shrub with delicate, star-like white flowers. Like many floral names, it was first used as a given name in the 19th century.

Nicknames: Myrt

Olive/Olivia

Meaning: From the Latin oliva, Olive and Olivia refer to the tree. Olive trees are one of the first plants mentioned in the Bible.

Nicknames: Liv, Livia, Livvy, Livia, Ollie, Olly, Ola

Rose/Rosa/Primrose/Rosemary.

Meaning: Another classic, Rose likely originates from a Norman form of a Germanic name that was first introduced to Englans as Roese and Rohese, but it soon became associated with the flower called rose from the Latin rosa. Like many other floral names, Rose was very popular in the 19th century; One of the earliest spring flowers to bloom, Primrose comes from the Latin prima rosa or “first rose.” Primrose is also a Scottish clan, and it has been suggested that their name derives from the older place-name of prenn rhos or “tree of the moor.” Either way, Primrose is a sweet choice; A combination of Rose and Mary, this name can also refer to the herb, which comes from the Latin ros marinus or “dew of the sea.”

Nicknames: Rosie, Briar (like Briar-Rose), Prim, Rosie Posey, Rose Thorn (when she's being moody), Rosa (Latin name)

Rue

Meaning: Derived from the Greek rhyte, rue refers to the medicinal herb. Rue also has culinary uses and is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant. A variant of Rue is the Lithuanian Rūta, which also happens to be the Lithuanian form of Ruth.

Savannah

Meaning: This name comes from the English word for a large, grassy plain, which itself comes from the indigenous Taino word zabana.

Nicknames: Sav, Vannah, Anna, Savvy,

Sylvia

Meaning: From the Latin silva or “wood, forest,” Sylvan (m) and Sylvia (f) evoke a woodsy feel.

Nicknames: Silva (Latin name) Silver, Sylvie, Silly Sylvia/e, Syl

Terra

Meaning: This variant of the name Tara has taken the Latin spelling that means “land, earth.” The original Tara is an Irish place name, and of course the plantation from Gone With the Wind.

Nicknames: Terry

Valeriana

Meaning: While Valerian has roots in ancient Rome with Valerianus and Valerius, it is also the name of a flowering perennial native to Europe and Asia.

Nicknames: Val, Valerie, Valeria

Viola

Meaning: A Shakespearean name from Twelfth Night, Viola also means “violet” in the Latin.

Nicknames: Vi, Ola

Violet.

Meaning: Stemming from the Latin viola, Violet refers to the purple flower. This name was common in Scotland before gaining popularity in England during the 19th century. The ancient Greeks considered the violet a symbol of fertility and love, and used it in love potions.

Nicknames: V/Vi/Viv, Lettie, Viola (Latin name)

Willow

Meaning: From the Old English welig, Willow refers to a type of tree that grows by water. Willow bark has been used as a traditional medicine that provides pain relief.

Nicknames: Will, Willow Tree, Wheeping Willow (when sad), Sallix (Latin name), Sal, Lix, Lex, Willa

Yvette

Meaning: Both Yvette and the masculine Yves come from the Germanic Ivo; the Germanic iv means “yew.” Yew is a common name for several types of coniferous trees. Harry Potter fans might recall that Lord Voldemort’s wand was made of yew… for what that’s worth!

Nicknames: Yvie (again, Ivy, Poison Ivy), Viv, Eve, Vee, Vettie, Iv

Zinnia

Meaning: The zinnia flower was named for German botanist Johann Zinn. Related to sunflowers and daisies, the zinnia produces flowers in a variety of bright colors.

Nicknames: Zin, Zinnie, Zinna, Nina, Nin, Ninny, Nanny, Zia, Nia

For Boys:

Ainsley.

Meaning: A name with English and Scottish roots, Ainsley was originally a surname derived from words like anne (solitary) and leah (woodland or clearing).

Nicknames: Lee

Ash

Meaning: The common English name for the ash tree derives from the Old English æsc, which means “spear.” If you’re looking for something a little softer, Ashley means “ash tree clearing.”

Nicknames: Fraxinus, Frax, Cinder

Alder

Meaning: This English name comes from the alder tree of the birch family, commonly found across most of Europe, Russia, and into Siberia. You can spot it easily due to the purple sheen on the leaves during spring and the white-spotted grey bark. In Celtic mythology, the alder tree is associated with the god Bran.

Nicknames: Aldie, Al

Cedar

Meaning: Like Birch, Aspen, and Ash, Cedar is a strong name that comes from a tree. In this case, Cedar is a coniferous tree native to the Mediterranean and Himalayan regions. You could even say Cedar has Biblical roots, considering the references to the cedars of Lebanon. The name derives from the Greek κεδρος (kedros).

Nicknames: Ced, Cedrus (Latin name)

Clay

Meaning: Originally from an English surname that referred to a person who lived near or worked with Clay, this name seems especially suited for someone who loves to be out in the garden.

Clove/Clover

Meaning: Cloves are the buds of an evergreen tree with crimson flowers, commonly used as a spice. Cloves are used in all sorts of cooking, but they may call to mind a definite autumn vibe – they’re a common ingredient in pumpkin pie spices and hot drinks when the weather cools; This English name comes from the wild flower, derived from the Old English clafre. The four-leafed clover, of course, is a symbol of good luck and prosperity – not a bad association for a name to have!

Nicknames: Clo, Claf, Lucky

Coleus

Meaning: This flowering plant from the mint family has showy leaves in a kaleidoscope of colors.

Nicknames: Cole, Leus, Lee

Consus

Meaning: This Roman name belonged to the god of grain and harvest, and may have been derived from the Latin conserere meaning “to sow” or “to plant.” It’s also thought that the name might come from the verb condere (“to store”) and be a reference to storing grain.

Nicknames: Con, Connie

Elm/Elmer (not a plant, but similar)

Meaning: While Elm could be a short form or variant for Elmer or Elmo, we like it for its reference to the elm tree

Nicknames: Elmie, Elmo

Elowen

Meaning: This recently-coined Cornish name means “elm tree.”

Nicknames: Eli, Elo, Elio, Owen, Wen

Fern

Meaning: Like Daisy, Fern gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century. It derives from the Old English fearn.

Florian

Meaning: From the Roman name Florianus, which derives from the Latin flos meaning “flower.”

Nicknames: Flo, Rian, Florus (Latin name), Russ

Heath

Meaning: From the English surname given to a person who lived on a heath (a large tract of uncultivated land).

Nicknames: Eric (from Latin name), Rick, Eric, Heathy

Ilan

Meaning: Ilan (m) and Ilana (f) both mean “tree” in Hebrew.

Nicknames: Lan, Isle

Laurel

Meaning: Derived from the Latin laurus, this name refers to the laurel tree also known as sweet bay.

Nicknames: Laurie, Lor, Laurel Nobilis (Latin name), Noble, Bay Laurel, Laurel Wreath, Rel

Layton

Meaning: Originally a surname, this name comes from a place name meaning “settlement with a leek garden” in Old English. Another variant is Leighton.

Nicknames: Lay, Ton, Layt

Linden

Meaning: Derived from the Old High German linta, this name means “linden tree.”

Nicknames: Lin, Den, Linny, Denny, Tilia (Latin name), Til

Oakley

Meaning: This English surname means “oak clearing” or “oak meadow,” based on the combination of oak and leah or “clearning.”

Nicknames: Oak, Quercus (Latin name), Lee, Oaky

Oliver

Meaning: Oliver comes from Olivier, a Norman French form of Germanic names such as Alfher or Old Norse names like Áleifr. The spelling may have been altered due to association with the Latin olive for olive tree. From the Latin oliva, Olive and Olivia refer to the tree. Olive trees are one of the first plants mentioned in the Bible.

Nicknames: Ollie, Olly

Reed

Meaning: From the Old English read meaning “red,” this name might have been given to a redhead, but reeds are also tall, grass-like plants native to wetlands. The reed has been important to many cultures around the world throughout history, from making paper to making boats, and even having a place in legend. A variant spelling is Reid.

Rowan

Meaning: This Irish name originates from a surname, Ó Ruadháin. While Ruadh and its associated names might mean “red,” Rowan is often a reference to the rowan tree. In the British Isles the rowan tree has been believed to protect one against witchcraft or enchantment.

Nicknames: Row, Sorbus (Latin name), Sorbet, Rowie, Wan, Wayney

Sylvan/Sylvian/Silvius

Meaning: From the Latin silva or “wood, forest,” Sylvan (m) and Sylvia (f) evoke a woodsy feel.

Nicknames: Silva (Latin name) Silver, Syl, Sylvie, Silly Sylvia/e

Timothy

Meaning: This English name derives from the Greek Timotheos, meaning “to honor God.” However, Timothy grass, also known as cat’s tail, is a perennial grass native to most of Europe.

Nicknames: Tim, Timmy, Myth, Mythie, Timo, Theo, Thy

Valerian/Valerius

Meaning: While Valerian has roots in ancient Rome with Valerianus and Valerius, it is also the name of a flowering perennial native to Europe and Asia.

Nicknames: Val, Rian, Valerian of the Valley, Lee

Wilder

Meaning: This variant of the surname Wild might be a name for someone who is a little out of control, or just a name for someone who lives near a wild patch of land.

Nicknames: Wild, Wilde, Wild Wilder, Will, Hunter, Hunt

@henry-wilson (is this relevant enough, to tag you tho??)

[bethshistoricaldresses]

Purple velvet coat (1895-1900) with a medieval-styled collar and white satin and lace panels. It is entirely covered in dramatic sprays of sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) embroidered in yellow and green silks in feather-stitch and couched work, and with petals of white felt and applied by means of a French knot in the centre worked in yellow silk. The coat is full length with a close fitting bodice, flared skirt cut in one piece, leg of mutton sleeves and a rounded stand-up collar. The main part of the coat is made up of five panels of velvet which are joined together by insertions of cream-coloured machine-made lace backed with cream-coloured silk. The sleeves have similar insertion. The velvet panels and sleeves are heavily embroidered with a design of stylised hydrangeas. Maker Marshall & Snelgrove. #history #museumcollection #antiquetextile #instamuseum #museumoninstagram #antiquesilk #historicaldress #costumehistory #fashion #historicalfashion #historicalclothing #dresshistory #fashionhistory #historicalcostume #fashionhistorian #19thcentury #19thcenturyfashion #fashionexhibition #fashioncuration #fashionmuseum #dressmuseum #costumemuseum #historyofcostume #historyoffashion #historyofdress Source: V & A Museum https://www.instagram.com/p/B_MWPMHA1cM/?igshid=yw8o983l0lqt

[diygabl]

PERENNIAL HERBS

Want to grow fresh herbs at home?  There's no need to replant these herbs! They grow back year after year.

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) (A biennial but if you let it seed, it will be perennial.) 

Zones 4-9 I call this a big babe herb. With flowers, can get six feet tall and four feet wide. Good for the back of a border

Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) 

Zones 4-9 One of my favorite edible flowers. Tastes just like a box of Good 'n Plenty. Probably a mid-range plant or front of the border.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) 

Zones 3-7 This herb is a summer tea favorite. Once you have this herb, you will have it forever. Cut down by a third throughout the summer if you don't want it to bloom. Once you have let it bloom, it will seed wherever. I was pulling out little lemon balms in the garden today! Put this one in the front so you can clip it and use it. Has a musky lemon scent.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) 

Zones 3-9 If you have cats, you'll maybe want a fence around it to keep them off of it. They do love it. I have never grown this but I would say it would be a mid-range or front of the border herb.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) 

Zones 3-9 Janice already has this in her garden. It is a staple in my herb garden. Love those edible flowers in my omelet in the spring. This makes a lovely border especially when it is blooming. Cut down and chop up and freeze for winter use. Mid-range or front of the border.

Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) 

Zones 3-9 The difference in garlic chives from regular chives is that garlic chives have a flat leaf and chives have a tubular or round leaf. Garlic chives have beautiful white flowers in August when you are looking for a flower in the herb garden. Just make sure you cut those flowers the minute they finish blooming or you will end up with a garden of garlic chives. Leaves are very good in stir-fries. Mid-range or front of the border.

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) 

Zones 3-7 This is a good sugar substitute with an additional anise flavor. It reminds me of tansy. It does march along. Not super invasive and it does like the shade. It would be a good back of the border herb.

Bloody Dock (Rumex sanguineus) 

Zones 4-9 This is a red-veined sorrel. It is very ornamental. It does not have the lemony taste of regular sorrel. Does well in water or by a pond. It has gently spread itself throughout my garden and/or its seeds were composted and it has been spread that way. Front of the border of your herb garden.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) 

Zones 3-10 Trying to give you herb flowers as well as just herbs. This flower is a favorite of butterflies and the seedheads are loved by the finches and other birds in my garden. They do get sown around by the wind and the birds. One of my favorite flowers in the mid to late summer. They are not just purple either. Lots of color choices, but the granddad is the purple one. Mid-range for an herb border. Two or three plants together make a nice stand of flowers.

Elecampane (Inula helenium) 

Zones 3-8 This is another big babe herb. I have always wanted to grow this plant but haven't always been able to find it. It has leaves similar to the mullein and the flowers are small and resemble a double sunflower. It would be a back of the border herb. It is used for dyeing and the root is used in the manufacture of absinthe.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) 

Zones 4-9 I have trouble growing these flowers. They do need some shade. Although when I have grown them in shade, they reach for the sun. They are a poisonous flower and are a source of digitalis, the heart drug. They are a mid-range flower in the herb garden.

Johnny-Jump-Up (Viola tricolor) 

Zones 4-9 Very front of the border. Many gardeners get these to reseed in the garden. I have not had that luck. Love these little faces in the herb garden. Need some shade to keep going into summer. An edible flower and easy to start from seed.

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) 

Zones 4-8 Horehound is a lovely little plant with gray pebbly leaves. Make cough drops to help soothe your cough. Front of the herb garden border.

Horseradish (Armorica rusticana) 

Zone 3-10 Horseradish was the 2011 Herb of the Year and can be very invasive in a garden. You might make a horseradish garden on its own. It would be a perennial herb, but just be aware that it will take over the garden unless you control it either in a pot that is deep because you are harvesting the root or by exiling it to its own bed. Has a beautiful flower in the second year.

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) 

Zone 3-9 Very aromatic and maybe not in the best way. Slightly bitter leaves used in soups or stews and with game meat. I do love the tiny blue or white flowers around July 4th. I would use it as a hedge in the front of the border. I need to use this herb a bit more often.

Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum) 

Zones 3-10 I have this in the back of the border. It is another big boy herb! It does alright in shade. It is a native of the eastern US. It has rosy purple flowers in the fall. Richters catalog talks of when the leaves are crushed the smell is vanilla. Another plus!

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) 

Zones 3-8 This beautiful clumping herb is a beautiful addition to your herb garden. It has chartreuse flowers. The leaves are like little capes hence the name mantle. I would use it in the front of the herb garden.

Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) 

Zones 4-9 Wooly leaves that are a delight for children. Were used as bandages for wounds. Front of the herb garden for these. Silvery leaf color is a nice contrast for other herbs in the garden.

Lavender 'Hidcote' or 'Munstead' (Lavandula angustifolia) 

Zones 4-8 These are two of the hardiest lavenders. These lavenders are the ones I would recommend you use to cook with. Any angustifolia cultivar would be edible. The other lavenders are too camphorous and not hardy in Zone 4. Mid-range or front of the herb garden for these.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) 

Zones 3-8 Most mints are invasive. If you don't want it everywhere in the garden, put it in a container. Spearmint is one of my favorite mints. Not as strong as peppermint. Delicious in tea blends. Richters calls it the best cooking mint. There are tons of mints not all of them are hardy to Zone 3 or 4 so make sure you check before buying it.

Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) 

Zones 4-6 This is a bee magnet and very fragrant. It is beautiful with fresh flower arrangements and it dries very nicely. It can be used in the back of the border or mid-border. It does run but is not invasive like regular mints.

Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota) 

Zones 3-10 I put this in because Janice loves this in the garden and Janice, I have good news that Richters in Canada sells seeds for a reasonable price. Check it out through the link above. I had this in my garden for quite a few years. A beneficial insect magnet. I would put this in the back or mid-range part of your garden.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare dulce) or Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare dulce 'Rubrum') 

Zones 4-9 Both of these fennels can be used in cooking. Regular fennel has green fronds and bronze fennel has purple ones. I have had bronze fennel at various times. Just cut the flower heads before they seed everywhere! Use either of these in the back of the border.

Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis) 

Zones 4-9 I really love this species of herb. Garden sage is so versatile. It can be used for cooking or in potpourri or for an herb wreath. I love the gray-green leaves in contrast with other herbs. I would use this herb in the mid-range part of the herb garden.

Garden Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) 

Zones 4-8 Mostly famously used in sorrel soup. It is a spring herb that has a bright lemony flavor. It has an interesting red flower spike that dries very well. The leaf is shield-shaped. We use the small early leaves in our salads. I would use this herb in the front of the herb garden.

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) 

I would find a place of exile for this herb. It is used to repel ants and a couple of summers ago it was a haven for the various stages of the ladybug. So it doesn't repel good insects! Don't be too quick to get rid of this herb. It has fern-like leaves and can be in the back of the border but it does run so it can take over a bed if not careful. Not for culinary purposes, but mothchasers can use a bit of tansy. It has very nice yellow button flowers and I have made a very nice wreath with tansy at the end of the season.

French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus sativa) 

Zones 3-7 This is the only tarragon to use in cooking. It is not propagated by seed. If you purchase tarragon seeds, you have the more inferior Russian tarragon.

English Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 

Zones 4-9 This is the one thyme to have for cooking. Silver Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') Zones 4-8 I have some problems getting this through the winter. Sharp drainage is key. Lemon Thyme (Thymus x citriodorus) Zones 4-9 Can be creeping or upright. I really love the flavor of this thyme. Does it have anything to do with a lemon? Maybe. Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox) Zones 4-8 A very robust creeping thyme. Used in cooking. All thymes are good in the front of the border.

Other thymes may be hardy. Need to check your zones.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Zones 4-9 Fern shaped leaves and white flowers that have a very fragrant scent of vanilla. I don't have this enough in my garden. It needs a bit of shade in the heat of summer.

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Tuesday 16 May 2023

These deep-maroon purple flowers edged with white may well be the cultivar Tulipa 'Jackpot' or Tulipa ‘Alexander Pushkin’ (tulip). These blooms seemed a great plant association with the aniseed-scented perennial Myrrhis odorata (sweet cicely, myrrh, sweet bracken, sweet chervil, sweet fern, sweet Mary) contrasting both form and colour.

Jill Raggett

[deernationherbs]

4 oz. Rhubarb Shrub w/ Sweet Cicely/Aniseroot (Sweetened)

4 oz. bottle of rhubarb shrub, crafted with our rhubarb (Certified Naturally Grown) and wild harvested, chemical-free Sweet Cicely / Aniseroot (Myrrhis odorata – anise-flavored wild herb with adaptogenic qualities, immune support, etc.) – plus raw cane sugar, apple cider vinegar (with mother and probiotics), sweetened with black cherry syrup (honey).

[hortushorrei]

Myrrhis odorata sown today at La Macchina Fissa. 😍 #beautifulplants #beautifulseeds #lamacchinafissa #myrrhisodorata #aromatiche #aromaticherbs #apiaceae #gardenersofinstagram #instagardeners #sowitandgrowit #seeds (presso La Macchina Fissa) https://www.instagram.com/p/COGlBRiphuS/?igshid=itds8wyyxgb5

[appleandelder]

Sweet Cicely // myrrhis odorata

New to me, sweet cicely is an herb I’m really excited to grow. The package directions call for a light a scarification so I ran the seeds against some sand paper. I figured I’d get them started as soon as I got them since the germination process is lengthy.... sixty days for stratification is recommended so they will sit in the fridge in moist vermiculite until April.

[windingriverherbals]

Aromatic Herb for March; Spring Herb: Cicely {Myrrhis odorata}

Aromatic Herb for March; Spring Herb: Cicely {Myrrhis odorata}

Also, Known As:

Anise Fern

British Myrrh

Cicely

Cow Chervil

Garden Myrrh

Shepherd’s Needle

Smooth Cicely

Sweet Bracken

Sweet Chervil

Sweet Cicely

Sweet Myrrh

The plant called the sweet cicely is a hardy and robust herb. The cicely is an aromatic perennial herb indigenous to the mountainous areas of Europe and Asian Russia – growing originally only in these regions. The cicely when fully mature…

[prusczarnetzki]

Pocket combination:

Violets & Sweet Cicely & borage

Viola sororia, Wild Violets, in a spectrum of purple.

“The Violet-flowers are used medicinally on account of their demulcent and mildly laxative properities. They are good for coughs and lung infections and pleurisy...It relieves coughs and tightness of the chest.”

Myrrhis Odorata, Posey of sweet Cicely.

“The root boiled, and eaten with vinegar, warms and stimulates cold stomachs; it is beneficial in complaints of the chest and lungs.”

Borago Officinalis, Borage

“The seed and leaves are good to...clarify the blood, and mitigate heat in fevers. They are excellent for affections of the lungs.”

[diygabl]

PERENNIAL HERBS: WHAT TIME ZONES ARE BEST

PERENNIAL HERBS AND THEIR TIME ZONES 

Angelica (Angelica archangelica)

(A biennial but if you  let it seed, it will be perennial.) Zones 4-9  I call this a big babe  herb.  With flowers, can get six feet tall and four feet wide.  Good for  the back of a border

Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)

Zones 4-9 One of my  favorite edible flowers.  Tastes just like a box of Good 'n Plenty.   Probably a mid range plant or front of the border.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Zones 3-7  This herb is a  summer tea favorite.  Once you have this herb, you will have it  forever.  Cut down by a third throughout the summer if you don't want it  to bloom.  Once you have let it bloom, it will seed wherever.  I was  pulling out little lemon balms in the garden today!  Put this one in the  front so you can clip it and use it.  Has a musky lemon scent.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Zones 3-9  If you have cats,  you'll maybe want a fence around it to keep them off of it.  They do  love it.  I have never grown this but I would say it would be a mid  range or front of the border herb.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Zones 3-9 Janice already has  this in her garden.  It is a staple in my herb garden.  Love those  edible flowers in my omelet in the spring.  This makes a lovely border  especially when it is blooming.  Cut down and chop up and freeze for  winter use.  Mid range or front of the border.

Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) 

Zones 3-9 The difference  in garlic chives from regular chives is that garlic chives have a flat  leaf and chives have a tubular or round leaf.   Garlic chives have  beautiful white flowers in August when you are looking for a flower in  the herb garden.  Just make sure you cut those flowers the minute they  finish blooming or you will end up with a garden of garlic chives.   Leaves are very good in stir fries.  Mid range or front of the border.

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata)

Zones 3-7  This is a good  sugar substitute with an additional anise flavor.  It reminds me of  tansy.  It does march along.  Not super invasive and it does like the  shade.  It would be a good back of the border herb.

Bloody Dock (Rumex sanguineus)

Zones  4-9  This is a red-veined sorrel.  It is very ornamental.  It does not  have the lemony taste of regular sorrel.  Does well in water or by a   pond.  It has gently spread itself throughout my garden and/or its seeds  were composted and it has been spread that way.  Front of the border of  your herb garden.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Zones 3-10  Trying  to give you herb flowers as well as just herbs.  This flower is a  favorite of butterflies and the seedheads are loved by the finches and  other birds in my garden.  They do get sown around by the wind and the  birds.  One of my favorite flowers in the mid to late summer.  They are  not just purple either.  Lots of color choices, but the granddad is the  purple one.  Mid range for an herb border.  Two or three plants together  make a nice stand of flowers.

Elecampane (Inula helenium)

Zones 3-8  This is another big  babe herb.  I have always wanted to grow this plant but haven't always  been able to find it.  It has leaves similar to the mullein and the  flowers are small and resemble a double sunflower.  It would be a back  of the border herb.  It is used for dyeing and the root is used in the  manufacture of absinthe.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Zones 4-9  I have trouble  growing these flowers.  They do need some shade.  Although when I have  grown them in shade, they reach for the sun.  They are a poisonous  flower and are a source of digitalis, the heart drug.  They are a mid  range flower in the herb garden.

Johnny-Jump-Up (Viola tricolor)

Zones 4-9   Very front of the border.  Many gardeners get these to reseed in the  garden.  I have not had that luck.  Love these little faces in the herb  garden.  Need some shade to keep going into summer.  An edible flower  and easy to start from seed.

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)

Zones 4-8  Horehound  is a lovely little plant with gray pebbly leaves.  Make cough drops to  help sooth your cough.  Front of the herb garden border.

Horseradish (Armorica rusticana)

Zone 3-10   Horseradish was the 2011 Herb of the Year and can be very invasive in a  garden.  You might to make a horseradish garden on its own.  It would be  a perennial herb, but just be aware that it will take over the garden  unless you control it either in a pot that is deep because you are  harvesting the root or by exiling it to its own bed.   Has a beautiful  flower in the second year.

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

Zone 3-9 Very aromatic and  may be not in the best way.  Slightly bitter leaves used in soups or  stews and with game meat.  I do love the tiny blue or white flowers  around July 4th.  I would use it as a hedge in the front of the border.   I need to use this herb a bit more often.

Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum)

Zones 3-10  I have  this in the back of the border.  It is another big boy herb!  It does  alright in shade.  It is a native of the eastern US.  It has rosy purple  flowers in the fall.  Richters catalog talks of when the leaves are  crushed the smell is vanilla.  Another plus!

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) 

Zones 3-8   This beautiful clumping herb is a beautiful addition to your herb  garden.  It has chartreuse flowers.  The leaves are like little capes hence the name mantle.  I would use it in the front of the herb garden.

Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina)

Zones 4-9  Wooly leaves  that are a delight for children.  Were used as bandages for wounds.   Front of the herb garden for these.  Silvery leaf color is a nice  contrast for other herbs in the garden.

Lavender 'Hidcote' or 'Munstead' (Lavandula angustifolia)

Zones 4-8  These are two of the hardiest lavenders.  These lavenders are  the ones I would recommend you use to cook with.  Any angustifolia cultivar would be edible.  The other lavenders are too camphorous and   not hardy in Zone 4.  Mid range or front of the herb garden for these.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Zones 3-8  Most mints are  invasive.  If you don't want it everywhere in the garden, put it in a  container.  Spearmint is one of my favorite mints.  Not as strong as  peppermint.  Delicious in tea blends.   Richters calls it the best  cooking mint.  There are tons of mints not all of them are hardy to Zone  3 or 4 so make sure you check before buying it.

Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)

Zones 4-6  This is a  bee magnet and very fragrant.  It is beautiful in fresh flower  arrangements and it dries very nicely.  It can be used in the back of  the border or mid border.  It does run but is not invasive like regular  mints.

Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)

Zones 3-10  I put this in because Janice loves this in the garden and Janice, I have good news that Richters  in Canada sells seeds for a reasonable price.  Check it out through the  link above.  I had this in my garden for quite a few years.  A  beneficial insect magnet.  I would put this in the back or mid range  part of your garden.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare dulce) or Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare dulce 'Rubrum')

Zones  4-9  Both of these fennels can be used in cooking.  Regular fennel has  green fronds and bronze fennel has purple ones.  I have had bronze   fennel at various times.  Just cut the flower heads before they seed   everywhere!  Use either of these in the back of the border.

Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Zones 4-9  I really love this  species of herb.  Garden sage is so versatile.  It can be used for  cooking or in potpourri or for an herb wreath.  I love the gray green  leaves in contrast with other herbs.  I would use this herb in the mid  range part of the herb garden.

Garden Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) 

Zones 4-8  Mostly  famously used in sorrel soup.  It is a spring herb that has a bright  lemony flavor.  It has an interesting red flower spike that dries very  well.  The leaf is shield shaped.  We use the small early leaves in our  salads.  I would use this herb in the front of the herb garden.

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)

Used to repel ants and a couple of summers  ago it was a haven for the various stages of the ladybug.  So it doesn't  repel good insects!  Don't be too quick to get rid of this herb.  It  has fern like leaves and can be in the back of the border but it does  run so it can take over a bed if not careful.  Not for culinary  purposes, but mothchasers can use a bit of tansy.  It has very nice  yellow button flowers and I have made a very nice wreath with tansy at  the end of the season.

French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus sativa)

Zones 3-7 This is the only tarragon to use in cooking.  It is not   propagated by seed.  If you purchase tarragon seeds, you have the more   inferior Russian tarragon.

English Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Zones 4-9  This is the one thyme to have for cooking. 

Silver Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus')

Zones 4-8 Sharp drainage is key. 

Lemon Thyme (Thymus x citriodorus)

Zones 4-9 Can be creeping or upright.  I really love the flavor of this  thyme.  Does it have anything to do with lemon?  Maybe. 

Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox)

Zones 4-8  A very robust creeping thyme.  Used in cooking.  All thyme's are good in the front of the border.

Other thymes may be hardy.  Need to check your zones.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Zones 4-9

Fern shaped  leaves and white flowers that have a very fragrant scent of vanilla. It needs a bit of shade in the  heat of summer.