Echoing Bed Two, this herb bed features a contrast of purples, yellows and orange. The feathery foliage of the bronze fennel is a nice foil for the leathery leaves of the golden variegated sage and even the flat-leaf parsley.
Since the parsley is a biennial, it may seem to over-winter. However if you are growing it to harvest, you will want to replace it in the spring, before it goes to seed and becomes bitter and unattractive.
NOTE: The number of plants suggested will vary depending on the size of the plants purchased, the mature size of the variety suggested and your patience in allow the garden to fill in.
14. Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum)
- Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
- Width: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
- Zones: 5 - 9
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
15. Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum')
- Height: 24-48 in. (60-120 cm)
- Width: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
- Zones: 4-9 (Not usually long lived)
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
16. Variegated Golden Sage (Salvia officinalis 'Icterina')
- Height: 18-36 in. (45-90 cm)
- Width: 18-36 in. (45-90 cm)
- Zones: 5 - 10
- Flower Color: Lavender
- Bloom Period: Early Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
17. Calendula or Pot Marigold, English Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
- Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
- Width: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
- Zones: Annual
- Flower Color: Yellow, Orange or Pink
- Bloom Period: Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun