Bed three relies heavily on the contrast of foliage texture and color. Purple sage is gorgeous any time of year, even winter. The tough, leathery purple leaves are offset by both the feathery texture of the dill, as well as its lacy flowers. Dill can fade quickly in the garden and you might want to start new plants from seed, periodically, to keep your harvest going.
Next there's the almost spiky needle-like foliage of the lavender plants and their straight, slender flower heads. And finally, a sprawl of lemony thyme, to soften the edges.
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.
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10. Purple Sage (Salvia dorii)
- Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
- Width: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
- Zones: 4 - 10
- Flower Color: Lavender-Blue
- Bloom Period: Late Spring
- Exposure: Full Sun
11. Dill (Anethum graveolens 'Fernleaf')
- Height: 12-24 in. (30-60 cm)
- Width: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
- Zones: Annual
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
Anethum graveolens 'Dukat'
- Height: 18-24 in. (46-60 cm)
- Width: 18-20 in. (46-50 cm)
- Zones: Annual
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
12. English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) 1 - 3 Plants
Chose a cultivar suited to your climate. Try to use a different variety from Herb Bed One:
'Munstead'
- Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
- Width: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
- Zones: 5 - 9
- Flower Color: Deep Purple
- Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
'Jean Davis'
- Height: 18 - 24" (45-60 cm)
- Width: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
- Zones: 5 - 11
- Flower Color: Pale Pink
- Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
'French Perfume'
- Height: 12" (30 cm)
- Width: 12" (30 cm)
- Zones: 5 - 10
- Flower Color: Deep Purple
- Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
'Grosso'
- Height: 24 - 30" (60-76 cm)
- Width: 18 - 24"(45-60 cm)
- Zones: 5 - 10
- Flower Color: Violet
- Bloom Period: Late Summer
- Exposure: Full Sun
13. Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus or Thymus citriodorus 'Variegata')
Height: 6-12"(15-30 cm)
Width: 12-24" (30-60 cm)
Zones: 5 - 10
Flower Color: Lilac
Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
Exposure: Full Sun