Category: Perennials

Lavender is a classic cottage garden herb that enjoys a sunny location with well-drained soil.   Enjoy it for its fragrant flowers and the show of butterflies that will come to it in summer.

Uses:   Mostly used as a create perfume and potpourri.  Some people use it to flavor foods.

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Varieties:

Anouk (Spanish Lavender — Annual, larger flowers (not hardy in Colorado)
Hidcote Blue (Perennial)
Munstead (Perennial)
Phenomenal (Perennial)
Platinum Blonde (Zone 6)

Chives are a hardy, perennial herb that will grow just about anywhere.  Though, they will do best in sun-part sun with well drained soil.  Divide these clump-forming herbs every three years.
Uses: Fresh leaves have a mild flavor (either onion or garlic depending on variety). Use fresh in salads, on potatoes or many other hot dishes.  A member of the onion family—these keep aphids at bay in the garden.

Varieties:

• Garlic (flat leaf, white flower)
• Onion (round leaf, purple flower)