This cold hardy herb is a perennial that will regrow without being invasive. Soft, silvery-green leaves add a lovely perennial border in the garden and texture to cut flower arrangements. Leaves can be used fresh or dried having a bold flavor perfect for pork, stuffing, soups, and many other culinary uses.
Plant Height: 18-30”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: moist, well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil
USDA Zones: 4-8 (perennial)
Germination: 7-21 days at 65-70F soil temperature
Seeding Depth: ¼-½” depth, darkness required for germination
Plant Spacing: 12”
Days to Maturity: 75-80 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed after the danger of frost has passed.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seeds indoors or direct seed outdoors at least 10 weeks before your first fall frost date.
Growing Tips: Plants may lose flavor after a few years and may require replacement.
Cut Flower: Leaves can be harvested the first year after the plant is established. After the first year, stems can be harvested leaving 6” of stem.
This cold hardy herb is a perennial that will regrow without being invasive. Soft, silvery-green leaves add a lovely perennial border in the garden and texture to cut flower arrangements. Leaves can be used fresh or dried having a bold flavor perfect for pork, stuffing, soups, and many other culinary uses.
Plant Height: 18-30”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: moist, well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil
USDA Zones: 4-8 (perennial)
Germination: 7-21 days at 65-70F soil temperature
Seeding Depth: ¼-½” depth, darkness required for germination
Plant Spacing: 12”
Days to Maturity: 75-80 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed after the danger of frost has passed.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seeds indoors or direct seed outdoors at least 10 weeks before your first fall frost date.
Growing Tips: Plants may lose flavor after a few years and may require replacement.
Cut Flower: Leaves can be harvested the first year after the plant is established. After the first year, stems can be harvested leaving 6” of stem.