Herb Garden Design Plans: Essential Plants for a 21st Century Healing Garden

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June/July 2009
By Kathleen Halloran 
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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). A hardy, upright perennial with large, deep green leaves, comfrey can grow 4 to 5 feet tall. It is used externally for bruises and wounds, but should not be taken internally.

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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). This hardy perennial reaches about 3 feet in bloom, with tiny whorls of purple flowers atop long stalks. There are many species; choose one suited to your specific climate. Lavender oil (made from distillation) is a potent antibacterial agent. The fragrance of the foliage and flowers is soothing.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). The lemon-scented leaves of this 2-foot perennial make a delicious tea used to treat headaches, indigestion and tension. Spikes of small white blooms appear in early summer; cut back the plants before they set seed. Tolerates partial shade.

Peppermint (Mentha ×piperita). Peppermint grows to about 2 feet and is a hardy perennial. Use its leaves to make a refreshing, tummy-soothing tea. It’s a rigorous grower, so confine it to a pot, or monitor it closely and yank out runners as soon as you spot them.

Purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia). Hardy and perennial, echinacea reaches about 2 feet. Its drooping, light purple petals surround a dark cone at the flower’s center. In recent years, many new varieties have expanded the range of available flower colors. Echinacea is used to stimulate the immune system, particularly for preventing or treating colds.

Kathleen Halloran is a freelance writer and editor living and gardening in beautiful Austin, Texas.

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