Common Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is the 2024 herb of the year as designated by the International Herb Association. This herbaceous perennial is found in zones 3-9 with a height of 2-3 feet and a spread of 2-3 feet. The bloom time is June through September and full sun is the best growing environment. This fragrant flower is […]
Category: Herb of the Year
2023 Herb of the Year Ginger Zingiber
The rhizome of Ginger zingiber officinale is the ginger root used for cooking. Ginger is also a tropical plant. This can be grown in St. Louis in pots, and brought indoors for the winter. Asarum canadense is the hardy wild ginger.
Hops 2018 Herb of the Year
Hops 2018 Herb of the Year The International Herb Association has selected hops (Humulus lupulus) as the 2018 Herb of the Year. Hops is a vine that traditionally preserves and flavors beer, but is an attractive ornamental plant that is easy to grow. Hops has been cultivated for centuries for brewing beer and for medicinal use. Hops […]
Elderberry
Elderberry, 2013 Herb of the Year The International Herb Association has named elderberry the 2013 herb of the year. American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a deciduous shrub that is native to Missouri and the eastern part of North America. Elder grows wild in this part of the country, but you can grow them yourself […]
Savory
2015 Herb of the Year The International Herb Association has selected savory as the 2015 Herb of the Year. Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) adds a touch of peppery spice to beans, eggs, meats, salads, marinades, and stuffings. Savory leaves are tasty both fresh or dried. Savory is an ingredient in Herbes de Provence combined with […]
Cilantro and Coriander
The International Herb Association has selected Coriandrum sativum as the 2017 Herb of the Year. Cilantro is available at our Annual Herb Sale in April. Cilantro is the plant and coriander is the seed. Cilantro leaves have a strong, peppery flavor. Coriander seeds have a light lemony flavor. Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds flavor Asian, Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Tex-Mex, and […]
Artemisia 2014 Herb of the Year
The International Herb Association has named artemisia the 2014 herb of the year. Everyone who attends our annual herb will be entered in a drawing for a beautiful herbal wreath made from silvery artemisia, and complemented by blackberry lily (Belamcanda chinensis), Mexican bush sage (Salvia leucantha), Provence lavender (Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’), rose (Rosa), santolina […]
2016 Herb of the Year
Peppers (Capsicum spp.) 2016 Herb of the Year The International Herb Association has selected peppers (Capsicum spp.) as the 2016 Herb of the Year. Capsicum includes sweet bell peppers and hot chili peppers. Some peppers are good for pickling, some peppers are better for salsa or sauces. Most peppers are good eaten fresh and most […]
2017 Herb of the Year
Cilantro and Coriander 2017 Herb of the Year The International Herb Association has selected cilantro and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) as the 2017 Herb of the Year. Cilantro is the plant and coriander is the seed. Cilantro leaves have a strong, peppery flavor. Coriander seeds have a light lemony flavor. Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds flavor […]