Lavender – Botanical Profile

Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Mill., Lamiaceae Family Distribution and Habitat Native to the Mediterranean basin; cultivated worldwide. Prefers dry, sunny habitats and calcareous, well-drained soils. Botanical and Morphological Description A perennial evergreen...

Lemon Balm – Botanical Profile

Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis L., Lamiaceae Family Distribution and Habitat Native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region; cultivated and naturalized worldwide. Prefers sunny to partially shaded locations and well-drained, moderately moist soils....

Mint – Botanical Profile

Mint Genus Mentha, Lamiaceae Family Mint species are perennial, aromatic herbs characterized by vigorous vegetative growth and essential oil production. Distribution and Habitat There are approximately 13–25 natural species of mint. The exact number varies because...

Rosemary – Botanical Profile

Rosemary Salvia rosmarinus, syn. Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae Family Distribution and Habitat Native to the Mediterranean basin. Prefers dry, rocky soils and full sun. The name “rosemary” originates from the Latin term ros marinus, which means “dew of the...

Sage – Botanical Profile

Sage Salvia officinalis L. Lamiaceae Family Distribution and Habitat Native to the Mediterranean region; cultivated worldwide. Prefers dry, sunny habitats and calcareous soils. Botanical and Morphological Description A perennial subshrub with woody base and...