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An Herb Garden in Your Window
NAME GROWTH HOW AND CULTURE
  HABIT WHEN  
  AND LIFE SPAN TO START  
Marjoram, Sw reet (see Majorar a hortensis)  
Marrubium Upright Start seeds in Provide sunlight, cool to
vulgare tender spring. warm temp., and soil that is
(horehound) perennial.     allowed to dry out occasion-
      ally for short periods.
Melissa Upright Start seeds Provide sunlight, cool to
officinalis hardy any time, or warm temp., and moisture.
(lemon perennial. buy young Fragrant leaves useful in
balm)   plant in fall. cool drinks and for
      arrangements.
Mentha citrata Upright Buy young Provide sunlight, cool to
M. piperita hardy potted plants warm temp., and moisture.
officinalis perennials, in spring or M. requienii is nice for a
M. requienii except M. fall. hanging basket. Leaves of all
M. spicata requienii,   are used for flavoring.
vindis which    
(mints) is tender.    
Mustard, White (see Brassica hirta)
Nepeta cataria Upright Start seeds Provide sunlight, cool to
(catnip) hardy any time in warm temp., and moisture.
  perennial. warmth; or Cut back severely in fall,
    buy young and again as necessary to
    potted plant keep small enough for
    in spring or indoors.
    fall.  
Ocimum Upright Start seeds in Provide sunlight, cool to
basilicum annual. fall or spring. warm temp., and moisture.
(sweet basil'     Leaves used fresh or dried in
      salads; also with cheese,
      eggs, tomatoes. Discard when
      plants cease to be productive.
Orange Mint (see Mentha citrata)