Hierbas aromáticas

Sweet Basil is an annual culinary herb with glossy green, aromatic leaves that are indispensable in Italian cooking. The plant produces small white flowers in summer, but is mainly grown for its fragrant foliage. Basil is not frost-hardy and must be sown or bought fresh each year.

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Hierbas aromáticas

Thymus vulgaris

Common Thyme

Common thyme is a compact, evergreen herb with small aromatic leaves and pink to white flowers. The plant is indispensable in the herb garden and blooms in June and July, when bees flock to it in droves. Thyme thrives best on dry, lean soil in full sun.

Sol plenoBajo15–30 cm

Hierbas aromáticas

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary

Rosemary is an aromatic, evergreen sub-shrub with needle-like deep-green foliage and small blue flowers in spring. The plant gives off a warm, resinous scent and is prized both in the kitchen and the ornamental garden. Rosemary thrives in warm, dry spots and is highly drought-tolerant.

Sol plenoBajo60–150 cm

Hierbas aromáticas

Mentha spicata

Spearmint

Spearmint is a vigorously growing culinary herb with bright green, aromatic leaves and small purple flower spikes in summer. Its refreshing menthol scent makes it indispensable for teas, cocktails, and desserts. Mint spreads rapidly via runners and should be planted within boundaries.

Media sombraAlto30–60 cm