Herbs
Rabbit Shadow is pleased to offer nearly 200 kinds of herbs grown by Jeff Sorenson and his team of experts. Please visit often as our selection changes frequently. Visitors are encouraged to sample our products and Jeff loves to share his favorite recipes.
Some of our favorite herbs include:
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Basil-Foglie (Basil Foglie di lattuga) 2007 Herb of the Year. Also called "Lettuce Leaf Basil," its large and mild-tasting leaves make it a great substitute for lettuce in wraps and salads. Hardiness: Annual
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Basil-Perpetuo Varigated (Ocimum x citriodorum) A variegated basil that’s sure to be a favorite of chefs and gardeners alike. The foliage is edged with a wide margin of creamy white and the upright columnar habit, coupled with its height, make it a striking focal point in any garden. This variety doesn’t flower, so it keeps its aroma and flavor all season long. Great for pesto sauce. Hardiness: Annual |
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Basil-Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) A Rabbit Shadow favorite most typically used in Italian foods. Hardiness: Annual |
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Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) 2009 Herb of the Year. Desirable small tree, best grown outdoors in pots for the summer and moved into a sunny window for winter. Slow growing when small then faster. Needs to be kept barely moist when small and then becomes more drought tolerant as an older plant. Hardiness: Annual |
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Chives-Garlic (Chinese Leeks) (Allium tuberosum) Also called Chinese Chives, this is an excellent culinary herb with white, starry, fragrant flowers. Narrow blade-like leaves are topped with flowers in late summer. Excellent mild garlic flavor. Mulch in areas below 10 degrees. Hardiness: Perennial |
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Cilantro (Coriander) (Coriandrum sativum) Cultivated as a medicinal and culinary herb for at least 3,000 years. Well-know as a culinary - both seeds and leaves. This variety is leafy and slow bolting. Hardiness: Annual |
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Dill-Fern Leaf (Anethum graveolens) 2010 Herb of the Year. Dwarf, bushier version of dill and an All-American Selection Winner. It provides an extended cutting season. Also provides food for swallowtail and butterfly caterpillars. Hardiness: Annual |
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Lavender-Munstead (Lavendula angustifolia) Uniform dwarf habit displaying deep purple flowers. Flowers in June. Fragrant flowers. Is one of the hardiest of the lavenders. Hardiness: Perennial (Zones 4-5) |
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Lavender-Spanish Butterfly (Lavendula stoechas "Quasti") For lavish blooming, this lavender takes the prize. It blooms almost continuously with deep-violet flowers topped with butterfly appearing petals. Good as a border or a potted plant. Colorado gardeners can grow it in containers and overwinter it in the garage. Hardiness: Colorado Annual |
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Lemon Grass East Indian (Cymbopogon flexuosus) Grown for lemon-grass oil used in flavoring, candies, cosmetics and perfumes. Set out in the garden in warm weather for extra-large growth. Used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Hardiness: Tender Perennial |
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Marjoram-Variegated (O.m., variegatum) A beautiful small plant, bright green leaves edged in white. Flavorful. A gorgeous border plant. Fairly slow growing so it's a good candidate for a formal or special garden spot. Hardiness: Colorado Annual |
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Mint-Kentucky Colonel (Mentha x cordifolia) An improved version of spearmint. It's a hybrid of applemint and true spearmint. The flavor is a fruity spearmint and it's a Rabbit Shadow favorite for Mojitos. Hardiness: Perennial |
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Nasturtium-Jewel Mix (Tropaeolum majus) The most delicious edible flower. Two-inch blooms are in a mix of red, pink, orange and yellow above light green foliage. Hardiness: Annual |
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Oregano-Greek (Origanum vulgare hirtum) Vigorous grower with dark-green leaves. One of the best flavors for Italian and Greek cooking. Largest leaved variety. It is a wild variety from the mountains of Greece. White flowers. Very hardy. Hardiness: Perennial |
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Parsley-Italian (P. crispum neapolitanum) Full-flavored broadleaf parsley whose flat, deep green leaves have a sweeter, richer taste than ordinary curly varieties. Preferred for cooking. Hardiness: Biennial (grows for two seasons) |
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Rosemary-'Arp' (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp') Upright growth habit, medium blue flowers. Culinary uses. A very vigorous grower. Thought to be the most cold tolerant of rosemarys. Hardiness: Colorado Annual |
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Rosemary-Beneden Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Beneden Blue’) Dense and cascading with attractive, very narrow, glossy dark green foliage. The small, tubular flowers are medium blue. It makes an ideal container plant. Excellent culinary flavor and a great plant for making topiary. Hardiness: Annual |
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Sage-Golden (Salvia officinalis, 'Icterina') It is similar to a common sage, only very compact, dense and showy with variegated leaves. Fragrance and flavor are same as common sage. Hardiness: Perennial |
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Sage-Pineapple (Salvia elegans) Pineapple Sage is grown outdoors in summer and as a pot plant indoors for winter. It has bright red edible flowers in the winter. Hardiness: Colorado Annual |
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Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) An amazing sugar substitute. Contains steviasie, thousands of times sweeter than sugar, but without calories. Leaf powder can be used in place of sugar in foods. An excellent flavor. White flowers with raggedy-looking leaves. Rare and highly sought after. Hardiness: Colorado Annual |
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Strawberry-Wild Alpine (Fragarie vesca) Plant grows the sweet tiny, tangy berried of gourmet cuisine. They can be naturalized in a garden or wooded area. In fall, leaves turn red and are scented. They can be grown indoors in a sunny window. Nice in a container with other herbs. Hardiness: Perennial |
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Tarragon-French (Artemisia dracunculus) French tarragon is essential to French cuisine. It flavors savory foods and is part of the fines herbs mix. Can be grown as a potted indoor plant. In winter keep on the dry side. Prefers rich soil. Hardiness: Perennial (Zone 3) |
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Thyme- English (Winter or German) (Thymus vulgaris cv.) Tiny leaves grace this small, upright shrub. Broad dark-green leaves. A robust grower. Excellent culinary flavor, add to everything to improve flavor and digestibility. Hardiness: Perennial |
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Thyme-Pink Chintz (Thymus serphyllum cv) Light-pink flowers, gray-green foliage and wooly. Blooms from July through August. Hardiness: Perennial |
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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) Best grown along stream beds or in shallow water. Will succeed in gardens or in pots if kept moist. Snappy flavor is great with cream cheese and on sandwiches. Hardiness: Perennial |
