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Scented Geranium

 Scientific NamePelargonium sppGeneral InformationScented geraniums are tender perennials loved by hummingbirds and butterflies. Popular scents include rose, lemon, chocolate, orange, apple, apricot, coconut, ginger, and nutmeg. Foliage is textured, sometimes variegated and bursts with fragrance and…
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Thyme

 Scientific NameThymus vulgarisGeneral InformationEasy evergreen perennial grows two to 15 inches tall. Tiny fragrant gray-green leaves; some variegated varieties available. Blooms early summer. Tiny lavender, white, or pink flowers taste like the foliage, only sweeter. Attracts bees. Deer resistant…
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Winter Savory

 Scientific NameSatureja montanaGeneral InformationWinter Savory is a dark green perennial that prefers full sun and grows a foot tall. It is easy to grow. Bees collect both pollen and nectar from the shoots of long flowering savory. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is used in cooking.When to…
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