Among allHerbs and medicinal plantsThere are also some that bloom with very fine flowers. Whether in the garden or on the balcony, their tasty leaves and magnificent colors are a real feast for the eyes. Would you also like to beautifully plant your outdoor area and benefit from your own herb garden? In this article we present 8 flowering herbs that provide wonderful splashes of color in the garden and are perfect for the kitchen.
Goldmelisse
The golden balm (Monarda didyma) is a perennial plant with red flowers that was imported from the USA. The flowers can also be pink or purple. Golden balm is particularly popular as both a garden and balcony plant because it attracts numerous insects such as bees and butterflies. The leaves of the plant can be used to make tea or flavor jellies, breads, salads and more.
Lavender
Lavender (Lavandula) is a very popular perennial plant that is widely used in cosmetics and in the kitchen. Its purple flowers attract bees and butterflies in the garden andadd wonderful color accents to flower beds. Anyone who plants this herb in their own garden will not only enjoy beautiful colors during the flowering period, but also a wonderful scent.
Thai Basil
Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is oneexotic variationthe well-known annual plant basil. Unlike the usual basil, this variety blooms with beautiful reddish-purple flowers and gives off a strong scent of licorice. However, as the flowering period begins in summer, the leaves may slightly lose their flavor. In Thai cuisine, Thai basil is a popular spice for various dishes.
Dill
If you only buy your dill (Anethum graveolens) directly from the supermarket, you may not know that the plant has magnificent yellow flowers in midsummer. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, dill is one of the most widely grown spices. The inflorescences of the annual plant are large double umbels with up to 50 rays. One umbel can contain between 15 and 25 small yellow flowers.
Rosemary
Other flowering herbs include the aromatic rosemary branches, which impress with their purple flowers. We know rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) as an evergreen subshrub that is drought-tolerant. Who cares?intense scentIf you want beautiful purple flowers in your own garden, you should plant the plant directly instead of sowing seeds.
Greek oregano
The Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum) has fine, white flowers that bloom in midsummer. Its leaves are very hairy to protect against drying out. Flowering herbs such as perennial oregano that do not grow too tall are also suitable as ground cover. However, this is by no means solid!
Spearmint
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) adds a fresh touch to any garden or balcony. This perennial, herbaceous plant has beautiful pink flowers and a pleasant smell, but can be very invasive. It is therefore recommended to only plant spearmint in pots or raised beds. This herb is used to prepare teas and season various sauces.
Honeydew melon sage or pineapple sage
Known as honeydew melon and pineapple sage (Salvia elegans), this perennial plant impresses with its scarlet flowers. Like many flowering herbs, this variety of sage also gives off a pleasant scent. It smells a little like pineapple, hence its name. In this country you can find the plant potted as a culinary herb.
