A Mediterranean-native evergreen subshrub for sunny edges, pollinator beds, and low-water garden structure. The source of true oil of lavender; well-loved but at times difficult to grow east of the Mississippi because it does not tolerate wet feet or heavy clay.

A Mediterranean-native evergreen aromatic woody subshrub long known as Rosmarinus officinalis (reclassified to Salvia rosmarinus in 2017 based on molecular phylogenetics). Highly drought-tolerant once established; pale-blue spring flowers; foliage harvested year-round in mild climates as the canonical Mediterranean culinary herb. Borderline-hardy in zones below 7 — overwintered indoors or treated as annual outside zones 8-10.

A Mediterranean evergreen subshrub with gray-green velvety foliage + lavender summer flowers. Among the most useful kitchen herbs + a strong nectar source for honey bees, native bumblebees, and solitary bees. Perennial in zones 4a-8b; longer-lived in well-drained alkaline soils.

A Mediterranean herbaceous perennial forming a spreading mat of small aromatic leaves + open clusters of small pink-to-white flowers in summer. Strongly attractive to honey bees, bumblebees, hoverflies, and small butterflies; among the best edible herbs for pollinator support. The cultivars used for cooking (Greek oregano, Italian oregano) are selections of this species.

A low woody herb for sunny edges, between pavers, and herb-garden borders with pollinator-friendly summer flowers.

Native eastern North American grape vine, the genetic parent of the Concord cultivar + most American slip-skin table grapes. Vigorous climbing or sprawling vine with three-lobed leaves + clusters of dark purple-black grapes with the distinctive 'foxy' flavor. Highly cold-hardy + disease-resistant compared to European wine grape (Vitis vinifera). Important wildlife fruit resource — songbirds, deer, and mammals consume the fruit + foliage.