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Thymus vularis

Woody-base perennial from Southern Europe used mainly as a culinary herb with elliptic green leaves that are highly aromatic .

Brassica oleracea

Cool-weather vegetable typically harvested annually for its large head and is apart of the same species as other cooler season vegetables.

Barago officinalis

Spawling plant with blue, star-shaped flowers possessing edible leaves native to the Mediterrean.

Anethum graveolens

In the Jersey-Friendly garden, Dill can be planted as a host plant for Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

Petroselinum crispum

In the Jersey-Friendly garden Parsley can be grown as a host food for Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

Aureolaria pedicularia

Showy yellow flowers and lacey, fern-like ornamental leaves make this late summer blooming annual a desirable landscape plant.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Clusters of bright yellow flowers adorn delicate stems amidst intricately cut leaves from June – September.

Scaevola aemula

Fanflower is a sprawling, tender perennial grown as an annual in New Jersey. Bluish-purple, fan-shaped flowers with yellow “throats” bloom on trailing stems non-stop throughout the spring and summer. Fanflower thrives in the heat of summer. This plant tolerates dry, sandy soils and salt spray, making it a good choice for seashore gardens. Use Fanflower in beds, containers, and hanging baskets, or as an annual groundcover.

Catharanthus roseus

Madagascar Periwinkle is a tender perennial grown as an annual in New Jersey. It has attractive, glossy leaves and rose-pink, phlox-like flowers, which bloom from June to frost. Cultivars offer additional color choices, including red, purple, and white. This plant thrives in summer heat, and is drought-tolerant once established. It grows best in well-drained soil. Minimize overhead watering to avoid root rot. Use Madagascar Periwinkle in beds and borders, as an edging plant, or as an annual groundcover. It can also be used in containers.