Also known as horsemint and wild bergamot, these flowers are an edible member of the mint family and can be found in the Hermitage Gardens!

Also known as Baptisia, the Blue False Indigo is a member of the legume (pea) family which can be used for dyeing. In the Victorian Era, parents would give the pods to children to play with as a way to occupy them.

Also known as Nepeta or Catnip, Catmint is large & tends to bloom in the early summer months. While the plant has been made into ointment for arthritis it is mainly known for its containing nepetalactone, a chemical that binds to cats olfactory receptors causing temporary euphoria and giving it the nickname, Catnip.

Sometimes called French Lavender, this plant has a much harsher smell than true lavender making it an excellent moth repellent! 

A plant with leaves and roots that can be used for salads and seeds that can be used similarly to fennel seeds.

A member of the mint family, the Lambs Ear is known as the original band aid due to the fact that this plant was used to treat wounds prior to 1912. An ornamental plant, it flowers in late spring and grows back every year!