Grand Wormwood , or Artemisia absinthium , reveals itself with its delicately silvery foliage and slender stems. An emblematic plant of temperate climates, it releases an intense fragrance, both fresh and bitter, essential for lovers of medicinal and culinary herbs. Prized for its traditional uses, it enriches both wildflower gardens and dried bouquets with smoky and mysterious accents.

White agastache, an enchanting member of the Lamiaceae family, captivates with its pure white, delicately fragrant flower spikes. This slender perennial offers an airy display, blending grace and lightness. Highly prized for its elegance in flowerbeds, it also naturally attracts butterflies and bees.

With its slender silhouette and refined tubular flowers, white agastache releases a sweet and fresh fragrance, a true invitation to summer reverie. It subtly adorns summer gardens and lends a fluid and elegant texture to your bouquets, while enhancing their natural charm.

L’Agastache de Corée (Agastache rugosa) est une vivace aromatique et florifère, reconnaissable à son port dressé, son feuillage vert franc aux notes anisées et ses épis floraux violets qui se déploient en abondance durant l’été. À la fois robuste et élégante, elle structure naturellement les plates-bandes par sa verticalité et sa floraison prolongée.

Au jardin, elle se montre facile d’adaptation, appréciant les sols bien drainés et les expositions ensoleillées à légèrement ombragées. Sa floraison attire une grande diversité de pollinisateurs, faisant d’elle une plante précieuse pour les jardins vivants et les potagers en quête d’équilibre écologique.

Fennel Agastache is an elegant, aromatic perennial with long, upright stems bearing spikes of vibrant purple flowers. Its fragrant foliage releases a delicate scent reminiscent of fennel and anise, delighting both gardeners and cooks. This nectar-rich plant attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the summer, contributing to a lively and fragrant garden. Easy to grow, it thrives in full sun in well-drained soil, bringing lightness, color, and unparalleled freshness to flowerbeds and bouquets.

L’aneth de jardin est une plante aromatique délicate et expressive, reconnaissable à son feuillage finement découpé et à son parfum anisé caractéristique. Dès son apparition, il apporte une légèreté visuelle et sensorielle au jardin, oscillant doucement au vent sur ses tiges souples.

Cultivé depuis l’Antiquité, Anethum graveolens est apprécié autant pour ses feuilles que pour ses graines. Au jardin, il se comporte comme une annuelle de saison chaude, à croissance rapide mais relativement courte. Il aime les emplacements lumineux et les sols bien drainés, où il peut exprimer pleinement son arôme.

L’aneth s’intègre facilement aux potagers et aux plates-bandes mixtes. Il accompagne bien les cultures de concombres, de laitues ou de choux, tout en attirant une diversité d’insectes utiles lorsqu’il monte en fleurs. Sa floraison en ombelles jaunes apporte une touche graphique et soutient la biodiversité.

A member of the Asteraceae family, this large annual herbaceous plant native to Asia has long been used in traditional medicine, particularly to reduce fever. It is also recognized for its antibacterial properties. It gained prominence in 2015 when Chinese researcher Tu Youyou received the Nobel Prize for her work on malaria: she highlighted the effectiveness of an extract from this plant, artemisinin, capable of slowing the progression of the disease or mitigating its effects. Despite these uses, it remains essential to consult a certified naturopath before any medicinal use.

In the garden, its early-season foliage, light as lace, immediately catches the eye. As it matures, it develops into slender branches reminiscent of conifers. It is prized for its size, rapid growth, good drought tolerance, and airy foliage that creates an elegant backdrop. It is also an excellent companion plant thanks to its insect-repellent properties. Its sweet fragrance, reminiscent of bubble gum to some, is released at the slightest touch. It is easily sown directly in the ground and often self-seeds readily.

Finally, as its foliage repels moths, dense wreaths of annual mugwort can be woven to protect clothes, without having to endure the smell of traditional mothballs.

This blend combines four aromatic varieties with Mediterranean and Asian origins: holy basil , Genovese , Opal purple , and Thai . Each is distinguished by its foliage, texture, and fragrance , offering a varied sensory experience, from tender green to deep purple, from aniseed to peppery notes.

Easy to grow, this annual plant forms a bushy, compact habit , ideal for container gardens, window boxes, or vegetable borders . It requires warmth, sun, and regular, but not excessive, watering. Its discreet flowers attract pollinators , prolonging the vitality of the vegetable garden while perfuming the space with its essential oils.

This blend is perfect for curious gardeners , small spaces, or those who wish to explore the aromatic world of basil in all its diversity .

Le basilic Genovese est la référence incontournable des basilics culinaires. Reconnaissable à ses larges feuilles vert tendre, légèrement gaufrées et très aromatiques, il incarne la fraîcheur estivale au jardin comme en cuisine. Son parfum franc et équilibré, à la fois doux et poivré, en fait un pilier des traditions méditerranéennes.

Au jardin, il forme rapidement une touffe compacte et souple, facile à intégrer au potager, en bordure ou en contenant. Il apprécie les emplacements lumineux, les sols riches et bien drainés, ainsi qu’une humidité régulière sans excès. Cultivé avec attention, il offre une production continue de feuilles tendres tout au long de l’été.

Le basilic Genovese répond très bien à la taille régulière. En pinçant les extrémités et en retardant la floraison, on stimule la ramification et on prolonge la récolte. Lorsqu’on le laisse fleurir, il attire les pollinisateurs et marque une transition vers la fin de sa période optimale de récolte.

Native to tropical Asia, purple basil immediately captivates with its deep violet foliage that captures sunlight to better reveal its intense fragrance. Highly prized in both cooking and gardening, it unfolds with elegance, offering a striking contrast that brightens flowerbeds and vegetable gardens.

In the garden, it is a generous plant, easy to grow, which harmoniously complements fruiting vegetables and herbs. It attracts pollinators and contributes to local biodiversity, while inviting the gardener to explore its aromatic subtleties in cooking and infusions.

Native to India, Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a herb revered for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Used for millennia in Hindu rituals, it is both a symbol of protection and a medicinal plant.

In the garden, it proves robust and fragrant, with irresistible foliage that fills the air with powerful and complex aromas. Its compact habit makes it an ideal companion plant, encouraging biodiversity by attracting numerous beneficial insects.

Bearing a rich history and nourishing both body and mind, the Holy Basil fits perfectly into a nourishing garden where it invites observation and respect for natural cycles.

Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, Thai basil is a variety of basil renowned for its powerful and distinctive aroma, blending notes of anise, licorice, and spices. Highly prized in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, it complements stir-fries, soups, and salads, adding a unique aromatic freshness.

In the garden, this variety stands out for its compact, bushy habit and its light to dark green leaves with slightly wavy edges. A generous plant, it charms with its delicate flowers and attracts numerous pollinators. It is a valuable addition to a vegetable garden with exotic aromas, blending harmoniously with other small companion plants.

Native to Europe and belonging to the Lamiaceae family, catmint (Nepeta) is a perennial aromatic plant prized for its minty fragrance with lemony notes . Its small, edible leaves are used in digestive infusions or to enhance delicate dishes , particularly fruit salads , sauces, desserts, or refreshing herbal teas.

Its low, bushy habit , long flowering period , and natural resilience make it a valuable companion plant in ecological gardens. From June to autumn , it is adorned with a profusion of mauve or white flowers , light as clouds, which attract a variety of pollinators : bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its aromatic foliage also helps to repel deer and rabbits , further enhancing its value in living gardens.

Catnip thrives in borders, rock gardens, container gardens or sunny flowerbeds . Once established, it tolerates drought well , is unaffected by poor soils or pests , and multiplies easily by seed or cuttings .

A simple, hardy, and elegant plant, it perfectly embodies the link between usefulness, beauty, and simplicity in the garden. A discreet yet indispensable ally for gardeners concerned with biodiversity, health, and flavor .

Native to Western Europe , this hardy biennial, tolerant to zone 3, has become a staple in vegetable gardening for its rapid growth, delicate foliage, and unique flavor . Its airy habit and finely cut, light green leaves are reminiscent of parsley, but offer a milder, aniseed aroma.

Undemanding, chervil prefers partially shaded, cool spots , especially during the summer heat, and thrives in light, humus-rich soil . Its white umbels of flowers add a touch of lightness to herb borders or leafy vegetable combinations. A discreet yet valuable plant, it attracts beneficial insects and contributes to the balance of a living garden , embodying the gentle and nurturing spirit of eco-friendly gardens.

Native to East Asia , Chinese chives ( Allium tuberosum ) are a hardy perennial that has become a staple in organic gardens as a discreet, generous, and valuable herb . Its flat, supple, deep green leaves form a dense, flexible clump, while its star-shaped white umbels , borne in late summer, attract a wide variety of pollinators and beneficial insects.

Traditionally used in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisine , it adds a mild, vegetal garlic note to stir-fries, soups, stuffings, and noodles. More subtle than garlic or onion, it is prized for its delicate, aromatic flavor , which can be found in the young leaves, flower buds, and flowers.

In the garden, it integrates easily into borders, edible flowerbeds, or herb spirals , where it plays a valuable role in companion planting , notably through its natural repellent effect on certain unwanted insects . Undemanding , it is drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and self-seeds readily , providing a vibrant and lasting presence.

La ciboulette de jardin est une plante vivace incontournable, appréciée pour sa simplicité, sa robustesse et sa générosité. Elle forme rapidement des touffes denses de feuilles fines, cylindriques et d’un vert lumineux, qui repoussent sans cesse lorsqu’elles sont récoltées régulièrement.

Au printemps, elle s’éveille parmi les premières au potager, annonçant la reprise de la saison. En début d’été, de jolies fleurs sphériques mauve rosé apparaissent, ajoutant une touche ornementale tout en attirant les pollinisateurs. Ces fleurs, tout comme les feuilles, sont comestibles et apportent une note délicate aux plats.

Au jardin, la ciboulette est d’une grande tolérance. Elle s’adapte aussi bien aux potagers qu’aux plates-bandes, aux bordures et aux cultures en contenant. Peu exigeante, elle apprécie toutefois un sol frais et bien drainé pour exprimer pleinement sa vigueur. Une fois installée, elle peut rester en place plusieurs années sans perdre en qualité.

La coriandre Santo est une variété reconnue pour sa croissance rapide et sa bonne tolérance aux conditions changeantes. Elle forme un feuillage abondant, vert franc, découpé finement, très aromatique dès les premières récoltes. Son parfum caractéristique, à la fois frais et citronné, est apprécié dans de nombreuses cuisines du monde.

Au jardin, Santo se distingue par sa vigueur et sa capacité à produire rapidement des feuilles utilisables. Elle est toutefois sensible à la chaleur prolongée, qui favorise la montée en fleurs. Cultivée en conditions de saison fraîche à tempérée, avec des semis successifs, elle offre une production régulière de feuilles tendres.

Cette variété s’adapte bien à la culture en pleine terre comme en contenant, ce qui permet de mieux gérer l’arrosage et l’exposition. Récoltée jeune et souvent, elle conserve une texture fine et un arôme équilibré.

À l’écoumène, la coriandre Santo est perçue comme une plante de rythme et d’opportunité. Elle rappelle l’importance du bon moment : semer, récolter et recommencer, en suivant le tempo de la saison.

Native to the Mediterranean region, Hyssop (Hyssop officinalis) is an aromatic plant with narrow, slightly downy leaves, whose fragrance is somewhat reminiscent of thyme and mint. Long prized for its medicinal properties and culinary uses, it is now finding its place in organic gardens as a companion and aromatic plant.

In the garden, hyssop stands out for its drought resistance and compact, bushy habit. Its blue-violet flowers attract numerous pollinators, providing valuable shelter for beneficial insects. This plant embodies a robust and generous nature, fitting naturally into a bountiful and diverse garden.

La lavande officinale est une plante vivace emblématique, reconnue pour son parfum intense, sa floraison élégante et sa grande valeur aromatique. Elle forme un petit arbuste compact au feuillage gris-vert persistant, finement découpé, qui structure le jardin toute l’année.

En été, de longues tiges florales s’élèvent au-dessus du feuillage et se parent d’épis bleu violacé très parfumés. Cette floraison attire une multitude de pollinisateurs et transforme le jardin en véritable espace vivant et bourdonnant. La lavande apporte à la fois couleur, parfum et mouvement.

Au jardin, Lavandula angustifolia apprécie les sols très bien drainés et les expositions ensoleillées. La réussite de la culture de la lavande repose essentiellement sur un sol alcalin, condition indispensable pour assurer une croissance saine, une bonne longévité de la plante et une floraison abondante.

Elle redoute l’excès d’humidité plus que le froid, ce qui explique l’importance d’un drainage efficace et d’un pH adapté, particulièrement en climat nordique. Une fois bien établie dans un sol alcalin et léger, elle se montre résistante à la sécheresse et demande très peu d’entretien.

À l’écoumène, la lavande officinale est perçue comme une plante de clarté et d’équilibre. Elle incarne la rencontre entre le jardin ornemental, l’aromatique et le médicinal, rappelant que certaines plantes soignent autant les sens que les paysages.

Native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, mountain lovage, often called common lovage or mountain celeriac, is a large umbellifer that naturally finds its place in a living garden. Its glossy green, deeply cut, and fragrant foliage is reminiscent of celery, while its upright stems bear, in summer, large umbels of small greenish-yellow flowers.

Planted in welcoming, cool, and well-drained soil, this robust perennial faithfully returns year after year, offering both a welcoming presence and a generous harvest of aromatic leaves. Its tall stature structures the edges of a vegetable garden or a quiet corner of the garden, where it participates in the cycle of seasons with admirable consistency. In a deeply rooted approach to respectful cultivation, lovage is a reliable plant, discreet yet essential in the garden.

Garden marjoram, Origanum vulgare , is that unassuming little clump that, once established, becomes a permanent fixture in the garden. Native to Eurasia, it has naturalized in many open landscapes, where its aromatic foliage and delicate flowers accompany the changing seasons. In a supportive vegetable garden, it easily finds its place along the edge, in a quiet, well-drained corner.

Its upright, branching stems bear green to greyish-green foliage that, when crushed, releases a warm, herbaceous fragrance. In summer, its small, pinkish-purple or whitish flowers form panicles that attract a wide variety of pollinators. A welcome presence, it integrates naturally into an approach to respectful cultivation: a reliable, robust plant that returns year after year and accompanies the gardener in the daily pleasure of fresh harvests.