Hi Iris! I am so sorry to hear you have been going through these things. I am so glad you are recovering and have good family support,your family here, is here for you too if you should ever need any of us,I am sure I speak for everyone! :)
The deadline to mail in seeds is the 25th,so need to rush out the door today,you have plenty of time!:) Relax,you have been through a lot lately,the seeds can wait! Take care of yourself,I am sending you a big warm hug!:)
~Angie

Is it evergreen?

Iris,

I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been well and I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Please rest and get better. I hope that things are getting better for you. My heart certainly goes out to you. We are all here if you need us!

Take your time with the seeds and don't stress it. There are always other swaps and I'll be happy to do a private trade with you once you're feeling better.

Hugs from Georgia!

Diana

Yes it is evergreen! :)

-It is a perennial
-It is not red,orange or yellow
-It is an herb
-You can cook with it
-It is evergreen

Do you cook with the leaves?

Yes you can use the leaves in cooking,but not too much,it is strong!
*bonus hint: It can be used medicinally also.

-It is a perennial
-It is not red,orange or yellow
-It is an herb
-You can cook with it
-It is evergreen
-The leaves can be used in cooking
-Can be used medicinally also

Does it have purple blooms?

Yes it does! Other varieties can also have pink or white blooms! I gotta get some of the pink and white,they are beautiful!:)

-It is a perennial
-It is not red,orange or yellow
-It is an herb
-You can cook with it
-It is evergreen
-The leaves can be used in cooking
-Can be used medicinally also
-Has purple blooms,other varieties can have white or pink.

Okay, I guess I'm in this all alone. Where did everyone go???? :)

Is it aromatic - smelly good?

Yes it does smell good,very herby!

I am sure we will see some people later on! :)

-It is a perennial
-It is not red,orange or yellow
-It is an herb
-You can cook with it
-It is evergreen
-The leaves can be used in cooking
-Can be used medicinally also
-Has purple blooms,other varieties can have white or pink.
-It is fragrant,has a nice herbal smell to it.

Well, let's see. I'm kind of at a loss.

You say it's used for cooking. Is it commonly/widely used for cooking like say, basil?

Hi all I got one more box of seeds
from dirdiggin thats it for now
Patty

Is it sage?
Tammy

Yes, from what I read it is still widely used. It has also been used to make perfume. The essences of this plant can be used several ways.

No, not Sage,but that was a good guess! :)

-It is a perennial
-It is not red,orange or yellow
-It is an herb
-You can cook with it
-It is evergreen
-The leaves can be used in cooking
-Can be used medicinally also
-Has purple blooms,other varieties can have white or pink.
-It is fragrant,has a nice herbal smell to it.
-Widely used as a culinary herb,essences are used several ways also.
-Not Sage

WooHoo!!!!! I'm finally done bagging seeds!! They will be on the way no later than Monday.

*Agirlsgirl -- Is it Lavender?

Louise

It can not be Bay Laurel- as some of the blooms are yellow...
It could be Thyme!! Is it Thyme (yet)? !!??!!

If it is not- I think I may know what it is and wouldn't want to guess- I wouldn't guess it's name or look at it's baby... Nudge nudge, wink, wink, know what I mean? Know what I mean?

No, not Lavender,but.....that is getting closer in growth habit!

bonus hint: Is said to be a good companion plant to cabbage,but not to radishes.

-It is a perennial
-It is not red,orange or yellow
-It is an herb
-You can cook with it
-It is evergreen
-The leaves can be used in cooking
-Can be used medicinally also
-Has purple blooms,other varieties can have white or pink.
-It is fragrant,has a nice herbal smell to it.
-Widely used as a culinary herb,essences are used several ways also.
-Not Sage
-Not Lavender
-Good companion to cabbage,but not to radishes.

I think we are getting closer! You all can guess more than once! :)

Is it Rosemary?

I think Louise has got it, sounds like Lavender to me too.

Angie, you were right about me trying to decide about whether or not I wanted to guess, LOL, but I DO make exceptions for edibles. I have a separate herb bed towards the back of the house, where I allow purple and pink. They are just not allowed to mingle with my reds, oranges, and yellows : )

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Clockwise from the front:
Chives, Lavender (not quite in bloom), Thyme, Sage, Oregano, Parsley, and French Tarragon.

Bonnie

No, Julie it isn't Thyme and your right it isn't Bay laurel! It hasn't reseeded for me yet because the goldfinch seem to really enjoy the seeds during the summer,and the little rodents enjoy them through the winter I assume,because there have been no babies for me! ...lol...I am curious if you have it right email me your guess!

-It is a perennial
-It is not red,orange or yellow
-It is an herb
-You can cook with it
-It is evergreen
-The leaves can be used in cooking
-Can be used medicinally also
-Has purple blooms,other varieties can have white or pink.
-It is fragrant,has a nice herbal smell to it.
-Widely used as a culinary herb,essences are used several ways also.
-Not Sage
-Not Lavender
-Good companion to cabbage,but not to radishes.
-Not Thyme
-Not Bay Laurel

:)

Is it hyssop?

Sorry I dont type as fast as you guys guess!;)

YES!!! You got it Bonnie! :)
I love your herb garden and I just knew you were feeling it out!!!...lol...
Ok Bonnie,I will send a pack of these along to you via the swap! My next bonus hint was going to be it was not in your garden!;)

Next mystery plant:

It is perennial to zone 5!
Good luck!

...You can guess at as many as you want! This game is not limited to one prize per person!:)

Cool! Thanks Angie!!! I think I have enough room left in that bed for another herb : )

I planted Winter Savory and Bronze Fennel in there this summer, but I'm not sure if they will make it through the winter or not. There's also Garlic Chives in there. Am I leaving out any perennial herbs?

All of my annual herbs are grown in pots, so that I can bring them in for the winter. Right now I have Rosemary, Basil, and Marjoram growing in the kitchen window. We'll see if I can keep them alive all winter.

Bonnie

I got all my seeds in the mail today...all 31 packs!! I may have only had 31 to send, but I feel good that so many people wanted some 'Corona.'

Deanna

You are so welcome Bonnie! :) I think it will actually look good,it is a darker purple flower. I personally love this plant,it is a gorgeous green all winter long. I have them strategically placed for winter interest and hope to have enough next year to have a nice hedge of them by the year after.
Yes, Bonnie there are other perennial herbs you can put in there,...lol....
Good luck on your indoor herbs,I am trying some of my own this year for the first time too,well the first time since I know a little more about plants!:)

New Clue for next plant:
It is perennial to zone 5!

Yay Deanna! 31 is a good number,I think you have done great! :)

I am so looking forward to the Corona!:)

Well, I hate to be the only one guessing, but since no one else is jumping in ...

Is it red, yellow, or orange? LOLOL

Bonnie

LOL.....Bonnie that is great! And yes it is a multi colored earth toned flower. So red,yellow and orange would be in the color palette. This is not a mix!:)

-It is perennial to zone 5
-It is multi colored earth toned flower.

Bonnie - hilarious! I LOVE your herb garden and that view behind it is gorgeous!

Hmmmm, thinking here.......is it perhaps goblin gaillardia?

Is it in the Rudbeckia family? I know I am technically in zone 5, but most local gardeners plant for zone 4 because we're right on the border of 5/4. I've noticed many Rudbeckias are only viable to 5. Makes me wonder how mine will do!

Am I allowed to ask for clues?! New at this game!

Deanna

P.S. Please... no more excuses to check the computer every 10 minutes. I need a 12-step program!

Ooooo, I bet it's some type of coreopsis! I've seen so many multicolored varieties and we all know how many trips you made to Lowe's for the $20 fill a cart this fall! Come on come on come on, is that it????

No,it isn't Goblin gallardia,good guess!:)

Yes, Deanna it is a rudbeckia! Yes,a clue is given each time a person posts and asks,for example,you can ask if it is a particular color,or guess it's approx.size. I will give out bonus clues if it seems it is becoming difficult to guess!:)
and GW will always give you a reason to check the computer,there is only a reasonable amount of time you can stay away!;)

-It is perennial to zone 5
-It isn't Goblin Gallardia
-It IS a rudbeckia

I thought for sure I had it. Oh well, I guess I need to start searching rudbeckia varieties online!

Sorry I missed your post Diana! :)

I see that you missed me! Go to your room and don't come out until you're told you can! NEVER will I let you out! LOL, it's okay! I didn't think a thing of it since my guess was wrong.

Rudbeckia hirta 'Corona' :-D !!!
Rudbeckia 'Prairie Sun'
Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm'

How many guesses per post?!

I have a BETTER question. Ignore my last post of Rudbeckia overload. How about this:

Is is a dwarf or tall variety?

I am so FRIGGIN FREAKING excited that I GOT A CLUE RIGHT!!!!!!

LOL! I have been waiting for someone to tell me to go to my room!...lol...Maybe you should tell me to take a nap too?....lol....

Deanna,I guess three guesses is good...lol..no it isn't ,r.Corona,r.Prairie Sun,r.Goldstrum...but you are getting much warmer....:)

Is it Rudbeckia Toto rustic?

LOL...Deanna you crack me up! :D
Ok,it is 18-24",somewhere in between dwarf and tall?
bonus hint: This one could be just the right thing for a craving!

-It is perennial to zone 5
-It isn't Goblin Gallardia
-It IS a rudbeckia
-It is 18-24"
- This one could be just the right thing for a craving!

Are you in it to win it????

Is it rustic colors rudbeckia????

No it isn't Rudbeckia Toto rustic,but getting closer...

-It is perennial to zone 5
-It isn't Goblin Gallardia
-It IS a rudbeckia
-It is 18-24"
- This one could be just the right thing for a craving!
-It isn't Rudbeckia Toto rustic

Geesh, could I guess this already? LOL, this is so much fun!!!

Rudbeckia 'Early Bird Gold'

Deanna

No not rustic colors rudbeckia Diana,sorry,looks like someone might beat the pants off you in this...lol....!;)
It is getting so close I can feel it,one of you are going to get it soon!:)

-It is perennial to zone 5
-It isn't Goblin Gallardia
-It IS a rudbeckia
-It is 18-24"
- This one could be just the right thing for a craving!
-It isn't Rudbeckia Toto rustic
-It is not rustic colors rudbeckia

I've got it (I think!)

Rudbeckai hirta 'Chocolate Orange'

How's that for a craving?

Deanna

P.S. I'm like a woman obsessed!

Sorry it isn't 'Early Bird Gold' ,c'mon girl it is on the tip of your tongue! :)

-It is perennial to zone 5
-It isn't Goblin Gallardia
-It IS a rudbeckia
-It is 18-24"
- This one could be just the right thing for a craving!
-It isn't Rudbeckia Toto rustic
-It is not rustic colors rudbeckia
-It isn't 'Early Bird Gold'

You got it!!!!! Woo Hoo! The 'Chocolate Orange' will be in your envy!:)

Ok,I think there is time for one more. The next plant is an annual!

Drats! I'm determined! It is 2 feet tall or more?