Woad - [satis tinctoria (Mustard) 
Bright yellow panicles of Woad blossoms bring the 
glint of summer sun to the garden in May. Blue-green 
leaves were once an important source of blue dye. A 
tall biennial reaching 4 ft. in height in good soil, 
in full sun. Sow each year in spring or fall. Self-sows 
freely but volunteers may be moved while young to 
desired positions. 
Sweet Wormwood - Artemisia annua (Compositae) 
Annual Wormwood of very sweet scent in lacy, green 
foliage and 5 ft. tall panicles of small greenish 
yellow flower heads. Sow as early as ground can be 
worked. Thin to stand 1] ft. apart. Grows in full sun 
and ordinary soil, self-sows readily. Leaves and seed 
heads retain their fragrance for a long time when dried 
and can be used in sachets and sweet bags. Feathery 
much-cut leaves soften bouquets. 
There are many other fragrant plants which belong 
in the established herb garden. Lemon Verbena, Scented 
Geraniums, Germander, Santolinas,Creeping Thymes and 
Sweet Woodruff,to name a few,have not been included 
here because they are not easily grown from seed or do 
not set reliable seed. It is hoped that the beginner 
will be inspired by success with the easy-to- grow 
varieties described here to go on and try new species 
each year. 

