Tea, Cocktail & Sweet Herb Garden
Grow herbs chosen for teas, cocktails, desserts, and sweet kitchen creations. This fragrant collection brings together mints, chamomile, lavender, lemon verbena, scented geraniums, sweetleaf, and other aromatic favorites that add fresh flavor, floral notes, and garden-to-glass appeal. Whether you are blending herbal tea, building summer drinks, baking with edible herbs, or creating beautiful garnishes, these varieties offer plenty of inspiration for the kitchen and garden.
Basil, Mrs. Burns 
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Lemony basil from New Mexico with bright floral-citrus energy.
Best for: Vinegars, salad dressings, fish, teas, fruit
Pairs well with: Rosemary, parsley, pepper, juniper, oregano
Catnip
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Mint-family herb traditionally steeped for soothing herbal tea.
Best for: Teas, sauces, soups, stews
Pairs well with: Yarrow, honey, lemon
Catnip, Lemon
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Lemon-scented catnip with soft herbal-citrus notes.
Best for: Herbal teas
Pairs well with: Yarrow, honey, lemon
Chamomile, German
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Apple-scented chamomile flowers for calming tea blends.
Best for: Tea and herbal infusions
Pairs well with: Lavender, cinnamon, apple, lemonade, cranberry juice, ginger
Chamomile, Roman
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Gentler chamomile is ideal for classic tea use.
Best for: Tea
Pairs well with: Mint, lemon peel, honey, peppermint
Eucalyptus, Baby Blue
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Fragrant silver-blue foliage sometimes used in tea and aromatic infusions.
Best for: Tea and aromatic use
Pairs well with: Sage, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, wintergreen
Eucalyptus, Silver Dollar
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Large fragrant eucalyptus leaves for aromatic teas and pantry-style blends.
Best for: Tea and aromatic use
Pairs well with: Sage, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, wintergreen
Eucalyptus, Styx
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Bold eucalyptus fragrance for tea-inspired or aromatic herb displays.
Best for: Tea and aromatic use
Pairs well with: Sage, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, wintergreen
Geranium, Appleblossom
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Apple-scented leaves for sweet-savory desserts and fragrant drinks.
Best for: Salads, soups, fruit dishes, jellies, sorbets, ice creams, cakes
Pairs well with: Chives, cloves, honey, mint, rosemary
Geranium, Attar of Rose
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Rose-scented leaves and flowers for candying, jellies, and floral sweets.
Best for: Jellies, salads, baked goods, tea, sorbets
Pairs well with: Chives, cloves, honey, mint, rosemary
Geranium, Citriodorum
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Citrusy scented geranium for teas, baked goods, and perfumed sweets.
Best for: Jellies, salads, baked goods, tea
Pairs well with: Chives, cloves, honey, mint, rosemary
Geranium, Lady Plymouth
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Spicy scented geranium for fruit-forward desserts and pretty garnishes.
Best for: Salads, soups, fruit dishes, jellies, sorbets, ice creams, cakes
Pairs well with: Chives, cloves, honey, mint, rosemary
Geranium, Lemon Rober
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Sweet lemon-rose geranium is ideal for jellies, teas, and pastry-friendly uses.
Best for: Jellies, salads, baked goods, tea
Pairs well with: Chives, cinnamon, parsley, thyme
Geranium, Pine
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Pine-scented geranium for unusual savory-sweet chef moments.
Best for: Salads, soups, fruit dishes, jellies, sorbets, ice creams, cakes
Geranium, Scented Angel’s Perfume
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Lemon-scented geranium with ruffled foliage and floral dessert appeal.
Best for: Salads, soups, fruit dishes, jellies, sorbets, ice creams, cakes
Pairs well with: Chives, cloves, honey, mint, rosemary
Geranium, Scented Snowflake
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Scented geranium especially suited to desserts, cakes, jellies, and herbal teas.
Best for: Desserts, jellies, cakes, herbal teas
Pairs well with: Chives, mint, rosemary
Horehound
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Strong old-fashioned herb used in candy, liqueurs, and warming tea.
Best for: Ale, candy, cough syrup, tea
Lavandula, Hidcote
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Classic culinary lavender for elegant floral desserts.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavandula, Lady
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Compact fragrant lavender ideal for small-space edible gardens.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavandula, Munstead
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Highly aromatic lavender with a soft floral dessert profile.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavandula, Provence
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: French-style lavender with perfume-worthy fragrance and culinary sweetness.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavender, Anouk Deep Rose
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Showy lavender with floral sweetness for dessert-inspired uses.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavender, Anouk Doublescape
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Reblooming Spanish lavender with culinary-adjacent floral appeal.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, and sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavender, Anouk Purple Flare
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Floral lavender that works beautifully in sweet herb collections.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, and sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavender, Blueberry Ruffles
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Colorful ruffled lavender for fragrant dessert-garden merchandising.
Best for: Sweet herb displays and aromatic use
Lavender, French
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Two-toned, highly aromatic lavender with classic pastry-shop potential.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, and sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavender, Goodwin Creek
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Aromatic lavender prized for fragrance and sweet herb appeal.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, and sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavender, Grosso
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Dark-spiked lavender with rich floral character for baking and syrups.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, and sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Lavender, Lady
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Low-growing lavender with fragrant purple flowers and edible-garden charm.
Best for: Ice cream, shortbread, cakes, icings, and sweet dishes
Pairs well with: Celery seeds, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Mint, Apple
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Soft apple-scented mint for gentle teas and fruit-friendly dishes.
Best for: Salads, teas
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Berries, and Cream
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Fruit-and-peppermint mint made for drinks, jellies, and baking.
Best for: Tea, cold drinks, jellies, baking
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Candy
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Sweeter peppermint-style mint for teas and desserts.
Best for: Teas, desserts
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Chocolate
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Mint with a subtle chocolate overtone for coffee and sweets.
Best for: Coffee, desserts
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Corsican
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Tiny aromatic mint is great for fragrance-forward edible gardens.
Best for: Specialty drinks and garnish gardens
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Ginger
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Fresh ginger-scented mint that lights up salads, tea, and lemonade.
Best for: Summer salads, tea, lemonade, marinades
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Grapefruit
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Spearmint with a bold grapefruit overtone.
Best for: Teas, cold drinks, sorbets
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Hilary’s Sweet Lemon
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Apple-citrus mint is perfect for water, tea, and lemonade.
Best for: Tea, lemonade, infused water
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Lime
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Lime-scented mint that belongs in summer drinks and frozen desserts.
Best for: Summer drinks, sorbets
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Mojito
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Mild, warm mint made specifically for the original mojito profile.
Best for: Mojitos and other refreshing drinks
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Orange
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Orange-scented mint for bright, citrusy beverages and desserts.
Best for: Teas, cold drinks, sorbets
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Peppermint R Mitchum
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Classic robust peppermint for tea, sweets, and cool finishes.
Best for: Teas, desserts, salads, sorbets
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Pineapple
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Pineapple-scented mint that bridges savory and sweet.
Best for: Salads, teas, sorbets, roast meats
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Spearmint, Kentucky Colonel
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: The julep-and-mojito spearmint with classic Southern cocktail appeal.
Best for: Refreshing drinks, teas, roast meats, sorbets
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Mint, Strawberry
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Unique mint with strawberry-and-chocolate character and edible flowers.
Best for: Tea, lemonade, flavored ice water
Pairs well with: Parsley, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory
Sage, Hummingbird
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Anise-scented sage whose leaves and flowers make a pleasing tea.
Best for: Tea and soothing warm drinks
Stevia (Sweetleaf)
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Naturally sweet leaves with a slight licorice note—much sweeter than sugar.
Best for: Beverages, cream cheese, desserts, stewed fruit, rice pudding
Pairs well with: Caraway, cardamom, cloves, ginger, nutmeg
Sweet Annie
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Sweetly scented wormwood traditionally used in herbal tea.
Best for: Tea and herbal traditions
Sweet Woodruff
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Perennial
Flavor profile: Vanilla-honey scented herb beloved in drinks and fruit desserts.
Best for: Wines, brandies, drinks, jellies, sorbets, fruit salads
Verbena, Lemon
Style: Tea / cocktail / sweet herb
Plant type: Annual
Flavor profile: Bright lemon-punch leaves are perfect for sweets and drinks.
Best for: Fruit salads, poultry, soups, sweets, drinks
Pairs well with: Cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, mint