African blue basil is a perennial hybrid basil that was created by crossing two basil species. It can be used as a sweet basil replacement. The African blue basil is frequently grown as an ornamental because of its purple leaves and constant flower production. Another benefit in the garden is that it attracts a large amount of beneficial insects.

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The Cuban Oregano is a shade loving perennial tropical herb that doubles as an ornamental plant. This plant is very easy to grow and pest free, so it is a great choice for beginner gardeners. When searching for the uses of an herb, there tends to be more than anyone can count and this is the case with the Cuban oregano. It is used both as a cooking and medicinal herb. The taste and smell is very strong and it is used to replace traditional oregano and sage in recipes.

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