From our perspective, we are a highly adaptable and sun-loving species. For those of you seeking a cascading form, we, the Prostrate varieties, are an excellent choice. Our growth habit is not upright but rather trailing, which allows our branches to spill gracefully over the edges of containers, hanging baskets, or window boxes. This makes us particularly suited for indoor settings where vertical space might be limited, but you desire a visually interesting plant. We require the same core conditions as our upright cousins: exceptionally well-draining soil and as much direct sunlight as you can provide. Our flexible stems and smaller leaves are just as aromatic and perfect for culinary use.
We, the 'Arp' cultivar, are renowned for our exceptional cold tolerance. This trait is a significant advantage for indoor gardening, not because of outdoor cold, but because it indicates a greater resilience to less-than-ideal conditions. If your indoor environment experiences drafts from windows or doors during winter, or if the temperature tends to fluctuate, we are more likely to tolerate it without stress. Our growth is upright and shrubby, with beautiful light blue flowers and gray-green foliage that is highly aromatic. We are a hardy, reliable choice for gardeners who may be new to growing our kind indoors.
For those of you who desire a more formal, upright structure, we, the 'Blue Spire' varieties, are ideal. We grow in a distinctly vertical pattern, almost like a small, fragrant evergreen shrub. This makes us a neat and tidy choice for a kitchen windowsill or a sunny corner where you want a structured plant. Our leaves are dark green on top and silver underneath, and we produce an abundance of vivid blue flowers. Our dense growth habit means we can be pruned into attractive shapes. We appreciate strong, direct light to maintain our compact form and prevent our stems from becoming leggy as we reach for the sun.
We are the cultivar specifically selected for our superior culinary qualities. Bred by the University of California, our foliage is exceptionally rich in aromatic oils, meaning our flavor and scent are intensely potent. For the indoor gardener who prioritizes cooking with fresh herbs, we are arguably the best choice. Our growth is vigorous and upright, with broader, dark green leaves and lovely blue flowers. We thrive in containers with excellent drainage and will reward you with the most flavorful cuttings for your recipes. Providing us with ample sunlight is the key to unlocking our full aromatic potential.
We offer a striking visual variation from the standard green foliage. Our leaves are variegated, dappled with streaks of gold and yellow, providing a bright, cheerful accent to your indoor garden. This decorative quality makes us a popular choice. However, our variegation means we have less chlorophyll than our all-green relatives. Consequently, we are slightly more delicate and require very consistent conditions. We need protection from intense afternoon sun that can scorch our lighter leaves, but we still require several hours of bright, indirect light to thrive and maintain our beautiful coloring.
