In the milkweed family.  Attracts butterflies.  Common herbal name is “pleurisy root” which gives an insight into one of its many uses.

Also called Wild Bergamot or Sweet Leaf.  In the mint family. Attracts bees.  This plant also has many uses.  I like to infuse the fresh flowers in honey alone or with White Sage for sore throats.

Among many other things, Chamomile helps ease colic pains and relaxes both Mom and Baby.

Yarrow is on-par with Arnica for use with swellings and bruises… and yes, like every other herb has a multitude of uses!  This plant is a host plant for the Painted Lady Butterfly!

You need a large area to grow this shrub as it can get quite big.  It likes water and typically is found growing near creeks and streams. The berries made into syrup aid in boosting immunity and warding off colds and flus.

This plant is a pollinator for our native bees.  White Sage is used by native peoples as a smudge to clear negative and unwanted energies.

Also known as “knit bone”, Comfrey is an important nitrogen fixer for your soil as well as being an herbal ally when it comes to healing bones, for sprains and strains, bumps, bruises and surface wounds.

The flowers of this plant smell divine.  Like comfrey, Valerian prefers partial shade.  Valerian can be used for insomnia and pain.