Capsicum chinense. One of the hottest peppers in the world. Also known as Trinidad Douglah, this Caribbean super-hot gets the name seven pot because it is said that one pepper is hot enough to spice seven pots stew. The pods...

The famous ingredient in Thai cooking. Also makes an excellent addition to herbal tea blends.

This one-of-a-kind pepper variety likely originated in the Caribbean. It was first introduced to the American East Coast in the 1870's where is became wildly popular among oyster and crab houses. The pepper was incorporated into sea food sauces in...

A classic Jalapeño in appearance, 'Tam' possesses all of the iconic Jalapeño, but a much milder heat level.

This pepper originally hails from the Slovakian town of Leutschau. In the 1800's it was also introduced to Matrafured, Hungary where it was popularized and rarely exported until recently. This variety is perfect for drying and using as a powder.

Another essential perennial for the herb garden. Greek oregano has a much stronger flavor than common oregano.

An extra-ruffled selection of the classic herb. This easy to grow herb is perfect in soups and salads.

Tender Perennial—may be overwintered indoors. Rosemary is great in the kitchen and in the herb garden, where its rounded evergreen growth habit makes the perfect hedge.

Make a spot for this perennial in your herb garden. The gray-green color stands out in contrast with other plants. The purple flowers are attractive and the fragrant leaves are amazing in soups and stuffings.