| Lavender |
Extremely reliable in Eugene; fragrant, drought tolerant, and loved by bees. |
| Rosemary |
Evergreen culinary herb that handles Oregon winters well once established. |
| Thyme |
Excellent low-growing herb and pollinator plant; thrives in dry soil. |
| Sage |
Attractive gray-green foliage with culinary and ornamental uses. |
| Chives |
Easy perennial onion herb with edible purple flowers. |
| Calendula |
Easy annual with edible flowers and long bloom season. |
| Parsley |
Grows well in Eugene’s cool weather and reseeds lightly. |
| Cilantro |
Thrives in spring and fall; useful kitchen herb. |
| Basil |
Best grown in summer containers or warm garden beds. |
| Oregano |
Hardy perennial herb that spreads slowly but stays manageable. |
| Mint (container) |
Very productive culinary herb; best kept in pots to prevent spreading. |
| Mugwort (container) |
Aromatic medicinal herb; keep contained because roots spread aggressively. |
| Lemon Balm |
Mild lemon-scented herb for tea and pollinators. |
| Strawberries |
Reliable perennial fruit for beds or containers. |
| Blueberries |
Excellent in western Oregon’s acidic soils; attractive shrubs too. |
| Raspberries |
Productive and easy, though best with some pruning control. |
| Fig |
Hardy figs grow surprisingly well in Eugene with summer sun and winter protection when young. |
| Tomatoes |
One of the best summer crops for Eugene gardens. |
| Kale |
Extremely productive through cool seasons and mild winters. |
| Lettuce |
Easy succession crop from spring through fall. |
| Snap Peas |
Thrive in Eugene’s cool spring weather. |
| Zucchini |
Productive summer vegetable with minimal effort. |
| Swiss Chard |
Beautiful foliage and long harvest season. |
| Corn |
Grows well during Eugene’s warm summers if planted in blocks for pollination. |
| Nasturtium |
Edible flowers and leaves; attracts pollinators and beneficial insects. |
| Sunflowers |
Easy annuals that support birds and pollinators. |
| Marigolds |
Useful companion plant that helps attract beneficial insects. |
| Cosmos |
Long-blooming annual flower with very little maintenance. |
| Zinnias |
Excellent cut flowers that thrive in warm summer weather. |
| Coneflower |
Durable perennial that attracts bees and butterflies. |
| Black-Eyed Susan |
Bright yellow flowers and dependable summer blooms. |
| Salvia |
Long blooming, drought tolerant, and deer resistant. |
| Yarrow |
Native-friendly perennial with excellent drought tolerance. |
| Sedum |
Tough succulent perennial perfect for dry spots and pollinator gardens. |
| Red-Flowering Currant |
Native shrub with beautiful spring blooms for hummingbirds. |
| Serviceberry |
Small native tree/shrub with edible berries and excellent fall color. |
| Garlic |
AI-recommended because it performs exceptionally well in Eugene’s wet winters and dry summers; low maintenance and highly productive. |