Herb Identification
I’m pruning back some of the overgrown herbs around my house (from the previous homeowners) and just want to know what some of them are.
So far I’ve got sweet mint, Greek oregano, rosemary, lavendar, and I think some type of basil.
Can anyone confirm if that’s what this is, and maybe what type? I don’t really use them for cooking but I’ll leave them grow for looks or in case friends want a few sprigs.
Mark Mc. 
Janster 
Weedwacker Nice weed wacker! Quick image search (for sage instead of basil) reveals that this is likely Berggarten sage.
Previously I thought all sage had longer leaves.
Luca Basil has smooth leaves. Fuzzy and dimples are a sure sign it's sage. Rubbing one of the leafs a bit to get the smell would be proof.
Be careful of using the lavender for cooking. Well Sweep is careful to remind people some of the hybrid lavandins are high in camphor. Much more fragrant, but potentially poisonous in cooking.
GC I thought sage too, but need to rub a leaf and sniff to be sure. Photos only go so far. :-)
hktownie Fear not, GC. The only thing I ever ate with lavender flavor were some gross candies my sister had when we were kids. So bad that I’ll never voluntarily put lavender in anything!
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