Sesamum indicum / Annual

Sesame (or benne), the slightly nutty-flavored seed used in a variety of foods, from baked goods to candies, is an easy-to-grow annual in the Lowcountry. Plants will reach about 2-3 feet in height, producing insignificant white flowers before creating interesting looking seed pods. Sesame generally doesn’t yield enough in the home garden for practical use, but it does make an interesting specimen.