Herbs
Herb Index
Basil
A compact Genovese variety that is slower to bolt and more resistant to downy mildew. Good for containers. Annual. Height 16-18". Full sun. Space 6-8" apart in rows 18" apart.
Large wrinkled lettuce-like leaves with a great mild basil flavor. Slow to bolt. Annual. Height 16-18". Full sun. Space 10-12" apart in rows 18" apart.
Vigorous growing basil with a lemon scent and flavor. Annual. Height 20-24". Full Sun. Space 12-16" apart.
Narrow-leaf basil with anise scent and flavor. Annual. Height 12-18". Full sun. Space 10-12” apart.
Chive
Onion flavored leaves and flowers good for fresh eating or freezing.
Perennial. Sun/part shade. Height 12". Plant 6-12" apart.
Cilantro
Well branched, high yielding plant. Slower to bolt than other varieties. 95 days for coriander seeds. Full to partial sun. Height 12-18”. Plant 8-10” apart. Hybrid.
Dill
Dwarf dill with high leaf yields and slow to bolt. Annual. Full sun. Height 10-16". Plant 12" apart. Attracts swallowtail caterpillars.
Fennel
Bulbing fennel with earlier maturity. 2017 AAS winner. 58 days. Annual. Sun/part shade. Height 24". Plant 6" apart in rows 24" apart. Attracts swallowtail caterpillars.
Mint
Mild-flavored spearmint best known for its use in the Mojito cocktail. Perennial. Sun/part shade. Grow in a container to prevent from becoming invasive. Height 12-18". Plant 18" apart.
True peppermint flavor. Perennial. Sun/part shade. Grow in container to prevent from becoming invasive. Height 12-18". Plant 18" apart.
Oregano
True Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor. Perennial. Sun/part shade. Height 12". Plant 18" apart. Sprawling habit - pinch back regularly.
Parsley
Flat-leaved heirloom from Northern Italy. Rich sweet flavor. Annual 70 days. Height 12-18". Full sun. Plant 8-12" apart.
Curly leaf parsley with an upright growth habit. 75 days. Height 12-18". Full sun. Plant 8-12" apart. Annual.
Rosemary
Excellent culinary variety reputably hardy in Zone 6. Likes well-drained soil. Shape lightly in spring. Full sun. Height 12-18". Plant 24" apart. Hybrid.
Sage
Classic large fuzzy leaf and mounding habit. Perennial. Full sun. Height 16-30". Plant 24" apart.
Tarragon
Preferred culinary variety. Prefers well-drained soil. Perennial. Full sun. Height 24". Plant 12" apart.
Thyme
Easy to grow with low spreading habit. Sun/part shade. Perennial. Height 6". Plant 12-15" apart.
Thyme with a lemon/citrus scent and flavor. Height 6-10". Full sun. Perennial. Plant 12" apart.