Plant once, enjoy for years.
These perennial herbs will give you fresh flavors for meals and offer unique scents and visual appeal.
Theygrow from a bulband once established, have almost no maintenance.
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Chives thrive in sunny locations with rich, well-draining soil.
To harvest chives, cut several stems near the base of the plant, Dilmore advises.
The plant will easily recover and continue to grow for future harvests.
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Its popular for cooking and herbal medicine, offering a light lemon flavor with hints of mint.
Its also deer-resistant and needs full sun."
Regularly cut back so it doesnt produce flowersthe flowers will negatively affect the flavor and taste of the leaves.
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Mint
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Mint (Menthaspp.)
is an easy-to-grow perennial herb that offers a zingy,fresh taste for drinksand dishes.
Mint is so easy to grow that it is often considered a weed, Dilmore says.
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Because of this, mint is best planted in pots so that it can easily be controlled.
It can easily be replanted by taking cuttings or separating some of the rhizomes.
Mint thrives in moist, well-draining soil with full to partial sunlight.
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Wild ginger is apopular ground coverfor shady locations.
This plant requires steady moisture levels to thrive but must not sit in excess water.
Oregano
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Oregano (Origanumspp.)
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is a tasty Mediterranean herb that grows rapidly.
Oregano has many varieties that provide different fragrances and flavors, Dilmore says.
They are often considered a ground cover and spread quickly and easily.
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Oregano is a greatcontainer plantor grows well in sunny gardens with average to poor soil conditions.
Fertile, rich soil can dilute oregano’s flavor.
Sage is a great perennial herb that can even become asmall shrub, Dilmore explains.
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There are several varieties available to choose from and they require very little maintenance.
Plant sage in the spring or fall in a sunny location with well-draining soil.
These low-growing perennials flourish in full sunlight and are considered ground cover.
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Thyme can be grown in crevices in rock walls for an interesting aesthetic, Dilmore says.
It can be grown in most soil conditions and has somedrought tolerancewhen established.
Lavender
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Lavender(Lavandulaspp.)
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is a drought-tolerant, deer-resistant plant with a sought-after floral scent.
Lavender does not like to stay in wet soil," Janney says.
The fragrant herb grows well in dry, hot areas and needs full sunshine.
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This hardy member of the mint family has lavender-colored blooms that last into the fall.
Prune in early spring.
The flowers are edible.
Anise hyssopattracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent addition to any garden.
Skullcap
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Skullcap (Scutellaria) is a low-maintenance perennial herb in the mint family.
The plant has tube-shaped blooms that come in violet, blue, pink or rose.
It loves full sun to part shade.
These herbs require minimal upkeep while effectively adapting to regional conditions and providing a surprising element to your garden.
