The Best Perennial Herbs You Should Plant in Your Garden

Having your own herb garden is a game-changer for those who love to cook. It's convenient to have all those fresh flavors at your doorstep, but it's more economical to grow your own if you use them a lot.

Some herbs are perennial, meaning they grow back year after year on their own. Perennial herbs are some of the best to grow.

The best perennial herbs to grow in your garden

Perennial herbs are not guaranteed to grow for a certain length of time. You should choose herbs that will survive the winters in your USDA zone.

You can plant in your own garden, container, or windowsill planter. Some of them can be used as pest control, but they are not all for human consumption.

• Rosemary
• Oregano
• Lavender
• Mint
• Majoram
• Thyme
• Sage
• French tarragon
• Roman chamomile
• Lovage
• Sorrel
• Winter savory
• Lemon balm
• Chives
• Russian tarragon
• Dill
• Parsley (although it’s technically a biennial)
• Fennel
• Lemon verbena
• Salad burnet
• Creeping thyme
• Cilantro
• Viola
• Garlic chives
• Yarrow
• Chicory
• Rue (not to eat, but to use as natural pest control)
• Bay laurel
• Hyssop
• Sweet Cicely/Anise
• Bergamot
• Catnip
• Echinacea
• Valerian
• Marshmallow
• Tansy
• Willow herb
• Meadow sweet
• Alfalfa
• Clover
• Good King Henry
• Herb patience

Perennial herbs can be grown at home, but it's important to consider when and where to plant them. Some herbs thrive in the shade while others prefer direct sunlight.