FROM SHADY TO SUNLIGHT
Planting your herbs in the right environment is key to the success of its growth. Some prefer growing in the shade where as others need the most sunlight. Your garden set-up may be based on how much sunlight you get in different parts of your garden beds. If you grow herbs indoors, some can thrive in a shadier spot where others need to be in front of windows. Let’s take a look at the light requirements of some common herbs.
Thrives in Full Sun
Aloe, Anise, Anise Hyssop, Basil, Borage, Calendula, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, chives, Cilantro, Clary, Comfrey, Dill, Fennel, Feverfew, Garlic Chives, Geraniums, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Rue, Saffron Crocus, Sage, Santolina, Summer Savory, Winter Savory, Southernwood, Tarragon, Thyme, Wormwood
Tolerates Full Sun
Angelica, Bee Balm, Betony, Lemon Balm, Lovage, Mints, Pennyroyal, Tansy, Valerian, Violet
Tolerates Partial Shade
Anise Hyssop, Borage, Calendula, Catnip, Chamomile, Chives, Cilantro, Comfrey, Fennel, Feverfew, Hyssop, Marjoram, Rosemary, Rue, Crocus Saffron, Summer Savory, Winter Savory, Sweet Cicely, Sweet Woodruff, Tarragon, Thyme, Wormwood
Prefers Partial Shade
Angelica, Bee Balm, Betony, Chervil, Lemon Balm, Lovage, Mints, Pennyroyal, Tansy, Valerian, Violet
Tolerates Shade
Angelica, Chervil, Lemon Balm, Lovage, Mints, Parsley, Saffron Crocus, Valerian, Violet
Thrives in Shade
Sweet Cicely, Sweet Woodruff