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.

 
Herbal Wisdom

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