Herbs: frost-hardy plants

These plants survive hard frosts and are a safe choice for cold gardens.

13 plants

Herbs

Angelica, also called garden angelica, is a tall, short-lived perennial herb in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It usually spends its first…

Caraway is an aromatic herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae), grown chiefly for the small, curved fruits commonly called caraway seeds. It…

Catnip is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb in the mint family. It forms upright, branching stems, usually 30–100 cm (1–3 ft) tall, with…

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennial herb belonging to the onion family (Alliaceae), valued for their culinary uses and…

Comfrey is a hardy, long-lived perennial in the borage family, Boraginaceae. Native to much of Europe and parts of western Asia, it grows…

Feverfew is an aromatic, short-lived perennial herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae. Originally from southeastern Europe and western Asia…

Garlic chives are a perennial herb grown for their mild, garlicky leaves. Unlike common chives, their leaves are flat rather than hollow…

Hyssop is a perennial herb in the mint family, grown for its aromatic leaves and flower spikes. It forms a compact, bushy plant, usually…

Lemon balm is a perennial herb in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It forms bushy clumps of branching, square stems, usually 30–90 cm tall. Its…

Mint is a popular herb belonging to the genus Mentha, which encompasses around 25 species, with peppermint (Mentha × piperita) and…

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), widely prized for its aromatic leaves and…

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes other culinary and aromatic herbs…

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a versatile, aromatic perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Originally native to the…