Basil
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular culinary herb that belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Known for its fragrant leaves and vibrant…
Herbs: plants you can grow indoors
These plants can be grown indoors, given the right light.
16 plants
Herbs
Catnip
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
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
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennial herb belonging to the onion family (Alliaceae), valued for their culinary uses and…
Cilantro
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Cilantro, also known as coriander, is an annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Its scientific name is Coriandrum sativum. Native…
Culantro
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Culantro is a strongly scented leafy herb in the carrot family. Despite its similar flavor and common names, it is a different plant from…
Garlic Chives
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Garlic chives are a perennial herb grown for their mild, garlicky leaves. Unlike common chives, their leaves are flat rather than hollow…
Lemon Balm
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
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…
Lemon Verbena
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Lemon verbena is a woody, deciduous herb grown for its intensely lemon-scented leaves. It originated in South America and is now…
Mint
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Mint is a popular herb belonging to the genus Mentha, which encompasses around 25 species, with peppermint (Mentha × piperita) and…
Oregano
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 4–9
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), widely prized for its aromatic leaves and…
Parsley
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a popular biennial herb primarily cultivated for its bright green, flavorful leaves and its role as a…
Rosemary
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 8–10
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a hardy, aromatic evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the mint family…
Sage
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–8
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes other culinary and aromatic herbs…
Shiso
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Shiso is an aromatic annual herb in the mint family, grown for its leaves, seeds, and sometimes its colorful foliage. It has upright…
Stevia
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Stevia is a tender, leafy herb grown for its intensely sweet leaves. Native to parts of Paraguay and Brazil, it forms a branching, upright…
Thyme
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–9
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a versatile, aromatic perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Originally native to the…