Herbs: plants for shade

These plants grow with 4 hours of direct sun a day or less: under trees, beside buildings, or in north-facing beds.

12 plants

Herbs

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

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…

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is an annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Its scientific name is Coriandrum sativum. Native…

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

Culantro is a strongly scented leafy herb in the carrot family. Despite its similar flavor and common names, it is a different plant from…

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…

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…

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a popular biennial herb primarily cultivated for its bright green, flavorful leaves and its role as a…

Shiso is an aromatic annual herb in the mint family, grown for its leaves, seeds, and sometimes its colorful foliage. It has upright…