Best Perennial Herbs

[bab3122]

I am trying to locate the best perennial herbs to plant in my zone 6(Midwest). I would like herbs for cooking and for landscaping (aroma) around the pool. I planted basil for the first time last year and had a very successful harvest.

[Newt]

Hi Bab,

The best place to start your search is with your local extension service.

Newt

[Adrien]

Chives, Costmary, Lemon Balm, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage and many more. These are the perennials (for zone 6) I can think of right now.

[Micci]

Hi There,
I also like the idea of planting herbs and cooking with them fresh. also very nice in salads.
Lavender I found, grow in very warm and very cold areas. and you get a lot of different kinds, even a yellow one.
How do you know in what zone you fall?

[Adrien]

Micci, you can look it up here, just enter your zip code:
Hardiness Zone Map

[Micci]

Hi Adrien, that you so much for your help. I have a bit of a problem, I am from South Africa, and on a quick look i did not find South Africa on the list.

[Micci]

Hi Adrien,
I went onto the net and found that i am in combination zone 8&9. thanks for the help.