Growing Herbs?

Each tag contains the common and botanical name of the plant

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Annual (light green band)

Lasts just one growing season outdoors. Replant yearly.

Bi-Annual (blue band)

Returns every other year. Most common bi-annual is parsley.

Tender Perennial (pink band)

Able to survive yearly outdoors only if winters are mild. Bring indoors to winter-over.

Perennial (salmon band)

Under correct growing conditions, returns yearly. Plant once.

SUN

Your plant will need 10-12 hours of sun during the growing season.

SEMI-SHADE

Your plant will need 6-8 hours of sun during the growing season.

SHADE

Your plant will need 4-6 hours of sun during the growing season.

Each plant grows to a specific height. When planning your gardens, plant so that taller plants do not shade shorter ones as the sun moves over your garden during the day.

Plan carefully so each plant will have the space needed in your garden. This will allow for maximum air and light flow, which are essential for preventing fungus and mildew

Most herbs fall into one or more of several categories:

Culinary

For food and edibles.

Medicinal

Used in ancient and modern herbal health practices. Should not be used without proper knowledge of the herb and its effects.

Insect repellant

Will repel certain insects when planted as companion or stand-alone plantings.

Fragrance/Potpourri/Cosmetics

Used in herbal and modern perfumes, cosmetics and home products.

Ornamental

For decorative purposes only.

The back of each of our tags are filled with rich folklore, herbal history, additional growing instructions and distinct herbal identification. This special feature is the result of years of careful research and growing experience.