Assorted Herbs

Assorted Herbs (Various genera and species)

Assorted Herbs offers a curated mix of aromatic culinary and ornamental herbs with diverse foliage textures, flavors, and bloom colors; these sun-loving, compact plants excel in kitchen gardens, containers, and pollinator-friendly borders while providing steady harvests through the growing season.

Distinctive Features

Aromatic Diversity: From citrusy lemon thyme to savory rosemary and bright basil, foliage releases fragrance on touch and heat; Pollinator Support: Nectar-rich blooms of thyme, oregano, and basil draw bees and beneficial insects while adding seasonal color.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for 6 to 8 hours daily; light afternoon shade in very hot regions improves summer vigor.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; sandy or loamy mixes with added compost improve structure.
• Water: Moderate; water deeply, then let the top 1 in dry between soakings, keeping crowns dry to prevent rot.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Varies by species; many grown as annuals in cold climates and perennial from about 5 to 11 depending on species.
• Mature Size: Typically 6 to 36 in tall and wide by species and cultivar.
• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer, with intermittent rebloom when trimmed.
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, about 6.0 to 7.5.

Ideal Uses

• Culinary Harvest: Fresh sprigs for teas, marinades, salads, and roasting.
• Container Gardens: Mix compact herbs in window boxes and patio pots.
• Edging and Paths: Low, fragrant borders that release scent when brushed.
• Pollinator Beds: Flowering herbs boost nectar in mixed plantings.
• Drying and Preserves: Air-dry or freeze leafy stems for off-season use.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Establish with regular moisture, then water deeply but infrequently; avoid chronically wet soils.
• Pruning: Pinch and harvest frequently to prevent flowering on leafy herbs and shear lightly after bloom on woody types.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring; excess nitrogen reduces flavor and aroma.
• Mulching: Use gravel or a thin bark layer to suppress weeds and keep crowns dry.
• Notes: Rotate harvest among plants, provide sharp drainage in winter, and protect tender annual herbs from cold snaps.

Why Choose Assorted Herbs?

• Kitchen-Ready: Immediate access to fresh flavor and fragrance.
• Design Flexibility: Mix of forms, colors, and textures fits beds or pots.
• Low Input: Thrive in lean soils with modest water.
• Ecological Value: Flowers support bees and other beneficials.
• Continuous Harvest: Regular pinching boosts yield and plant density.

Select complementary flavors and growth habits, then harvest often to keep the planting compact, productive, and fragrant.