Cultivation

Herbs with maintenance notes on growth

aloe vera

Aloe Vera

suitable as a pot-plant.

balm of gilead

Balm Of Gilead

Suitable as a pot-plant. Use a 10 inches pot with light, well-drained soil.

basil

Basil

An excellent pot-plant for indoor and outdoor.

bay

Bay

Good as a pot-plant. Cultivate as a standard bay tree in container.

bergamot

Bergamot

Every 3 years, dig up and divide the plant. The dead center should be discarded.

chamomile

Chamomile

Plant 4 inches apart for a chamomile lawn.

chickweed

Chickweed

Chickweed is an invasive weed of gardens and fields.

chicory

Chicory

To produce chicons, dig up root in autumn of the first year, cut off the tops, bury in loa...

chives

Chives

Suitable as a pot-plant.

clove pink

Clove Pink

deadhead flowers to prolong flowering period.

comfrey

Comfrey

The plant is invasive and, once established, difficult to eradicate.

coriander

Coriander

Coriander can be grown as a pot-plant, though its unpleasant smell makes it unattractive a...

cowslip

Cowslip

Good as a pot-plant.

evening primrose

Evening Primrose

Suitable as an outdoor pot-plant, but does not grow well indoors.

fennel

Fennel

Do not grow near dill, coriander, cilantro, and tomatoes.

feverfew

Feverfew

Suitable as a pot-plant, preferably growing outdoor.

geranium

Geranium

Excellent as a pot-plant.

hops

Hops

Grow as a pot-plant in a large pot with support. Can be grown indoor in sunny position, th...

horehound

Horehound

Suitable as a pot-plant.

horseradish

Horseradish

A bit of horseradish root will grow into new plants, making it very difficult to remove on...

horsetail

Horsetail

The best way to grow horsetail is perhaps as an outdoor pot-plant.

houseleek

Houseleek

Looks good as a pot-plant.

hyssop

Hyssop

Attractive as an outdoor pot-plant.

juniper

Juniper

Good as a slow growing pot-plant.

lady's mantle

Lady's Mantle

suitable as a pot-plant.

lavender

Lavender

Replace old plants every 3 to 4 years.

lemon balm

Lemon Balm

Suitable as a pot-plant, and smaller plant can be grown indoor.

licorice

Licorice

The plant can be invasive.

marigold

Marigold

Can be grown as an indoor pot-plant.

meadowsweet

Meadowsweet

Golden Meadowsweet looks good as a pot-plant.

mint

Mint

Excellent as a pot-plant.

mugwort

Mugwort

Mugwort is invasive. Its root secretion also inhibits the growth of nearby plants.

mullein

Mullein

mullein is considered an invasive weed to agriculture.

myrtle

Myrtle

Good as outdoor or indoor pot-plant.

primrose

Primrose

Suitable as a pot-plant.

pyrethrum

Pyrethrum

Suitable to grow as an outdoor pot-plant.

rosemary

Rosemary

Excellent as a pot-plant. Can be grown indoors.

rue

Rue

Suitable as indoor or outdoor pot-plant.

sage

Sage

Excellent as a pot-plant. Can be grown indoors in a sunny position.

salad burnet

Salad Burnet

Good as a pot-plant and can be grown indoors.

scotch thistle

Scotch Thistle

The plant is invasive and difficult to eradicate in the wild. Subject to weed control.

soapwort

Soapwort

Soapwort can be invasive.

sorrel

Sorrel

Good as a pot-plant.

summer savory

Summer Savory

Good as a pot-plant and can be grown indoors.

sunflower

Sunflower

Avoid growing near potatoes.

sweet rocket

Sweet Rocket

Grow as a tall, outdoor pot-plant.

tansy

Tansy

Tansy will spread its roots and grow invasive.

tarragon

Tarragon

Suitable as a pot-plant.

thyme

Thyme

Suitable as a pot-plant.

wild strawberry

Wild Strawberry

Replace after a few years if the plant becomes unhealthy.

winter savory

Winter Savory

Suitable as a pot-plant.

wormwood

Wormwood

Wormwood inhibits the growth of many herbs. Do not plant near sage, fennel, and anise.