Papa Joe’s Herb Chart

Herb Name Hardiness Uses Light Needs Water Needs Spacing
Light Shade Sun Avg. Moist Dry
Basil – ‘Aristotle’ Annual Pesto – Use fresh in Soups, Sauces, Fish, Meat dishes . ***** ***** 24″
Basil – ‘Boxwood’ Annual Pesto, Tomato  dishes, and Salads, as well as ornamental.  Tight mounds of small leaves resembling boxwood. ***** ***** 24″
Basil – ‘Genovese’ Annual Pesto – Use fresh in Soups, Sauces, Fish, Meat dishes . ***** ***** 24″
Basil – ‘Mammoth’ Annual Pesto – Use fresh in Soups, Sauces, Fish, Meat dishes . ***** ***** 24″
Basil – ‘Red Rubin’ Annual Pesto – Use fresh in Soups, Sauces, Salads as well as ornamental ***** ***** 24″
Basil – ‘Spicy Globe’ Annual Use fresh in Soup, Sauces, Fish, Meat dishes .   Adds a little “spice” ***** ***** 24″
Basil, Sweet Annual Pesto, Tomato  dishes, and Salads ***** ***** 24″
Basil, ‘Sweet Thai’ Annual Thai Basil, highly aromatic with a licorice-basil aroma. Great in Thai & Italian recipes; ‘All American Winner’ 1997 – More tender and more intensely flavored than sweet basil. ***** ***** 24″
Borage Annual Culinary herb, leaves and flowers.  Leaves and flowers have a crisp cucumber flavor ***** ***** ***** 24″
Catmint, Nepeta faassenii Per. Z 3-10 Potpourri, Tea, and Hair Rinses ***** ***** ***** 12″ – 18″
Chamomile, Roman Per. Z 3-9 Ornamental – place near walkways, excellent in Sachets and Potpourri ***** ***** ***** 12 – 18″
Chives – Broad Leaf Per. Z 3-10 Salads, Soups, Baked Potatoes & Chinese Cooking ***** ***** **** *****  12″
Chives – Garlic Per. Z 3-9 Salads, Soups, Baked Potatoes & Veggie Dips (mild garlic flavor) ***** ***** **** *****  12″
Chives – Onion Per. Z 3-9 Salads, Soups, Baked Potatoes & Veggie Dips (mild onion flavor) ***** ***** **** *****  12″
Cilantro, ‘Santo’  (Coriander) Slow Bolting Variety Annual Seeds (known as Coriander-spice) used for Meats, Sauces, Sausage, and Pickles.    Leaves (Cilantro-herb) used in Chinese and Mexican dishes. ***** ***** ***** 20-30″
Curry  – Helichrysum/ angustifolium or italicum Tender Perennial 2′ tall – Silvery foliage is used to flavor salads and meat dishes ***** ***** 20-30″
Dill – ‘Fernleaf’    (shorter than standard dill) Annual Seeds, leaves, and stems for Pickling,  Leaves for Salads, Soups, Omelets, Poultry, Fish,  &  Veg. Dip.   (1/2 ht. of regular dill)   18″ ht. ***** ***** 36-48″
Fennel, Florence                       a.k.a. Sweet Anise Annual Licorice flavored leaves and seeds used in Pickles, Italian breads, Meat, Fish, Egg and Cheese Dishes.  Young stems used like celery.  Seeds used as a spice.  Not to be confused with bronze fennel, an ornamental.. ***** ***** 18-24″
Horseradish Perennial Condiment (grate root – Hot) use on meats, sausages, great mixed with mayonnaise or mustard on sandwiches ***** ***** 18-24″
Lavender French Tender Per   Z 7-10 Ornamental – place near walkways, excellent  Cut Flower, use dried in Sachets and Potpourri. ***** ***** 24-36
Lavender ‘Hidcote’ Perennial Potpourri,  Sachets, Cutting (dried leaves repel moths) ***** ***** 12-24″
Lemon Balm, Variegated Perennial Potpourris & Perfumes, lemon scent and flavor for Tea &  Jam. ***** ***** ***** ***** 24-37
Lemon Grass Annual Aromatic leaves for Potpourri and Sachets.  Leaves add flavor to Soups, Salads, Fish and makes a soothing Tea. Italian Dishes (Fresh or Dried) (more mild than Greek Oregano) ***** ***** 18 – 24″
Verbena, Lemon Tea Per. Z. 8 – 10 Tea, Fruit Salad, Poultry, Fish, Salad, Soup, Seafood, Stuffing, Salad Dressing, Cheese, Honey, Mustard and Tartar Sauce.  Also in Vinegar and Pickles.  Also, Sachets, Potpourri, Wreaths and Arrangements. ***** ***** 8 – 12″
Marjoram, Sweet (oregano) marjorana Perennial Desserts, Sauces, Jellies, Lamb dishes, Herb teas and Iced drinks and Iced tea.  May be used in Bath, Facial and Hair care. ***** ***** ***** ***** 24 – 36″
Marjoram, Variegated (oregano) marjorana Perennial Desserts, Sauces, Jellies, Lamb dishes, Herb teas and Iced drinks and Iced tea.  May be used in Bath, Facial and Hair care. ***** ***** ***** ***** 24 – 36″
Mint –  Apple Per. Z 3-10 Teas, Jellies, Soups, Desserts, Candies,  Sauces.  May be used in bath, facial and hair care concoctions. ***** ***** ***** ***** 24 – 36″
Mint  –  Chocolate Per. Z 3-12 Teas, Jellies, Soups, Desserts, Candies,  Sauces.  May be used in bath, facial and hair care concoctions. ***** ***** ***** ***** 24 – 36″
Mint  –  Orange Per. Z 3-11 Teas, Jellies, Soups, Desserts, Candies,  Sauces.  May be used in bath, facial and hair care concoctions. ***** ***** ***** ***** 24 – 36″
Mint  –  Peppermint Per. Z 3-13 Teas, Jellies, Soups, Lamb, Desserts, Candies,  Sauces.   May be used in bath, facial and hair care concoctions. ***** ***** ***** ***** 24 – 36″
Mint  –  Spearmint Per. Z 3-14 Teas, Jellies, Soups, Desserts, Candies,  Sauces.  May be used in Bath, Facial and Hair Care concoctions. ***** ***** ***** ***** 24 – 36″
Oregano, Greek – vulgare Perennial Greek & Mexican Cuisine (Fresh or Dried) ***** ***** 12 – 18″
Oregano, Italian – onites Annual (Mild) Stew, Stuffing, Soup, Sauces, Salad, Sausage, and Meat. ***** ***** 12 – 18″
Parsley, Curley Biennial Salads, Stock, Garnish & Breath Cleanser for Onion & Garlic. ***** ***** ***** ***** **** 18 – 24″
Parsley, Flat Biennial Meats, Fish, Salads, Soups, & Stews (Fresh or Dried) ***** ***** ***** ***** 18 – 24″
French Chervil                     a.k.a. French Parsley Annual Curly leaves resemble parsley with anise-tarragon like flower.  Delicate anise aroma and flavor used in cooking, salads, white wines, garnish ***** ***** ***** 18 – 24″
Rosemary – ‘Barbecue’ Per Z 7-10 Used for skewers to grill meats & veggies. Can also skewer fruit such as strawberries and pineapple.  Savory essence comes through without overpowering the food. ***** **** **** 18″
Rosemary – Trailing Per Z 7-10 Roast Meats (Lamb), Sausages, Fish, Poultry and Potatoes. Also, Soaps, Hair Products, Deodorants and Lotions. ***** **** ****  12″
Rosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’ Per Z 7-11 Roast Meats (Lamb), Sausages, Fish, Poultry and Potatoes. Also, Soaps, Hair Products, Deodorants and Lotions. Use in her containers ***** **** ****  12″
Sage, Garden (a.k.a. Common) Per Z 7-10 Sausages, Poultry, Meat, Bread, Vegetables, Omelets, Soups and Stuffing ***** ***** 24 – 30″
Sage, Golden Per Z 7-10 Sausages, Poultry, Meat, Bread,  Vegetables, Omelets & Soups.  Ornamental in flower beds and containers. ***** ***** 12″
Sage, ‘Honeydew Melon’ Annual Strong honeydew melon  fragrance. Edible red flowers for salads or garnish. Leaves excellent in Jams, Jellies, Potpourris, Sachets, and Tea. ALSO, a Hummingbird magnet!!! (Shorter variety than Pineapple Sage… ***** ***** 24 – 30″
Sage, Pineapple Annual Strong Pineapple Fragrance.  Edible red  flowers for salads or garnish. Leaves excellent in Jams, Jellies, Potpourris, Sachets, and Tea.  ALSO, a Hummingbird magnet!!! ***** ***** 24 – 30″
Sage, Purple Per Z 7-10 Sausages, Poultry, Meat, Bread,  Vegetables, Omelets & Soups.  Ornamental in flower beds and containers. ***** ***** 18 – 24″
Sage, Tri-Color Perennial Flavor Enhancer for Vegetables, Stews, Meats, Soups, Tea ***** ***** 12″
Savory, Winter Perennial French Sorrel Soup, Raw in Salads, Cooked like Spinach, has a acidic, “lemony”  flavor ***** ***** 12″
Sorrel, French Perennial More pungent than other varieties.  Sausages, Poultry, Meat, Bread, Dressings, Vegetables, Omelets, Soups and Gravies. Use as an ornamental in flower beds and containers. ***** ***** 25 – 30″
Stevia Annual Sugar substitute, tea ***** ***** 18 – 24″
Tarragon, French Perennial Mild anise flavor. Use fresh in Poultry, Salad, Soup, Seafood, Cheese and Honey, Mustard and Tartar Sauce.  Also in Vinegar and Pickles. Sachets, Potpourri, Wreaths & Arrangements. ***** ***** 24 – 36″
Thyme – English Perennial Poultry, Salad, Soup, Seafood, Stuffing, Salad Dressing, Cheese, Honey, Mustard and Tartar Sauce.  Also in Vinegar and Pickles.  Also, Sachets, Potpourri, Wreaths and Arrangements. ***** ***** 6 – 12″
Thyme – French Perennial Poultry, Salad, Soup, Seafood, Stuffing, Salad Dressing, Cheese, Honey, Mustard and Tartar Sauce.  Also in Vinegar and Pickles.  Also, Sachets, Potpourri, Wreaths and Arrangements. ***** ***** 6 – 12″
Thyme – Golden Lemon Perennial Tangy flavor, use dried leaves to flavor Fish, Meat,  & Vegetables.  Sachets and Potpourri ***** ***** 7 – 12″
Thyme – Green Perennial Potpourri, Tea, Jams, Perfumes ***** ***** ***** 18″
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