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Published 1991
HERB | FAMILY | TYPE | SIZE | SITE | SOIL | SUITABILITY |
Angelica, Angelica archangelica | Umbelliferae | Biennial | 1-2m | Light shade | Rich, damp | Specimen, back border |
Aniseed, Pimpinella anisum | Umbelliferae | Half-hardy annual | 40cm | Full sun | Rich, well-drained | Mid border |
Basil, Ocimurn basilicum | Labiatae | Tender annual | 20-45cm | Full sun | Rich, damp | Front-mid border |
Bay, Laurus nobilis | Lauraceae | Semi-hardy evergreen | up to 8m | Sun, light shade | Rich, well-drained | Specimen tree |
Bergamot, Monarda didyma | Labiatae | Hardy perennial | up to 1m | Full sun | Rich, well-drained | Mid border |
Betony, Stachys officinalis | Labiatae | Hardy perennial | 4.5-6cm | Light shade | Rich, well-drained | Mid border |
Borage, Borago officinalis | Boraginaceae | Hardy annual | 45-75cm | Sun, light shade | Rich, well-drained | Mid-back border |
Caraway, Carum carvi | Umbelliferae | Biennial | 25-45cm | Full sun | Rich, damp | Front-mid border |
Catmint, Nepeta cataria | Labiatae | Hardy perennial | 0.5-1m | Full sun | Well-drained poor | Edge, front-mid border |
Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile | Compositae | Hardy evergreen | 20-30cm | Full sun | Light, well-drained | Edge, paths, lawn |
Chervil, Anthriscus cerefolium | Umbelliferae | Hardy annual | 20-30cm | Light shade | Loamy, well-drained | Front-mid border |
Chives, Allium schoenoprasum | Liliaceae | Hardy perennial | 15-75cm | Sun, light shade | Rich, well-drained | Edge-front border |
Clary, Salvia horminum | Labiatae | Hardy annual | 30-45cm | Full sun | Moderately rich | Front-mid border |
Claytonia, Claytonia perfoliata | Portulacaceae | Hardy annual | 15cm | Light shade | Rich, damp | Front border |
Comfrey, Symphytum officinale | Boraginaceae | Hardy perennial | 1m | Sun, light shade | Rich, well-drained | Mid-back border |
Coriander, Coriandrum sativum | Umbelliferae | Half-hardy annual | 30-45cm | Full sun | Rich, light | Front-mid border |
Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus | Compositae | Hardy annual | 60-90cm | Full sun | Medium, well-drained | Mid-border |
Curry plant, Helichrysum italicum | Compositae | Half-hardy evergreen | 45cm | Full sun | Poor, well-drained | Low hedge, front-mid border |
Dill, Anethum graveolens | Umbelliferae | Hardy annual | 45-90cm | Full sun | Rich, well-drained | Front-mid border |
Elder, Sambucus nigra | Caprifoliaceae | Deciduous | 3-5m | Sun, light shade | Moderately rich, damp | Specimen tree |
Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare | Umbelliferae perennial | Hardy herbaceous | 2m | Sun | Poor, light | Back border |
Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum | Leguminosae | Tender annual | 30-60cm | Sun | Rich, well-drained | Mid border |
Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium | Compositae | Hardy perennial | 45-60cm | Full sun | Medium, light | Mid border |
Garlic, Allium sativum | Liliaceae | Hardy perennial | 30-45cm | Full sun | Medium, well-drained | Front-mid border |
Geranium, Pelargonium species | Geraniaceae perennial | Tender evergreen | 30cm-1m | Sun, light shade | Medium, gritty | Container, mid border |
Hop, Humulus lupulus | Cannabidaceae perennial climber | Hardy deciduous | up to 7m | Full sun | Rich, deep | On a wall or support |
Horseradish, Amoracia rusticana | Cruciferae | Hardy perennial | 45-60cm | Light shade | Rich, damp | Mid-back, separate border |
Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis | Labiatae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 30-60cm | Full sun | Medium, light | Low hedge, front border |
Jasmine, Jasminum officinale | Oleaceae climber | Hardy, deciduous | up to 6m | Sun, light shade | Rich, deep | On a wall or support |
Juniper, Juniperus communis | Cupressaceae | Hardy evergreen shrub | 1-3m | Full sun | Well-drained, alkaline | Specimen, hedge |
Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia | Labiatae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 30-75cm | Full sun | Poor, light | Low hedge or edging |
Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis | Labiatae | Hardy herbaceous perennial | 1m | Sun, light shade | Poor, damp | Mid border |
Lemon verbena, Aloysia triphylla | Verbenaceae | Half-hardy perennial | 50cm | Full sun, sheltered | Poor, light | Front border |
Lime, Tilia cordata | Tiliaceae | Deciduous perennial | 10m | Sun, light shade | Deep, damp | Specimen |
Lovage, Levisticum officinalis | Umbelliferae perennial | Hardy herbaceous | 2m | Sun, light shade | Rich, damp | Mid-back border |
Marigold, Calendula officinalis | Compositae | Hardy annual | 30-50cm | Full sun | Rich, damp | Front |
Marjoram, Origanum species | Labiatae | Hardy herbaceous perennial | 15-30cm | Full sun | Poor, light | Edge, front border |
Mint, Mentha species | Labiatae | Hardy herbaceous perennial | 1cm-1m | Sun, light shade | Rich, damp | Separate border |
Musk mallow, Malva moschata | Malvaceae | Semi-evergreen perennial | 60cm-1m | Full sun | Poor, well-drained | Back border |
Myrtle, Myrtus communis | Myrtaceae | Half-hardy evergreen perennial | 2-3m | Full sun | Rich, well-drained | Container, specimen |
Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus | Tropaeolaceae | Hardy annual | 15-30cm | Full sun | Poor, well-drained | Front border |
Parsley, Petroselinum crispum | Umbelliferae | Hardy biennial | 25-45cm | Sun, light shade | Rich, damp | Edge, front border |
Pineapple sage, Salvia rutilans | Labiatae | Half-hardy annual | 30cm | Sun, light shade | Rich, damp | Front border |
Purslane, Portulaca oleracea | Portulacaceae | Half-hardy annual | 15cm | Sun, light shade | Rich, damp | Front border |
Rocket, Eruca vesicaria sativa | Cruciferae | Half-hardy annual | 60cm | Sun, light shade | Rich, damp | Mid border |
Rose, Rosa species | Rosaceae | Hardy deciduous perennial | up to 2m | Full siln | Medium, well-drained | Specimen, middle-back border |
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis | Labiatae | Hardy evergreen shrub | 30cm-2m | Sun, sheltered | Light, alkaline | Hedge, specimen, back border |
Rue, Ruta graveolens | Rutaceae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 30-60cm | Full sun | Pobr, light | Edge, container, front border |
Sage, Salvia officinalis | Labiatae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 30-75cm | Full sun | Medium, well-drained | Hedge, mid border |
Clary sage, Salvia sclarea | Labiatae | Hardy biennial | up to 1m | Full sun | Poor, light | Mid-back border |
Salad burnet, Sanguisorba minor | Rosaceae | Hardy herbaceous perennial | 10-40cm | Sun, light shade | Poor, alkaline | Front-mid border |
Santolina, Santolina chamaecyparissus | Compositae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 20-45cm | Full sun | Poor, light | Edge, front border |
Smallage, Apium graveolens | Umbelliferae | Hardy herbaceous perennial | 30cm | Light shade | Rich, damp | Mid-border |
Sorrel, Rumex acetosa | Polygonaceae | Half-hardy perennial | 25cm | Light shade | Rich, damp | Front-mid border |
Southernwood, Artemisia abrotanum | Compositae | Hardy semi-evergreen | 60cm-1m | Full sun | Medium, well-drained | Hedge, mid border |
Summer savory, Satureja hortensis | Labiatae | Hardy annual | 15cm | Full sun | Rich, damp | Edge, front |
Sweet cicely, Myrrhis odorata | Umbelliferae | Hardy herbaceous perennial | 60cm | Sun, light shade | Rich, damp | Mid border |
Sweet violet, Viola odorata | Violaceae | Hardy deciduous perennial | 10-15 cm | Light shade | Rich, damp | Front border |
Sweet woodruff, Galium odoratum | Rubiaceae | Hardy perennial | 30cm | Light shade | Rich, deep | Front-mid border |
Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare | Compositae | Hardy herbaceous perennial | up to 1.25m | Sun, light shade | Medium, light | Mid border |
Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus | Compositae | Half-hardy perennial | 30-60cm | Full sun | Rich, well-drained | Mid border |
Thyme, Thymus species | Labiatae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 2-30cm | Full sun | Well-drained, alkaline | Edge, front border |
Wall germander, Teucrium chamaedrys | Labiatae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 10-20cm | Full sun | Medium, well-drained | Edge, front border |
Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca | Rosaceae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 15cm | Light shade, sheltered | Well-drained, peaty | Edge, front border |
Winter savory, Satureja montana | Labiatae | Hardy evergreen perennial | 30cm | Full sun | Well-drained, alkaline | Edge, front border |
Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium | Compositae | Hardy, deciduous | 60-90cm | Full sun | Light, well-drained | Mid-border |
Valerian, Valeriana officinalis | Valerianaceae | Hardy herbaceous perennial | 60cm-1.5m | Full sun | Poor, well-drained | Wall, mid border |
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