10 Perennial Herbs for Your Garden That are Practical and Pretty

Herbs are some of the easiest edibles to grow—and an herb garden is so much cheaper than buying a tiny bunch at the grocery store every time you need them! Many types of herbs actually have pretty flowers, too, that bloom for weeks, enticing hummingbirds and other pollinators to your garden. In mild climates, you can snip a bit for your dinner throughout the year. But even in colder parts of the country, many herbs are tough-as-nails so you can harvest them even after a light freeze or two. Most herbs need full sun, which is 6 or more hours per day, so make sure they’re in a spot in your garden that gets tons of direct sunlight. You don’t need a dedicated bed: Plant these perennial herbs in between your flowers, bulbs, and perennials for a beautiful and delicious garden, or grow them in pots and containers if you have a deck or balcony garden.

These are the best perennial herbs that will return every year: