Herb Descriptions

Penner Pumpkins sells a variety of herbs. Pots are 5″by 4″, contain plant, and are $3.75 each . Herbs can either be grown in full sun or part shade.

Herb Other Uses Height Light Requirements

BorageBig tall bushes Flowers: BlueTeas, salads, flowers are edible. Attracts butterflies.18-30” tall
self-seeds
Does best in full sun. Partial shade will have less flowers and a lankier plant.
Bee BalmZone 4Tea, salads, garnishes,
Mint flavor
2.5′-4′ Can use both flowers and leavesDoes best in full sun. Partial shade will have less flowers and higher risk for disease.
Lemon BalmZone 4Tea Member of the mint family24-36”Full sun or partial shade
CatnipPerenial, tall bushy plantsTeas, cats. Can be used fresh or dried.3-5′
White flowers
Full sun or partial shade
CilantroPick leaves before the plant flowersSalsa, salad dressings, flavor vinegar
Full or partial shade
DillAnnual, but will self seed.Salads, pickles, herb buttersCompact: 1-2 feet Mammoth:30-48”Full sun or partial shade
Hyssop BlueZone 4 Purple FlowersTeas, statement plant in a flower bedGrow 2-3 feet tallFull sun or partial shade Prefers being on the drier side
LavenderAnnual, can be taken inside, but very finiky.Tea, contatiners, crafts18”-2 feet Different kindsFull sun
Sweet MarjoramFlavor: sweet and mild oregano AnnualMeats, fish, salads, soups, teas12-24”
Mild Oregano
Full sun Cut off flowers
Oregano Greek or ItalianPinkish purplish flowersMeat, roasted veggies, eggsGreek: zone 5, 8-24” tall, spicy
Italian: zone 5, 2-12” and spreads, mild and sweet
Full sun or partial shade Likes it drier
Parsley Curled or Flat ItalianFIP-more intense flavor than curly.Italian dishes, garnishes, salads15-18” tallFull sun or partial shade
Rosemary Annual, unless brought inside.BBQ skewers, flavor vinegar or oil24-36”Full sun drougth tolerant once established
Sage Regular or Pineapple
Stuffing, meats, dressingsRegular-zone 5, 12-36” tall
Pineapple-zone 8, red flowers, 3-4′ tall
Full sun
SorrelPerennial. Lemon flavor.Soup, salads10-16” Lemony flavorFull sun


Summer Savory


Hot, peppery taste


Green Bean Soup, soups


12-18” tall Annual


Full sun
Thyme Lemon orange, or regular Regular-Perennial Lemon-Zone 5
Orange-Zone 5
Soups, meats, and roasted veggies.6-15” tallFull sun, prefer being on the drier side.
French TarragonZone 5Fish, seafood, meats Anise and slightly sweet flavor24-36” tall
Cannot be grown from seed
Full Sun
Lemon VerebenaAnnualLemony flavor Tea, vinegarCan get tallFull sun to partial shade
Roots hate getting wet
Mexican Mint MarigoldAnnualAnise like flavor Soups, teas, chicken14-30” tallSun to partial shade
HerbOtherUsesHeightLight Requirements

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