This list is for herbs that will grow in the shade.
Mint; probably the most popular and most universal herb. Mint tea is used against coughs and some other health problems. It is a good addition to a lot of meals and salads, too, as it adds a very fresh and pleasant flavor. Maintain it regularly by trimming it because it will become leggy and will look bad.
Chives; Most of you might not even heard of it but it is a very popular herb. In my opinion, it is not exactly a herb but a vegetable, but it likes shade.
Parsley; goes very well on
tomato salads, but it is widely used for other dishes, too. It is rich in vitamin C. There are two types of parsley - flat-leaved and Italian. They both like moist soil and partial shade.Cilantro
Cilantro; also likes partial shade, like chives. It can be grown from seeds and is a very good addition to lots of meals, too. Mind that this herb doesn't like to be transplanted.
Tarragon; loves shade but only in the afternoon. In the morning it prefers sunny spots. Tarragon is used in salads and other meals. You can also flavour vinegar with it. It is a very interesting herb from the
perennial family. The easiest way to grow it is from cuttings.
Golden Oregano; the only type of oregano that doesn't need full sun. All other types of this wonderful herb love direct sunlight, but golden oregano prefers partial to full shade. Direct sunlight will kill it.
Lemon Balm; has a very pleasant citrus flavour. It is used for flavouring dishes, salads, tea and whatever else you can think of. It is also a perennial and loves shade. It has to be trimmed often, though, in order to prevent it from getting leggy.
Thyme; a popular herb used in different cuisines around the world. It goes well with
beef, pork, lamb, potatoes, fish and lots of other food products. Thyme loves partial shade and shouldn't be watered too often.
Sweet woodruff; very appropriate for a ground-covering plant. It has aromatic, star-like leaves. It is used in pot-pourri and is a very effective moth repellent. Germans use it to flavour desserts and drinks, as it has a very strong scent.
Angelica; a biennial, which loves partial shade, high amounts of moisture, and woodland conditions. It can be grown in the garden, too, though. This plant is a cure for a lot of diseases, but its roots are poisonous. Only the flowers/leaves and stems are edible.
Wild Bergamot; is used mainly for tea and as a
honey plant. It is very effective against colds and flu.
Anise; has a liquorish flavour. It is mainly used in medicine and for the production of strong anise drinks. Tea made of its
fruit is very effective against colic. Anise loves partial shade.
Meadowsweet; The blooms and leaves have a pleasant aroma and are used for flavouring teas, desserts and wine. Meadowsweet is an appropriate plant for your garden, if you want to attract
bees and butterflies.
Red Perilla; also know as Shiso. It is mainly used in the Asian cuisine. Red perrilla has an anise-like flavour and goes well with fish and on salads.
Spicebush; an extremely aromatic herb, that loves partial shade. It is edible. Spicebush blooms from late winter to early spring, as in the end of the blooming season it grows red berries.
They are very delicious, but for birds. If you want to attract some wildlife in your garden, spicebush is a good enticement. There one little detail, though, you have to plant a male and a female plant, if you want to have berries.
Redhawk
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they love to spread and the moist areas don't bother them in the least. I'll take a look at some of the others you listed.
