If you want to always have fresh, fragrant herbs on hand for tea, soups and marinades, you don’t need to sow beds every year. It is enough to plant three proven perennial herbs. They grow for years, are not afraid of frost, hardly get sick and delight with their aroma from spring to late autumn.
Peppermint
A spreading, succulent bush with a cooling aroma. Mint grows well in partial shade, loves moisture, but not stagnant water. Used in drinks, desserts, sauces and even to flavor the bath. To prevent it from taking over the entire yard, plant it in a container, such as an old basin or bucket, directly in the ground. One bush produces a harvest all summer. Just cut off the tops and the plant will branch.
Thyme
A low-growing, creeping bush with small leaves and a rich woody-spicy aroma. Thyme loves sun, light soil and requires almost no watering. It blooms with small purple flowers that attract bees. Ideal for meat dishes, pickles, homemade bread and medicinal teas. Overwinters without shelter even in the middle zone.
Melissa officinalis
An elegant plant with a lemon scent and soft leaves. Melissa grows in both sun and light shade and is resistant to drought and frost. It is added to compotes, desserts, salads and soothing infusions. After cutting, new greenery grows quickly. You don’t have to touch the above-ground part for the winter; it will cover the roots itself.
These herbs do not require frequent feeding, do not get sick and do not require complex care. Plant them once along the path, by the porch or along the beds, and they will serve you for years, providing aroma, taste and benefits without unnecessary hassle.
