Thread: Will these herbs grow back next year?

Originally Posted by Woodngems

Hi, I am new to gardening and I planted some herbs this year. I have some chives that grow back every year and I was wondering if my other herbs will too. I planted dill, parsley, spearmint and basil. I will try others next year as well. If anyone would let me know which herbs grow back and which ones I have to start as seedlings every year, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Dill will come back, as long as it doesn't get too cold. It can only stand temps dropping to -4.
Parsley- Though parsley is technically a perennial, it usually goes to seed in its second year and so is grown as an annual.
Spearmint- is a perennial
Basil- is an annual (usually) although there are some varieties that are perennial such as Holy basil and african blue


Other Perennial Herbs:

Bay
Bergamot
Chamomile
Chives
Fennel
Horseradish
Horsetail
Juniper
Lemon Balm
Lovage
Pot Marjoram
Mint
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Savory
Sorrel
Sweet Cicely
Tarragon
Thyme
Valerian
Verbena

Some herbs have a tendency to "Take-Over" the garden, particularly Mints. These can be planted in pots and the pots planted in the garden to prevent this. It gives the plants a chance to grow & come back every year without taking over.