herbs that can over winter - Ask Extension
which herbs can we plant that can overwinter even those that die back but are perennial in addition to some mints
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Asked September 24, 2022, 10:00 AM EDT
which herbs can we plant that can overwinter even those that die back but are perennial in addition to some mints
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
In the ground outdoors (as container-grown plants are less cold-tolerant), there are a number of perennial winter-hardy herbs in addition to mint. They include, but are not limited to: lavender, rosemary (some cultivars are more reliable than others, though all should be considered marginal here), oregano, chives, sage, tarragon, catnip, sorrel, thyme, and lovage. Whether considered an herb or a vegetable, horseradish is perennial and so aggressive it can become a bit weedy. As a group, these herbs need excellent soil drainage to grow well, and staying too wet in the winter can be the main cause of loss even when the weather doesn't get too cold.
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