The following herbs are commonly grown in Idaho and are well suited to cooler sites. If you are not sure how a particular crop performs on your site, evaluate small test plantings before investing large amounts of time, space, and money.

Annual herbs Perennial herbs

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Annual Herbs

basil (10 types) borage blessed thistle calendula caraway cardoon chamomile

chervil dill epazote fenugreek garlic lemon mint marjoram

Mexican mint marigold milk thistle parsley safflower summer savory sweet Annie

Perennial Herbs

arnica bedstraw betony bee balm boneset burnet butterfly weed catmint catnip chamomile chives comfrey costmary coreopsis curry plant Echinacea elecampane evening primrose fennel flax fleabane foxglove, Greek germander ginger, wild	goldenrod Hesperis hops horehound horseradish hyssop Joe Pye weed lady’s mantle lambs’ ears lavender lemon balm lovage madder marguerite, golden marshmallow meadowsweet mints motherwort mugwort mullein oregano pennyroyal pyrethrum	rue sage Santolina savory self heal soapwort sorrel, French southernwood speedwell St. Johnswort * sweet cicely tarragon, French thyme valerian vervain wintergreen woodruff, sweet woodsage wormwood yarrow  * Listed as a noxious weed in some counties - check with your local Cooperative Extension office or weed board before growing.
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