Perennial herb garden plants are plants that live for at least two years and sometimes longer.
These plants flower and seed during the spring or summer and hibernate during the winter.
Although perennial plants are low maintenance, they are not set and go plants and do need maintenance so that they can be healthy, grow and thrive.
You always want to make sure that you prune away dead tops, water and fertilize specific to your plants requirement, control disease and pests as soon as it is spotted and harvest regularly to promote repeated blooming.
A key to remember when growing perennials is that growing many of them together will prolong their lifespan.
Perennial herbs are known for their medicinal, culinary and ornamental values.
Many gardeners choose to grow a variety of herbs types such as annuals, biennials and perennials.
In this article I will discuss herbs specific to the perennial family outlining their uses and benefits.
The following is a list of perennial herbs that may be of interest to you: Angelica - Angelica is typically used for its medicinal value.
It is said that angelica is good for colds, coughs, stomach conditions, women's menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, fevers, and to strengthen the heart.
Aloe - Aloe is known for its medicinal value.
This herb is used as an aid for skin irritations, burns, hemorrhoids and wounds.
Furthermore, it has also been used to assist in the relief of chronic constipation, arthritis and ulcers Catnip - Catnip possesses both culinary and medicinal value.
Catnip is used in salads and has a minty taste.
This herb is most commonly known for its effectiveness in treating babies with colic.
It is also known to reduce fever caused by colds.
Chives - Chives are mainly used for its culinary value but also possess medicinal value.
Typically chive is used on backed potatoes, chilies, vegetables and to garnish foods.
Medicinally, it has been used to help treat digestive problems, colds and anemia.
Chicory - Chicory has both medicinal and culinary value.
The leaf of this herb is sometimes used to enhance the taste of salads.
Medicinally, it is used as an eye wash.
Chicory is also used as a laxative and is a digestive aid.
Fennel - Fennel is a very versatile herb and is known for both its medicinal and culinary value.
This herb is used to flavor breads, stuffing's, cakes and curry dishes.
Medicinally, it is used as a treatment for bronchitis, congestion, obesity, heartburn and anorexia.
Dandelion - Dandelion offers culinary and great medicinal value.
The leaves of this plant can be used in salads and can also be cooked and served as a side dish like turnip or mustard greens.
Medicinally, dandelion is used to relieve constipation, fatigue, indigestion, digestive disorders, acne and high blood pressure.
Echinacea - Echinacea is primarily known for its medicinal contributions.
This is a very powerful herb that helps to build the immune system, fights infection, treats colds and sore throats.
Ginseng - Ginseng is widely known for its medicinal value.
Ginseng is taken to enhance energy levels for those prone to fatigue.
This herb also supports the immune system and benefits those that suffer from both low and high blood pressure.
Feverfew- Feverfew is known mainly for its medicinal value.
Feverfew is commonly known for aiding in the relief of migraine headaches, fevers, arthritis, pain and tension.
Furthermore this herb assists in improving digestion and helps to ease menstrual dysfunction.
Lavender - Lavender is known primarily for its medicinal value.
Lavender has been used to treat insomnia, depression, stress, upset stomach and circulatory problems.
So there you have a list of a few perennial herbs and their benefit.
Cultivating and caring for perennial herbs can be one of the most beneficial and fulfilling experiences on can imagine.