Easy-to-Grow Herbs for tea
Looking for easy-to-grow herbs for your herbal tea garden? Choose any of the tried-and-true favorites below.
These no-fuss plants will thrive anywhere, in your garden bed or containers, with almost no effort on your part!
chamomile
Type: Annual, Perennial
Light: Sun to part shade
Soil: Average
Grow From: Seeds, Transplants
Height: 6-24 in. (15-61 cm.)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Flowers
Scent/Flavor: Apple with a hint of pineapple
Want to learn how to grow, harvest, and brew this soothing bedtime herb?
Start here: All About Chamomile →
mint
SpearmintType: Perennial
Light: Sun to part shade
Soil: Average to rich
Grow From: Seeds, Transplants
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm.)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Leaves, flowers
Scent/Flavor: Varies by variety
Want to learn how to grow, harvest, and brew this refreshing tea-garden classic?
Start here: All About Mints →
lemon balm
Lemon BalmType: Annual, Perennial
Light: Sun to part shade
Soil: Average
Grow From: Seeds, Transplants
Height: 12-18 in. (30-46 cm.)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Leaves
Scent/Flavor: Sweet, lightly lemon
Want to learn how to grow, harvest, and brew this bright, lemony favorite?
Start here: All About Lemon Balm →
stevia
SteviaType: Tender perennial
Light: Full sun
Soil: Average
Grow From: Transplants
Height: 18-24 in. (46-61 cm.)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Leaves
Flavor: Super-sweet!
Want to learn how to grow, harvest, and brew this naturally sweet tea herb?
Start here: All About Stevia →
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