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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
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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
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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
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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!
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Stevia 101
How to Grow Stevia
Making Liquid Stevia
rose hips
Rose HipsType: Perennial
Light: Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Sand to average
Grow From: Transplants
Height: 18-36 in. (46-91 cm.)
Grow in Containers: No
Parts Used for Tea: Hips
Flavor: Citrus, mildly tart
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Rose Hips 101
How to Grow
Rose Hips
Making Rose Hip Tea
lemongrass
LemongrassType: Tender perennial
Light: Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Average to sandy
Grow From: Transplants
Height: 18-36 in. (46-91 cm.)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Leaves, bulbs
Scent/Flavor: Complex citrus
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Lemongrass 101
How to Grow
Lemongrass
Making
Lemongrass Tea
anise hyssop
Anise HyssopType: Perennial
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average
Grow From: Seeds, transplants
Height: 24-36 in. (61-91 cm.)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Petals, leaves
Scent/Flavor: Mild licorice
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Anise Hyssop 101
How to Grow
Anise Hyssop
Making
Anise Hyssop Tea
lemon verbena
Lemon VerbenaType: Tender perennial
Light: Sun to part shade
Soil: Average
Grow From: Transplants
Height: 18-36+ in. ( 46-91+ cm.)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Leaves
Scent/Flavor: Fruity, floral
More About Lemon Verbena ...
Lemon Verbena 101
How to Grow Lemon Verbena
Making
Lemon Verbena Tea
bee balm
Bee BalmType: Perennial
Light: Sun to part shade
Soil: Average
Grow From: Seeds, Transplants
Height: 18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Flowers, leaves
Scent/Flavor: Spicy, citrusy
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Bee Balm 101
How To Grow
Bee Balm
Making
Bee Balm Tea
lavender
LavenderType: Perennial
Light: Sun to part shade
Soil: Poor to average
Grow From: Transplants
Height: 12-36 in. (30-91 cm.)
Grow in Containers: Yes
Parts Used for Tea: Flowers
Scent/Flavor: Floral with a spicy kick
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Lavender 101
How to Grow Lavender
Making
Lavender Tea
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