Bee balm (Monarda fistulosa), also known as wild bergamot, is native to North America and attracts important pollinators.
With its sweet and pungent flavor, basil is the star of the show for pesto or a Caprese salad.
Chives are a wonderful stepping stone into the wonderful world of herb gardening.
You may associate dill (Anethum graveolens) with pickles, but this versatile herb can be used for an array of culinary dishes.
Lemon balm is a perennial herb with a lemony flavor that makes a delicious herbal infusion or tea.
A fragrant herb with lemon-scented leaves, lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) thrives in warm and hot weather.
If you're looking for a citrusy-flavored mint, grow orange mint (Mentha citrata).
Pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is a fun variety to grow for its unique flavor and to attract beneficial insects to your garden when it flowers.