herbs for shade.

[kentishgal]

Im planting up my borders with herbs but one side is more shaded then the other. Which hardy herbs dont mind some shade and which should I put on the brighter side??
(the shady side does get sun in the morning for about 4-6 hours).

[BigJim]

I successfully grow chives, oregano, mint and parsley in an area with only a couple of hours direct sunlight a day. I have to resow the parsley every year but the others come through the winter ok.

[Peas'n'Kews]

My herb bed gets only morning sun, and it has all the usual suspects - rosemary, thyme, oregano, tarragon, parsely (successfully overwintered!), hyssop, sage, valerian, chamomile (i drink the tea!).

So as long as your soil isn't waterlogged, you should be just fine!

[Kleftiwallah]

Angelica can grow so tall it can be used for shade ! ! ! Cheers, Tony.

[Two_Sheds]

One of the most valuable herbs (indeed, plants) in my plot is comfrey. It doesn't mind shade, and it produces fertiliser/compost/mulch for half the year


(my other favourite herb, banana, can't be grown in a shady UK garden)