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Herbs in Shade

19 years ago

I built a rather large rock garden for a client and I have a small section that the home owner wants me to make into herb garden but it has about 80% shade all day. You guys have any ideas what would grow there. It's in Austin TX and does get rather toasty if that helps. Thanks

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ltcollins1949
19 years ago
Remember that growing herbs in Texas is not the same as growing herbs up north. We have what we call cool-weather herbs and warm-weather herbs. Some herbs are annuals, some perennials and some which are annuals up north can live as annuals down here. Forget about trying to grow herbs like cilantro, dill, chervil and others during the summer.

Also you might check with the Austin Herb Society for suggestions.

Here are some websites for some information on herb growing.

Cool Weather Herbs

Shady Herbs

More Information on cool-weather herbs vs. warm-weather herbs
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