Herbs: plants for acidic soil

These plants prefer acidic soil, below pH 7.

11 plants

Herbs

Angelica, also called garden angelica, is a tall, short-lived perennial herb in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It usually spends its first…

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular culinary herb that belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Known for its fragrant leaves and vibrant…

Chamomile is an aromatic annual herb in the daisy family, grown for its small flowers, which are commonly dried for herbal tea. Its finely…

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennial herb belonging to the onion family (Alliaceae), valued for their culinary uses and…

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is an annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Its scientific name is Coriandrum sativum. Native…

Culantro is a strongly scented leafy herb in the carrot family. Despite its similar flavor and common names, it is a different plant from…

Lemon balm is a perennial herb in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It forms bushy clumps of branching, square stems, usually 30–90 cm tall. Its…

Lemon verbena is a woody, deciduous herb grown for its intensely lemon-scented leaves. It originated in South America and is now…

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a popular biennial herb primarily cultivated for its bright green, flavorful leaves and its role as a…

Shiso is an aromatic annual herb in the mint family, grown for its leaves, seeds, and sometimes its colorful foliage. It has upright…

Stevia is a tender, leafy herb grown for its intensely sweet leaves. Native to parts of Paraguay and Brazil, it forms a branching, upright…