Herb use goes beyond seasoning Herb Use Goes Beyond Seasoning By Linda Surbaugh, master gardener, Denver County office of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Herbs are plants for all seasons and most situations. Perennials will live through Colorado winters, and both annuals and perennials can play a year-round role in any landscape or in containers.
Versatility aptly describes herb plants.
They are decorative and pleasantly scented. Many reputedly have medicinal value, and a variety of herbs are used in cooking. Perennials, such as lavender, chives, oregano and mint, will come back year after year with a little winter mulch. Annuals, including numerous varieties of basil, anise and dill, can fill in a perennial landscape, border area, container or edible landscape of vegetables. A number of herbs are especially well adapted for ground cover use.