Another great thing about herbs is that generally, the more you pick, the fuller and better the plant will look. That said, you want to be careful not to pick so much that you leave a giant hole in your arrangement. Many herbs also have beautiful flowers and some are edible and delicious. However, some herbs, like basil, become bitter once they flower. Here are six especially attractive herbs to grow.  To keep plant thriving, don’t overwater and keep pruning back. Oregano needs good drainage. If the plant starts getting leggy, cut back and wait a few weeks for recovery. You can propagate oregano by rooting it in water.

USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8 Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Any well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 11, depending on speciesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Moist well-drained soil

Sages can look great on their own, or mixed with each other or any number of full-sun plants that don’t like too much water.​

USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9 (grown as an annual elsewhere)Sun Exposure: Full sun (enjoys some shade in very warm climates)Soil Needs: Dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil

If your thyme plant gets too leggy, prune it back. Thyme is great for hanging baskets and as a filler or spiller plant. In zones outside its hardiness range, thyme can be planted as an annual. 

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Dry, well-drained soil; prefers a slightly alkaline soil

Rosemary likes full sun, good drainage and to dry out between waterings. Don’t over-fertilize. Since deer, rabbits, and insects don’t like the taste, rosemary is great for areas where these pests are a problem.

USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11 (grown as annual elsewhere)Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic conditions

It is a tall herb and goes to seed pretty quickly, but one great thing about dill is that it attracts swallowtail butterfly caterpillars and other pollinators. You can let the herb flower away and watch the beneficial bugs feast on it.

USDA Growing Zones: True annual; grown in zones 2 to 11Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, light, well-drained soil