A dessert garden is quite similar to a tea, culinary, or a fragrance garden. Many of the same herbs will turn ordinary desserts into delicious treats!
anise hyssop cinnamon basil lavender lemon balm lemon thyme lemon verbena pineapple sage rosemary scented geraniums mint
Most of the herbs listed above prefer full sun, meaning they will need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day to thrive.
Cinnamon basil is an annual. The rest of the herbs are considered perennials.
Lavender demands more sun and very well drained soil.
Lemon verbena, rosemary, pineapple sage and the scented geraniums are considered tender perennials. This meaning you will need to bring them inside for the winter if you live in an area that has cold winters.
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