Herbs for a Partially Sunny Window

Parsley

• Although parsley will grow most energetically in full sunlight, this herb should continue to grow well even in partial sun. Provide as much light as possible for the herb and use a container with effective drainage holes to ensure that the parsley does not sit in soaked soil. Keep parsley strong and healthy by fertilizing it every four to six weeks with all-purpose fertilizer mixed at half strength. If parsley begins looking sparse or thin, increase fertilizing frequency to every three weeks and install a grow light to provide two to three additional hours of light each day.

Lemon Balm

• Lemon balm is a perennial herb that will thrive in both sunny and shady locations. By growing lemon balm in containers, you can transfer it outdoors during the summer and indoors during the winter for a year-round herb supply for making tea. Provide rich soil in a well-draining container and fertilize the herb once a month with an all-purpose water-soluble fertilizer.

Mint

• Mint spreads energetically in an outdoor landscape; growing it in pots indoors provides effective containment and control from spreading. Perennial mint will grow easily in both full sun and partial sun, as long as you plant it in rich potting soil that drains thoroughly. As a mint plant leafs out in its pot, snip the foliage often to encourage energetic growth. The newest foliage provides the most flavorful leaves. Fertilize mint every six weeks with an all-purpose water-soluble fertilizer.

Anise Hyssop

• Another flowering herb with a strong scent, anise hyssop grows energetically in both sunny and shady conditions. This annual herb produces lavender-hued flowers with a licorice aroma, and can be used to make tea. Place an anise hyssop plant in standard potting soil in a container that allows effective drainage. Mix all-purpose fertilizer with water once every four to six weeks to fertilize the hyssop.