13 Herbs that Reseed and Keep Growing for Years

You don’t need to plant new herbs to multiply them! Just grow the ones on this list, and you will have a lifetime supply, as these plants will keep reseeding!

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare

Once planted, oregano establishes itself and produces tiny seeds that fall to the ground, germinating to create new plants.

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

For basil to produce seeds, ensure that the herb’s flowers are allowed to mature on the plant. They’ll eventually produce seeds (this might be a hit or miss) that’ll fall in the pot/garden and germinate on their own.

Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum

If the flowers of garlic chives are left on the plant for a long time to mature, they will reseed and drop into the garden. It grows small black seeds covered in three valved capsules.

Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum

Parsley also produces seeds after flowering, leading to new plants. By letting a few of them seed, you can enjoy a consistent presence of this herb in your garden.

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens

Dill offers a distinctive flavor and is also quite potent in reseeding. As the plant matures, it produces umbrella-like flowers that eventually reseed.

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare

In regions with mild climates, fennel readily self-seeds. If you have 2-3 plants, let one flower have seeds every year!

Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris

Thyme is a hardy herb that reseeds itself efficiently. They fall to the ground independently and germinate to create new plants.

Botanical Name: Myrrhis odorata

The only thing you need to ensure with this herb is the time – use fresh seeds, as the older ones have a shorter viability period.

Botanical Name: Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew herb has a long history of use in traditional medicine. It can