Herb Classifications 101: How to classify Herbs

Herbs, like all plants, can be classified under three principal descriptive names, namely, Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials. The Annuals being but of one season's duration, are raised every year from seed. The Biennials are raised from seed one year, continue till the second, then perfect their seed, and soon after die; some of these should also be raised every year from seed. The Perennials may be raised from seed, but when once raised, they will continue on the same roots many years. Some perennials and maybe propagated by suckers, offsets, cuttings, or parting the roots.