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Nine herb combinations for one pot — grouped by shared light and water requirements so each plant supports the others rather than competing. Rosemary, thyme, oregano — all Mediterranean herbs that need full sun and very free-draining compost. Water sparingly; they rot in wet conditions. The most drought-tolerant combination on this list. Sweet basil, parsley, chives — the classic kitchen trio. All prefer rich, moist compost and a warm sunny position. Basil is frost-tender; bring inside before the first cold nights. Coriander, dill, chervil — fast-growing, cool-season herbs that prefer light shade in midsummer and moist soil. All three bolt quickly in heat — sow successionally from March and again in August for autumn harvests. Spearmint, lemon balm, bee balm (Monarda) — aromatic herbs that prefer consistently moist conditions and tolerate partial shade. Plant mint in a buried pot liner to prevent it overrunning the others. Sage, lavender, marjoram — full sun, free-draining soil, moderate water. All three are borderline hardy in colder parts of Britain — a sheltered south-facing wall is ideal. Fennel, lovage, chervil — tall, architectural, strongly aromatic. All three are fully hardy British perennials (or self-seeding annuals in chervil's case). They share an anise-adjacent flavour profile. Plant fennel away from dill — the two cross-pollinate and both lose flavour character. Mixed parsley, basil, coriander — a Mediterranean kitchen pot that needs shelter, rich compost, and consistent moisture. Coriander bolts quickly in heat; harvest often. Tarragon, chives, sorrel — a classic French kitchen herb combination. All prefer reasonably moist, well-drained soil and moderate sun. French tarragon is essential — Russian tarragon has almost no flavour. Chamomile, lavender, lemon verbena — a fragrant pollinator pot. All need full sun and good drainage. Lemon verbena is tender (RHS H3) — bring under cover before the first frost and cut back hard in spring. 🌿🐝✂️