7 Best Herbs for Flower Arrangements

Break out the woodsy pine fragrance with rosemary. Rosemary does well in bouquets, including for weddings. It dries to a deep green and retains its fragrance for months. Rosemary signifies remembrance, so use it in small arrangements you give as gifts to friends.

The calming aroma of lavender and the beauty of its purplish spikes is anything but sleepy when included in a pretty arrangement or just by itself. Lavendar features light purple flowers, but can also be found in various shades of dusty blue. Lavender symbolizes devotion and is often used in wedding bouquets.

Snip fresh mint in the morning and pair it with cosmos and roses. Keep it away from direct sun to help it last longer in a bouquet for up to a week. Mint is an atypical herb to use in an arrangement because it tends to droop. However, this can be an interesting feature when you have a big bouquet of wildflowers. Mint also keeps its fragrance, so it can make a room smell like summertime. Mint symbolizes virtue.

If you’re building a wildflower bouquet, thyme will make it wispy. This savory herb also works well bundled on its own. As a symbol of courage, thyme adds evergreen to an arrangement. It's also nice when bunched together in small vases. Leave out the water from the vase and allow the thyme to dry out. This way, you can enjoy it as an arrangement and then use it once dried for cooking.

With its trumpet shape and distinct red flowers, pineapple sage can be a colorful addition to a pretty centerpiece arrangement. It also has a pretty smell. Pineapple sage comes in several colors.

Oregano looks beautiful in this galvanized bucket. When you let this herb flower, its purple blossoms bring pretty accents of color. As a symbol of joy, oregano is nice to add in birthday and celebration arrangements.

This licorice-smelling herb is a colorful addition to a beautiful bouquet. Signifying love, basil has pretty flowers and nice leaves, making it an easy choice for arrangements.