If you’ve ever felt like your sleep patterns change with the seasons… that’s because they do.

Just like the trees shed, the flowers bloom, and birds migrate, our bodies respond to shifts in light, temperature, and rhythm. And when it comes to winding down, what worked for your summer self might not be what your winter body needs.

At Planted Wellness Co., we believe your path to wellness should change with the seasons, and that includes your herbs. The plants growing around us reflect what we need, when we need it most.

Let’s take a look at how you can align your herbal sleep support with the seasons for deeper rest, naturally.

Spring & Summer Sleep Herbs: Light, Uplifting, Cooling

During the lighter half of the year, our nervous systems tend to run a bit more buzzy. We’re more active, overstimulated, or social, and sleep disruptions often come from racing thoughts or seasonal anxiety. These herbs are gentle, aromatic, and mentally calming.

Top Spring & Summer Allies:

Chamomile – Calms the nerves and digestive system; ideal for warm evenings.
Linden Flower – Soothes the heart and mind; useful for emotional overwhelm.
Lemon Balm – Uplifting yet relaxing; reduces stress without making you groggy.
Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Adaptogen that balances stress hormones, especially during busy seasons.
Catnip – Mild sedative that helps ease overstimulation (especially good for kids!).

💡Use These Herbs When You’re Feeling:

“Tired but wired”
Emotionally overstimulated
Tense in your stomach or chest

Fall & Winter Sleep Herbs: Grounding, Rebuilding, Deeply Calming

As the days grow darker and colder, our energy turns inward. We may feel more physically tired, emotionally taxed, or mentally foggy. Sleep challenges in the cooler seasons are often about not being able to fully shut down, or feeling burned out even when we’re resting.

These herbs offer deeper nervous system nourishment, support for adrenal recovery, and warming sedative qualities.

Top Fall & Winter Allies:

Valerian Root – One of the most powerful natural sedatives; great for chronic insomnia.
Ashwagandha – Rebuilds from the inside out; supports stress resilience and deep recovery.
Skullcap – Calms frazzled nerves and helps with tension-based sleeplessness.
California Poppy – Soothes anxiety, mild pain, and emotional distress.
Lemon Balm – Yes, again! She thrives in cool seasons and continues to offer gentle support.

💡Use These Herbs When You’re Feeling:

Burned out or depleted
Anxious but physically exhausted
Struggling to stay asleep or wake refreshed

The Seasonal Swap Chart

🌼 Spring + Summer🍁 Fall + Winter Why the Swap Works

✨ These swaps aren’t strict rules, they’re intuitive guides. Mix, match, and experiment to meet your unique rhythms.

Rest is Resistance. Sleep is Sacred.

Tuning into nature’s rhythms is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body. Your garden, whether in pots on a patio or in a full backyard bed, is full of allies waiting to help you rest, reset, and feel whole again.

No blue lights. No side effects. Just plants, patience, and peace.

Sleep well, friends 🌒

Find Your Rest in the Apothecary

Ready to bring these plant allies into your nightly rhythm? Our Valerian Root Tincture is freshly crafted for deep, restorative rest, perfect for the season of slowing down. You’ll also find other supportive herbs in our online apothecary and at our mobile market pop-ups. Whether you're blending your own bedtime tea or looking for a ready-made remedy, we've got your back (and your bedtime) covered.

Sleep Through the Seasons: Herbal Allies for Restful Nights, Year-Round