Very fragrant thyme from Southern region of Spain. Used in the preparation of olives. Produces essential oils. Groundcover, rockery, edges.
Small, compact perennial shrub of 50cm in height. It is recognizable for its shape and the long violet flowers held in cone-shaped clusters at the end of the stems. Lanceolate and green-greyish foliage.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 30 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | Purple |
Fragrant | Foliage |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Culinary, Edging, Essential Oil, Groundcover, Medicinal, Spices |
Seeds per gram | 10.000 |
Soil - Moisture | Dry |
Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing. Temperatures 15ºC night/25ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Requires sandy, light, basic and dry soils. Drought resistant. Hardy to 0ºC.
Thyme is used in in many cooking recipes. Medicinal properties.