Compact plant for banks, rockery and stony areas. Medicinal properties.The different parts of the plant can be collected in late summer after flowering. The plant has laxative, anti-inflammatory, anti-stomach pains and digestive properties. It tolerates pruning well. Resistant to diseases and infestations.
Creeping evergreen perennial of almost 30cm. Oval and serrated bright green leaves smelling like garlic when crushed. Purple flowering from May to July.
Prefers limestone, sandy and dry soils.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 20 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
Flower colour | Pink |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness | Drought resistant |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Clump, Creeper, Edging, Groundcover, Honey producing plant, Medicinal |
Seeds per gram | 600 |
Soil - Moisture | Dry |
Soil - Type | Chalk, Sand |