Aromatic herbs known for its culinary use and medicinal properties. Excellent for edges, rockery and pots. Flavours and preserves a great number of dishes and drinks. It is also antispasmodic against difficult digestions and stomach aches. Once brewed it will be efficient -for external use- only to heal injuries and wounds.
Small plant up to 45 cm. Very small, white-pinkish flowers in spike, from March to Septembre. Deciduous, very scented and oval soft leaves.
It grows on well-drained, poor and rockery soils.
Direct sowing in spring. All year indoor.
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Harvest |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | White |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
Plant use | Cosmetic, Culinary, Edges, Medicinal, Spices |
Seeds per gram | 12.500 |
Soil - Moisture | Dry |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to alkaline |
Soil - Type | Loam |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |