Ornamental and aromatic plant ideal for rockeries, borders, pathways. Pot plant. Culinary plant.
Little upright shrub, strongly aromatic with whitish flowers. Up to 20-30cm tall. Needle-shaped leaves up to 1cm long.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees |
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Fragrant | Foliage |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Creeper, Culinary, Edging, Herbs garden, Honey producing plant, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Rock garden, Spices |
Seeds per gram | 10000 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | Acid, Alkaline |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Prefers poor, acid and stony soils.
It is found on dry and rocky slopes or in bushes. Among its medicinal properties it is known to be stimulating, antiseptic. It fights against cough and bronchitis. It is used as a condiment in stews and sauces. It a high value honeybee plant.