Caraway Thyme. A mat-forming, wiry branched subshrub with caraway-scented, dark green leaves. Pale pink flowers in mid-summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Thymus herba-barona
A mat-forming, wiry branched subshrub with caraway-scented, dark green leaves. Pale pink flowers in mid-summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Thymus |
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Species | herba-barona |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Caraway Thyme |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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