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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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