Thyme, lavender

latin name: thymus thracicus

zone: 4-9
type: perennial
light: full sun
height: 12”  (30 cm)

description:   Lavender Thyme is about 10 inches across and blooms in the early summer.  This is one of the most unusual ground cover thymes. It has needle like leaves and a rich fragrance similar to Lavender. It cascades nicely down the sides of pots.  The vibrant green leaves are offset by the dainty pink flowers

harvest:  Pick sprigs just before plants blooms.  Dried leaves can then be added to potpourris.

uses:  fragrant ground cover and aromatic