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Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus
Mother of Thyme
Lamiaceae
Height
5 cm
Flower colour
reddish purple
Flowering time
July - August
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, gritty, sandy
pH
neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Iceland, W-Europe
Thymus is a genus in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to temperate regions in Europe, Asia and N-Africa. They are aromatic, evergreen herbs or sub-shrubs, some are grown as culinary herbs. One is native to Iceland.
Propagation:
Division in spring or fall.
Seed - sown in February - March.
Seed lightly covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Ground cover with fragrant foliage and flowers that can be used in tea or as a herb. Native species, common in all regions.
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