Family:  Mint (Lamiaceae)

Hardy to Zones 5 to 10

(Thymus vulgaris ssp. fragrantissimus)  Evergreen woody subshrub to 12 inches tall, native to the Mediterranean.  With flowers of pink and leaves redolent with citrus, the plant is also pretty on the dryland landscape and well-loved by bees.  The dried leaf is a good condiment and tea herb, with distinct and lasting orange flavor.  Traditional usage (TWM): Carminative.  Plant prefers full sun and dry soils.  Harvest leaves prior to flowering.  Trim back in fall to 1 inch above previous year’s growth.  Sow seeds in warm soil.  Surface-sow, tamp securely and keep warm and in the light until germination.  Thin or transplant to 2 feet apart.

100 seeds per packet, Certified Organically Grown