Thymus 'Spicy Orange'
| 'Spicy Orange' Thyme | |
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| Genus: | Thymus |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Variety: | 'Spicy Orange' |
| Type: | Perennial herb |
| Light requirements: | full sun to light shade |
| Bloom season: | spring |
'Spicy Orange' is a hybrid cultivar of Thymus grown for its strong flavor and sweet, citrus-like scent.
Description
'Spicy Orange' is a low, spreading thyme with sharp awn-shaped leaves and pale purple flowers.
Growing Conditions
As with most thymes, good drainage is essential, otherwise not picky about soils.
Uses
A very strong flavored herb when used fresh. Also grown as a scented ground cover, and tolerates some foot traffic.
Harvest
Best used as a fresh herb. Cut growing tips 1-2" long, cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
