Thymus 'Spicy Orange'
Thymus 'Spicy Orange'
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
edit'Spicy Orange' is a low, spreading thyme with sharp awn-shaped leaves and pale purple flowers.
Growing Conditions
editAs with most thymes, good drainage is essential, otherwise not picky about soils.
Uses
editA very strong flavored herb when used fresh. Also grown as a scented ground cover, and tolerates some foot traffic.
Maintenance
editPropagation
editPropagate by cuttings or division.
Harvest
editBest used as a fresh herb. Cut growing tips 1-2" long, cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
Pests and Diseases
editSee Thymus
References
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