Micromeria Species, Indian Wild Thyme, Lemon Savory, Lemon Scented Thyme

Micromeriabiflora

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Micromeria (my-kroh-MER-ee-a)
Species
biflora (by-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Clinopodium biflorum
Micromeria biflora var. indica
Satureja biflora
Thymus biflorus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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