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

Synonym:Micromeria biflora var. indica

Synonym:Satureja biflora

Synonym:Thymus biflorus

Category
Annuals
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

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 Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

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