Planting: Well drained soil in sun, fully hardy evergreen perennial, 2” high, spreads wide.
Harvest: Leaves and flowers as needed.
Culinary: Dried leaves used for tea.
Medicinal: One of the many varieties of Savory. A tonic aromatic herb sith diaphoretic, anti arthritic, and carminative effects. It has a mint like flavour. Used internally for mild feverish illnesses and stomach upsets. Used externally for toothache, rashes, and prickly heat.
Third Eye Vision:
Seeded: Live transplant Spring 2009, middle garden
Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)
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