AKA: Myrtle

Planting: Well drained soil in sun, hardy perennial, 5’ bush.

Harvest: Plants are cut with or without flowers and distilled for oil. Leaves are picked as required and used fresh, or dried for us in infusions. Flower buds are picked before opening and dried. Fruits are collected when ripe and dried for use whole or ground.

Culinary: Leaves, flowers, buds, and fruits are used to flavor dishes of port, lamb, and small birds, sauces, and liqueurs. Oil is used in soups, skin care products, and perfumery, and as a food flavoring.

Medicinal: An aromatic astringent herb that is antiseptic and an effective decongestant. Used internally for UTIs bronchial congestion, sinusitis, and dry coughs. Used externally for acne, gum infections, and hemorrhoids.

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Seeded: Transplanted Spring 2009


Links: Wiki

Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)