Plant Information

Common Name: THYME - CREEPING, BROAD-LEAVED ENGLISH, MOTHER OF THYME
Scientific Name: Thymus pulegioides

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R85.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Hardy evergreen perennial that forms a low, mounding bush of dark green leaves and clusters of soft lavender-mauve flowers in summer.
• Drought tolerant, once established.
• Well-drained soil and full sun.
• Flowers are attractive to butterflies.
• Clip plants lightly immediately after blooming, to maintain a compact habit.
• Ideal as container-plants.
• Grow over a wall feature or along the edge of a flower border.

Culinary Uses

• Has an excellent flavor, one of the best selections for cooking.
• Use the same way as upright thymes.
• Use in meat, poultry, fish, butter, stews, casseroles, egg, roasted vegetables, cheese, mayonnaise, soups and teas.
• Flavor oils and vinegars.
• Fresh thyme is delicious sprinkled on salads.
• Use in cake, pastry and other sweet dishes.
• Make lovely dressings or marinades.

Parts Used

• Leaves.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Take against gastrointestinal disturbances and for the treatment of coughs, colds, bronchitis and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
• Gargle for sore throat and mucosal inflammation.

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