Horticulture/Thymus 'Spicy Orange'

'Spicy Orange' is a hybrid cultivar of ../Thymus/ grown for its strong flavor and sweet, citrus-like scent.

Description
'Spicy Orange' is a low, spreading thyme with sharp awn-shaped leaves and pale purple flowers.

Growing Conditions
As with most thymes, good drainage is essential, otherwise not picky about soils.

Uses
A very strong flavored herb when used fresh. Also grown as a scented ground cover, and tolerates some foot traffic.

Propagation
Propagate by cuttings or division.

Harvest
Best used as a fresh herb. Cut growing tips 1-2" long, cool and refrigerate until ready to use.

Pests and Diseases
See ../Thymus/