Caraway thyme
Territory SW.EUROPE: Corse, Sardegna rocky slopes
Description woody-based, often procumbent, leaves small, lanceolate, green, adaxially glabrous, abaxially hirsute, ciliate, flowers in lax, spherical head
Purple-rose flowers occur in summer on this low creeper. Pleasing but faint caraway fragrance make this thyme the choice for breads and focaccias. Prune tips to encourage branching which will help fill out this fast spreading groundcover. Substitute for caraway seed in muffins and sauerkraut.
uses: culinary (fûszernövény) sun: full sun (teljes napsütés)