Woody perennial herb with tiny aromatic leaves. Essential in Mediterranean, French, and Middle Eastern cooking. Drought-tolerant ground cover that attracts pollinators.
Planting calendar
Start seeds indoors
8 weeks before your last spring frost.
Direct sow / transplant
Right around your last spring frost.
Slow to start from seed; easier from nursery transplants or divisions; perennial in zones 5-9
Spacing & harvest
Plant spacing: 8-12 inches
Row spacing: 12-18 inches
Days to harvest: 90-100 days
Ready when: Snip stems anytime; best flavor just before flowering; cut no more than one-third of plant at a time
Strawberry — Repels worms and attracts beneficial insects
Tomato — Repels whiteflies and improves neighboring plant health
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