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Thymbra spicata Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Thymbra spicata plant species is found in S. Europe - Greece to W. Asia. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Thymbra spicata Family: Labiatae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry sunny hillsides[50]. High dry meadows in Greece[148].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame.
Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring.
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