Thymus capitatus Headed savory (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Thymus capitatus
Headed savory
Evergreen shrub
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The Thymus capitatus plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Headed savory. Some home gardeners know the variety as Coridothymus capitatus. Satureia capitata.

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Latin Name:  Thymus capitatus
Common Name:  Headed savory
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (L.)Hoff.&Link.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Dry, usually calcareous soils[45, 50].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light, well-drained calcareous soil and a sunny position[200]. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter. A layer of gravel on the soil around them will help protect the foliage from wet soils[238]. Plants are hardy to about -10°c[200]. This species used to be cultivated as a culinary herb in the herb garden but it has now fallen into disuse[2]. The flowers are rich in nectar and are very attractive to honey bees[89, 148, 200, 238]. The growing plant is a beneficial companion for most plants[54]. The plant is powerfully pungent when handled[245]. This is a very difficult genus taxonomically, the species hybridize freely with each other and often intergrade into each other[200].

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