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Thymus cilicicus Cilician thyme Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Thymus cilicicus plant species is found in W. Asia. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cilician thyme. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Thymus cilicicus Common Name: Cilician thyme Family: Labiatae Author: Boiss.&Bail. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.15 Mature Width: 0.4 Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light, well-drained calcareous soil and a sunny position[200]. This species thrives in stony situations[238]. Plants tolerate occasional walking on and can be grown in cracks in paths, they also succeed on walls[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 at least -10°c[238].
The flowers are rich in nectar and are very attractive to honey bees[200].
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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