Description
Thymus lavrenkoanus (also called Lavrenko's Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and pink, white, or purple flowers. It grows in sunny, dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus lavrenkoanus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus lavrenkoanus has small, pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus lavrenkoanus is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.