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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
THYMUS longiflorus
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Origin: | Spain: Maquis shrubland. |
| Special Features: | Unusual long-drawn flowers in purplish pink colors. Very narrow, fine foliage. Whole plant with aromatic thyme scent. Prevent waterlogging in winter. Attractive for butterflies and other pollinators. Drought tolerant/ for xeriscaping/ water-wise design. Heat tolerant. Abundant and long lasting flowering. |
| Basic Colour: | (red / scarlet / purple) |
| Flower Colour: | purplish pink |
| Natural Flowering Period: | June - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z5 - Z9
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| Foliage: | grey, narrow, aromatic |
| Growth Habit: | graceful |
| Height with Flowers: | 20 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 10 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / well-drained |
| Location: | |
| Usage: | honey-bee food plant / for the rock garden |
| Portion weight: | 0.05 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.27027 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
3700 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
0.5 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(16) See 15 with the exception of germination being slower and more irregular. This poses no problems. (15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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