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Ozothamnus obcordatus ‘Native Thyme’


$4.50

Small rounded shrub. Any dry soils. Full sun to part shade. Dried leaves (similar in taste to thyme) as seasoning.

Description

Origin Tas, Vic, NSW
Form: Rounded small shrub
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 0.6-1.5m
Width (typical): 1m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Revegetation, background, habitat
Soil type: Any dry soil from heavy clays to sands.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Very drought tolerant
Wind firmness: Wind firm except in very shallow soils.
Windbreak position: Not an ideal windbreak species.
Flowering time: Spring
Pruning: Prune as required for shape. Will tolerate
severe pruning if required.
Features: Leaves can be used in the kitchen as a
native Thyme flavour.

Additional information

Weight 10 kg
Dimensions 10 × 20 cm
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