A low-growing, aromatic perennial herb with small, dark green leaves and dense clusters of pink to purple flowers. Ideal for herb gardens, rockeries, and containers, it is valued for its culinary flavour and compact habit.
• Exposure: Very wind-tolerant; moderately coastal-tolerant, can handle some salt exposure in sheltered sites.
• Size: 20–30 cm tall; 30–40 cm wide.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or rocky ground.
• Sun: Full sun for best growth and aromatic foliage.
• Flowering Time: Summer (typically July–September).
• Uses: Culinary and medicinal; leaves and flowers used in cooking and herbal remedies.
• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; dense foliage provides shelter for beneficial insects.
