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Thymus capitatus
Also called Mints, Mint Family, Dead Nettle Family, Deadnettle, Mints And Allies
Thymus capitatus, conehead thyme, is a compact woody perennial herb from Mediterranean Europe and Turkey, grown for its aromatic foliage and pink flower cones. It needs full sun, excellent drainage, and lean soil.
Thymus capitatus is a compact, woody perennial native to Mediterranean Europe and Turkey, more commonly known as conehead thyme, Persian-hyssop and Spanish oregano. It is also known under the name Thymbra capitata.
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