Thyme 'Caraway'

Thyme 'Caraway' is a popular perennial herb, famously prized for its distinct and powerful fragrance. The primary part used for its culinary value is its tiny, aromatic leaves, which provide a remarkable flavour that is often described as a perfect mix of classic thyme and caraway seeds. This unique profile makes it an excellent choice for seasoning savoury breads, cheeses, and meat dishes. However, its edibility doesn't stop there; the attractive, small pinkish-purple flowers are also edible and make a lovely, fragrant garnish.

When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is an easy-to-grow, low-creeping, mat-forming perennial, but it has very specific, non-negotiable requirements. It is extremely fussy about its light conditions and absolutely must have a location in full, direct sun to develop its best flavour and scent. The main requirement for it to grow well is providing it with soil that is exceptionally well-drained, as it strongly dislikes "wet feet" and is very drought-tolerant once established. As an added benefit to the garden, its attractive flowers are known to be a major favourite of bees.

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.