Coridothymus capitatus - Headed savory

Headed savory (Coridothymus capitatus, synonym Thymbra capitata) is an evergreen shrub of Mediterranean Europe, growing on dry, usually calcareous soils. Its oregano-scented leaves and essential oil (“Spanish oregano oil”) are used fresh or dried as a culinary flavoring, and the oil is a strong antiseptic and disinfectant.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Evergreen
• Shrub

Functions

• Attracting bees¹
• Ground cover¹

Footnotes

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