Cat Thyme

Teucrium marum

Hardy perennial with lanceolate grey-blue leaves with dainty two-lipped rose pink flowers. The whole plant has a strong aroma, a little camphor-like.

Growing Tips: Grow herb in well-drained soil. It is an ideal border plant and great for colour contrast in a rockery as it always makes a striking display with its very petite grey-blue foliage.

Position: Part to Full Sun

Height: 50cm Width: 20cm

Lifespan: Perennial

Use: Antiseptic and astringent properties have given the plant application as an infusion for external cuts and sores and skin conditions. Dried powdered leaves were used as snuff to clear the head. The dried leaves were also used to make stuffed cat toys. However, it is said that some cats dislike the smell. The leaves, brushed against or crushed, emit a strong smell which can set off sneezing, so this maybe the reason some cats avoid the plant.

Harvest: When needed