This section is from the book "Commercial Gardening Vol4", by John Weathers (the Editor). Also available from Amazon: Commercial Gardening, A Practical & Scientific Treatise For Market Gardeners.
An evergreen South European under-shrub with oblong lance-shaped leaves, and whorled spikes of white, blue, or pinkish flowers. The aromatic leaves and shoots are used as a condiment and for flavouring.
The flowering shoots are used to make expectorant infusions. Plants flourish in light soil, and are raised from seeds, cuttings, or division, and when established, require 1 ft. apart each way.
 
Continue to: