Overview

Micromeria graeca is a plant with a trailing, spreading habit in the genus Micromeria, part of the Lamiaceae family, with green, aromatic foliage. Micromeria graeca grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover and herb garden.

About

Micromeria graeca is a trailing, spreading cultivar of the Micromeria genus, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It features green, aromatic foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use as ground cover or in herb gardens. Interest in this cultivar is typically seen during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or division.

About the genus

Micromeria is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, widespread across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, with a center of diversity in the Mediterranean region and the Canary Islands. It is sometimes placed within the genus Satureja. The name is derived from the Greek words μῑκρος (mīkros), meaning "small," and μερίς (meris), meaning "portion," referring to the leaves and flowers.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Micromeria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Micromeria graeca size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Trailing, spreading

Foliage

Green, aromatic

Suggested uses

Ground cover, herb garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Micromeria graeca

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Resistant

Disease resistance

Resistant

Frequently asked questions