Erect, bushy 12-18”H vigorous plants produce very flavorful pungent leaves and beautiful lavender flowers. Leaves can be used fresh or dried adding a warm spicy flavor to tomato sauces, soups and salad dressings.
Pollination occurs by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms. Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse. However, as long as pollen is not shared between different varieties within the same species, then the seed produced will remain true-to-type year after year.
This variety has a history of being passed down within a family or community, similar to the generational sharing of certain items like jewelry or furniture.
Perennial plants live for more than two years. They return year after year and continue growing until they reach maturity, which varies by plant but averages three to five years.
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