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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Micromeria juliana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Cultivated Beds; South Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Condiment

Leaves are used as a food flavouring[183], a substitute for savory (Satureia spp.).

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Medicinal Uses

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Diuretic Kidney

Used in the treatment of kidney and bladder ailments[148].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers an open position in a well-drained soil[1]. Succeeds in poor soils[200]. Requires a sunny position[188].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[188]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood with a heel, July/August in a frame[188].

Other Names

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Native Range

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Micromeria biflora	Lemon Scented Thyme	Perennial	0.2	-		LM	N	DM	2	2	1
Micromeria chamissonis	Yerba Buena	Perennial	0.1	6-9		LM	SN	DM	2	2	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Micromeria juliana - (L.)Bentham.