July onwards
Perennial, shrubby evergreen with highly aromatic leaves. Height to 120cm.
Sowing March to May, in pots or trays on the surface of barely moist seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of finely sieved compost. Place in a propagator at 24-27C until germination, which can be slow and erratic up to 40 days.
Plants should survive for several years if trimmed to keep their shape.
Add sprigs to lamb, pork and grilled fish dishes.