Juliana Savory
$10.00Price
Also known as ‘Polikombo’ in Greek. A well known medicnal mountain tea which grows along the mountainsides in Greece. It is a small hardy shrub which grows beautiful pink flowers in summer. Cultivated for its medicinal properties. Grows well in a sunny position with free draining soil.
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Juliana Savory
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- A very special mountain tea from Greece which is locally known as ‘Polikombo’ in Greek.
- This beautiful herb grows wild on the mountainsides across Greece, very popular in Crete and is often found growing with wild oregano.
- Cultivated for herbal tea with its many medicinal properties. It has a delicate oregano/thyme flavour and can also make a great addition to cooking.
- it is a Perennial herb that thrives in full sun and in a spot with free draining, rocky and alkaline soil. Once established is very drought tolerant.
- It grows pink, spear-like blooms which are bursting with antioxidants and antibacterial properties. Polikombo is also a well known diuretic and is known to assist with bladder and kidney health.
- Is a very ornamental herb and looks fantastic in pots and will make a great addition to rock and dry garden landscapes. Plant anytime from late winter to early summer.
- Harvest blooms when they are in full flower and dry in a shaded position to retain the essential oils.
- Grows up to 35cm tall and 35cm wide.