| Description | Common thyme is a hardy, frost tolerant small perennial shrub. It prefers a full sun, well drained position, and only requires moderate watering. This plant is a widely used herb in the kitchen and used in a variety of dishes, from stuffings and soups, to chicken dishes, and even stir fries. This herb is great used fresh, but can also be dried and stored for later use. Thyme has powerful antiseptic and anti bacterial properties. It's used to treat a wide range of ailments from sore throats, colds and chest infections, to insect bites, cuts, and fungal infections. Thyme is used a lot in modern commercial mouth washes. | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'
'Natchez' Crepe Myrtle is a deciduous tree creates great interest throughout the year. In summer, clusters of spectacular white, crepe-paper like flowers are produced. Following this, the dark green leaves add further interest as they transition into autumn, turning a rich bronzy red colour before falling. Bark also provides colour as the tree matures, with it’s flakiness revealing the rich, brown underbark. A beautiful growth habit and resistant to mildew, this variety will tolerate periods of dryness once established. Mature growth: 7-9m tall x 4-5m wide.
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