A shrubby perennial, not hardy, with a round shape, reaching 25 cm in a pot and 35 cm in the ground, it appreciates heat. It will even thrive in dry and poor soil in a mild to warm climate. Productive from spring to autumn, the shortening of the days will induce flowering and seed formation from mid-August. Its fine and tender foliage has a strong aniseed scent and flavor. Fresh it can be added to salads or desserts. Dried its leaves can be added to tea or infusions. Very late flowering.

Sow in February/April, in a tray on moist seed compost. Cover with a few mm of compost. Keep moist at 20/25°C, in the light, germination in 7 to 21 days.
Transplant into a pot and place in a cool place before planting outdoors after the frost.


Plant after frost, leaving 15-20 cm between plants in drained soil in a sunny location.
Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering.


Flowering lasts from June to October.