Topic: ID needed - a kind of thyme??

[pigeonseed]

I've got a herb which i think seeded itself in my flower bed. It has flowers a bit like thyme, and smells and tastes like a pizza-y herb of some kind. But instead of being woody and bushy with tiny leaves, it has a spreading habit, and long, narrow leaves.

anyone have any idea what it is?

next time i go i'll take the camera and post a pic

[cambourne7]

is this it

http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/FDS/FDS105/Thyme.jpg

[pigeonseed]

I don't think so - but I am pretty sure I have solved my own mystery! It's winter savory. I did sow some about 5 years ago and then forgot about it.

[cambourne7]

ah :-)

[saddad]

It's a good little plant isn't it!
 ;D

[machman5]

Could be Oregano/Marjoram? :-\

[pigeonseed]

It is a good plant - it's very pretty, with a sort of spiky, spreading habit and lovely flowers. And the flavour is very strong, like marjoram or thyme but hotter.

[machman5]

Pigeonseed, have you settled on it being Winter Savory? 

Might have a go at some of that, I love herbs and spice, this sounds like a great all-in-one!  ;D
 
Donna xx

[pigeonseed]

Yes I'm pretty sure - it looks exactly like all the photos. And it is a relative of thyme and marjoram etc. I would recommend it it's very tasty