Leisure and Cultural
Services Department
Planting Herbs in School Scheme
2012/13
Thyme
Rosemary
Mint
Thyme
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Scientific name: Thymus sp.
Common name: Thyme
Family: Lamiaceae (Labitae)
Native: Mediterranean region
Thyme
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Growth Habits and Care
Thyme prefers a warm,
sunny and well-ventilated
environment and grows well
in well-drained sandy soil.
Do not cut off the woody
parts of the branches while
pruning, as the woody parts
are aging that are weak in
regeneration ability, the
whole plant may die when
the woody parts are cut.
Thyme
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Pest and Disease Prevention 
Thyme is resistant to pests
and diseases
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If pests or diseases are
found, spray the plant with
insecticide and fungicide 
immediately. Remove the
infected parts.
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Horticultural Application and
Economic Value
Thyme has a mildly scented
flavour that has a refreshing
effect.
Suitable for cultivation in
gardens, herb gardens and
roof gardens.
Widely used in aromatherapy,
perfume production, cooking,
making of herb tea etc.
Rosemary
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Scientific name:
Rosmarinus officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae
(Labiatae)
A perennial evergreen
shrub
Native: Mediterranean
region
Rosemary
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Growth Habits and Care
Grows well in warm
climate and cool
environment with adequate
sunlight
Excessive pruning hinders
the growth of new shoots
on older branches.
Trimming should be
restricted to half the length
of the branches.
Rosemary
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Pest and Disease Prevention
Highly resistant to pests and
diseases
If signs of pest or disease are
found, spray the plant with
insecticide and fungicide
immediately and remove the
infected parts.
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Horticultural Application and
Economic Value
The stems, leaves and
flowers of Rosemary have a
unique strong fragrance
Most suitable for cultivation
in gardens, courtyards and
on rooftops
Used for cooking (such as
making lamb dishes, tea,
wine and vinegar), making
facial masks and bath salts.
Mint
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Scientific name: Mentha sp.
Common name: Mint
Family: Lamiaceae (Labitae)
A perennial herb of Mentha
Current Origin : Grown in the
United States, Italy, France
and the United Kingdom,
China as well as some other
parts of Asia.
Mint
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Growth Habits and Care
Prefers a warm, moist and
well-ventilated environment
Full sunlight
Grows best in well-drained
soil with organic matter and
a pH between 6.5 and 7.5
Not drought-tolerant and
therefore needs plenty of
water
Mint
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Prevention of Pests and
Diseases
Diseases: In spring, the
stem of Mint is susceptible
to rusts, which dry up the
leaves.
Remove infected plants
once found. Spray
fungicide afterwards.
Pests: Mint is pestrepellent.
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Horticultural Application
and Economic Value
The leaves of Mint, with a
strong, fresh, delicious
scent of spearmint, can
refresh the brain and
stimulate thinking
Mint: An ideal choice for
herb gardens and roof
gardens
Also be used for cooking
and production of herbal
tea, medicines, beverages,
food, etc.
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