Cunila or American Dittany or Frost Flower (quart pot)

Description

Native oregano-scented herb, that does well in dryish, rocky sun and part sun locations. Stays short (under 18 inches) and sprawling and gets delightful purple/lavender flowers. Butterflies love it!

Tea can be made from the leaves and aerial parts and have a history in folk medicine for use with headaches and fevers.

The craziest thing about this plant occurs at first frost – a watery sap is pushed out from the bottom of the stems and form ribbons of ice…