English Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Herbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Thymus vulgaris Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Thymus vulgaris |
| Common Name: | English thyme |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, groundcover, container plantings, herbs |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | spreading, rounded |
| Height: | 4 - 8 inches |
| Spread: | 6 - 24 inches |
| Foliage: | small, slightly hairy, opposite leaves gray-green and highly aromatic foliage; used as a seasoning 'Argenteus' or Silver thyme has green and white variegated foliage |
| Flower: | small, lilac or pink, tubular flowers are in terminal clusters |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade - full sun |
| Water: | low water requirement tolerates dry climates |
| Soil: | prefers well-drained soils tolerates a high pH |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 5 - 8 |
| Native Range: | Mediterranean |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | propagation by division or stem cuttings |
| Wildlife: | attracts bees |
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