Thymus vulgaris
Thyme, English (Perennial)
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
A small, evergreen, aromatic shrub with gray-green leaves and white to pale purple flowers that bloom in the summer months.
Height
6-12 Inches
Spread
12-16 Inches
Color
White
Interesting Notes
This herb is also considered 'Garden Thyme' and 'German Thyme'. For the Greeks, this herb represented style and elegance.
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
This Thyme encourages the growth of eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes. A good choice for a windowsill herb.
Good Companions
Variegated Catchfly (Silene robotii), Sage 'Berggarten'/Salvia officinalis (Perennial) (Sage )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Culinary |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Containers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray-Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
