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Thymus vulgaris
Thyme, English (Perennial)
- Category: Perennial, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:6-12 Inches
- Spread:12-16 Inches
- Bloom Color: White
A small, evergreen, aromatic shrub with gray-green leaves and white to pale purple flowers that bloom in the summer months.
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Attributes
| • | Container |
| • | Container |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Culinary |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Ground Cover |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Additional Information about Thymus vulgaris
This herb is also considered 'Garden Thyme' and 'German Thyme'. For the Greeks, this herb represented style and elegance.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thymus vulgaris
This Thyme encourages the growth of eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes. A good choice for a windowsill herb.