English Thyme

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Fragrant foliage with a classic thyme flavor and aroma. Outstanding for seasoning poultry, fish and pork, in sauces, soups and herbal vinegar. Good companion plant for tomatoes. Dry or freeze leaves for winter use, or grow in a pot indoors.

Companion Plants

Russian Sage

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Russian Sage

Striking combination of aromatic flowers and foliage provides an airy filler for the garden or bouquet. Beautiful with daylilies, garden phlox or balloon flowers. Drought tolerant. Cut back to 4-6" in spring. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Marigold

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Marigold

Vibrant flowers bloom above fragrant, highly divided foliage. This fast-growing annual is well-suited for garden's edge, container gardening, or window boxes. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. May repel pests. Prefers well-drained soil.

Basil

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Basil

Aromatic leaves in a variety of flavors and colors are outstanding for a wide range of foods from Italian to Vietnamese. White or pink flowers are attractive in the herb garden, but are usually pinched off as buds form to promote high-quality leaves for cooking.

Details

Common name

English Thyme

Botanical name

Thymus vulgaris

Zone

USDA 4 - 9

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Bloom color

Green

Bloom time

summer

Light

sun

Height

12" (31 cm)

Habit

spreading

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

regularly

Maintenance

keep weed-free