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Thyme
Thyme is a versatile plant available in a range of colors, forms and scents. Low and spreading or upright and bushy, there is a thyme to suit most any situation. Excellent as a small-scale ground cover, planted at garden's edge and in herb gardens. Most varieties have a delightful aroma and are very flavorful. For winter use, you may dry or freeze leaves, or grow in a container indoors.
Companion Plants
Candytuft
Lavender
Salvia
Plant Details
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Common name
Thyme
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Botanical name
Thymus
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
12" (31 cm)
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Habit
Varies
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Shear back lightly after bloom