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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

  • Common name

    Thyme

  • Botanical name

    Thymus

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12" (31 cm)

  • Habit

    Varies

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom