English Thyme is a culinary evergreen shrub that is primarily grown for its foliage used for seasoning. The thin woody stems sport the whorles of the aromatic leaves and tiny lilac white flowers bloom at the tips in late spring into summer. Grows best in full sun and loose soils with good drainage. Drought tolerant
Thyme is believed to have an affinity for the respiratory system. It is said that drinking the tea, consuming the leaf in cooking and inhaling thyme steam help ward of ailments in the lungs. This aromatic herb is also regarded to aid digestion. *
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Type: |
Shrub, Herb |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Cannot tolerate wet soils. Susceptible to rot, especially if soil is too moist. Cut back stems in early spring to promote new growth and control size.
LANDSCAPE USES: Mass Plantings, Medicine Garden, Kitchen, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Garden, Ground Cover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Cabbage, Tomatoes, Eggplant
IMAGE: (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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