Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris
thyme

SIZE/TYPE	low or groundcovering
USUAL HEIGHT	0.2-0.3m
USUAL WIDTH	0.3-0.6m
LEAVES	evergreen broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	less showy but noticeable
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	+multicolored:violet and lilac
BLOOMING TIME	June - July
LOCATION	full sun
USDA zone (lowest)	5 (down to -29°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Perennials Evergreen broadleaf

Thyme is a low, prostrate shrub of Mediterranean origin that is commonly known as lovely spices in kitchens worldwide. Nevertheless, it is also a pretty plant that evokes the typical coastal atmosphere of Mediterranean gardens if planted in borders with other, alike shrubs.

Thyme is a ground-covering or mound-forming evergreen shrub, produces profusion of tiny, light lilac-violet flowers from early until mid summer. Fresh leaves have a lovely and strong perfume when crushed. They are elliptic and deep green.

Grow thyme in neutral or alkaline soil which will be well drained, in full sun. Light or partial shade will do no harm. These plants come from regions with hot and dry summers where they thrive. On the other hand, if you provide soil that will be slightly moist, the shrub will be much denser and healthier looking. Older plants benefit from light pruning immediately after flowering (midsummer) to encourage new growths. Fully hardy to -29°C (USDA zone 5).

Last update 03-01-2009; 12-02-2016

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STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
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EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
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HOBBY - These plants are of the same quality as our standard-quality plants but younger and therefore cheaper.
SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.