A small, woody sub-shrub, thyme has aromatic leaves and whorls of pink flowers in early summer. It is popularly used as an edging and between stones in walkways. It is also an excellent culinary herb.
Latin Name
Thymus vulgaris
Family
Lamiaceae
Type of Plant
Herbs
Perennials
Bloom Season
May - July
Seasons
Summer
Fall
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 1'
Max Spread: 1'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
Southern Europe
History
Brother Lung of the Moravian settlement of Bethabara had thyme planted in his upland garden in 1759.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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