Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and... Thyme is one of the most historic plants on earth. Ancient Egyptians used it in embalming. Romans loved the fragrance and planted it all over Europe. Its been claimed to be everything from a trance-inducing drug to an aphrodisiac. Today, the essential oil from thyme is still commonly used--its a major ingredient in Listerine!
Best of all, to today's gardeners, is Thymes heavenly fragrance. (All parts of the plant are fragrant, and spread their scent wherever they're planted.)
Various members of the large thyme tribe are used in herb gardens, of course, but also as ornamentals in flower gardens and as ground covers. Its signature foliage, usually gray-green, is highly decorative, and the plants require almost no care once they are established.
Like lavender, its a plant that begs for gritty, fast-draining soil, and is very drought-tolerant. No moist, mushy loam for your Thyme!
More Information| Associated SKUs | AM016134
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| Common Name | French Thyme |
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| Botanical Name | Thymus vulgaris |
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| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
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| Mature Height | 6-12" tall |
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| Estimated Mature Spread | 6-12" wide |
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| Growth Rate | Medium |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
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| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the surface after watering in. |
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| Ships As | Potted Plant |
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| Foliage | Tiny, gray-green leaves. |
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| Evergreen | Yes |
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| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
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| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
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| Tolerates | Dry Sites |
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| Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Containers, Groundcover, Evergreen, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces |
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| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
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| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
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| Neonicotinoid Free | |
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| Item Unit | Plant |
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| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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