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English Thyme

English Thyme

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Thymus vulgaris. This woody little evergreen plant spreads steadily over the years and has pretty pink flowers which bees love. English Thyme seeds plants grows to heights of 30cm (12"). Wonderful in Mediterranean cuisine, teas, potpourri and a key ingredient of bouquet garni. Thyme dries well, too - cut sprigs and tie them with thread for hanging out of direct sunlight. They remove the brittle leaves from the stalks and store them in a cool, dry, unlit place. Plants do well in containers, and they're drought tolerant, so consider them for xeriscaping. Cut thyme back by a third at the end of the season to encourage lots of spring growth and flower set.

Perennial

    • Wonderful in Mediterranean cuisine, teas and potpourri
    • Woody evergreen plant
    • Pink flowers that bees love
    • Spreads steadily over the years
    • Grows to heights of 30cm (12")

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    Latin

    English or Common Thyme: Thymus vulgaris & Creeping Thyme: T. serpyllum
    Family: Lamiaceae

    Difficulty

    Challenging and slow going

    Season & Zone

    Season: spring through fall
    Exposure: Full sun
    Zone: Hardy to Zone 4

    Timing

    Sow indoors late winter to mid-spring. Transplant out once soil begins to warm, or direct sow late May through June. Ideal soil temperature for germination: 15-21°C (60-70°F).
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