Thymus vulgaris 'English Thyme'
Common Thyme
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Low spreading green foliage
- Purple flowers in summer
- Widely used in recipes
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun and well drained soil.
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Edible
- Container
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Thymus
Common Name: Common Thyme
A woody, evergreen perennial herb known for tiny, fragrant, gray-green leaves on wiry stems, forming a low, spreading mound, with small pink/lilac flowers. Prized for culinary uses in savory dishes, and generally deer-resistant.