Thymus vulgaris 'English Thyme'
Common Thyme
![Thymus vulgaris 'English Thyme' Common Thyme from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-498.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Low spreading green foliage
- Purple flowers in summer
- Widely used in recipes
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Fragrant](image/chars/char-25.png)
Fragrant
![Ground Cover](image/chars/char-27.png)
Ground Cover
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
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: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Fragrant
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water