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Common Thyme

Thymus vulgaris · Lamiaceae

A tough, woody little Mediterranean sub-shrub that thrives on neglect in hot, dry, free-draining spots. Tiny aromatic leaves and a haze of bee-loved summer flowers.

At a glance

Habit: Herb & Vegetable
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low Water
Soil: Well-Drained
Climate: Mediterranean, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 0.3 m H
Foliage: Evergreen, Aromatic Foliage
Growth rate: Moderate Growth
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Pots & Containers
Bee & Pollinator
Fragrant / Perfumed
Water-Wise
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: intermediate
Sowing depth: 3 mm
Method: Raise in trays and transplant
Germination: 14-28 days
Best sown in: spring
Seed storage life: 3 years