Garden Thyme. A bushy subshrub with aromatic dark green leaves. Mauve flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Max Height 15cm to 30cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Thymus vulgaris
A bushy subshrub with aromatic dark green leaves. Mauve flowers from late spring to mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Thymus |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgaris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Garden Thyme |
| Flower Colour | mauve |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm, 30cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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