Description
Thyme, Thymus vulgaris is a species of perennial flowering plant in the mint family.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thyme, Thymus vulgaris - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
It is a bushy, woody-based evergreen subshrub with small, highly aromatic, grey-green leaves and clusters of purple or pink flowe It spreads up to 40 cm. It can be propagated by seed, by division or plant rooted basal stem cuttings in spring. Plants are evergreen in mild winte
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Common Name | Thyme, German Thyme, Garden Thyme |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 1 feet |
| Flower Colour | Purple or Pink or White |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Thyme care
May be grown indoors in pots in a sunny kitchen window. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Space new plants about 6 to 10 inches apart, to form a cover. It cannot grow in the shade. Thyme is one of the easiest herbs to cultivate in pots indoors or out doo
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Loam, Chalk, Sand; Well-drained |
| Temperature | 15 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer. Mulch your plants with organic matter like leaf molds, well-rotted animal manure or compost during autumn. |
| Harvest Season | Harvest leaves throughout the summer as needed. |
Thyme special feature
It attracts butterflies.
Thyme uses
Ornamental Use:
- It can be planted in the garden as a groundcover
Medicinal Use:
- Thyme is considered to have antiseptic and preservative properties and has long been used medicinally
- Note: Please consult your health expert
Culinary Use:
- It is frequently used fresh or dried in a variety of culinary applications including soups, stews, sauces, meat and fish dishes