Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris ) | Shrubs and Sub-shrubs | Plants

Garden Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name: Garden Thyme
Genus: Thymus
Species: vulgaris

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Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs

Height: 0.25 m (25 cm)
Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: June and July
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple, Pink, White
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil:
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
Features: Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Good for wildlife, Good for a rock garden

Thymus vulgaris is a well known herb. Technically a sub-shrub, because it only has woody basal stems, the top growth never really becomes woody. It is low growing, evergreen and has small, fragrant, dark green leaves. In early summer, clusters of small flowers are produced. The flower colour can vary, being purple, pink or white. Thymus vulgaris would be a good choice for a wildlife garden because the flowers attract bees. Varieties of thyme are also popular for growing between paving stones and along path edges.