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Garden thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Lamiaceae

Shrub

Ornamental

Evergreen

Fragrant

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Garden thyme is an ornamental shrub that prefers full sun. It is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, commonly used in gardens.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.4–0.8 m

Spread

0.4–0.8 m

Zones

5–10

Flower colors

Calendar

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Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Bloom Period

Transplanting

Harvest

J

F

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A

M

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A

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Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Bloom Period

Transplanting

Harvest

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Growing Conditions

This plant thrives in full sun. Specific details on water requirements, hardiness, and height are not provided.

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