Thyme - Common

Pollination: Open Pollinated

Flavor: Spicy, earthy

Plant Size: 12-18 inches

Grown as: Perennial

Exposure: Full sun

Water: Moderate

Thyme can grow in most soils, but performs best in well-drained soil with moderate nutrients. Soil which is too rich will cause the plant to get leggy. Can be grown as a small, fragrant hedge. Prune back in midsummer to keep plants bushy with tender new growth. Beautiful pink-mauve flowers from May - October. Provides nectar for beneficial insects.