Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Also known as: common thyme, garden thyme
Low-growing aromatic herb excellent as ground cover or in containers. Very drought tolerant once established.
Growing Requirements
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
14–21 days
Days to Harvest
90–100 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 3–9
Perennial in zones 5–9
Hardy perennial in zones 5-9. Prune woody stems in spring to promote new growth.
Companion Plants
Good Companions (10)
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Aromatic oils deter cabbage worms and moths
Confidence: High
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Deters cabbage moths from brassicas
Confidence: Medium
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Deters cabbage moths from brassicas
Confidence: Medium
Eggplant
Solanum melongena
Aromatic oils deter garden moths and flea beetles
Confidence: Medium
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Low ground cover companion that deters pests from berries
Confidence: Medium
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Both Mediterranean herbs with similar growing conditions
Confidence: Medium
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Deters whiteflies near tomato plants
Confidence: Medium
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Low ground cover that does not compete with blueberry roots
Confidence: Medium
Rose
Rosa spp.
Deters aphids and blackfly near roses
Confidence: Medium
Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Aromatic oils deter cabbage moths
Confidence: Medium