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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.

Thyme

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth0.13″
Height6–12″
Spread12–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 39

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 59

Hardy perennial in zones 5-9. Prune woody stems in spring to promote new growth.

Companion Plants