Pot Size: 1 quart
Native Status: Non-native
Description: Common thyme is a woody, mounding broadleaf evergreen perennial in the mint family. It performs best in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, prefers full sun, requires good drainage, and a neutral to alkaline pH. It is frost and drought tolerant. Common thyme is a low-maintenance plant, but it should be trimmed whenever it gets leggy. Great for all garden types: edible, herb, pollinator, butterfly, children, container. Very fragrant.
Light Exposure: Full sun Drought Tolerant: Yes
Soil Moisture: Dry/medium well-drained Salt Tolerant: No
Mature Height: 6 in - 1 ft Deer Resistant: Yes
Mature Width: 6 in – 1 ft 4 in
Bloom Color/Bloom Time: White and pink blooming spring and summer.
Historical Uses: In 1794, Thomas Jefferson listed thyme in his “Objects for the Garden” garden book, noting its value for culinary and medicinal purposes. Thyme tea was a common remedy for coughs, sore throats, and digestive problems due to its antiseptic properties. The herb is burned as incense in temples to purify, added to baths for scent, and used to purify rooms. Culturally acknowledged to symbolize courage and strength.
Wildlife Values: This pollinator plant is a significant habitat provider. Its nectar-rich flowers support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, while its dense, creeping foliage offers shelter for beneficial fauna. Additionally, it acts as a larval host for butterflies, such as the Large Blue.
👉 For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medicinal plants can have serious side effects and interactions with medications. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies, as you are responsible for your own health decisions.
Photo Credits:
1 - Leaves and flowers Ferran Turmo Gort CC-BY-SA 2.0
2 - Thymus vulgaris Pressebereich Dehner Garten Center CC BY-ND 2.0
Pot Size: 1 quart
Native Status: Non-native
Description: Common thyme is a woody, mounding broadleaf evergreen perennial in the mint family. It performs best in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, prefers full sun, requires good drainage, and a neutral to alkaline pH. It is frost and drought tolerant. Common thyme is a low-maintenance plant, but it should be trimmed whenever it gets leggy. Great for all garden types: edible, herb, pollinator, butterfly, children, container. Very fragrant.
Light Exposure: Full sun Drought Tolerant: Yes
Soil Moisture: Dry/medium well-drained Salt Tolerant: No
Mature Height: 6 in - 1 ft Deer Resistant: Yes
Mature Width: 6 in – 1 ft 4 in
Bloom Color/Bloom Time: White and pink blooming spring and summer.
Historical Uses: In 1794, Thomas Jefferson listed thyme in his “Objects for the Garden” garden book, noting its value for culinary and medicinal purposes. Thyme tea was a common remedy for coughs, sore throats, and digestive problems due to its antiseptic properties. The herb is burned as incense in temples to purify, added to baths for scent, and used to purify rooms. Culturally acknowledged to symbolize courage and strength.
Wildlife Values: This pollinator plant is a significant habitat provider. Its nectar-rich flowers support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, while its dense, creeping foliage offers shelter for beneficial fauna. Additionally, it acts as a larval host for butterflies, such as the Large Blue.
👉 For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medicinal plants can have serious side effects and interactions with medications. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies, as you are responsible for your own health decisions.
Photo Credits:
1 - Leaves and flowers Ferran Turmo Gort CC-BY-SA 2.0
2 - Thymus vulgaris Pressebereich Dehner Garten Center CC BY-ND 2.0
