Herb, Thyme, Common

Common Thyme  Thymus vulgaris

Thyme is a low growing (6-12 inches tall) to almost prostrate, wiry stemmed perennial. Stems are stiff and woody and leaves are small, oval and gray-green in color. Flowers can be white to lilac and are in small clusters. Thyme is highly aromatic with a hint of clove and mint fragrance. There are numerous culinary and ornamental varieties of thyme.

• Zone:  3-10
• Germination Time: 7-10 Days
• Days to Maturity : 70 Days
• Planting Depth: 1/16th”
• Plant Spacing: 9-12"
• Maximum Height: 6-15"
• Container Friendly
• Bloom Color: White to Purple
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moderately rich, sandy loam and well-drained
• Season Temp: Warm
• Approx. 16,500 per oz.
• Companion Planting Guide

CLASSIFICATION:  Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-Gmo, Perennial

Open pollinated means this plants flowers are fertilized by bees, moths, birds, bats, and even the wind or rain. The seed that forms produces the same plant the following year. 

All heirlooms are open pollinated, but not all open pollinated plants are heirlooms. Only a small fraction of the plant world is considered heirloom. This variety has a history of being passed down within communities and families as early as the 1700's, similar to the generational sharing of items like jewelry or furniture.

Perennial plants live for more than two years. They return year after year and continue growing until they reach maturity, This varies by plant averaging three to five years

ALLIES:

• Repels cabbage worms, corn earworms, tomato hornworms and flea beetles on
• Cabbage
• Eggplant
• Salad burnet
• Potatoes
•  Strawberries
• Attracts honebees and beneficial predator insects