This Long-Lived Perennial is a Mainstay of American Cuisine!
English Thyme
Plant near vegetables to control flea beetles and cabbage pests!
Small grayish leaves and tiny summer blooms are attractive in the perennial border or herb garden!
Thyme is essential in French cooking, as well as in almost any American dish, including casseroles, most vegetables, soups, stuffings, and sauces. The aromatic, warming flavor holds up well during long cooking times.
English Thyme is a 12- to 18-inch-tall and 24-inch-wide woody perennial shrub. The narrow stems are lined with tiny gray-green leaves and topped with equally tiny white to pale pink flowers in summer.
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Thyme dislikes wet foliage, so surrounding the plant with a layer of gravel can help this. This variety is often planted near vegetables to help control flea beetles and several cabbage pests. Pkt is 100 seeds.
| Genus | Thymus |
| Species | vulgaris |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer |
| Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 12 in - 18 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Fragrance, Herbs, Edible, Flower |
| Bloom Color | Dark Rose |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Cuisine, Ornamental, Outdoor |
