Common Thyme
- Botanical Name
- Thymus vulgaris
- Hardiness
- Zones 5 to 8
- Height
- 12 inches
- Width
- 12 inches
- Flowers
- Summer: lilac, pink
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Loose, well-drained (key)
- Planting & Care
- Space plants 6 to 12 inches apart
- May become woody and need replacement
- Cut back in late winter
- Problems
- Fungal diseases and root rot in poorly draining soil
- Varieties
- Orange Balsam - strong bitter orange odor
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