Melinda Myers

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