Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, is one of the best-known and most widely used herbs. It's a striking plant with purple flowers, attracting bees and other insects. It grows into a spreading carpet of tight, shrubby growth and is ideal for filling in crevices in rock gardens and patios. It's also suitable for growing in pots with other Mediterranean hers, such as oregano. The foliage releases a strong aroma when crushed or brushed against.

For best results, grow Thymus vulgaris in free-draining soil in full sun. Clip it back annually after flowering, and protect from frost in winter.

Plant calendar

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Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes
Pruneyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes
Harvestyesyesyesyesyes

Thymus and wildlife

Thymus is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Thymus poisonous?

Thymus has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Thymus vulgaris
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