Thymus vulgaris

Common Name: Thyme (a herb)

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CAUTION

Can be toxic to pets; particularly cats, dogs, and horses.

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Overview

Plant TypePerennial
Hardiness Zone?

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Cultivars

Cultivar

Height

Spread

Blooms

Sun

Planted

Comments

Common Thyme 6-12" 6-8" n/a Full sun Herbs 2026 seeds from Burpee

Per Burpee's web site,

  • From seeds started indoors
    • Start: February 24 - March 10; Actually started 10 February 2026 to enable them to get well started.
    • Transplant: May 05 - June 02

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Ongoing Management

*************** Planting ***************

Planting

*************** Weed Control & Mulching ***************


Weed Control & Mulching

 

*************** Insect & Disease Control ***************


Insect & Disease Control

 

*************** Fertilization ***************


Fertilization

 

*************** Watering ***************


Watering

 

*************** Pruning / Cutting Back ***************


Pruning / Cutting Back

 

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Integrated Pest & Pollinator Mgmt Notes

 

*************** Harvesting ***************


Harvesting

 

*************** Site Selection & Preparation ***************


Site Selection & Preparation

 

*************** Propagation ***************


Propagation

 

*************** Pollination Needs ***************


Pollination Needs

 

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More Information

Books and Papers

  • The Well-Tended Perennial Garden
    Tracy DiSabato-Aust
    635.932 DIS 2011

Web Sites

Presentations

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