Thymus vulgaris (common names: Garden thyme)

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Thymus vulgaris (aka Garden thyme)


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Reminders for this plant

Due 24 days ago:

In Xela's garden calendar:
'Clip'

will keep its satisfying density if clipped annually after flowering.

Due in 8 months:

In Xela's garden calendar:
'Divide'

Roots should be divided in April using plants three or four years old. Dig up the plant, clear away as much soil as possible from the roots and gently tear the the plant into three or four pieces. The pieces (each should have a portion of root and foliage) can then simply be planted in the ground and left to grow. They should be ready for moderate harvesting in early July time.

Members growing this plant

  • sodapopklc

    Sodapopklc

    joined 14 May, 2007

    8 plants

  • Tussiemussie

    Tussiemussie

    joined 17 Jun, 2007

    45 plants

  • AndreaRichter

    Andrearichter

    joined 15 Nov, 2007

    71 plants

  • Sarah65

    Sarah65

    joined 15 Apr, 2008

    150 plants

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday

    joined 13 Apr, 2008

    8 plants

  • joclark

    Joclark

    joined 12 Apr, 2008

    199 plants

  • asyaver

    Asyaver

    joined 10 Jun, 2008

    50 plants

  • Grenville

    Grenville

    joined 7 Aug, 2007

    149 plants

  • Xela

    Xela

    joined 1 Mar, 2008

    220 plants

  • spritzhenry

    Spritzhenry

    joined 17 Jun, 2007

    511 plants

Comments on Thymus vulgaris

jacque

Jacque

27 Feb, 2008

 

MMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm me&my daughter love this on roast carrots :D

On photo - Culinary Thyme

greenthumb

Greenthumb

17 Jul, 2008

 

Fav herb of mine. What a wonderful bunch.

On photo - thyme

Members' notes...

sodapopklc

An evergreen hardy perennial. Grow's to a height of 30cm, spread 20cm. Has small flowers in the summer & aromatic leaves.

Best used in Chicken dishes.

Tussiemussie

flowers june, good with meats, lamb tomatoes and eggs.

joclark

Planted Jan 2008 in herb garden

Xela

Planted ? Vistabile Patio
Bought ? at ? for £?

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Sandy

Height: 30cm
Spread: 40cm

Flowers: June to July

Common garden thyme is one of the best-known and most widely used herbs, very popular in its basic culinary form and also as several lovely varieties that merit use in a rock garden or as an edging to garden paths. The solid shrubby growth is covered with tiny evergreen foliage, which can be harvested at any time and will keep its satisfying density if clipped annually after flowering. Plants revel in hot sunshine and drought, so give them very good drainage, and in cold gardens protect them from hard frost or grow them as container plants.
Looks good with:
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
Melissa officinalis

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