Thyme (3.5" pot)
Latin Name: Thymus sp. Family: Laminaceae (Mint)
USDA hardiness zone: 2
Growth habit: Ground cover
Mature size: 2ft.
Native range: Eurasia
Preferred habitat: Sandy soil, garden soil, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves
Uses and functions:
Spreading mint relative with aromatic, savory leaves. In addition to being a classic seasoning, its leaves are reasonably antibacterial and used in herbalism. Tolerant of dry conditions, with a preference for full sun. Beloved by bees. Can be mowed low or allowed to grow to 1'. Makes a ground cover tolerant of light foot trafficl
Latin Name: Thymus sp. Family: Laminaceae (Mint)
USDA hardiness zone: 2
Growth habit: Ground cover
Mature size: 2ft.
Native range: Eurasia
Preferred habitat: Sandy soil, garden soil, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves
Uses and functions:
Spreading mint relative with aromatic, savory leaves. In addition to being a classic seasoning, its leaves are reasonably antibacterial and used in herbalism. Tolerant of dry conditions, with a preference for full sun. Beloved by bees. Can be mowed low or allowed to grow to 1'. Makes a ground cover tolerant of light foot trafficl
Latin Name: Thymus sp. Family: Laminaceae (Mint)
USDA hardiness zone: 2
Growth habit: Ground cover
Mature size: 2ft.
Native range: Eurasia
Preferred habitat: Sandy soil, garden soil, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves
Uses and functions:
Spreading mint relative with aromatic, savory leaves. In addition to being a classic seasoning, its leaves are reasonably antibacterial and used in herbalism. Tolerant of dry conditions, with a preference for full sun. Beloved by bees. Can be mowed low or allowed to grow to 1'. Makes a ground cover tolerant of light foot trafficl
