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Thyme (Common / English)

🌿 Herb
Hardiness Zones 5a to 9b
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📖 About This Plant

Low-growing aromatic perennial with tiny leaves bursting with earthy, floral flavor. Essential in French, Mediterranean, and British cuisine. Also a beautiful ornamental ground cover.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low
Season
Spring
Harvest
85-90 days

🌱 Care Tips

Very drought-tolerant. Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Perennial in zones 5+. Harvest before flowering. Trim back by one-third after flowering to maintain shape.

🤝 Companion Plants

These plants grow well alongside Thyme:

RosemarySageLavenderCabbage
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