Thymus vulgaris

German winter thyme March-april in a propagator or april-june in a seedbed outdoors; prick out once and plant out later. Used as medical plant (tea, syrup) and in the kitchen for seasoning fat dishes (meat), tomato or potato salads and cottage cheese.

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Thymus vulgaris

German winter thyme March-april in a propagator or april-june in a seedbed outdoors; prick out once and plant out later. Used as medical plant (tea, syrup) and in the kitchen for seasoning fat dishes (meat), tomato or potato salads and cottage cheese.

flowering : 6-8 violet
height : 15-25 cm
where to plant : full sun ⋄ sunny ⋄ morning sun ⋄ evening sun ⋄

OUT OF STOCK
size C 1.5L

where to plant Thymus vulgaris

  • height: 15-25 cm
  • flowering: June - August
  • color: violet
  • scent: scented
  • habit: creeping
  • light: full sun sunny morning sun evening sun
  • moisture: dry
  • soil texture: highly permeable
  • pH: neutral
  • winter zone: 5 [-25°C]

Thymus vulgaris in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees
  • Suggested planting locations and garden types: rockgarden wild garden small garden park planters border
  • use: kitchen

botanical information about Thymus vulgaris

  • Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris
  • Genus: Thymus
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Other names: keukentijm
  • origin: Europe, South