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English Thyme, Common Thyme 'German Winter'

Thymusvulgaris

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Thymus (TY-muss)
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Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cumberland, Maryland

Eastpointe, Michigan

Austin, Texas

San Angelo, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

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tbmike23
Eastpointe, MI | May 2010 | positive

Truly perennial herb. Winter hardy with lemon tones in the leaf when cut before flowering. Sometimes referred to as lemon thyme. Ideal su...Read More

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