Thymus Species, Mother of Thyme, Broad-leaved Thyme, Large Thyme

Thymuspulegioides

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thymus (TY-muss)
Species
pulegioides (pul-eg-ee-OY-dees)
Synonym
Thymus callitrichifolius
Thymus chamaedrys
Thymus delicatulus
Thymus flexicaulis
Thymus glaber
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Cherry Valley, Illinois

South Bend, Indiana

Eastpointe, Michigan

Andover, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Billings, Montana

Portland, Oregon

Troy, Pennsylvania

Abilene, Texas

Carrollton, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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L
Eastpointe, MI | May 2011 | negative

The good news is:
If a plant is needed to cover an area in full sun, in almost any kind of soil, and that is going to be neglected...Read More

R
South Bend, IN | February 2009 | positive

Verry pretty editable plant. Splits nicely. Produces verry pretty flowers.

G
(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

A very pretty Thyme. It transplants well and grows fast. I think it looks nice year round. My information says that it is hardy in zon...Read More

L
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | positive

A very fast-spreading groundcover. Grows almost anywhere, but is not invasive. Easy to shear to maintain size and height. Blooms non-s...Read More

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