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Creeping Thyme, Wild Thyme 'Minor'

Thymuspraecox subsp. arcticus

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Thymus (TY-muss)

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Synonym

Thymus arcticus

Thymus britannicus

Thymus carniolicus

Thymus drucei

Thymus serpyllum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Light Blue

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Robubba

Moulton, IA | December 2008 | neutral

Thyme is a good companion because it prevents cabbage worms and protects many plants from underground pests.

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