Thymus praecox ssp. ligusticus
Family: Lamiaceae
Common name: THYME
Synonyms: Thymus lanuginosus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Native to: Unknown
Sentiment: activity
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, prostrate
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 0.30 feet
Max width: 3 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil types: average, clay, sandy
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -20 to +30 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant