Thymus vulgaris
Family: Lamiaceae
Common names: COMMON THYME, FRESH THYME, GARDEN THYME, THYME
Native to: Western Mediterranean
Sentiment: activity
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 1 foot
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bee, specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Edible: herb
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
