So growing Thyme requires a few simple things, Heat & Dry Conditions.  It requires routine fertilizer and if you select to fertilize organically, use a kelp based fertilizer( increase pungency)  Thyme is from the Mint family and there are up to 400 varieties in the wild today.  Thyme is a Mediterranean herb and does well mixed with similar herbs of it region.  Adding Thyme to breads, pasta and pizza is traditional.  Thyme is even used in some perfumes and used to preserve meats.

See the Information below from Proven Winners website for detailed tag information.

Sun or partial sun 6 – 8
Annual
Thymus vulgaris
Genus: Thymus vulgaris

Common Name:
Common Thyme

Features

Bright purple to white flowers in summer

• Attracts Butterflies
• Drought Tolerant *
• Fragrant Foliage
• Landscape Plant

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color
White

Foliage Color
Green

Height
6-8″ (Short)

Spacing
10-12″

Habit
Mounded

Container Plant Style
Filler – Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination

Plant Needs

Duration
Annual

Bloom Time
Late Spring to Early Summer

Hardiness Zone(s)
Annual except in zones 5 – 10

Hardy Temp
0°F (-18�C)

Exposure
Sun or partial sun

Water Needs
Dry to Normal

Maintenance
Easy

Uses
Landscapes and containers

This plant will beautify your garden all season

Growing Tips
Trim stems as necessary to control growth.
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