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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)
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
On Apr 28, 2006, WUVIE from Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:
I first discovered the wonders of this Thyme during
a visit to see my sister-in-law.
What began for her as a small grouping of a few
plants multiplied without her even knowing it.
Apparently she'd been snipping off sections of
her plants to keep them neat and tidy, tossing the
cuttings into a nearby heap of rocks. Those silly
things not only survived, but thrived in the heap.
A firm grip and yank, and they were sent home with me.
What a wonderful plant! It smells great, it is easy to
keep tidy, great for culinary use and so much more.
Indeed a plant I'll propagate all over the place now
that I know what a great plant it is.
On Jun 11, 2005, PurplePansies from Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) wrote:
I think common thyme is a highly underrated plant (for the garden) we all know its uses (cooking) but besides doubling as a useful "kitchen" herb I think it look pretty in the garden.... flowers are fairly insifnificant (although bees etc. love them! which is nice....) but the plant is pretty with shiny dark green leaves that often persist/remain evergreen throughout the winter. The plant looks especially nice (when old) with shearing. It can spread quickly to form a dense carpet. It is low and great for edging. There are alot of fancier cultivars now but I still love this one. Add some to your garden you will not be dissapointed! :)
On Mar 21, 2004, docaly from Albuquerque, NM wrote:
I like to use this plant as a fill-in between pavers along a walkway, planted 2 plants side-by-side. When brushed against, the plant releases its delightful fragrance. In design, I use it as a ground cover that can be walked around, since it bounces back, smells great and is very hardy. It's also wonderful in the herb garden whether you grow it for spice or just its color, form and fragrance!
Doesn't require much maintenance -- full sun, well-drained soil and works well on a microdrip watering schedule of 1ce (1gph) per week.
I live in Zone 9 and have had good experience with thyme! I love it and highly recommend it since it doesn't become unruly while maturing.
On Aug 31, 2002, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:
Fragrant and delicious. Extremely easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Phoenix, Arizona Los Angeles, California Merced, California San Diego, California Ridgefield, Connecticut Bartow, Florida Kissimmee, Florida Riverview, Florida Benton, Kentucky Franklin, Louisiana Linthicum Heights, Maryland Valley Lee, Maryland Mashpee, Massachusetts Elephant Butte, New Mexico Rio Rancho, New Mexico West Islip, New York Bucyrus, Ohio Hulbert, Oklahoma Kintnersville, Pennsylvania Milford, Pennsylvania West Warwick, Rhode Island Hereford, Texas Mckinney, Texas San Antonio, Texas American Fork, Utah Colville, Washington
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