Fact Sheets And Publications
Thyme
General information
- Thymus vulgaris, Thyme
- Lamiaceae family
- Sunlight: full sun.
- Soil conditions: light, well-drained soil.
- Grows well in a container.
- Perennial
Successful Cultivars
- English Thyme (90 days) Low growing perennial, gray-green leaves.
- Lemon Thyme (90-100 days) Golden variegated leaves, citrusy flavor. (pictured here)
- Common Thyme (180 days) Easy to grow, highly adaptable.
Common Pests & Diseases
- Aphids
- Spider Mites (pictured here)
- Botrytis Rot
- Rhizoctonia Root Rot
- Alternaria Leaf Spot
This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
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