- Strongly aromatic German Thyme Herb with flavorful leaves
- Non-GMO perennial herb needs part to full sun; water twice a week
- Spreading habit in containers and gardens from Spring to Fall
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The leaves may be tiny, but their flavor is big! This is the herb used in Herbes de Provence and Bouquet Garni, along with many other meat, egg, and cheese dishes, plus soups and sauces. Harvest often to promote bushiness. Plant grows low to the ground and can be used as a fragrant ground cover. Grows well in containers, and is perennial in zones 5 to 9.
Highlights
- Tiny leaves, big flavor
- Low growing for an excellent ground cover
- One of the most cold-hardy of all the different thymes
- Harvest often
- Good container plant due to size and drainage requirement
- Light Requirement: Full sun to part shade
- Space 12" to 15" apart
- Frost Tolerant
- Suitable for Fall Planting
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Additional Characteristics | Non-GMO |
|---|---|
Annual / Perennial | Annual |
Best Time to Plant | Fall, Spring, Summer |
Bloom Season | Fall, Spring, Summer |
Blossom Color Family | Purple |
Botanical Name | THYMUS VULGARIS |
Common Name | Thyme |
Common Name Family | Thyme Plant |
Container Size | 4.5 Inches |
Hardiness Zone | 10 (30 to 40 F) |
Number of plants included (Pack-Size) | 2 |
Organic | Non-Organic |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sun Tolerance | Part Sun |
Water Requirements | Once a week |
Questions & Answers
Do thee grow well in winter
Mine died within 2 weeks af receiving them
This usually becomes dormant and will grow back as the temperature warms up.
It may not grow in winter at all, but it will live thru any winter weather including Siberia. For best growth, it prefers mild winters and sunny summers. It will thrive where average temperatures of 68-86°F (20-30°C) during spring-early summer are common. Soil temperatures above 65°F (18°C) favor growth and regeneration after harvest. I did not have luck with mine because the summers get too hot here in Yuma Arizona and you should check your climate and temps for suitability. It does not tolerate hot summers.
It depends on the zone you live in, i line in NYC- zone 7 and the plant dies down during the winter months and then comes back up in the spring.
You can grow German thyme indoor in the winter months. You will need an area with a consistent temperature and lots of natural light (or a grow lamp). A 10" pot with drainage holes. Light soil and nutrient-rich fertilizer.
How do I harvest German thyme
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by pinching off the stems close to the base, then strip off the leaves by pulling tip to bottom or use the the whole stem after rinsing.
Just cut off a stem and slide your fingers from the top down. Easy!
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Ideal for herb gardens and containers, this cold-hardy thyme offers big flavor in tiny leaves and fragrant ground cover. | Ideal for beverage flavoring and container gardens, this spearmint thrives in sun to part shade, offering a strong minty aroma. | Ideal for culinary enthusiasts, this sweet mint boasts extra-large leaves, perfect for drinks, desserts, and savory dishes. | Ideal for culinary gardens or groundcover, this lemon-scented thyme adds zest to dishes and thrives in full sun. |
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3 in. | 3 in. | 3 in. | 3 in. |
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Big flavor | Strong | Lemony | |
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Annual | Annual | Perennial | Annual |
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