Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Thyme care guide

Thymus vulgaris

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💧

7d

Water

🌿

60d

Feed

📏

20-30cm

Height

🌡️

H5

Hardy

About Thyme

Low-growing aromatic subshrub. Hardy, drought-tolerant, loved by bees.

Outdoor garden plant. Herb. Typically flowers around May, Jun, Jul.

How to care for Thyme

💧 Watering

Very drought tolerant.

🌿 Feeding

Rarely needs feeding.

☀️ Light

Full sun

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