Thymus vulgaris L. Seeds, Common Thyme Seeds

Common Thyme Seeds

Key Features & Details Thymus vulgaris L. Seeds

• Seed Size: Tiny
• Sowing: Detailed cultivation guidelines are included on packaging; specific sowing instructions were not provided in the text.
• Notes: The delicate pink, lavender, or white flowers produced from these seeds are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Thyme also serves as a beneficial companion plant in gardens, as its strong aroma can repel common pests such as cabbage loopers, cabbage maggots, and spider mites.

Botanical Information German Thyme Herb

• Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris L.
• Common Names: common thyme, garden thyme, German thyme
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Flower Color: pink, lavender, or white
• Height: Low-growing, mat-forming

Characteristics and Usage Thymus vulgaris L.

• Ornamental Plant: Excellent choice for front-of-border plantings, edging garden beds, groundcover, rock gardens, xeriscaped areas and containers.
• Pollinator Attractor
• Companion Plant: Aroma can repel common pests such as cabbage loopers, cabbage maggots, and spider mites.
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer Resistant
• Low-growing, mat-forming habit
• Evergreen leaves

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun, requiring at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil: Well-drained, lean, sandy, or rocky soil with excellent drainage.
• Habitat: Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, preferring warm, moderately dry climates with mild winters and sunny summers.
• Soil pH: Neutral to Alkaline (6.8-7.5 is ideal)
• Moisture: Drought-tolerant once established; requires infrequent watering, primarily during prolonged dry periods. Overwatering should be avoided.
• Additional Notes: Space plants 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) apart for good airflow. This is a low-maintenance plant that benefits from being cut back after flowering to promote bushier growth. Fertilization is typically not required, though a light high potash feeding in spring can be beneficial. It is frost-resistant.

Uses and Garden Appeal

• Attracts Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
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