Reportedly, soldiers sewed sprigs of thyme into their clothes before going into battle. Attributes: Genus: Thymus Family: Lamiaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Thyme has been cultivated for centuries for religious, medicinal, and culinary purposes.Tags: #purple #fragrant #showy flowers #full sun tolerant #purple flowers #fragrant leaves #low maintenance #summer flowers #groundcover #pollinator plant #edible garden #stepping stones #subshrub #walkway planting #butterfly friendly #bee friendly #early childhood #woody perennial #th-smell #th-taste #th-sight #child #children #preschool #early care See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Although, it may be susceptible to root rot if soils are wet or poorly drained. This genus has no serious insect or disease problems. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: There are many species and cultivars available to add color and fragrance to your landscape. Thyme is typically deer and rabbit resistant. Some species are primarily ornamental and due to their creeping habit may be used between stepping stones, rocks, ledges, or walls. Thyme is an excellent plant for pollinator gardens, rock gardens, or herb gardens. The flowers of thyme are rich in nectar and attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are tiny, tubular, and colors vary from white, pink, to purple. The leaves are tiny, fragrant, and their colors vary from green to silver, depending on the species. The stems of the thyme plants are thin, wiry, and woody. Due to erratic germination, some species of thyme are difficult to propagate from seeds. The common method of propagation is by stem cuttings, division, and seeds. When using thyme for culinary purposes, it is best to harvest the leaves just before flowering when the essential oils are at their peak. The plant is low maintenance, but it should be trimmed when it gets leggy. They are intolerant to wet soils or poor drainage. They prefer well-drained soils and can tolerate drought once they are established. Thyme grows best in full sun and dry, sandy, or rocky soils. The word thyme may also have been derived from the Greek word, thymos, meaning "perfume." The origin of the word, "thyme," is from the Greek word, thumos, which means "courage." During Medieval times thyme was thought to be an emblem of bravery, strength, and courage. The essential oils of the thyme leaves have been used to make perfumes, antiseptics, expectorants, and deodorants. Other species, such as Wooly Thyme (Thymus praecox), may be used as lawn substitutes. Some species, such as Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum), are used primarily as groundcovers. Different species have a variety of flavors and fragrances that include caraway, lemon, nutmeg, orange, and oregano. They are native to Greenland, the temperate and subtropical areas of Euroasia, and Northeast Tropical Africa.Ĭommon Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is often used in cooking to flavor soups, stews, sauces, and meats. The species has various sizes and growth habits. Thyme has been cultivated for centuries as an ornamental or for culinary use. The genus, Thymus, is a member of the Lamiaceae or Mint family and has about 350 different species of perennial herbaceous plants and evergreen shrubs.
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