Thyme
Thymus vulgaris · Family Lamiaceae
Also known as: common thyme, garden thyme, thymus
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A sunny windowsill or a gritty pot on the patio.
Light
Full sun for the strongest flavour.
Watering
Water when the compost is dry. It hates wet roots.
About the plant
Thyme is a small shrub with tiny leaves and an intense aroma, used with meat, sauces and roasts. It likes sun and poorer, drier soil. It forms mounds of 20 to 30 cm.
Origin
Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, where it grows on dry, stony slopes.
What it likes
- Full sun
- Free-draining, sandy compost
- Moderate watering
What it dislikes
- Too much water
- Shade
- Over-fertilised soil
Did you know?
Thymol, an oil found in the leaves, is antiseptic and is used in oral hygiene products.
