Thyme : German Winter

Short, compact aromatic herb. Has attractive tiny lavender flowers. Deters cabbage worms. Medicinal.

Lamiaceae Thymus vulgaris

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Thyme: Thyme

German Winter

Thyme is a culinary and medicinal herb known for its strong flavors.

Ease of Growing: Moderate
Grown as: Perennial
Growing Habit: -
Hardiness: Hardy

Thyme is very hardy and will grow under most conditions.
Crops: Spring Transplant
Growing Season: Short, Long
Cultivar Type: -
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot

Thyme is a Mediterranean plant and likes warm, dry conditions.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 60°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F

Plant outdoors once the soil reaches 60˚F.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: No
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool, Warm, Hot)

It does best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.
Water: Low

Thyme is quite drought tolerant so only needs an occasional watering once established.
Feeder: Light

Thyme will grow well in poor soil and doesn't need much fertilization.
Suitability: Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost, Partial shade
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes

Thyme is a perfect candidate for container growing and doesn't need much attention. Choose a well-draining container that is at least 10" deep and fill with potting soil. Keep the soil moist but not overly wet and fertilize occasionally.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Color: Green
Fruit Size: - "
Plant Height: 8.0 - 12.0"
Plant Diameter: - "
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Disease Resistance: -
Taste Profile: Rich and deep.
Rotation Group: Perennial