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Thymus pulegioides (Broad-Leafed Thyme, Large Thyme)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 505500



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Thymus
Species: Thymus pulegioides
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Fragrant
  • Ground Cover
  • Herb
  • Medicinal
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • Summer
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Variegated
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Vegetable Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 8.1 - 8.5 (Medium alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
  • Layering - Simple
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  moore (394)
toni (36069)
KatyBug (135)
Frank (2698)
aythya-camellia (860)
Kay (765)


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Kay (765) wrote on Feb 17 2010
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This thyme has a wonderful fragrance in my herb garden!!

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