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Thyme

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
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Thyme in flower
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Thymus vulgaris

Zone 6a garden plant. Hardy through a Chicago winter unless the note says to pot it.

Low woody herb for a sunny crack

EasyHerbs & TeasEdible
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry–medium
Mature size
6–10 in
Spacing
10 in
Bloom or harvest
Leaves and flowers Jun–Aug
How it spreads
Perennial
What to buy
Plants.
When to plant
Plant May or September.

In the design

Replace woody plants after a few years.

If you eat it

Sprigs

Wash.

Only eat what you planted and can name. This is not a foraging or medical guide.

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Reference details
Conservatism value
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Wetland indicator
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