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Garden Diary
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Thymus ‘Broad-leaf English’
Broad-leaf English Thyme |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.515.400
There are a great many selection of Thyme used in gardens, all of them with edible leaves and some degree of fragrance and flavor. This variety forms a low, mounding bush of dark green leaves, with clusters of soft lavender-mauve flowers in summer. Excellent flavor, one of the best selections for cooking. Prefers a sunny site. Plants are drought tolerant, once established. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. This is a bush selection, rather than a creeping form, so plants are not easily divided. Clip plants lightly immediately after blooming, to maintain a compact habit. Evergreen.
Further details for
Thymus ‘Broad-leaf English’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Culinary
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Massed
Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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