Thyme Common

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The backbone of the herb garden. Common Thyme produces a robust, drought-tolerant evergreen mound of tiny aromatic leaves with a warm, earthy, slightly floral flavour that is essen tial in stocks, roasts, stuffings, and Mediterranean cooking — and produces nectar-rich pink flowers in early summer that are outstanding for bees. Approximately 500 seeds per packet. Thymus vulgaris — Hardy Perennial (H5) Height: 20–30cm | Harvest: year-round Approximately 500 seeds per packet Sow indoors February–April; surface sow, needs light; full sun Poor, sharply drained, alkaline soil — thrives on neglect Cut back by a third after flowering to maintain compact habit RHS Plants for Pollinators listed — outstanding bee plant Show more