Thyme Varieties

Botanical Name Thymus vulgaris
Common Name Thyme, Creeping  Creeping Thymebee bfly
Attribute Perennial
Cultural Requirements Full sun, afternoon shade in the south, excellent drainage, low water
Mature size, Spacing Ht: to 8", 6"-8" apart
Other Information Ornamental variety often used as planting between stones in a walkway. Good drainage is essential, as this herb will easily "drown" if roots are allowed to say too wet. Difficult to keep thriving in very humid summer climates. Plant in raised bed if necessary. Good for container planting.

Botanical Name Thymus vulgaris
Common Name Thyme, Englishbee beaker
Attribute Perennial
Cultural Requirements Full sun, afternoon shade in the south, excellent drainage, low water
Mature size, Spacing Ht: to 8", 6"-8" apart
Other Information Savory herb for flavoring meat, eggs, cheese dishes and soups. Robust grower. Spreads nicely to form a tight clump. Good drainage is essential, as this herb will easily "drown" if roots are allowed to say too wet. Plant in raised bed if necessary. Good for container planting.

Botanical Name Thymus vulgaris
Common Name Thyme, FrenchFrench Thymebee
Attribute Perennial
Cultural Requirements Full sun, afternoon shade in the south, excellent drainage, low water
Mature size, Spacing Ht: 8"-12", 6"-8" apart
Other Information Distinctly narrower leaves, grayer and sweeter than the English variety. Fine for salads, vinegars, sauces, eggs, cheese dishes and sauces. Seems to do well in the hot, humid South. As with English Thyme, excellent drainage is essential. Good for container planting.

Botanical Name Thymus thracius
Common Name Thyme, Lavenderbee
Attribute Perennial
Cultural Requirements Full sun, afternoon shade in the South, excellent drainage, low water
Mature size, Spacing Ht: 4"-6", 6" apart
Other Information Lavender scent adds a different flavor to this variety. Excellent in herbal vinegars and with cheese and egg dishes. This is a creeping variety that forms a dense mat with very green leaves. Good for container planting.

Botanical Name Thymus vulgaris, citrosa
Common Name Thyme, Lemonbeeteapot use for tea
Attribute Perennial
Cultural Requirements Full sun, afternoon shade in the South, excellent drainage, low water
Mature size, Spacing Ht: to 8", 6" apart
Other Information Flavorful thyme variety with nice lemon scent. Perfect for salads, vingars and sauces. Very ornamental with bright green leaves. Good for container planting.

Botanical Name Thymus vulgaris, citrosa
Common Name Thyme, Golden LemonGolden Thyme beeteapot use for tea
Attribute Perennial
Cultural Requirements Full sun, afternoon shade in the South, excellent drainage, low water
Mature size, Spacing Ht: to 8", 6" apart
Other Information Similar in flavor and habit to Lemon Thyme, but bright green leaves are bordered with gold color. Very ornamental and attractive. Good for container planting.

Botanical Name Thymus spp.
Common Name Thyme, Lime beeteapot use for tea
Attribute Perennial
Cultural Requirements Full sun, afternoon shade in the South, excellent drainage, low water
Mature size, Spacing Ht: to 4", 6" apart
Other Information Low growing, mat forming plant with brilliant green leaves. Tasty and attaractive.


Botanical Name Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Common Name Woolly Thyme   Wooly Thyme
Attribute Perennial. Difficult to keep going during summer in humid south.
Cultural Requirements Full sun, afternoon shade in the South, excellent drainage, low water
Mature size, Spacing Ht: to 6", spreading.
Other Information Low carpets of gray, silvery leaves. Aromatic.