Thymus praecox

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Thymus praecox
Also known as: Mother of thyme, Creeping thyme, Woolly Thyme
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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer
Format: Smal
Height: 0.10 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Cosmetic, Ethereal oil, Ground cover, Fragrant

Description

The leaves of this plant are used as a flavoring in food. To dry them, it is necessary to harvest the plants in the early or late summer season, just before the flowers open. It is important to dry the leaves quickly after harvesting.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 31/08

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Salvia officinalis
Sage 		Offers complementary flavors and attracts pollinators.
Rosa rugosa
Ramanas Rose, Rugosa rose 		Enhances the aesthetic appeal and provides habitat for beneficial insects.
Primula veris
Cowslip, Cowslip primrose 		Provides shade and improves soil health with organic matter.
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust, false acacia 		Fixes nitrogen in the soil, enhancing fertility for Thymus praecox.
Agastache mexicana
Mexican Giant Hyssop 		Creates ground cover, preventing weeds and retaining soil moisture.
Cercis Canadensis
Redbud 		Attracts pollinators and provides visual interest in the garden.
Zanthoxylum americanum
Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash 		Repels pests while enhancing the growth and flavor of neighboring plants.
Sagittaria cuneata
Wapato 		Increases biodiversity and provides aromatic benefits in cooking.
Mentha longifolia
Horse mint 		Herbs increase the flavor profile and deterrence of pests.
Satureja montana
Winter Savory 		Enhances flavor combinations and attracts beneficial insects.