Plant Details

Thymus serpyllum

Wild Thyme

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General Information

Scientific name: Thymus serpyllum
Also known as: Wild Thyme

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.10 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Cosmetic use, Essential oil, Fungicide, Repellent, Bee forage, Ground cover, Fragrant

Description

Thyme leaves can be added raw to salads or cooked dishes as a flavoring. Thyme retains its flavor well when slow-cooked. To dry the leaves, the plants should be harvested in early or late summer, just before the flowers open, and the leaves should be dried quickly. You can also make an aromatic tea from the leaves.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09