Pollinator plant

Broad-Leaved Thyme

Thymus pulegioides

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Common names

13 names

A previous catalogue name was withheld after source review. The names shown here reflect the available evidence.

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

English
Dutch
  • Grote tijm[1]
French
  • Thym de bergère[1]
  • Thym faux pouliot[1]
  • Thym à larges feuilles[1]
German
  • Breitblättriger Thymian[1]
Italian
  • Timo goniotrico[1]

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Thymus pulegioides — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Breitblättriger Thymian — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 169753; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Creeping Thyme — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 169753; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Large Thyme — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 169753; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Thym de bergère — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 169753; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Thym faux pouliot — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 169753; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Thym à larges feuilles — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 169753; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Timo goniotrico — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 169753; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Grote tijm — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 169753; Thymus pulegioides.
[2] Thymus pulegioides — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Broad-Leaved Thyme — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Large Thyme — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Larger Wild Thyme — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Thymus pulegioides.
  • Lemon Thyme — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Thymus pulegioides.
[3] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • broad-leaved thyme — Common-name subtitle below main botanical heading (h1).; Thymus pulegioides.
  • downy thyme — Other common names section.; Thymus pulegioides.
  • greater wild thyme — Other common names section.; Thymus pulegioides.
  • large thyme — Other common names section.; Thymus pulegioides.
[4] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • large thyme — Page 1, column 2, row top 772 pt; common-name cell after Thymus pulegioides.; Thymus pulegioides.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Thymus pulegioides is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Lamiaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.2–0.3 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.2–0.3 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Erect

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Native range
Europe to Northwest China

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

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Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Thymus pulegioides in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Thymus pulegioides — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2697251; ID 7C9DT; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2697251; ID 7C9DT; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Thymus pulegioides — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Wildflowers

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 1, column 2, entry Thymus pulegioides (top 772 pt)

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