Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris: characteristics and care

Thymus vulgaris, popularly known as thyme, is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean basin that stands out for its small and very aromatic grayish-green foliage, and its small white or pink flowers that appear in spring.

Its low and compact stature, along with its intense aroma, make it an essential choice for low borders, ground cover and herb gardens.

It tolerates drought and poor, calcareous soils very well once established, provided it has good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Thymus vulgaris, popularly known as thyme, is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean basin that stands out for its small and very aromatic grayish-green foliage, and its small white or pink flowers that appear in spring.

Its low and compact stature, along with its intense aroma, make it an essential choice for low borders, ground cover and herb gardens.

It tolerates drought and poor, calcareous soils very well once established, provided it has good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

1/5 · muy bajo — riegos muy espaciados; reducir casi por completo en invierno

Soil / moisture

Dry; excellent drainage

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

5–9

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, BSh, Cfb dry

Tolerance to humid climate

1/5 · muy baja

Maintenance

Development

1/5 · 0,2–0,5 m · crecimiento medio

Pests

2/5 · baja — cicadélidos/cochinillas ocasionales y pudrición de cuello por exceso de agua

Pass

1/5 · muy bajo — aporte moderado en primavera solo si el suelo es pobre; evitar exceso de N

  • Warning

Evitar alta humedad persistente, sombra y suelo pesado; sensible a pudrición del cuello.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

1/5 · muy bajo — riegos muy espaciados; reducir casi por completo en invierno

Soil / moisture

Dry; excellent drainage

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

5–9

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, BSh, Cfb dry

Tolerance to humid climate

1/5 · muy baja

Maintenance

Development

1/5 · 0,2–0,5 m · crecimiento medio

Pests

2/5 · baja — cicadélidos/cochinillas ocasionales y pudrición de cuello por exceso de agua

Pass

1/5 · muy bajo — aporte moderado en primavera solo si el suelo es pobre; evitar exceso de N

  • Warning

Evitar alta humedad persistente, sombra y suelo pesado; sensible a pudrición del cuello.

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