Thyme grows best in full sun and dry, sandy, or rocky soils. The word thyme may also have been derived from the Greek word, thymos, meaning "perfume." The origin of the word, "thyme," is from the Greek word, thumos, which means "courage." During Medieval times thyme was thought to be an emblem of bravery, strength, and courage. The essential oils of the thyme leaves have been used to make perfumes, antiseptics, expectorants, and deodorants. Other species, such as Wooly Thyme (Thymus praecox), may be used as lawn substitutes. Some species, such as Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum), are used primarily as groundcovers. Different species have a variety of flavors and fragrances that include caraway, lemon, nutmeg, orange, and oregano. They are native to Greenland, the temperate and subtropical areas of Euroasia, and Northeast Tropical Africa.Ĭommon Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is often used in cooking to flavor soups, stews, sauces, and meats. The species has various sizes and growth habits. Thyme has been cultivated for centuries as an ornamental or for culinary use. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.The genus, Thymus, is a member of the Lamiaceae or Mint family and has about 350 different species of perennial herbaceous plants and evergreen shrubs. Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). Lemon Thyme, Creeping Lemon Thyme, Lemon-Scented Thyme Mother of thyme, Creeping thyme, Woolly Thyme IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking. ![]() ![]() Native Plant Search Found InĬountries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available The plants selected are the plants in our book 'Plants For Your Food Forest: 500 Plants for Temperate Food Forests and Permaculture Gardens, as well as plants chosen for our forthcoming related books for Tropical/Hot Wet Climates and Mediterranean/Hot Dry Climates. Filter to search native plants to your area. Search over 900 plants ideal for food forests and permaculture gardens. If available other names are mentioned here Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Cuttings of young shoots, 5 - 8cm with a heel, May/June in a frame. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Seed can also be sown in autumn in a greenhouse. ![]() Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs. Book titles include Edible Plants, Edible Perennials, Edible Trees, and Woodland Gardening. Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form.
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