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large thyme

Thymus pulegioides

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Thymus
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: broad-leaved thyme, greater wild thyme, downy thyme

About this plant

T. pulegioides is a small, spreading, evergreen subshrub, to 25cm tall, with strongly-aromatic, small green leaves and, in early summer, erect spikes of tiny lilac-pink flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years