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Thyme is a low-growing, woody perennial herb grown for garden beauty and culinary uses. Use these tips to grow thyme in your garden to enjoy this beautiful and versatile herb.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial shrub belonging to the Labiatae, or mint, family. It is native to southern Europe, from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy. This highly aromatic Mediterranean herb performs exceptionally well in somewhat dry, sunny conditions.
Thyme has a subtle, dry aroma and a slightly minty flavor that pairs well with meat, summer soups, and vegetable recipes. It holds its flavor in cooking and blends well with other flavors of its native region, such as garlic, olive oil, and tomatoes.
Common Types of ThymeThere are well over 300 varieties of thyme that range from small evergreen perennials, and all are easy to grow. Some are ornamental plants only, and some serve double-duty as edible and ornamental plants. Whatever use you have for thyme, there is a variety suitable for your garden.
French, English, and German thyme are the most well-known culinary varieties you will find at your local nursery. Each type bears leaves of slightly different shapes, colors, and flavors.
English thyme is a low-growing plant with flat, pointy, green, fragrant foliage. English thyme is also referred to as garden thyme or common thyme. French thyme has upright stems with small, narrow gray-green leaves. French thyme is also called summer thyme and offers a slightly subtler flavor than English thyme. German thyme has smaller, slightly roundedWith its honey-sweet fragrance, colorful blossoms, and graceful vining growth habit, it’s easy to fall in love with honeysuckle.So many people have a cherished memory of sipping the sweet ne
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