Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an herb that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: common thyme, garden thyme or pot-herb thyme.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: common thyme, garden thyme, pot-herb thyme
Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris
Plant type: Herbs, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – Tangopaso, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons