Large thyme (Thymus pulegioides)

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

This plant has several common names including: large thyme, broad-leaved thyme or greater wild thyme.

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

Plant profile

Common name: large thyme, broad-leaved thyme, greater wild thyme
Scientific name: Thymus pulegioides
Plant type: Herbs, Shrubs
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Large thyme (Thymus pulegioides) – Michel Langeveld, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Large thyme (Thymus pulegioides) – Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons