Thymus (Thyme) including Coridothymus

Thyme is a broad genus from Eurasia and North Africa. They are easily cultivated ground covering perennials which make dense carpets with numerous small rose to pink flowers in summer. From several species the fresh or dried, strongly aromatic leaves are used as a spice. For any rich, well drained, rocky soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden.
Sow flat in any rich, well drained, rocky or sandy soil. Do not cover seeds with soil. Keep pots in full sun in a protected spot outside. Transplant as soon as seedlings are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
30 seeds per package.

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Thymus capitatus (syn. Coridothymus capitatus)

Thymus capitatus (syn. Coridothymus capitatus)

20 (30)cm, Conehead Thyme, Persian Hyssop or Spanish Oregano is a small woody, strongly branching perennial with showy bright rose, dense flower heads above narrow, dark green, strongly aromatic leaves. It is native of dryish, rocky spots throughout the Mediterranean. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. In colder climates preferably grow in pots under frostfree conditions throughout the year. Keep plants drier in winter a minimum of some 5°C in full sun. VI-VIII.

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seed package (ex Sicily, Italy)8280 € 4,99
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Thymus mastichina (Spanish Mastix Thyme)

Thymus mastichina (Spanish Mastix Thyme)

10cm, Spanish Mastix Thyme

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seed package 6237 € 4,99

Thymus orospedanus (Orosped Thyme)

15 (25)cm, Orosped Thyme is a perennial species with upright hold, short woody stems with pale rose to white flowers above strongly aromatic, linear, greyish-green leaves. It is native of dryish, rocky spots in southwestern Spain. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. Ideal for the rock garden. VII-VIII.

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seed package 6207 € 4,99

Thymus polytrichus ssp. britannicus (Wild British Thyme)

Thymus polytrichus ssp. britannicus (Wild British Thyme)

5 (10)cm, Wild British Thyme is a mat-forming woody and evergreen perennial native of the United Kingdom. It bears numerous small pink flowers from late spring to mid summer above aromatic small oval leaves. Somtimes this species is included in the very similar Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus (Arctic Thyme). Easily cultivated in any well drained, preferably rocky or sandy soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VII.

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seed package8852 € 4,99

Thymus serpyllum (Wild Elfin Thyme)

Thymus serpyllum (Wild Elfin Thyme)

5 (10)cm, Wild Elfin Thyme is native of sandy soils in Central Europe and is a very floriferous ground covering species with numerous bright rose flowers. The leaves have an unique spicy, slightly licorice-like fragrance and flavor. Easily cultivated in any well drained, preferably rocky or sandy soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VII.

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seed package 4678 € 4,99

Thymus vulgaris ssp. aestivus (Ibiza Thyme) Exclusive

Thymus vulgaris ssp. aestivus (Ibiza Thyme) Exclusive

10 (20)cm, Ibiza Thyme is a perennial subspecies with upright hold, short woody stems with white to pale rose flowers above strongly aromatic, mint and lime fragrant, linear, greyish-green leaves. It is native of dryish, rocky spots in upper region on Ibiza (Balearics, Spain). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. Ideal for the rock garden. VI-VIII.

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seed package 7400 € 7,99

Thymus zygis (Spanish Thyme)

Thymus zygis (Spanish Thyme)

20 (30)cm, Spanish Thyme is a perennial species with upright hold, short woody stems with white flowers above strongly aromatic, linear, greyish-green leaves. It is native of dryish, rocky spots from southern Spain to Portugal. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. Ideal for the rock garden. VII-VIII.

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seed package 6208 € 4,99