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Cat Thyme

Teucrium Marum

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Overview

Cat Thyme, Teucrium marum, is a compact, aromatic evergreen sub-shrub. Flourishing in full sun, it reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads 12 inches wide. Its small, ovate, gray-green foliage is complemented by dense spikes of pinkish-purple flowers in the summer. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, it thrives in well-drained soil, making it ideal for rock gardens or borders. Attracts pollinators while deterring cats with its strong scent. Zones 8-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Cat Thyme should be pruned back in early spring to encourage a bushy habit and prevent woodiness at the base
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — perennial for fullCat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — or a sensory garden highlightCat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — it is not a true thyme and actually belongs to the mint familyCat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Attracts pollinators while deterring cats with its strong scentCat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — reaching approximately 4 to 8 inches in heightCat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — making it ideal for rock gardens or borders; attracts pollinators while deterring cats with its strong scent+33

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Cat Thyme should be pruned back in early spring to encourage a bushy habit and prevent woodiness at the base
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — perennial for full
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — or a sensory garden highlight
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — it is not a true thyme and actually belongs to the mint family
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Attracts pollinators while deterring cats with its strong scent
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — reaching approximately 4 to 8 inches in height
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — making it ideal for rock gardens or borders; attracts pollinators while deterring cats with its strong scent
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Teucrium marum prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Flourishing in full sun, it reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads 12 inches wide
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Lamiaceae.<br><br>Growing to a mature height of about 1 to 2 feet and a spread of 12 to 18 inches
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — this Mediterranean native requires minimal irrigation
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Its small, ovate, gray-green foliage is complemented by dense spikes of pinkish-purple flowers in the summer
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — it thrives in well-drained soil; perennial for full
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Cat Thyme, Teucrium marum, is a compact, aromatic evergreen sub-shrub
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or water-efficient gardens.<br><br>For optimal performance
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Given its compact size and ornamental appeal
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — vibrant pink to purple flowers which stand upright on terminal spikes
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — pink flowers in the garden
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Its small, ovate, gray-green foliage is complemented by dense spikes of pinkish-purple flowers in the summer; adding a dynamic
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — adding both visual and tactile experiences
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — dense mound of gray-green foliage
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — making it ideal for rock gardens or borders
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — perennial with pink blooms
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Being drought-tolerant once established
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