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French Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris 'French'

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Overview

Thymus vulgaris 'French' is a highly aromatic perennial, prized for its narrow, gray-green foliage and pale pink flowers. It forms a low-growing, bushy mound, reaching about 12 inches in height and spreading up to 18 inches. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, French Thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Perfect for culinary use, edging, or as a fragrant ground cover, it attracts bees and is drought-tolerant once established.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–8Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — offering year-round interest due to its evergreen nature

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, French Thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — Thymus vulgaris 'French' is a highly aromatic perennial; hardy in USDA zones 5-9, French Thyme thrives in full sun
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — It grows to a mature height of 6 to 12 inches; in the late spring to early summer
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — perennial with pink and purple blooms
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — offering year-round interest due to its evergreen nature; this perennial plant is both ornamental and practical in
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — and light pruning after flowering to maintain its compact shape and promote new growth
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — is a highly esteemed culinary herb native to Southern Europe; and light pruning after flowering to maintain its
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — It forms a low-growing, bushy mound, reaching about 12 inches in height and spreading up to 18 inches
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — often referred to as French Thyme
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — often referred to as French Thyme; pale lavender to white flowers which attract pollinators to the garden while
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — and aesthetic addition to any garden
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — stress the importance of occasional watering during dry spells
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — releasing a delightful scent when brushed against
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — gray-green foliage and pale pink flowers; it grows to a mature height of 6 to 12 inches
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, French Thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; thymus vulgaris 'French' serves as a
French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — it attracts bees and is drought-tolerant once established
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