French Thyme
We may or may not have this in store at Heeman's. Products and quantity vary by season.
| Height | 6 inches (8 inches with the flowers) |
|---|---|
| Spread | 12 inches |
An aromatic and savory selection ideal for herb gardens and patio containers; similar to common thyme, this variety has slightly narrower, greyer and sweeter leaves; used in an array of dishes, from seafood and poultry, to sauces, soups and stews
Additional Information
| Bicolour | Shell pink |
|---|---|
| Colour | pink |
| Effect | Smothered |
| Hold | End |
| Period | from early to mid summer |
| Value | High |
| Inflorescence | Cluster |
|---|---|
| Evergreen Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Detail | Fragrant |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | Tiny |
| Summer Colour | gray green |
| Component | Leaves |
|---|---|
| Harvest Descriptor | Anytime |
| Harvest Period | From late spring to early fall |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Oval |
| Size | Tiny |
| Taste | Savory |
| Use | Cooking, Drying, Seasoning |
| Ornamental Integration | High |
| Colour | gray green |
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| Hardiness Zone | 3a |
|---|---|
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | dry to average |
| Plant Form | spreading |
| Plant Origin | import |
| Landscape Application | Edging, Garden, Groundcover, Herb, Rock |
| Maintenance | medium |
| Pollution Tolerance | high |
| Growth Rate | fast |
| Branching | herbaceous |
| Canopy | closed |
| Density | dense |
| Cultivar | French |
| Family | Thyme |
| Genus | Thymus |
| Species | vulgaris |
| Lifespan | 10 |
| Pruning | spring cleanup |
| Spacing | 12 inches |
| Propagation | division |
| Texture | fine |
