Thymus ‘Broad-leaf English’

Broad-leaf English Thyme

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.515.400

There are a great many selection of Thyme used in gardens, all of them with edible leaves and some degree of fragrance and flavor. This variety forms a low, mounding bush of dark green leaves, with clusters of soft lavender-mauve flowers in summer. Excellent flavor, one of the best selections for cooking. Prefers a sunny site. Plants are drought tolerant, once established. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. This is a bush selection, rather than a creeping form, so plants are not easily divided. Clip plants lightly immediately after blooming, to maintain a compact habit. Evergreen.

Further details for
Thymus ‘Broad-leaf English’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Mauve/Lilac

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Culinary
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
  Massed

Flower Head Size
Very Small

Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches

Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium

Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.