Thyme - Common

Common Name: Thyme

Description:
Thyme (Thymus spp.) is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb known for its small, fragrant green leaves and delicate purple, pink, or white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for herb gardens, rockeries, borders, and pots. Highly drought-tolerant once established, thyme is a low-maintenance plant that can be used as a ground cover or trimmed into neat mounds. Its leaves are widely used in cooking, adding flavour to meats, vegetables, and soups. Thyme is also valued for its medicinal properties and is known to attract bees and other pollinators.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–30 cm
• Width: 30–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Purple
• Pink
• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Edible Leaves
• Perennial
• Bee Attracting
• Low Maintenance
• Aromatic Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Rosemary
• Oregano
• Sage
• Lavender
• Marjoram