Thyme - Pizza / Italian

Common Name:
Pizza Thyme / Italian Thyme

Description:
Pizza Thyme (Thymus nummularius or Thymus vulgaris variety) is a highly aromatic, evergreen herb prized for its bold, savoury flavour, reminiscent of traditional Italian seasonings. With small, deep green leaves and a creeping or low-growing habit, this thyme variety is perfect for herb gardens, rockeries, borders, and pots. It thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance beyond occasional pruning to encourage bushy growth. Tiny pink or pale purple flowers bloom in spring and summer, attracting bees and beneficial insects. Pizza Thyme is an excellent companion plant for vegetables and pairs well with tomatoes, garlic, and basil in the kitchen.

Form:

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

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–30 cm
• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Edible Leaves
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Herbaceous

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets when consumed in normal culinary amounts.

Companion Plants:

• Tomatoes
• Basil
• Oregano
• Rosemary
• Lavender