28 July 2015
About ThymeThyme is a delicate looking herb that provides strong health benefits, is used both fresh and dried for culinary and medical purposes. The herb belongs to the Thymus genus of plants, especially Thymus vulgaris.
Thyme is also known by many names, among them the more common being; common thyme, English thyme, French thyme, garden thyme and winter thyme. The 2 most well known and popular varieties of thyme are :
The Thyme Plant - Thymus vulgarisThymus vulgaris belongs to the mint family and is native to Southern Europe and especially to the Mediterranean region.
Thyme is a perennial herb that grows to about 6 to 12 inches in height with a square stem bearing aromatic bright green to gray green leaves and white to lilac colored flowers that bloom in summer. Thyme is easily propagated from cuttings. The plant needs a soil that drains well and it grows best in a hot & sunny location. It can tolerate drought as well as freezing temperatures. Some other commonly grown varieties of thyme are;
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The Thyme Plant - Thymus vulgarisThymus vulgaris belongs to the mint family and is native to Southern Europe and especially to the Mediterranean region.
Thyme is a perennial herb that grows to about 6 to 12 inches in height with a square stem bearing aromatic bright green to gray green leaves and white to lilac colored flowers that bloom in summer. Thyme is easily propagated from cuttings. The plant needs a soil that drains well and it grows best in a hot & sunny location. It can tolerate drought as well as freezing temperatures. Some other commonly grown varieties of thyme are;
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