Thyme 'English' (Thymus vulgaris) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Mediterranean Native • USDA Growing Zones: 5-9 • Height: 6-12 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-July) • Colors: Pale purple • Flower Size: Tiny clusters
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy • Spacing: 12 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Important nectar source • Small Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Attracts tiny wasps • Mining Bees: Specialist visitors
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Trim back old growth • Summer: Light shearing after bloom • Fall: Reduce watering • Winter: Evergreen in mild areas
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Rosemary
Lavender
Oregano
Sage
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Evergreen • Strong flavor • Drought tolerant • Ground cover • Deer resistant
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Great for rock gardens and between pavers.