wild thyme

How to Grow and Care for wild thyme

wild thyme · Thymus polytrichus
Also known as: brotherwort; Christ's bedstraw; Christ's blood; hillwort; mother of thyme; pellamountain; penny mountain; serpolet oil plant; breath of God

Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. See thyme cultivation for more information

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Planting and Growing wild thyme

wild thyme
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. See thyme cultivation for more information

How to Water wild thyme?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for wild thyme?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for wild thyme?

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What Soil Is Best for wild thyme?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for wild thyme?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize wild thyme?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune wild thyme?

Lightly trim to remove dead flowers. Cut back harder after flowering to keep bushy and compact

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How to Propagate wild thyme?

Propagate by division or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant wild thyme?

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How to Care for wild thyme in Winter?

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How to Plant wild thyme?

Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. See thyme cultivation for more information

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How to Repot wild thyme?

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How to Harvest wild thyme?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of wild thyme

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More General Info About wild thyme

Attributes of wild thyme

Plant typeShrubs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Thymus polytrichus
Genus
Thymus
Family
Lamiaceae
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