large thyme

How to Grow and Care for large thyme

large thyme · Thymus pulegioides
Also known as: broad-leaved thyme; greater wild thyme; downy thyme

Easy to grow in most well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils in full sun

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Planting and Growing large thyme

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Easy to grow in most well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils in full sun

How to Water large thyme?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for large thyme?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for large thyme?

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What Soil Is Best for large thyme?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize large thyme?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune large thyme?

Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.

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How to Propagate large thyme?

Propagate by division in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required

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How to Transplant large thyme?

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How to Care for large thyme in Winter?

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How to Plant large thyme?

Easy to grow in most well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils in full sun

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How to Repot large thyme?

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How to Harvest large thyme?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of large thyme

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Attributes of large thyme

Plant typeHerbs - Culinary · Shrubs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginEurope to Northwestern China

Scientific Classification

Species
Thymus pulegioides
Genus
Thymus
Family
Lamiaceae
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