cat thyme
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An evergreen, compact, bushy subshrub to around 40cm tall and wide. Aromatic leaves are small, oval grey-green with downy undersides and tiny, pink flowers are borne in late summer and autumn on spikes to 12cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- cat thyme (Teucrium marum)
- Genus
- Teucrium
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cat thyme
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Quick identification of cat thyme
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cat thyme care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTrim back lightly after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered position with full sun in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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