camphor thyme
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A mound-forming, bushy, evergreen shrub native to Southern Portugal with aromatic, camphor scented, ovate, dark green leaves and clusters of small, pale mauve flowers in late spring and early summer. Excellent for container growing
Scientific classification
- Species
- camphor thyme (Thymus camphoratus)
- Genus
- Thymus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of camphor thyme
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of camphor thyme
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camphor 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
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain compactness
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. Best grown in a container in colder climates so it can be moved into a frost free glasshouse to overwinter. See thyme cultivation for more information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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