large thyme
Also known as: broad-leaved thyme; greater wild thyme; downy thyme
T. pulegioides is a small, spreading, evergreen subshrub, to 25cm tall, with strongly-aromatic, small green leaves and, in early summer, erect spikes of tiny lilac-pink flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- large thyme (Thymus pulegioides)
- Genus
- Thymus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Information to be completed
- Toxicity
- Herbs - Culinary · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
large thyme pictures
Distribution of large thyme
Distribution map
Europe to Northwestern China
Information to be completed
Culture
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Information to be completed
Quick identification of large thyme
Information to be completed
large thyme care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningShorten 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils in full sun
People also ask
Information to be completed
Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →
