Wild thyme
Thymus serpyllum · Thymes · Mint family
Also known as: Creeping Thyme · Breckland Thyme
Very easy5–15cmPet-friendlyEdible
Wild thyme care at a glance
Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–26 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–26 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Wild thyme
Possible pests on Wild thyme include Spider mites and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Damping off and Grey mould. Wild thyme is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Damping off Medium
- Grey mould Low
Weather
- Waterlogging Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Wild thyme
- Which pests affect Wild thyme?
- Possible pests on Wild thyme include Spider mites and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Wild thyme?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Damping off and Grey mould.
- Is Wild thyme toxic to cats and dogs?
- Wild thyme is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Wild thyme need?
- Wild thyme has a low water requirement.
- What light does Wild thyme need?
- Wild thyme prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Wild thyme frost-hardy?
- Wild thyme is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -34 °C.
- Can you eat Wild thyme?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.